Never lived there [and never intend to]. Been there twice. Once in Feb @ -30 C and another time in June with humidity off the map. Wondered if there was ever a time when the weather there was nice like the balmy west coast here....
k98 whats it worth
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Never lived there [and never intend to]. Been there twice. Once in Feb @ -30 C and another time in June with humidity off the map. Wondered if there was ever a time when the weather there was nice like the balmy west coast here....
I'm going to side with Claven2 on this.
The poster didn't even take the time to push CAPSLOCK on the beginning of the sentence, much less provide a single picture. At least spend five minutes on a half decent description. Your camera's broken? If you don't own a camera, take the time to borrow a friend's.
I'm curious about this gun, and I know that with sufficient information you will find guys eager to offer opinions.
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A few more price points I saw at the last show:
Yugo model 47's in *very* good shape $130.
All matching late war, common code rifles in darn good shape $500-800.
One *very* nice pre-war rifle for $3,7200. I have no idea at all what supported that price.
A questionable sniper for about $5,300 (I didn't look very close ...)
Adolph's second cousin's favorite k98 with autograph and picture, absolutely guaranteed to be the real thing. I didn't even slow down long enough to let the guy get to the price ...
Bob
A few more price points I saw at the last show:
Yugo model 47's in *very* good shape $130.
All matching late war, common code rifles in darn good shape $500-800.
One *very* nice pre-war rifle for $3,7200. I have no idea at all what supported that price.
A questionable sniper for about $5,300 (I didn't look very close ...)
Adolph's second cousin's favorite k98 with autograph and picture, absolutely guaranteed to be the real thing. I didn't even slow down long enough to let the guy get to the price ...
Bob
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As is the price I quoted on the Russian / Ukranian / Bulgarian mis-matches ...
I'd hate to see your prices on that sniper if they go up from the ones I saw
Bob
A little off topic but..
I would just like to add the members have been very helpful to me on a number of occasions. When I asked for more information about my 2 Mausers, on old Portuguese Model 1904 and my nice little Israeli built on a GEW.
The information and price estimates they gave me helped me to make a reasonably decent decision to keep them, even though I rarely get out to the range. That info was much appreciated.
But as noted above pictures, descriptions of marking etc are required. As for bore condition I have no idea how to reasonably gauge that, but they shoot straight so they can not be totally shot out.
I would just like to add the members have been very helpful to me on a number of occasions. When I asked for more information about my 2 Mausers, on old Portuguese Model 1904 and my nice little Israeli built on a GEW.
The information and price estimates they gave me helped me to make a reasonably decent decision to keep them, even though I rarely get out to the range. That info was much appreciated.
But as noted above pictures, descriptions of marking etc are required. As for bore condition I have no idea how to reasonably gauge that, but they shoot straight so they can not be totally shot out.
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On bore condition, even visual data can be helpful. Since they used corrosive ammo under battlefield conditions you can see pitted corroded bores. You can also see bores that are not pitted, but have gone dark (as opposed to shiny) in places from corrosion.
Once you get to "bright bore, lands and groves shine" you need fancy tools ...
Bob
On bore condition, even visual data can be helpful. Since they used corrosive ammo under battlefield conditions you can see pitted corroded bores. You can also see bores that are not pitted, but have gone dark (as opposed to shiny) in places from corrosion.
Once you get to "bright bore, lands and groves shine" you need fancy tools ...
Bob
Heres my 2 cents on k98k prices. I currently own a few, so I believe I can speak with some certainty.
RC's in VG condition 300-350
yugo's in vg condition 450-500
czechs/vopo's if early reworks, ie still all matching, id say 600, if however, they are refurbed where they arent all matching, 450.
no post war crap, non matching 600-700
all matcing except bolt 650-750
all matching port 850-1100, there seems to be big fluctuation in these prices.
all matching, all correct k98k, avg year and maker. (With many codes and years being huge exceptions) 1800-2500
Condition and maker, codes etc etc etc all comes into play.
EDIT to add.
these are prices I have encounted over the years. MANY rifles are bought for more or for less, depending on luck, or how badly someone wants a rifle that is rarely seen on the market
RC's in VG condition 300-350
yugo's in vg condition 450-500
czechs/vopo's if early reworks, ie still all matching, id say 600, if however, they are refurbed where they arent all matching, 450.
no post war crap, non matching 600-700
all matcing except bolt 650-750
all matching port 850-1100, there seems to be big fluctuation in these prices.
all matching, all correct k98k, avg year and maker. (With many codes and years being huge exceptions) 1800-2500
Condition and maker, codes etc etc etc all comes into play.
EDIT to add.
these are prices I have encounted over the years. MANY rifles are bought for more or for less, depending on luck, or how badly someone wants a rifle that is rarely seen on the market
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I can understand where Claven2's frustration comes from, but I do feel pity for the fellow that asked the original question. How about a sticky in the milsurp forum for "what information should I give to get a value on my milsurp". That way newbies would have a good idea what information/photos they need to post to get accurate answers from the wealth of knowledge that is CGN. It may also prevent some members from having a vapour lock .
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I can understand where Claven2's frustration comes from, but I do feel pity for the fellow that asked the original question. How about a sticky in the milsurp forum for "what information should I give to get a value on my milsurp". That way newbies would have a good idea what information/photos they need to post to get accurate answers from the wealth of knowledge that is CGN. It may also prevent some members from having a vapour lock
I understand Claven2's frustration as well. Between the "What's it worth?" and "What are these marks on my Enfield?" repetitive questions, I sometimes want to grab a valium when I see the same people, having to answer the same questions over and over and over again.
Perhaps it's just my own work ethic, but instead of taking the lazy way out and having others do my work for me, I at least make an attempt to use "Google" or the "CGN Search Function" before I throw up a question.
BTW, I really like your sticky idea about what information should be given, but I bet the same people who fail to use the tools available, probably wouldn't first read the sticky anyway.
Regards,
Badger
I understand Claven2's frustration as well. Between the "What's it worth?" and "What are these marks on my Enfield?" repetitive questions, .....
BTW, I really like your sticky idea about what information should be given, but I bet the same people who fail to use the tools available, probably wouldn't first read the sticky anyway.
Regards,
Badger
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I'd vote for a sticky one the Enfield markings. They are unlikely to change any time soon ....
Bob
