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I gave the stock a once over and found no numbers whatsoever but I figured that’s normal since, to my understanding, they stopped numbering stocks starting in ‘43 and switched to only numbering the barrel channel. Of which that does match. I did forget to mention the lower barrel band but that...

It is possible the stock has been replaced but it is an original German production stock. If it was sportered at one point it’s been restored to original factory pattern. Lower barrel band is present as well. Floor plate, rear sight base and sight, bolt, safety, barrel, and receiver all have...

Just picked up a ‘43 Gustloffwerke 98k and the front sight handguard retainer ring is missing. Anyone know where I can pick up surplus ones? I’ve looked around but can’t seem to locate just that piece. I am somewhat of a newbie so I may just not be aware of the best recourses. The rifle is...

With all do respect they didn’t do their job. I don’t consider blatant lies and leaving out important information on the quality of the rifle doing their job. Only reason I came here was because after many hours of trying to find out what that mount was I found no answers. Here I’ve found many...

I’ll have to see if I can go that route. I have 7 days to pay so I’ll have to get it done within that time frame. Funny enough they have a nice little disclaimer on their terms of service that reads something like “we are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate descriptions, it is the sole...

Well to be honest I thought I had a sufficient knowledge base enough to recognize a decent rifle. Wasn’t the case I suppose. To my eye I didn’t see anything wrong with the gun as in not suppose to be there like that Jerry rigged rear scope mount. Originally was just looking for an answer to what...

Yeah, after doing a lot of research and hearing from all of you I’ve come to a conclusion that I’m going to try and contact the auction house and make a non payment claim. Fact is the description of the rifle states condition as “overall good” not to mentioned not a single word about what’s been...

Ah I see. That’s where my confusion lies as with what I’ve collected so far, American WWII firearms, the stocks are almost always marked with a whole host of different stamps.

Would you be able to give me an example of what the stock should look like for future reference? Tried to do some research on the stamps but every k98 I see seems like it has a different shade of wood so I’m not sure exactly how to tell.

Definitely and thanks for the advice! Up until this point (other than my P38) I’ve mostly collected American firearms so that’s where my knowledge lies. This is my first dip into German war time rifles. I admit I may have jumped the gun on this one as out of the other 15 98’s they had, this was...

Ah gotcha I didn’t know it would make you create an account. Spent $1,050. Almost all parts seem to be matching also as it states in the description. Here are the rest of the pics I pulled so you can take a look at it.

Here is the link to the auction page. It should still be available let me know otherwise! https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/wwii-mauser-model-k98-42-7-92mm-caliber-rifle-9474755817

I see what you mean for sure. It’s my first one I didn’t expect it to be perfect as with my Garand that was re arsenaled in the 50’s. I had figured it was some type of scope mount but I couldn’t find any pictures of it myself. Can I just take that mount off the gun? Obviously it will still have...

Hey guys! I’m relatively new to the classic firearm collection world and just picked up my first K98 at an online auction. The rifle looks amazing however I am a little confused about a piece above the bolt that I don’t recognize. Maybe one of y’all can help me out identifying the part.