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Hey guys!
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There ia a K98k listed in a local paper for 300.00 it says "all original dated 1935" Would this be a good buy? Thanks in advance!

Brandon

Brandon,

When it comes to real estate everything is location, location, location.

When it comes to buying guns everything is condition, condition, condition.

Go look at it... and get a general idea of the condition. The price doesn't seem too bad to me if it isn't a rusted hulk or if it hasn't been sporterized. (or as Terry A de C Foley would say, "converted to a hunting rifle" - they don't have sporters in the UK...

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Will Do John!

Regards,Brandon

These were serial numbered everywhere also. If its an origonal, nonimport, good + condition, mostly matching (floorplates & barrel bands & buttplates usually got swtiched) Mod 98k in good plus condition then it can be worth up to $500+. In 1935 it might be a mod 98 rework with a cut barrel & replacement 98K stock and a replaced turn down bolt and front sight. These were stamped on the bolt side of the receiver under and parallel to the rear sight with S42, the rebuild mark. 1935 is an early year for 98Ks, the 98 reworks were definitely war horses & used in the Polish & France campaigns.

RK

RK,
I forgot to tell you it sure is nice to see you here!

Brandon

Brandon I went and looked at a 7mm today, he said it hadn't been sporterized, well.... [img]eek.gif[/img]

It had no markings except serial number, one forehand (top front) was missing and one had a 6 inch hole cut down to the barrel, plus a civilian front and rear Williams sight. I passed on it.

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Sir, You are correct. A "sporterized " firearm here means a prior military weapon which has been modified to some degree of non military status. Generally the barrel was shortened, the stock replaced, sights removed for a scope mount, and the bolt turned down or modified to handle the scope. The bad part is many were really messed up. The good part is that many were only "semi" modified. I got a 1903A3 Remington made in 1944 in excellent condition for $225. The only modification was the stock was cut off. I replaced the stock plus an additional $25 in barrel bands, bayonet lug, ect, and its now fully back to military status. The Mausers and other sporting guns as you referenced are not that prevalent here in the Southeast US, too many military surplus and American made high power rifles available at a much lower price.

RK