Thinking about getting a K98k

[SMPress]

I am in the market for a sniper varient K98. I found a couple on online auctions, but havent seen "THE ONE" yet.

 

[NitroMidgets]

I take it the sniper variant just has a longer barrel and a scope mount on it? Got any photos of one? Since I'm looking to use it just for the range that might be what I am after.

 

[JKrew]

I don't know about a longer barrel, but they normally come with their own scope I think.

 

[Drmsparks]

Numrich has DMR style scout scopes and mounts (repro of the WWII version). Still not cheap..

 

[SMPress]

I dont have a picture to post, but they are simply a 98k with a mounted scope...

 

[JKrew]

I dont have a picture to post, but they are simply a 98k with a mounted scope...

I figured that's what it was too, and I'm not suprised seeing how accurate even the normal rifles are.

 

[SMPress]

I assume that these are like the Enfields, where the tightest shooting rifles were pulled aside for the scope mounting, but I am not sure.

 

[NitroMidgets]

Any leads as to where to find one near Mount Airy, MD?

 

[JKrew]

I'm not sure about any stores, but you can normally find a good amount at gun shows. I saw plenty at the show in Chantilly last weekend, but there won't be one of those until July. You could try the next show in Frederick whenever that is.

 

[NitroMidgets]

That would be in June then. Too bad I wanted to get one next month but what the hell its only an extra month. Anything I should be aware of when buying one? Are scope mounts easy to find for one? My son has been asking all week if he can start using my 17 HMR which leaves me without a range gun.

 

[Hawkeye]

I'm not sure about any stores, but you can normally find a good amount at gun shows. I saw plenty at the show in Chantilly last weekend, but there won't be one of those until July. You could try the next show in Frederick whenever that is.

Plus, that way you get your pick of them. I bought my Yugo at Walt's Gun Chamber before they went out of business, and the variety in what kind of shape they were in was large.

The Yugo's can be a good deal for a shooter, because a lot of them were not used very much before they were stored, so the bores are nice.

 

[NitroMidgets]

What's a fair price right now for one in good to great condition at the gun shows? I need to know how much money to have on hand.

 

[SMPress]

nonono, I called it first, you cant get one till I buy my choice of those available!!! ;-)

 

[NitroMidgets]

Well I'm sure there will be enough to go around. I'm not buying until June at the gun show in Frederick anyways. Then again if I get the cash for a Saiga by then..........

 

[DundalkSmithy]

Try this one on for size.

Oh and the K after the 98 is Kurtz, short in german.

 

[05dodgedaytona]

Very nice.