New to forum, New K98K owner

[Dr.Kar98K]

I recently purchased an all-matching serial number Mauser Kar98K. Sort of fell into my lap. Brought it up to a hunting buddy of my dads that I was looking for a Mauser 8mm. He said he has always had his father's rifle that he took from a German capture in WW2. It is a right handed bolt, and he happens to be a left handed shooter, so never used the gun. He brought it up the next weekend and I bought it on the spot. Couldn't be happier! It is in great condition, Just order a new sight hood and front barrel spring. Only downside is that scope mounts were drilled into the top, but can't be too disappointed.

The waffenamts indicate that the rifle was quality tested and built in 1940, in Oberndorf, by Mauser.

Cheers

 

[Kammerjaeger]

Welcome to the forum. Photos of your K98k would be lovely.


KJ

 

[Remfan]

Unfortunate scope mount holes were drilled into a matching rifle but often happened when these guns weren't so collectible many years back. Would also like to see your rifle and hope you got it for a decent price.

 

[Dr.Kar98K]

I attached some pictures, hopefully it worked

 

[Dr.Kar98K]

Some more pictures

 

[heavy_mech]

Bolt handle also modified (common on scoped sporters) and safety replaced. Probably still interest in the how the parts are all marked. I'd like to see how the rest of the rifle plays out.

 

[Dr.Kar98K]

The bolt is original with same serial number, just lost its blueing. are you referring to ball of the bolt? interesting!
The safety is the only part not original I believe.

 

[Dr.Kar98K]

I am also missing a Cleaning Rod. Not sure what length to pick up though.

 

[Zeppelin5000]

The bolt is original with same serial number, just lost its blueing. are you referring to ball of the bolt? interesting!
The safety is the only part not original I believe.

The bolt handle was bent backward a bit and looks to be polished. The front sight hood is also missing. It's possible that a good gunsmith can bend the bolt back to the original configuration and restore the bluing.

 

[heavy_mech]

The bolt handle was bent backward a bit and looks to be polished.

This^ I'm sure it's probably the original bolt, just bent, reprofiled and polished. Again this was very common back when these were plentiful and cheap.

 

[Imperium612]

That stock is beautiful

 

[Talons56]

New Guy

Hello everyone. I'm glad I found this forum as I recently inherited a 1941 K98 Mauser. I don't know much about it's history. The rifle was given to my Father by a WWII vet who brought it back from the war. He kept the original stock but refinished it and added a recoil pad. I've done a little research but it seems it just creates more questions for me which is why I came here. I'm looking forward to interacting with you all.