builttoughf350
Senior Member
Time to dig into my VK98 a bit. I bought it off of the trader here last fall.
It came with a mismatched bolt which had no striker assembly in it.
I purchased a striker assembly from another forum member, and installed it into the bolt.
It feels like it doesnt thread into the bolt as far as it should, and when cocked the safety lever wont flip up or to the right. It seems like it wants to go, but any more force will break it.
I know I wont be shooting this rifle but I want it to be in working shape.
Also, the bolt body that came with the rifle is blued and the striker assembly doesnt have any finish to it so the appearance is off.
What would be the best step from here ? Try a different striker assembly that has a better matching bluing to it, or an entirely different bolt and sell this bolt and striker as parts ?
Last, is there a good online source to learn about VK98s and lots of photos ? Most that I have seen have completely unfinished wood, blond, where mine is very dark. I am curious if this was a finish that was added post war or a sloppy paint job at the factory. I know they were desperate at this point and there was no rhyme or reason to "last ditch" builds.
It came with a mismatched bolt which had no striker assembly in it.
I purchased a striker assembly from another forum member, and installed it into the bolt.
It feels like it doesnt thread into the bolt as far as it should, and when cocked the safety lever wont flip up or to the right. It seems like it wants to go, but any more force will break it.
I know I wont be shooting this rifle but I want it to be in working shape.
Also, the bolt body that came with the rifle is blued and the striker assembly doesnt have any finish to it so the appearance is off.
What would be the best step from here ? Try a different striker assembly that has a better matching bluing to it, or an entirely different bolt and sell this bolt and striker as parts ?
Last, is there a good online source to learn about VK98s and lots of photos ? Most that I have seen have completely unfinished wood, blond, where mine is very dark. I am curious if this was a finish that was added post war or a sloppy paint job at the factory. I know they were desperate at this point and there was no rhyme or reason to "last ditch" builds.