I just got the gun from my grandpa who brought it home during WW2. I was wondering if you all could tell me more about it. Ill post as many pictures as i can to give yall the full effect of the gun. I also have the original sling, but took it off because i was scared of breaking it. BTW ALL matching numbers. Thanks guys, sorry the pics are so small. I had so many that i had to downsize them.
1936 K98 Mauser help. LOTS of pics
- Thread starter kirkman9
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Your rifle was made in 1936 at JP Sauer & Sohn. It is difficult to find matching K98ks this early and 1936 Sauer is not easy to find in any kind of matching condition. However, the rifle has some major condition issues. First, the bands were removed improperly, causing a lot of damage to the stock, bands and barrel. In addition, the heavy rust pitting is also a major condition issue. It is a great gift nonetheless.
In some areas it looks like fine scratching from steel wool damage, if this is the case, that is another issue. You can remove any remaining rust with a pre-1978 penny and some gun oil. Just dab the rust with oil, scrape it away with a penny and then clean up the brass/oil/rust residue with more oil and a clean patch.
Even with the issues the rifle would still likely have a value in the $1,500 to $2,300 range.
In some areas it looks like fine scratching from steel wool damage, if this is the case, that is another issue. You can remove any remaining rust with a pre-1978 penny and some gun oil. Just dab the rust with oil, scrape it away with a penny and then clean up the brass/oil/rust residue with more oil and a clean patch.
Even with the issues the rifle would still likely have a value in the $1,500 to $2,300 range.
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Amazing.... I had no idea it was worth that much. I just ordered some non corrosive bullets and strip clips so i can see what this thing can do 
. Thanks guys. Very exited to hear the rarity in the gun. To say its sat in my dads open garage since the 70's... not too bad on condition i hope?
. Thanks guys. Very exited to hear the rarity in the gun. To say its sat in my dads open garage since the 70's... not too bad on condition i hope?
GunKraut
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Turbo Archie
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Nice blood rifle.
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grimlin13
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Watch out for the threads on the cleaning rod you ordered. The cleaning rod may of been sold as original WWII German and not be. Do your research here, look at the threads and compare them to the pics of the real ones. Putting a non original cleaning rod in your K98 will damage it.
What threads should i compare to? Got the ammo in today btw, very excited to shoot it this weekend!
Warrior1354
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My favorite rifles to see come on the forum, ones with history tied to them
. Nice rifle too the early K98k are my favorite ones to collect. And hope you enjoy shooting the rifle too, sending lead down range is one of the best things too do with this hobby. Show us a range report too love to see how the old war horse did lol
. Nice rifle too the early K98k are my favorite ones to collect. And hope you enjoy shooting the rifle too, sending lead down range is one of the best things too do with this hobby. Show us a range report too love to see how the old war horse did lolMy favorite rifles to see come on the forum, ones with history tied to them
Well im new to this sort of thing.. what all is included in a range report? Id love to
Warrior1354
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Easy how the rifle shot, how the rifle fed and chamber rounds, extracted spent rounds, and how the grouping was on your target, etc. Most shooters post a picture of their target as a range report shows how many shots were in the black, the X ring, and how large your group was. I myself wish I keep the target I had that I shot at with my Byf43 rifle. Rifle made a 1'' group at 125 yards. If you haven't shot a K98K yet your in for a fun day of shooting then lol.
US1945
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Hope you ordered a 10" rod? 12.5 (regular) will be to long.
And these are also serial numbered. I used to have every serial number, but that's all sold now.
Best regards Tommy
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And these are also serial numbered. I used to have every serial number, but that's all sold now.
Best regards Tommy
us1945@hotmail.com
12.5 is too long?? 
oops. second mess up. I guess i should ask yall before i buy anything else.. Well range report: I didnt keep the target but grouped about 1.5 inches at 100 yards. Shot, put a bolt in the chamber, and ejected all very very smooth. I only ordered 20 rounds just to see if these were worth a shite. But man it was smooth and I had a blast.
BTW ordered a cleaning rod sling combo and the rod is 12.5.... kinda mad about that one. Oh strip clips worked flawlessly.
oops. second mess up. I guess i should ask yall before i buy anything else.. Well range report: I didnt keep the target but grouped about 1.5 inches at 100 yards. Shot, put a bolt in the chamber, and ejected all very very smooth. I only ordered 20 rounds just to see if these were worth a shite. But man it was smooth and I had a blast. BTW ordered a cleaning rod sling combo and the rod is 12.5.... kinda mad about that one. Oh strip clips worked flawlessly.