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Brandon · 06-06-2002, 07:38 PM

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

John Sabato · 06-06-2002, 08:15 PM

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...

Let us know how you make out... <img src="graemlins/offtopic.gif" border="0" alt="[offtopic]" />

Brandon · 06-06-2002, 08:20 PM

Will Do John!

Regards,Brandon

Roadkill · 06-06-2002, 08:27 PM

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

Brandon · 06-06-2002, 09:05 PM

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

Brandon

Edward Tinker · 06-07-2002, 12:44 AM

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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Roadkill · 06-07-2002, 12:58 PM

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

06-06-2002, 07:38 PM	#1
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	(OT) Help Help HELP!!! (OT) Hey guys! <img src="graemlins/offtopic.gif" border="0" alt="[offtopic]" /> 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

06-06-2002, 08:15 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	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... Let us know how you make out... <img src="graemlins/offtopic.gif" border="0" alt="[offtopic]" /> __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-07-2002, 12:44 AM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	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. [img]wink.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-06-2002, 08:20 PM	#3
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Will Do John! Regards,Brandon

06-06-2002, 08:27 PM	#4
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	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

06-06-2002, 09:05 PM	#5
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	RK, I forgot to tell you it sure is nice to see you here! Brandon

06-07-2002, 12:58 PM	#7
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	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