info needed Mauser K98k handguard band

Peter S · 07-18-2023, 02:36 PM

I see what you mean. The sight you show looks like one used on a Vz24 and you are correct, there never was a lip for the hand guard. The hand guards used with your type of rear sight had a spring clip inside them that clipped onto the barrel between the receiver and rear sight. Is it possible that the barrel was changed at one time or at least the sight, because the sight you have would not have been on a bnz 42 when it left the factory.

G.T. · 07-18-2023, 04:12 PM

Hi Peter, that is an excellent assessment! I've come to the same conclusion with a little research and friendly advice for those like yourself, that know! Thank you! I now, at least, have some direction.
My nent course of action will be the get the correct Nazi rear sight assembly, remove the VZ one, and I guess, solder on the right one?
Not sure if it is something I want to do? None of my elves or hobbits have ever attempted it, ....so far??? More to be done.. time will tell... Thanks again Peter, best to you, til....lat'r....GT..

G.T. · 07-19-2023, 11:09 AM

Obviously you've been aroud the block with these K98k's. So, one last question, if you replace the rear sight assembly, I guess they are soldered on, what do they use to index the sleve on the barrel for perfect alignment when installing a new correct sleeve?... Thanks, best, til....lat'r....GT..

07-18-2023, 02:36 PM	#1
Peter S User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 37 Thanks: 17 Thanked 38 Times in 16 Posts	I see what you mean. The sight you show looks like one used on a Vz24 and you are correct, there never was a lip for the hand guard. The hand guards used with your type of rear sight had a spring clip inside them that clipped onto the barrel between the receiver and rear sight. Is it possible that the barrel was changed at one time or at least the sight, because the sight you have would not have been on a bnz 42 when it left the factory. __________________ -Peter

07-18-2023, 04:12 PM	#2
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,541 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,743 Times in 1,020 Posts	Nevermind!!! rear sight sleeve Hi Peter, that is an excellent assessment! I've come to the same conclusion with a little research and friendly advice for those like yourself, that know! Thank you! I now, at least, have some direction. My nent course of action will be the get the correct Nazi rear sight assembly, remove the VZ one, and I guess, solder on the right one? Not sure if it is something I want to do? None of my elves or hobbits have ever attempted it, ....so far??? More to be done.. time will tell... Thanks again Peter, best to you, til....lat'r....GT..

07-19-2023, 11:09 AM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,541 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,743 Times in 1,020 Posts	One last question Peter! Obviously you've been aroud the block with these K98k's. So, one last question, if you replace the rear sight assembly, I guess they are soldered on, what do they use to index the sleve on the barrel for perfect alignment when installing a new correct sleeve?... Thanks, best, til....lat'r....GT..

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