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How much should I pay for this K98k

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allenpanle

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Newbie here, going to get my first K98, 1940, Steyr made "660", mismatching but overall good condition.
The seller's asking for $850. Reasonable price?

Thanks!

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$850 is a bit high considering it's probably a parts gun. Bands and stock probably aren't correct (660 1940 should have a flat butt plate and milled H-bands). Interestingly, 2135n is actually the highest reported serial # for 660 1940. The bolt also decreases value since it doesn't match itself. I would say $500 tops
 
ltong29 said:
$850 is a bit high considering it's probably a parts gun. Bands and stock probably aren't correct (660 1940 should have a flat butt plate and milled H-bands). Interestingly, 2135n is actually the highest reported serial # for 660 1940. The bolt also decreases value since it doesn't match itself. I would say $500 tops
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Thank you very much! Does c&r stuff also cost more in California?
I probably should stick to this forum for my first k98...
 
Bands, butt plate and bolt all look really white. Buffed? Also the receiver looks strangely blue. Redone? I'd pass at that price. You can do much better IMHO.

Barrel code is interesting. St. G...?
 
allenpanle said:
Thank you very much! Does c&r stuff also cost more in California?
I probably should stick to this forum for my first k98...
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Firearms in specific tend to be more expensive in California. You should definitely stick to this forum for your first K98k. Also, invest in some books. I got my first K98k from this forum. The members here are great and won't steer you wrong
 
interesting thread, I also have the same question
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Reblued, buffed parts, replacement stock, etc etc. Hard pass. You can do a lot better for a little more, or a bit less.
 
heavy_mech said:
..Do we know more about the company Steirische Gussstahlwerke?

Edit - http://www.geheimprojekte.at/firma_rhg_gussstahl_judenburg.html
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Going back to the barrel code StG, how prolific were they as a barrel supplier? Have many been observed? In looking into this further it seems both West and Ost werke are still there in Judenburg. Certainly this barrel was made in the old (1906) Westwerke which had been absorded into Reichswerke Hermann Göring. It also seems they used Girod type EAF as early as May of 1907 which is quite early for a commercial facility.

Interested to hear any other comments or information.
 
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