K98 find

[Jimmee Legs]

What do you guys think? I think this looks pretty solid

 

[Remfan]

I would pass on it Jimmee. Stock looks suspect and front barrel band has pitting. Wait for other comments but I would continue looking.

 

[Zeppelin5000]

Hard to tell the details from the photos, but I agree, the stock has had some sort of finish put on it.

 

[Jimmee Legs]

Interesting

 

[Zeppelin5000]

I take it it's a byf 43?

 

[Jimmee Legs]

I take it it's a byf 43?

Correct. Why do you ask?

 

[Zeppelin5000]

Correct. Why do you ask?

Just making sure based off the E/135 on the stock. I mean, for an all matching K98, 1500 is pretty good and it's probably set at that price for the reasons mentioned. But stock alterations really do effect value.

 

[Remfan]

Got a WaA 135 stamp on stock for Oberndorf. Really think you could find better jimmee.

 

[Jimmee Legs]

Alright, I’ll pass on this one!! Thanks again guys!! You know I appreciate it

 

[Jimmee Legs]

I also assume you guys don’t have a rifle for sale? If you do, I can pay top dollar for it

 

[Zeppelin5000]

I also assume you guys don’t have a rifle for sale? If you do, I can pay top dollar for it

I do not. At this point in my life, I say I don't ever want to sell any of my guns. We'll see what happens when I'm older and have enough doubles to spare lol.

 

[heavy_mech]

..At this point in my life, I say I don't ever want to sell any of my guns. We'll see what happens when I'm older.

This is where I'm at too. I only sold one gun ever and regretted it. Some day down the road?

 

[Jimmee Legs]

Gotcha. Well, thanks for the help you guys give. It really means a lot in my quest to get a K98

 

[Zeppelin5000]

Gotcha. Well, thanks for the help you guys give. It really means a lot in my quest to get a K98

You'll hit it just right man, I can feel it

 

[Jimmee Legs]

You'll hit it just right man, I can feel it

Thank you so much sir! It’s great to see you guys just trying to help out someone you don’t even know!

 

[Zeppelin5000]

This is where I'm at too. I only sold one gun ever and regretted it. Some day down the road?

We shall see lol. If I ever decide, I'll probably post here on the forum, to someone who I know will appreciate it.

 

[Jimmee Legs]

What do you guys think of the CE 43 on the WTS? Not to sure with the repair and the “mistake” that he mentions

 

[Missourigunguy]

What do you guys think of the CE 43 on the WTS? Not to sure with the repair and the “mistake” that he mentions

I believe he's a reputable seller. The repair he mentions is a duffle cut. This is when a GI would cut under the front band to fit into his duffle bag and is a good sign of a bring back war trophy. The mistake he's talking about is the wood being stamped with 850 instead of the matching 860. Something that very well could've happened in the factory.

 

[NMarshell]

What do you guys think of the CE 43 on the WTS? Not to sure with the repair and the “mistake” that he mentions

Factory mistakes are known to have happened. Think, if you were a slave laborer in the 11th hour of your 16 hour shift, would you be very concerned with whatever it was you happened to be stamping? It isn't uncommon at all to find mistakes such as seen on the rifle in question.

 

[WreckTangle]

A bolt m/m or duffle cut rifle is always a good place to start when starting a collection... if otherwise correct it gets a rifle in your hands without breaking the bank to examine and there is no better way to learn. You don't have to get a 10++++ rifle as your first.