Mauser question need answer asap please.

[ronmayle]

Someone has a mouser K98 wanting to trade me for my M1 garand just have a question.

It has 2 date stamps 1941 and 1943 and it has 2 eagle swatikas on it. What would this be worth? And what is up with the two dates? Oh it is in exelent condition. All original.

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[m4a3sherman]

pictures? Also, generally speaking, unless it is an all matching k98 or you have a pretty beat up garand I would not consider that a fair trade. Typically, a russian capture 98k (the most common on the market) command about $300-$400 max while it is hard to find even a decent Garand for less than $650. A matching 98k could certainly be worth around $1000 but we would have to see it. Of the two dates, I want to say there are a few known examples but I am not positive. I know there are dual contracter codes found on rifles but I am not sure about dates. You might be confusing a number code and a date? Pictures would be great if possible but be sure to find out if the numbers match on the 98k or you might be getting the proverbial short end of the stick...
Cheers!

[ronmayle]

ok well i did the trade, pics tommorow here is what I got. The metal on the gun is free of rust and the riflings are in excelent shape. The swasticas are clear and not worn down. All numbers match. Barrel, stock, and reciever. It even has the original sling with it. The stock itself has worn areas and scratches on it. Plus it even has an original sling. Even got a bayonet with original case, but it is pretty beat up. All in all it looks like a great rifle. Plus I didnt see a second date stamp. The date is 1940.

The m1 was a 44 bolt, 51 recieved and barrel and had a refinished stock. Plus someone electric penciled numbers into the bolt and the rifleings were about shot.

[m4a3sherman]

Ah well we eagerly await photos! Take note that on rifles made around 1940, virtually EVERYTHING will be numbered to the rifle. Screws, bands, rear sites, stock, you name it!

[Calif-Steve]

Does not sound even to me. Waiting for pictures of both.

[Johnny Peppers]

Mauser used S/42, then 42, and the byf as their manufacturer code. That may be what you are calling a date.

[ronmayle]

Mauser used S/42, then 42, and the byf as their manufacturer code. That may be what you are calling a date.

No it is stamped on top 1940, I'll get the pictures of both, also where is the serial number? If it even has one.

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Ah well we eagerly await photos! Take note that on rifles made around 1940, virtually EVERYTHING will be numbered to the rifle. Screws, bands, rear sites, stock, you name it!

I noticed. Even the bolt matches as far as I can tell without taking it totally apart is that it is all original. See the value difference doesnt mean a whole lot to me, well it does some, but this rifle will be used to hunt with. The M1 was just too heavy.

[m4a3sherman]

Serial number will be on the left side of the receiver ring. Let me be the first to beg you NOT to scope this rifle for hunting!!!

[ronmayle]

Serial number will be on the left side of the receiver ring. Let me be the first to beg you NOT to scope this rifle for hunting!!!

Left side of the reciver ring? Only thing there is 273 which is the matching number. Oh trust me I wouldnt scope something like this. I got it mainly for bad weather hunting. Scopes tend to fog up.

[ronmayle]

Ok I decided to put my pics on a new thread. Go to my other one if you dont know the skinny.

But something new I seen. There is 2 small eagle with a 3 didget number on the barrel, reciever, bolt and bottom plate. The barrel and reciever have 855, the bolt and bottom plate has 280, but written in really fine etching, so fine i needed a magnifing glass to see it is the number 273 which matches the barrel, stock and reciever. Just cant figure that one out.