Israeli Mauser value?

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May have a chance to pick up one of these chambered in 7.62 NATO from 1944 or 1945 I believe. 98k of course. I was trying to check here on the forum, but had no luck. Some marks on the wood, grey bluing with some wear, but very, very nice bore. I'm not a collector. Just looking for a military Mauser in readily available caliber. What kind of offer should I make on this one? Thanks.
 
Most of the Israeli Mausers came from Czechslovakia in 1948. Wide variety of makers. Converted with FN made 7.62mm barrels later. Many are real mixmasters, and have a trod on appearance. They shoot really well. There were two styles of alterations to shorten the magazine boxes, block at one end, blocks at both. I would suggest that one in good used condition with a nice barrel would bring $500, give or take.
The nicest ones were purchased new from FN in the '50s, and have the IDF crest on the receiver ring. Some of these came in as-new.
 
Thats an excellent rifle. Not a collector in my opinion but we see them sell in the 5-600 range. If you could get it for 400-500, you couldnt lose. Especially if the bore is as good as you say.
 
Thank you. Much appreciated. I just had no clue as to what can I offer and not to offend the seller. There is no crest on the barrel, just "7.62" mark if I can recollect properly. Blonde stock. I think I'll offer $400-450 and see what he's going to say.
 
Nestor said:
Wow! That's a good price. Always wanted one, but not many come in common calibers...
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The very odd Israeli 98 will be in 8x57, most were re barreled and FTRed in 7.62x51 (308Win). Both are common rounds. The 8x57 may not be stocked in small shops or WalMart/CdnTire but most self respecting gun shops carry it. As for 7.62x51 Nato and 308Win, I have never seen a shop or business that sells ammo that doesn't carry it.

Israeli 98s are still relatively common. Their price varies with condition of course. If they have vg to excellent bores they can be tack drivers and because of that reputation many were converted to hunting rifles by cutting off or replacing the stocks along with drilling and tapping for scopes.

If you really want one, place and ad in the military surplus forum on the EE on this site. One will show up shortly but it won't be mine.
 
I paid $165 for my dot 1945 Israeli 98 which came with a bayonet, sling and cleaning kit and I thought it a great deal...................from the Lahr Rod and Gun back in 1982.
 
Along with the 7.62mm rifles imported, there were some 7.92s. I suspect that these had would up in low priority situations. The handles had grooves filed around them, so that they could be identified by touch. The 7.62s are branded and stamped. Two otherwise identical rifles in different calibers could be problematic.
 
Any price different between the Czech rampant lion crest vs. the Israeli national crest. I wonder what the price would be for one not drilled and tapped? I can't see why these wouldn't be a collectors item. I've been looking for the latter for some time.
 
I think they are collectable particularly one of the Israeli crested examples with the finger groove Israeli stocks. Anyone who has a interest in K98k's overall would want one same as he would want a Norwegian K98 conversion in .30/06.
 
If you want a good full military shooter in 308, the Chilean Mausers from Trades will likely come in cheaper and easier to find.
 
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