Acquisition - S147K

I hope someone has informed you that matched early = several 1000s of dollars. Better know what you are doing in managing the rust, and wood on this one. Appears to be a super purchase :thumbsup:
 
This gun is a lot more than just early. Depending on condition the value could be upwards of 3-5k. There's a nice example being offered on gunbroker right now at 6k but nobody is interested.
 
Yes, some honest members have PM'd me with an idea of it's value. As for now, not sure I even want to put an oiled rag on the rust. It's in the safe next to my hunting guns.


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I would oil the metal just to stop the rusting process. Oil and a soft cloth will take some of the rust off. Take your time and congratulations on your find/purchase.
 
Best 98K score I've seen in a long time! Rust does not appear to be too bad, Break-Free overnight on the effected area and gentle cleaning with a bronze brush should work wonders. Congratulations!
 
What a wonderful rifle. I would have to carefully deal with the rust using Kroil Oil. At the very least you can apply Rust Inhibiting Grease and it should stop any progression of rust. It typically is not prone to soak into a stock, it is mostly wax, but you can use a paper towel to remove any that ends up on the wood. Unless your storage area is near perfect humidity and temp wise, the metal will continue to deteriorate. As a curator, I can not allow that. Others differ on that so you can collect many informed opinions before you decide. Many K98k collectors do not mind rust and dust like many other areas of collecting. The standards vary tremendously in various collector communities. You can also likely find someone here that is nearby and that will help you if you need or want any.
 
S/42 is Mauser Oberndorf, but the sling is early from the 34-35 time period.
 
mike radford said:
You can also likely find someone here that is nearby and that will help you if you need or want any.
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+1

If I had any hesitation on taking this project on myself, which I would, I'd ask for the assistance of one of the experts here on the forum. Heck, I'd even be willing to drive a couple hundred miles for the help. But, that's just me.

BTW, congrats on your purchase!
 
mike radford said:
What a wonderful rifle.. carefully deal with the rust using Kroil Oil..
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Very nice really early rifle! Definitely agree on the Kroil. Lightly with a clean soft white cotton cloth. Old 100% cotton t-shirt is perfect. As lightly and as little oil as possible. You'll see immediately what comes off. Put the oil on the rag and try to keep away from the wood. I'm sure someone will feel you're "ruining it", but I don't think leaving active rust is a smart idea.
 
Ok guys. Used a clean washcloth with light rem oil on the rust. It just took off the dusty looking rust and looks good. Aged, but better. Nothing on the wood. I also ran a 5.56 bore snake down the barrel just to get the dust bunnies out. Did not oil the snake. Again, just a dry pull. I'm falling in love with this rifle the more I look at it.

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I would clean the bore like any other rifle. I would do that until the patches came out as clean as you can get them.
 
I'd recommend not taking it apart as there is no need to. Too much opportunity to do damage to the wood, screw heads, and bands. I'd also recommend not taking the sling off as it looks fragile. This rig is awesome. Lucky guy you are.
 
iron bender said:
I'd recommend not taking it apart as there is no need to. Too much opportunity to do damage to the wood, screw heads, and bands. I'd also recommend not taking the sling off as it looks fragile. This rig is awesome. Lucky guy you are.
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Yes the sling is fragile. I'm now aware of how it rests on the sling every time I lay it down for pics. I'm done doing that. An original sling in tact is certainly more valuable (and cool!) than one that is severed. Sure, I'd like to see the SN# on the wood under the barrel, but not sure the risk is worth it. The wood is in good shape, just don't want to scratch it, as you said.


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Yes taking any rifle apart this rare there is always that risk of something getting scratched in the process or a screw getting ding up. Seen it before. Plus I guarantee this rifle will be no easy take down either. Most likely it has not been taken apart since it was brought home from the war. The front barrel bands can be pain too get off sometimes especially if they have been there a long time.

I remember one gentleman brought a nice early S/42 Mauser too my table one show and I looked at it for him. There was a nasty scratch on the barrel it happen from him trying too get that front barrel band off. Doesn't take much for that part too slip and scratch that bluing in the process.

And just for the record does that cleaning rod match the rifle by chance haven't heard that being asked yet?
 
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