New K98

[kennyclone]

So, I acquired this new k98 and I'm pretty sure its obviously not a original war era.
any light you guys could shed on this mis-matched rifle?

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[NRA]

Obvious MM. but why would you say not war era? 1940

[Calif-Steve]

Re-built and re-blued. A nice 1940 Kar98. Any import markings on the barrel? Recent imports have been coming out of Ukraine and generally look decent.

[kennyclone]

Re-built and re-blued. A nice 1940 Kar98. Any import markings on the barrel? Recent imports have been coming out of Ukraine and generally look decent.

where would I find the marking?

Obvious MM. but why would you say not war era? 1940

kinda feared that. worth keeping?

[NRA]

where would I find the marking?

kinda feared that. worth keeping?

No not worth keeping you better send it to me

[kennyclone]

No not worth keeping you better send it to me

haha, I'll take that as a yes.
still live and learn. thanks though!

[Aragorn243]

It looks like a nice rifle. It is WWII era, it was made in 1940. It just has mis-matched parts which isn't unusual. Obviously doesn't make it a top notch collectible but these are going up in value all the same.

It doesn't look like it has the Russian Capture "X" on it which most coming out of the Ukraine have. Import mark is usually near the end of the barrel. Russian captures will also have a serial number stamped in the butt stock and usually electro penciled serials on the major parts.

Does the stock have the eagle markings intact?

[kennyclone]

It looks like a nice rifle. It is WWII era, it was made in 1940. It just has mis-matched parts which isn't unusual. Obviously doesn't make it a top notch collectible but these are going up in value all the same.

It doesn't look like it has the Russian Capture "X" on it which most coming out of the Ukraine have. Import mark is usually near the end of the barrel. Russian captures will also have a serial number stamped in the butt stock and usually electro penciled serials on the major parts.

Does the stock have the eagle markings intact?

dont notice any markings on the barrel and dont see any on the stock.
oh well.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Rifle does not look slick enough to be a current MM redo to me. The markings seem to show a bit of wear as well. The MMs seem to have suspiciously crisp looking markings on the metal.
That is my novice view but I am certain lots of K98 guys here can give a more educated opinion.

[NRA]

By MM I meant mis matched, I did not mean the 8 letter Mitchells word. I like it, kinda curious what you paid?