Just wondering how much a premium on a K98 is having a matching bolt or stock? And if you had something none matching what would be the least problematic part not to match.
I've seen a few really nice k98s (1937 an 1938s s/42) but had diff bolt or different stock. And then ive seen matching 1945 guns going for 2800..
To me the late k98s have poor quality even if all matching. So I'm thinking I would rather have a earlier one with better markings and parts.
Also wondering how they get mismatched.
- Bolts - yes that is common
- stocks - not sure why some have a diff stock. I can see why the bolts dont always match due to them pulling them out putting in buckets
- floor plate - no idea why.
If the bolt is self matched but not to the gun does that make it less acurrate or issues firing it?
Oh and thoughts of K98s that look pretty new but then you see someone reblued it and buffed all the metal to make it shiny. Does this devalue the gun vs say one that is dull but with original finish of stock and barrel?
Thanks !
I've seen a few really nice k98s (1937 an 1938s s/42) but had diff bolt or different stock. And then ive seen matching 1945 guns going for 2800..
To me the late k98s have poor quality even if all matching. So I'm thinking I would rather have a earlier one with better markings and parts.
Also wondering how they get mismatched.
- Bolts - yes that is common
- stocks - not sure why some have a diff stock. I can see why the bolts dont always match due to them pulling them out putting in buckets
- floor plate - no idea why.
If the bolt is self matched but not to the gun does that make it less acurrate or issues firing it?
Oh and thoughts of K98s that look pretty new but then you see someone reblued it and buffed all the metal to make it shiny. Does this devalue the gun vs say one that is dull but with original finish of stock and barrel?
Thanks !