IDF 7.62x51 Kar98k questions.
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Phat Eagle
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Fraser Valley, BC
I've not seen too many where the bolt and receiver match. The Israelis were more concerned with keeping rifles shooting straight and reliably than keeping them matched. That said, it would be desirable but you can expect to pay a hefty premium.
Travis Bickle
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Upper Lower Middle Alberta
I still say bang for buck the IDF 7.62mm NATO Mausers are the best Milsurps available.
I have one that's near mint. It's one of my favorite rifles I own period. Nazi German weapon obsession quality machined steel and wood, reliable as a gun gets, scary accurate, all the awesomeness of a well made Mauser action but in a nice widely common caliber that isn't a wonky expensive PITA to acquire.
I think I paid $550 shipped for it just 2 years ago. They are all over. They pop up at gun shows and EE all the time.
I find they are the most underappreciated and overlooked milsurps around in Canada for the low price, common non corrosive bulk and relatively affordable ammo, accuracy, reliability and just all around awesome history.
Don't worry about matching not matching. They all shoot the same. Bore and muzzle matter. You'll pay $500 for an excellent condition one mismatched and $800 + for a "RARE" EE add one and they both shoot the exact same if the bores are the same.
If you're a collector that may be worth the near double price. If you're like me and you own guns because you shoot them.....well do your own math.
Just my 2 cents on a rifle that holds a special spot in my heart lol. Get one in any condition with a decent bore brother, you wont be disappointed!
I have one that's near mint. It's one of my favorite rifles I own period. Nazi German weapon obsession quality machined steel and wood, reliable as a gun gets, scary accurate, all the awesomeness of a well made Mauser action but in a nice widely common caliber that isn't a wonky expensive PITA to acquire.
I think I paid $550 shipped for it just 2 years ago. They are all over. They pop up at gun shows and EE all the time.
I find they are the most underappreciated and overlooked milsurps around in Canada for the low price, common non corrosive bulk and relatively affordable ammo, accuracy, reliability and just all around awesome history.
Don't worry about matching not matching. They all shoot the same. Bore and muzzle matter. You'll pay $500 for an excellent condition one mismatched and $800 + for a "RARE" EE add one and they both shoot the exact same if the bores are the same.
If you're a collector that may be worth the near double price. If you're like me and you own guns because you shoot them.....well do your own math.
Just my 2 cents on a rifle that holds a special spot in my heart lol. Get one in any condition with a decent bore brother, you wont be disappointed!
Also, don't be surprised if it fires to the right or left, sometimes the Israelis didn't bother to adjust the front sight post-conversion (I'm guessing) or it got screwy from combat or something else.
I got a bolt/receiver matching, non Nazi production, for $750. I didn't think that it was so uncommon, I stand corrected.
Hopefully my application to the EE goes through and I can find a nice one before you have to phone in a NR transfer.
Phat Eagle
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Fraser Valley, BC
Don't worry, there will be more!
I have three IDF conversions and one made new by FN for the IDF. They all shoot good. The FN matches, but the other three don't. Nice old rifles. They gobble up the copper washed stuff, as well as cast bullet reloads. Last one I stopped at the Brandon show for $450.
Oh wow! What a deal!
