K98k differences?

[GeeRam]

Having said that, I think I may have found my answers. I believe matthanne1 is correct about the purplish hue. I believe the trigger guard with the hole in it came from a Gew98. And I believe that the flat, checkered bolt came from a WWI era Kar98az. However, I would still appreciate any insight or corrections if I‘m wrong!

I think you've got that correct.

A lot of Kar98az have been fitted with K98k bolts, and so you may get an offer of a trade from such a Kar98az owner if you advertise in the right places, although, your's being a RC it will pressumably have a USSR applied electro-etched serial number on it, which will devalue it somewhat in that regard.

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[hurrikane18]

I think you've got that correct.

A lot of Kar98az have been fitted with K98k bolts, and so you may get an offer of a trade from such a Kar98az owner if you advertise in the right places, although, your's being a RC it will pressumably have a USSR applied electro-etched serial number on it, which will devalue it somewhat in that regard.

I’ve toyed with the idea of trying to correct RC rifles to their original German state. However, I can’t bring myself to do it. The reality is that Russia defeated Germany, captured these rifles, and rebuilt them. To me, that’s part of the history. Yes, it’s the wrong bolt for what the rifle was originally when it belonged to the Nazis. However, it’s totally original and correct to how it left the Russian factory after they captured it. I’ll keep my Russian captured K98’s as Russian captured examples, and find separate original and uncaptured Nazi examples to satisfy that itch. I’m still learning and interested to know where all these parts came from originally though. I appreciate everyone‘s knowledge and help with that

[GeeRam]

I’ve toyed with the idea of trying to correct RC rifles to their original German state. However, I can’t bring myself to do it. The reality is that Russia defeated Germany, captured these rifles, and rebuilt them. To me, that’s part of the history. Yes, it’s the wrong bolt for what the rifle was originally when it belonged to the Nazis. However, it’s totally original and correct to how it left the Russian factory after they captured it. I’ll keep my Russian captured K98’s as Russian captured examples, and find separate original and uncaptured Nazi examples to satisfy that itch. I’m still learning and interested to know where all these parts came from originally though. I appreciate everyone‘s knowledge and help with that

Refreshing to hear that.
I have a particular interest in Norwegian capture K98k's which have several decades of use and changes post WW2 and its all part of their continuous history as well.