mauser k98

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Hey there guys, I'm kind of new here but I'm going to try and get some answers to a question I've got!

I'm looking into purchase a 8mm mauser,

The odd thing about this rifle is the serial number starts with an R prefix and only has 3 numbers followed by a C suffix and i can't seem to find any info on mausers with a serial number starting with R

I've contacted the seller and they've told me the waffenamt are there and intact, which makes me figure ww2 german origin, however i've learned not to use swastikas as the only indicator.

R3**C is how the serial reads according to the seller,

Is it possible to date/determine the origin of this rifle with the serial number/pictures?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Yugoslavian Post WW2 Refurb K98.

I have never seen one with those fancy Yugo roll marks like that before though. Usually more standard...

The Yugo refurbs had replacement Yugo barrels which usually shoot amazing (the one pictured is a Yugo barrel).

If you can get it for a fair price (sub $500) you won't be disappointed IMHO.

PS: The "serial" is actually "TRZ 5" the name of one of the Yugo factories. The yugo's usually stamped the serial number on the opposite side of where the Germans did. Most Yugo refurbs will use a mixture of German WW2 parts, and new manufactured Yugo parts. They usually scrubbed and restamped German receivers.
 
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Yugoslavian Post WW2 Refurb K98.

PS: The "serial" is actually "TRZ 5" the name of one of the Yugo factories.
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Thanks for the reply!! The TRZ5 code i've learned refers to the place it was manufactered, i didnt actually get a picture of the serial number as yet so all i know is that the what the sellers told me, I just thought it was odd that it starts with R as i can't find any info on it!

I have asked for a picture of the serial number tho in the mean time!

He's said its 5 digits long starting with R and ending with C
R3**C

Thanks again for the reply
 
You're welcome.

For a shooter K98, it's hard to beat the Yugo refurbs!

Also, for future inquiries into Milsurps or K98s, you might be better served by joining us in the Milsurps sub-forum a few more spaces down the page. ;)
 
Is the TRZ 5 a rare marking or just another one of the common ones?
Everything i've read lists it as a "TRZ.5" or a TRZ-5" but nothing that lists it just as "TRZ 5"
Hopefully someone has some input on this?

What else can i look for on the rifle?

I'm hoping to pick it up for around 300 (probably be closer to 400 with shipping and buyers fees), doesn't sound like much of a deal eh?

I've read that this writing style (script i think) isn't as rare as the block version? can anyone confirm this? I figured not being listed in Branko's book isn't necessarily a good thing?

I'm very interested in ww2 rifles and i'd like to start collecting them, that being said i'd still like to be able to shoot one or two of them without bringing down the value, from the sounds of it this might be a good shooter?

Thanks in advance to all replies !



Oopsie, I've made a post in the correct forum, sorry guys!
 
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Mauser m98 (posted in wrong forum initially, sorry!)

Hello everyone! initially i posted about an m98 in the wrong forum, looking to continue the discussion here!

I've found a yugo m98 with some interesting writing,
heres a link to the original post so pictures can be seen!
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1540524-mauser-k98

So, here we go!

Is the TRZ 5 a rare marking or just another one of the common ones?
Everything i've read lists it as a "TRZ.5" or a TRZ-5" but nothing that lists it just as "TRZ 5"
Hopefully someone has some input on this?

What else can i look for on the rifle?

I'm hoping to pick it up for around 300 (probably be closer to 400 with shipping and buyers fees), doesn't sound like much of a deal eh?

I've read that this writing style (script i think) isn't as rare as the block version? can anyone confirm this? I figured not being listed in Branko's book isn't necessarily a good thing?

I'm very interested in ww2 rifles and i'd like to start collecting them, that being said i'd still like to be able to shoot one or two of them without bringing down the value, from the sounds of it this might be a good shooter?

Thanks in advance to all replies !
 
As mentioned already above, you should do well if you can get it for $400 or less, they are probably the best ones to get for a shooter. The Trz 5 are a bit less common as most often encountered ones are
Pred 44 made, if you are interested in finding out more accurate info, you may want to google the yugoslavian mauser forum, there are experts on there that will be able to answer most if not all your questions. The yugo refurebd k98 are actually gaining in popularity and that is also slowly pushing the prices up. In Canada, we see rc k98 mausers being sold by some places up to and around $750 - $800 dollars for not so great condition ones, in my opinion, having 2 of the yugos as well as an rc, the yugo is way better value, but thats just my personal opinion/preference simply based on new barrels with excellent bores and much better condition.
The other thing worth mentioning is that they are usually full of cosmoline (unless they've been cleaned already by the previous owner) so I recommend taking it appart and checking it over under the wood unless you want cosmoline seeping out on warmer summer days...
Good luck with your purchase, if in good shape, you wont be sorry for that kind of money!
 
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