1934 K98 Mauser Banner D.R.P.

[GjM]

Hello,

New member looking to make an informed decision as to whether to restore or sell this Mauser, any input would be appreciated.

This piece, an Arisaka and a 1921 M&P P.08 were part of an inheritance which I purchased from the Daughter of the collector. There is no story she was able to give only to say when asked that her Father was in WWII but she knew not his rank nor where he was stationed.

The Mauser is all matching including the D.R.P. stock which has been "Sporterized". It has Lyman front and rear sights, the rear peep has been tapped into the receiver. The original rear sight is missing. The bore is clear with deep lands and grooves, I was only able to run a patch through and can see it needs to be brushed properly.
I cannot see any brazing or silver solder securing the front sight, I did not try to remove it so cannot say if it's only slipped-on but that doesn't seem like the right thing anyone, especially in the fifties would have done. The barrel has not been cut.

I tried to take the best photos I could but found rifles difficult to capture.

Thank you for taking the time to view this. I am very much looking forward to reading everyone's opinions and I will answer any questions posted, please know I am not versed in long guns.

Regards,
Gary

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