Barrel swap on a K98?

[mark k]

I just received a sporterized K98 (BCD 43)with double claw mounts that I want to build back into sniper configuration. My question is does anyone know if you can still remove the sporterized barrel without messing with the front scope base? Thanks, Mark K

 

[steve1973]

Might want to try this in the gunsmith forum too. The smiths on the board might have a better chance of answering. Good luck and make sure you post pics when she's done!!

 

[Claven2]

Take it to a GOOD gunsmith and let him work his magic. Yes, it's possible to do that swap if you have the right tools and know your trade.

 

[Sgt Striker]

I just received a sporterized K98 (BCD 43)with double claw mounts that I want to build back into sniper configuration. My question is does anyone know if you can still remove the sporterized barrel without messing with the front scope base? Thanks, Mark K

OH MAN....you really wasted your money, there is just no way to fix it.......

But, I'll tell you want, just to be a NICE GUY, I'll take it off your hands and use it as parts......... AND, being such a NICE GUY, I'll even give you your full price you paid for it.

(I'm only saying this, because you some how beat me to punch on that rifle, and I have a spare mauser barrel in my barrel box as well.....)

But really, if you ever what to drop the project, let me know, I will make it worth your while..

And really, you should have no problem changing the barrel, if you can find a good gun smith, and I just happen to have one living on my road, about 10 mins away.... hee hee

cheers
Dean

 

[joe n]

If that was the one from Epps, it is a nice score!! Congrats, can't wait to see the finished product!
Joe

I just received a sporterized K98 (BCD 43)with double claw mounts that I want to build back into sniper configuration. My question is does anyone know if you can still remove the sporterized barrel without messing with the front scope base? Thanks, Mark K

 

[mark k]

No, it wasn't the one from Epps, but it came with a nice Dr. Schroder 6x scope in the rings. I'll post pics when I start the work in the spring. Anyone have a old 8mm barrel with sight they don't need? Mark

 

[Coyote Ugly]

The K98 barrel is threaded and screws into the receiver.
Are you thinking the dovetail is cut into the barrel threads?
Take it to a gunsmith who has worked on 98's.

Are you looking for a particular year and manufacturer of barrel
with the proper markings for your rifle? Or it doesn't matter?
You could even put on a new barrel, from a Shillen blank.
There are lots of K98 barrels out there, and they do show up on ebay as well as other places, just depends what you are looking for.