K98 Buttplate questions??

[Alfonso]

Is it more collectable to have the fat buttplate or the flat butt plate? I prefer the look of the fat one but my RC (1938) has the flat one. Any historical answers would be appreciated.

 

[bearhunter]

The one that you are referring to as fat is commonly known as cupped. The cupped butt plates are more durable and protect the stock better but they are usually found on later rifles. Collectible value difference is minimal if any on a RC.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

I have a book on Mausers, post some more details without breaking any personal limits on disclosure. I'll see if that rifle has any obvious collector's cachet.

As far as it being a Russian Capture, there is no doubt it has some swapped parts.

 

[Alfonso]

I'm not too conserned about my particular K98. It's in great condition and I love shooting it. I just always liked the look of the cupped buttplates myself.

 

[Buck Turgidson]

I also prefer the cupped buttplate to the flat ones. even more so when in combo with a sight hood. Unfortunatly mine has neither!

 

[Nabs]

My RC Kar98k has a flat butt plate but she is an early war (1940) build. Then again, nothing matches.

 

[Coyote Ugly]

Is it more collectable to have the fat buttplate or the flat butt plate? I prefer the look of the fat one but my RC (1938) has the flat one. Any historical answers would be appreciated.

The Flat butt plates were used from 1934 to about 1942-1943, then the cupped butt plates were used, however there are transition periods for all the various makers so the make and year is the determining factor as well as the serial number and letter block of the rifle, as well as many other factors.

Your 1938 should be correct with a flat butt plate.