Shooting a Mauser K98k

[Sergio Natali]

I think that stock has been refinished, still quite nice also I prefer solid walnut ones.

Alvin

I don't know what it's like in the States but with for instance here with some patience you can still find Persian Mausers (made by CZ) practically in mint conditions.
I had one many years ago, and it was the only ex-service bolt action rifle precise enough for some decent long range shooting.

Best.

[alvin]

Originally Posted by luger.parabellum

I don't know what it's like in the States but with for instance here with some patience you can still find Persian Mausers (made by CZ) practically in mint conditions.

Yes. But need to wait a chance.

Last year, I saw a pair of consecutively numbered Persian Mauser in unissued mint condition for sale. Newly imported by Century Arms, listed by a retailer. Although having CAI's marking, they were hot. The pair sold $2700 (?) if I remembered right.

Since I am not a collector of rifles, consecutively numbered mint pair is too luxury for me, so I did not bid. I bet there are more individual nice ones.

[Olle]

Originally Posted by luger.parabellum

I had one many years ago, and it was the only ex-service bolt action rifle precise enough for some decent long range shooting.

Ever tried the Swedish M/96? I have to admit I'm partial to these, but they are extremely smooth and very accurate. I have shot 3"-4" groups at 100 yards with one of mine, probably a lot of luck involved but still not a coincidence. A better shot could probably do some serious damage with it. Got a 2" 3-shot group once, almost made me want to frame the target and hang it on the wall.

Originally Posted by John Sabato

I find it amazing that they even survived the journey as I am sure such items were highly prized as trophies...

Seems like your grandmother thought the fabric was the highly prized trophy, the rifles were just there to have something to roll it up on.