Im finally the owner of a K98! Got it at a gunshow yesterday. Talked the bender down to $650 from $675. It’s a Russian capture that still has all the Waffenamts in shape and no “X” to be found anywhere. It’s an AR 43. It has a lot of mismatching parts with the stock and the Chamber having the only matching pieces but the gun is in fantastic shape! The bore and crown are pristine and there was no rust or damage found anywhere on the gun. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase!