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Thanks. And I think you have summed it up nicely. I have identified what I am trying to get and it is essentially the quintessential, if...

Thanks. The original question was a general one to be honest. I was trying to gauge what people valued in their collecting of K98k’s...

Merry Christmas. And thanks for having me and all the information so far. Here’s to a great 2025!!!

If you're looking for a first 98k my recommendation is always to start with an RC. They're much more reasonably priced and you...

Thanks everyone for your input. Still trying to figure out what I will target as my first k98k. I’d like to have an early ww2 production...

I think there are two ways of thinking about this. (1) is rifles with strong provenance, and (2) is particular codes/types that are just...

Thank you. That’s cool. Any opinion on K98k’s?

What would you say is the most prized or collectible k98k? It doesn’t have to be the most expensive (unless it is of course) or the most...

Stopped by the shop. Filled out the paperwork for the rifles. Get to pick the up 9 January. Hope y'all feel safe.

Thanks. I think that is one I would like to have but I didn’t know enough about it to chase that price.

Thanks. I wasn’t sure how rare they are. I saw that price. I have no frame of reference so it was interesting to see and learn from. Thanks

What do you mean? Like are they rare? A nice 42 1940 is a pretty desirable and not super easy to find K98k. Looks like the one you...

Are these code 42 40’s available compared to other vintages? Thanks.

Ok. Thanks. Looking forward to my books at Xmas time. And thanks for your insight. Going to look harder at these and learn more of the...

Thanks for responding. What other components would you check so I can learn what to be wary of? Thanks so much.