I found a model 98 in a hunting stock. It was made in Germany and there doesn't appear to be any permanent modifications. The rifle seems to be in good shape short of the funky 70's stock on it. I dont have much experience with Mauser rifles, what should I keep in mind before I go ordering a military stock set. Any common problems I should check into. Thanks guys.
How can I tell if my sportster mod 98 is a good fit for restoration?
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Is there any serial numbers, and do they match?
Post some good pics and some here can tell you if it is worth restoring. What is the manufacturer code and year of production? It will be on top of the receiver ring. Do the serial numbers match? Are the sights original? Is it drilled for a scope or receiver sight? If so any collector value will be just about gone. If it is a late war rifle a proper replacement stock will be expensive as unnumbered stocks suitable for such are at a premium.
There is a serial number, "GERMANY" and a couple of nazi eagles on it. I am not to worried about collector value but I would like to have it look like the WW2 rifles. Maybe put a reproduction scope on it, just have some fun building it and a new rifle to play with. Tradeex has a military stock set, would that work with this?
Bolt handle has been cut off and looks to have a P14/P17 bolt handle fitted to it ? That would hurt the restoration a bit as you would have to find a replacement bolt body (especially if the serial numbers match). Given that it sounds and looks like a commercial sporter, many of the markings may have been polished off anyway.
With the scope rings, and likely flatting of the receiver top to accommodate the mounts, it would also hamper restoration. In my opinion, enjoy her as is, find and fit a nice scope, and take her to the range
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With the scope rings, and likely flatting of the receiver top to accommodate the mounts, it would also hamper restoration. In my opinion, enjoy her as is, find and fit a nice scope, and take her to the range
.Bolt handle has been cut off and looks to have a P14/P17 bolt handle fitted to it ? That would hurt the restoration a bit as you would have to find a replacement bolt body (especially if the serial numbers match). Given that it sounds and looks like a commercial sporter, many of the markings may have been polished off anyway.
With the scope rings, and likely flatting of the receiver top to accommodate the mounts, it would also hamper restoration. In my opinion, enjoy her as is, find and fit a nice scope, and take her to the range
There is no serial number on the funny looking bolt. Only a script font G for some reason. The bolt is definitely an odd one. Your opinion is definitely welcome but I really dont want to leave it as is, the stock on it is beyond ugly with all the chips and dings you would expect. If its going to have chips and dings I would rather it look close to its military setup.
The bolt handle is just a common aftermarket handle available from Brownells and other places. I've used several myself in builds. Any way, the rifle is beyond restoration but you could make a sort of sniper clone from it. The barrel doesn't appear to be cut back and the handguard retaining lip is still there on the rear sight so it would be possible to put it back in a k98k stock of some sort. Sell or trade the bolt for one with the original handle on it (check headspace to be safe).
What are the markings on the receiver? Looks like a dot or dou possibly. Can't tell much from these pics.
What are the markings on the receiver? Looks like a dot or dou possibly. Can't tell much from these pics.
Thanks for all the great advice guys. I like the idea of a sorta sniper clone for it. It seems the generally consensus is I should be able to pick up the Tradeex military stock set for the rifle and go from there.
I will post clear pictures of the marking later for those who were interested. Maybe somebody will know what they mean more than I do.
I will post clear pictures of the marking later for those who were interested. Maybe somebody will know what they mean more than I do.
Markings
On the left side of the receiver it says "Mod. 98" and in front of that is "1089 h". The a nazi eagle stamp on top of the receiver in front of the scope ring.
At the base of the barrel just infront of the receiver it says "avk 152 41 bys" then 3 nazi eagles with "13" under them. "GERMANY" down the barrel just behind the site.
On the left side of the receiver it says "Mod. 98" and in front of that is "1089 h". The a nazi eagle stamp on top of the receiver in front of the scope ring.
At the base of the barrel just infront of the receiver it says "avk 152 41 bys" then 3 nazi eagles with "13" under them. "GERMANY" down the barrel just behind the site.
I cannot get the screw out of the mount to take it off. Tried heat, tried oil and it won't budge. I could grind it out but that might be a bit of work to find the markings.
