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Hello everyone, this will be my first post here and my main purpose for joining (already know I'll be sticking around)!

So I'll get to it!

I was gifted this rifle and am trying to learn more about, was told this is the place to go. I didnt know exactly what it was and found to believe this is a Mauser k98! Already have seen several threads on it right away so I know I'm in the right spot.
I'm new to firearms within the last couple of years but own a couple and could tell for its age it's been cares for well. All parts with markings have the same number 42134, tip is stamped with dot 1944, Mod. 98 on the left side. Appears to be all original and stocks in great shape, I could be wrong but I would guess it's the same leather strap, it's old for sure.

So I just want to know what you all think! Value of course even though I'd like to hunt with it first. And of course what specifically is it chambered for? I see some threads say they aren't all made in Germany so where would you believe it's made?

Now I'm sorry for the pictures I can try to get more and here's to the links actually working!

Thanks all for any help!



























 
Just some quick observations: appears an East German rewor, forced matched parts during rework, the bolt release isnt matched to the rest of the rifle. Tthe rifle isnt "original" per say, it is a mix of usable German parts from WW2 that the East Germans refurbed for war stocks during the early days of the Cold War..
 
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Thanks! Maybe I'm overlooking something but I haven't seen any specific stamp for it I'll have to really look in it tomorrow
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I don't believe yours is an Israeli converted rifle. Looks too good to be one! Almost looks like a modern repro.
I have very limited knowledge on milsurps. Someone will come along soon and be able to identify your gun.
But my guess is still 8mm Mauser.
 
Mausers like that seem to range for 700 to 1000. Be sure to get a caliper and measure the bore to be sure it's 8x57 suitable before you put a round it. It's probably 8mm buy tour face will thank you to be sure. Looks a lot like a rifle I got in the summer and reworked. Stock looks identical except mine is peened of all marks and has a Czech sight hood. Only clue I have is a '45 on the stock. The Germans eliminated the round disc in late 44&45 production as it was a waste of time/resources. The little hole in the buttplate can be used for bolt breakdown instead. If it's the same as mine this should be a very balanced and easy to shoulder rifle.
Keep it till you can't afford the ammo, you'll regret selling it, there fun to shoot and generally laser accurate.
 
Very nice! Whatever it is, an East German rework, or..., it is a very nice Mauser. That will turn some heads at the range, for sure. Congrats. You are off to a great start. The finish line becomes even more indistinguishable as you gather more rifles and stuff to go along with them! Just ask some of us on here. :)
 
It was originally a dot1944, made by Brno, Brunn I. In 1944. It's been scrubbed, peened, buffed, reblued and renumbered.
But it makes for a nice looking rifle. Should be an excellent shooter. Brunn I never really dropped in terms
Of quality in the war. Fine rifles right to the end.
 
CanadianAR knows his Mausers, and Recce21 is no slouch either. Trust in what they tell you.

Overall, nice looking refurb and should shoot great. Canadian Tire was selling beat up Russian capture refurbs for $699, but they've mostly disappeared. Bullseye London have two for $849 each. Yours is certainly nicer, but probably not worth a pile more money as it is a rework. Generally the only premium for refurbs is if the Dirty Birds weren't peened.

I'd bet it's 8mm Mauser, but check to be sure. You can take most game with modern hunting rounds.
 
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Thank you everyone I appreciate the help and feel like acquiring this I'm not only gaining more knowledge of my firearms and firearms in general but I'm falling into a rabbit hole of just wanting to know more and more and get more and more! Loving this stuff! I'll be taking it into a local shop next to determine exactly what cartridge to be safe but liked the idea of sharing this withread you all first to better understand what I have before a person at a shop possibly misleads me or doesn't have as much knowledge as you guys. Thanks again I can't wait to shoot it!
 
Just about a certainty it is chambered in the original 8x57. Values mentioned may be over optimistic. I sold a few original German(bolt or stock mismatch) rifles recently and was hard pressed to get much for them. The $700 plus Russian Captures offered at a few places are not a good buy. I sold a BYF41 matching except for stock and bands(original German production) for $625 shipped WITH a vintage sling. There seems to be no middle ground in Canada for K98k's. Prices are good for all original, matching rifles but if anything is mismatched most buyers will offer little more than a Russian Capture, totally mismatched, peened markings, rough bore. To me from my recent experience with selling decent K98's the refurbed rifle shown is worth around $500. If you can get more, take it and run. My 2 cents.
 
very nice rifle ,looks to have seen very little use and should be a good shooter.As said previous looks to be an east german post ww11 rework.Shoot it and enjoy it ,i willing to bet that it is chambered in 8mm mauser.Dose it have 7.92 stamped on the barrel where it meets the receiver.If so 7.92 is 8mm
 
I've scoured it for a data stamp of the cartridge and have not seen it, but I think tonight I will go over the whole thing again with a headlamp on and my jewellers loupe in my eye just to be sure!
 
Nice looking rifle. I bought a Mitchell Mauser M48 a few years back. Mitchell Mauser's imported to the US a bunch of Yugo M48s and I just had to have one, as did my brothers. No real historical value but great shooters. I'll bet yours will be a good shooter too.
 
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