K98k in the EE with issues, ongoing.

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This is a topic that is more often seen in the USA, as there are more collectors and more guns. Everyone thinks that all german rifles are perfect but the truth is not quite like that. Lots of german rifles have errors, correction or omissions. You will often see one digit wrong on a part, (907 when should be 906) or two numbers transposed(960 when should be 906) or a serial missing on a small part. You can also see a stock with external serial and internal numbers that are a few digits off.

My main point is that you should judge the rifle as a whole. And in the case of the dou on the EE, dou font is very distinctive and would be very tough to fake. All in all I think it's a decent rifle. I've had lots of guys messaging me trying to buy my rifles, which aren't for sale, so here's a chance for someone.

Edit: I should add that I'm not selling this rifle, I didn't import it, I don't own it. Just voicing my
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I've always found factory errors to be interesting. I own, or have owned, several with them including a dot 1944 that had 3 factory errors on it.

As CanadianAR said, you have to look at the rifle as a whole when determining if it is a factory error, hump job, or part replacement. Either one of us is always willing to give an opinion on a potential purchase so don't hesitate to ask.
 
I’m going to bump this thread as I frequently see k98 advertised as matching numbers.


The numbers can match, BUT they may not be original. To properly list a k98, that ranks anywhere above an RC, you really need to know your stuff. One on the EE recently, totally wrong. No original matched parts but shown with some “matching” numbers. Post war.

As always, several members here willing to evaluate and give you a proper description. Or opinion on something offered.
 
Typically; that is why I tend to lean on Specialty Collectors opinion.
The little details are the make or break one's.
Example; did anyone else pick up on the S & W 2nd model 455 with the 45 ACP cylinder? A .451 ( 45 ACP) bullet bumping along in a .454 bbl. You can snap it right up for what...700?
That'll shine on the range, lol.
Value your opinion on Mauser matters AR. Keep posting, not a died in the wool Mauser guy...yet...They do outnumber the allied stuff though :)
 
Another k98k on the EE with issues.

His info couldn’t be further from the truth. “wartime rebarrel” ahhhhhh no. It’s the original barrel.

Also the rifle isn’t “unmolested” it’s been sanded heavily.

Guys do your research prior to buying and maybe even to selling....
 
CanadianAR said:
Another k98k on the EE with issues.

His info couldn’t be further from the truth. “wartime rebarrel” ahhhhhh no. It’s the original barrel.

Also the rifle isn’t “unmolested” it’s been sanded heavily.

Guys do your research prior to buying and maybe even to selling....
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I really like how the cross bolt has deep pitting , the bolt take down disk is sanded or polished bright, and the butt cap has new bright bluing.
always ask about return policy if your the buyer.
 
There's always Michell's magical mystery mausers.They find mint SS rune stamped rifles in caves in Yugoslavia every week.Coincidentally Nazi factory stamps are available from Sarco.
 
Fake stamps are readily available from multiple sources including ebay. Some are very well done.

It's very important to do your research and get a second or third opinion on something you are considering purchasing. CanadianAR or myself are always happy to help.
 
I paid a lot for my 1944 dot k98. It was vetted here and on the milsurps forum. I was planning on checking out the local gun show this weekend for another but I've since reconsidered that. I think buying on EE from a know source is far safer.
 
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Fake stamps are readily available from multiple sources including ebay. Some are very well done.

It's very important to do your research and get a second or third opinion on something you are considering purchasing. CanadianAR or myself are always happy to help.
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+ 1 The milsupr collector sub forum is a great place to get good opinions. It is not the case on other sub forums...

I once met a very honest seller telling me he had an all matching k98. The stock was not matching, but he was convinced it was a proof number and not a serial number... People on this forum had been kind enough to ''teach'' him about k98k.

The main problem is that the EE generate a lot of impulse buy.
 
It’s always Buyer Beware, like Right Now, Today, September 1. Got It? Good.
Do Your Research. Things aren’t always what they appear and what is in the description.
This thread needs to be bumped more often if you know what I mean.

CanadianAR said:
I’m going to bump this thread as I frequently see k98 advertised as matching numbers.


The numbers can match, BUT they may not be original. To properly list a k98, that ranks anywhere above an RC, you really need to know your stuff. One on the EE recently, totally wrong. No original matched parts but shown with some “matching” numbers. Post war.

As always, several members here willing to evaluate and give you a proper description. Or opinion on something offered.
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Saw one adverised recently as all matching German k98, which it was but had post ww2 French sling mounting arrangement. Hardly worth the asking price imo but people are paying absolutely stupid money for Russian Captures.
 
Good thread. While I have lots of Mausers, I am not a specialty collector, as mentioned above. I read some of the EE post and think to self, "Oh my!" Hitler's personal rifle. Rare, only 6 million made. My pile contains everything from soup to nuts. Some nice ones, quite a few mixmasters. For anybody to think that in 2022 we are getting unaltered WW2 rifles in great numbers, well, I doubt it.

I don't say this because I do it, but there is nothing wrong with buying a nice old Mauser 98, but without being able to recognize the good and the not so good, try not to let the sparkle blind you. I tell the new wannabe collectors to: 1. do your research 2. do your research 3. always have CASH ready.

A few years back, I bought several milsurps from another dealer. One rifle was an absolute run of the mill M91 MN. The old guy that the dealer bought the rifle from assured him that it was "quite rare". This sort of thing goes back to my "Things you hear at gun shows" thread - "I've never seen another one like it", mostly because he's never seen more than three in his travels.

You can't always go by what is written, in good faith, mind you. Sometimes the information available at the time led the writer to make a statement that has since been disproved or expanded on. I'll give one example: I was reading up on Pakistan Ordnance Factory No.1 Lee Enfield rifles. The writer was familiar with the No.1 Mk 2, and stated that there was a rumour that maybe there were also some Mk 1 rifles. Turns out it's more than a rumour. Several have since surfaced.
 
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