Thinking about a Mauser K98.

kfrede86 · Mar 17, 2011

I've been thinking about getting a Mauser K98 for sometime now. What should I look at before i purchase one and what is a decent price for one? I'm new to the C&R world and don't know to much about them. I do have a custom built .270 with a Mauser action and just love how smooth it feels.

Neot · Mar 17, 2011

What kind of Mauser are you looking for? A shooter? Collector? You could get a Russian captured K98 for around 325-350 easy enough. They won't be matching numbers now, the Russians tore them apart, reassembled them haphazardly and then just electropenned them together. If you're looking for a collectable, matching numbers Mauser than the sky is the limit.

kfrede86 · Mar 17, 2011

I would want to shoot it. I found one for 350 and it looks to be in good condition.

Neot · Mar 17, 2011

Make sure you check the bore on the gun. They shot corrosive ammo through these and sometimes the Russians didn't take the greatest care of them. Also, make sure the headspacing is correct first...many times the bolt was mismatched to another gun. I would recommend checking out a large gun show to see if you can find a deal there. The Harrisburg show is this weekend and has around 800 tables...I'm sure there will be quite a few to handle and inspect.

kfrede86 · Mar 17, 2011

Thanks for the information. I'll see what it looks like and the next show I go to I'll see what deals I can find.

Scott7891 · Mar 17, 2011

If you want a good K98 the Yugo re-arsenals are a bargain. They are all-matching and are priced below the Russian captures. They can be found for less than $300 and IMO a better deal than the Russian captures and in way better shape. (Yes I mean Yugo captured K98's not the M48 or M24's that are numerous).

KMK1862 · Mar 17, 2011

$350 doesn't sound bad. I've had good luck at shows. I like my guns to be intact and have no defaced markings, so RC's with the pinged swastikas don't appeal to me. There was a dealer at the York show who had probably 15-20 K98ks, but every one I looked at had the firing proof defaced.

Also worth noting is that an RC won't have the locking screws in the triggerguard, sight hood, cleaning rod, and (depending on model) the sight leaf pin. None of these "missing" parts are needed for correct operation of the rifle, but I like to replace them on my RC's.

ST19AG_WGreymon · Mar 17, 2011

Brian at Keepshooting in Waldorf has one:

http://www.keepshooting.com/german-mauser-k98-rifle.html

This is where I got my replacement Mauser parts from:

http://feldwebelfritzmilitaria.com/complete-your-k-98-kit-P1409371.aspx

$40.88+$4 shipping best deal.

falconguy · Mar 17, 2011

K98 Rifles Rock!

Greetings all,

I purchased this 1938 S/237 Mauser on gunbroker for $375.00 in 2008. I think it's a Russian capture but the finish looks great, there is no electro-pencil and the swastikas are intact. The rear light leaf and adjuster match the barrel and receiver. The stock is laminated. The cleaning rod is correct and wa marked, the rear sight pin is present as are the locking screws.. This thing shoots great. I've been shooting 1940 Turkish 8mm ammo. The bore looks great too. I recommend a K98. I'll be adding more to the family.

Jimbob2.0 · Mar 18, 2011

Stop talking and start buying,

someone in my family just scored a deal on the below. Its imported but has an actual real WWI Kaiser stamped trench mag. I wont say how awesome a deal he got on the whole thing.

I am super jealous.

VAshooter · Mar 19, 2011

Scott7891 said:
If you want a good K98 the Yugo re-arsenals are a bargain. They are all-matching and are priced below the Russian captures. They can be found for less than $300 and IMO a better deal than the Russian captures and in way better shape. (Yes I mean Yugo captured K98's not the M48 or M24's that are numerous).

Do you have a website I could find one of these Yugo re-arsenals at? I would appreciate it as I'm in the market for a Mauser also. SOG has RC Mausers but they are strait bolt, thats why I haven't bitten on one of those yet. Thanks.

Scott7891 · Mar 22, 2011

VAshooter said:
Do you have a website I could find one of these Yugo re-arsenals at? I would appreciate it as I'm in the market for a Mauser also. SOG has RC Mausers but they are strait bolt, thats why I haven't bitten on one of those yet. Thanks.

Only on the secondary market. I am guessing they came in with the M24's and M48's but were snatched up quickly. I took mine shooting a few days ago and it was great.

Here is one on Gunbroker that is started at $100:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=221154910

VAshooter · Mar 22, 2011

Thanks for the link, Scott7891.

enforcer · Mar 24, 2011

Just remember to clean the hell out of it after you shoot it. The ammo is corrosive so you should clean it as soon as you can. Lots of Mauser's at gun shows have horrible bores because the owners shot them and then stuck them in the closet to rust.

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