A Port K98k with matching bayonet I recently sold
- Thread starter Steve87
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Looks 100% to me, obviously except the sanding.
It is possible that it never had a port crest, there are a few known examples without the crest.
But its the right type of wood, the right looking wood, and correct numbering inside and out.
It is possible that it never had a port crest, there are a few known examples without the crest.
But its the right type of wood, the right looking wood, and correct numbering inside and out.
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Zorba The Geek
Wow that's a real beauty! Even with a little light sanding, it's definitely a solid collector's piece! The bolt cut out doesn't look sanded at all. With the matching bayonet this is a highly sought after rifle! The new owner is a lucky guy.
gergnotwen
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Man, I don't care what anyone says, it's beautiful, I'll take it!!!!!
Steve87
Big Sexy Steve (not gay)
Thanks guys!!!
I know it is exactly as described, but sometimes some extra opinions help to assure someone it's all okay and exactly as the seller stated. I am a collector too and know sometimes when you first start out it's hard to know what you're looking at -- and with so many fakes out there it's hard to know who to trust.
Maybe the new owner will sell it to you if he's still not convinced!
-Steve
I know it is exactly as described, but sometimes some extra opinions help to assure someone it's all okay and exactly as the seller stated. I am a collector too and know sometimes when you first start out it's hard to know what you're looking at -- and with so many fakes out there it's hard to know who to trust.
Maybe the new owner will sell it to you if he's still not convinced!
-Steve
Steve87
Big Sexy Steve (not gay)
While I still owned this rifle I took a detailed look for any remnants of the crest and other markings on the stock and didn't see even a trace of them.
While the stock is definitely original, we will probably never know if this one had the crest and it was lost when the stock was sanded or if it was never applied at the factory.
I seem to recall that some left the factory without crests, and others have even surfaced just like this one with only the serial number -- but there are more knowledgeable Port K98 experts on here than me.
Thanks,
-Steve
While the stock is definitely original, we will probably never know if this one had the crest and it was lost when the stock was sanded or if it was never applied at the factory.
I seem to recall that some left the factory without crests, and others have even surfaced just like this one with only the serial number -- but there are more knowledgeable Port K98 experts on here than me.
Thanks,
-Steve
