Last month I purchased an AR43 from a co-worker for $500. The rifle is in excellent shape and all matching that I can tell but it was missing some parts, the floorplate, trigger guard and follower were MIA. I bought replacements online but nowhere near matching. My real question is, would it make more sense to sell this one with missing parts and find something else to use as a deer rifle or put the parts on it and use it instead? I bought it with intention of harvesting game with it, but if I could turn around and get something more suited to the usage, I have no real connection to k98s and would rather see it in the hands of someone who would enjoy it as a collector. After lurking here for a while, I've noticed y'all take the collecting side more seriously than I do and have a real appreciation for these rifles above and beyond my level. Sorry for the long-winded explanation and thanks for any information.
Put it back together?
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runner
Senior Member
If the parts you have are truly all factory matching, no forced matched numbers, then yes, you could sell it to someone who would properly restore it, and get enough to buy a K98k that has been drilled and tapped and turned into a sporter, would probably be better as a hunting rifle, and not expensive.
runner
Senior Member
With a matching bolt and stock, and what looks like an original sling, if you do not want to keep it for its historical value, you should consider selling it on the trader or listing it on gun broker. You could buy yourself a new Savage Axis with scope, and pocket the remaining $500+.
stahltrent
Member
Iâve personally used both my matching k98 and matching type 99 for deer hunting. Just be careful and donât go running through tree lines and youâll be fine. One bullet here and there isnât going to hurt them.
