K98 serial number

willyd

willyd

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I saw this on Gunboards and thought it was interesting. I would think it pretty rare but would it add value to his gun?? I would guess no


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Looks correct. People assume the numbers would be preceded by 0's but it isn't the case. As to increasing the value, it does to some degree, over another rifle in similar condition.
 
mrfarb said:
Looks correct. People assume the numbers would be preceded by 0's but it isn't the case. As to increasing the value, it does to some degree, over another rifle in similar condition.
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good point ....

its on armslist close to my house and its got me thinking .... I believe the ad said it was the only serial number 1 K98 known to exists or something to that effect. Not sure what that even means
 
willyd said:
good point ....

its on armslist close to my house and its got me thinking .... I believe the ad said it was the only serial number 1 K98 known to exists or something to that effect. Not sure what that even means
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It likely means seller has never seen one before. Since Mr Farb says it is correct run don't walk. Of course this depends on the price, matching parts, and condition. If the rest of the rifle looks like the pic it should make a nice addition.

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He already said it's a total mismatch on another forum, so don't expect much. I wouldn't pay more than $500 for an RC, to me that's even top dollar. There are other serial 1 rifles reported though.
 
mrfarb said:
He already said it's a total mismatch on another forum, so don't expect much. I wouldn't pay more than $500 for an RC, to me that's even top dollar. There are other serial 1 rifles reported though.
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Yes that changes everything. If all parts were still originally stamped 1 I would break my no RC Mausers rule. Being mismatched, to me takes away the allure of having serial 1.


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