1939 K98 Mauser help

[bulldog_mack13]

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[GUTS]

K98k's had either 10 or 12 inch rods as far as I know. If it's German maybe a Gewehr 98, WW1 vintage, with that long barrel?

Actually in the literature I have the cleaning rods are classified as either 10" or 12.5"(except for the Mauser Oberndorf factory which is listed as 10" and 12"). Either way if we just call them short and long it should work.

[Patrick Chadwick]

Now please don't misinterpret me, but the best answer is to screw in your rod and see if it fits!




Good grief! I thought "12.5 inches must be an approximation, let's see what they really are"
So I measured a couple. The length is just over 317 mm.
Which is... EXACTLY 12.5", to within the thickness of the paint!

[bulldog_mack13]

Nice info to know if im looking to buy one so I dont waste money and buy one that doesnt fit. Il go with the 10in, Thanks guys.

[Wineman]

The length depends on where the retaining nut is in the stock. With the action out of the stock look on the bottom where the front band would be and if you see a brass nut sunk into the wood it is a 10" rod. If not, then turn the stock over and look in the barrel channel about 2.5" back from the front band and the brass nut should be there and you need a 12.5" rod. Original rods the threaded part has a slight point, and the loop area where the patch goes is more rounded. Reproductions are usually flat on the end of the threads and the patch area is more square and may look like new metal.

Wineman