Need help identifying this k98 and determining the value

[Voxma1]

First post here,
A friend of mine wants to sell me this k98 for around 1500 euro, The rifle has matching numbers except for the bolt unfortunately.
Can anyone determine it’s origin and it’s value?
Much appreciated.
I have a few more pictures but they are too large to upload.

 

[Voxma1]

I have never seen such star marking before above the other markings on the right side of the receiver. Maybe someone knows more.

 

[Zeppelin5000]

I have never seen such star marking before above the other markings on the right side of the receiver. Maybe someone knows more.

It means the receiver was rejected during initial inspection and then corrected.

 

[Voxma1]

It means the receiver was rejected during initial inspection and then corrected.

Interesting, thanks for the reply.

 

[Pete R.]

Welcome to the forum! Lots of knowledgable people here. I can answer some of your questions. Origin of rifle is Mauser Oberndorf. Looks to have a correct walnut stock for that year and a sling which is nice. Value is harder to estimate. Here in the States a mismatched bolt k98 in good condition can fetch 1,200 usd to the right person. I believe that would be around 1,100 euro. I think the ”star“ is an asterisk. I have a 1936 with similar marking but on the other side of the receiver. Be sure to check the bore! Let us know if you get it!

 

[Voxma1]

Welcome to the forum! Lots of knowledgable people here. I can answer some of your questions. Origin of rifle is Mauser Oberndorf. Looks to have a correct walnut stock for that year and a sling which is nice. Value is harder to estimate. Here in the States a mismatched bolt k98 in good condition can fetch 1,200 usd to the right person. I believe that would be around 1,100 euro. I think the ”star“ is an asterisk. I have a 1936 with similar marking but on the other side of the receiver. Be sure to check the bore! Let us know if you get it!

Im going to take a look at it myself next week to check the condition, from the pictures i got it looks excellent. i believe the sling is original or from the same year at least, the yellow layer on some of the markings I haven’t seen before, maybe someone knowledgeable might know more.

 

[Pete R.]

Some polishing has probably been done to the bolt, takedown disk, and even the H band. Ask the seller if it has been reblued as this and the polishing will reduce the value. (good negotiating tool) The yellow marking is usually grease pencil and not original to the rifle but acceptable and can be removed if you wish.

 

[Voxma1]

Takedown disk looks almost brand new indeed, will definitely ask about this when i see it myself, does polishing or restoring such rifle really affect the value this much? Also thanks for sharing this knowledge.

 

[luftpirate]

Takedown disk looks almost brand new indeed, will definitely ask about this when i see it myself, does polishing or restoring such rifle really affect the value this much? Also thanks for sharing this knowledge.

In the US it would be the difference between a 1200 dollar rifle with bolt mismatch vs one in 7-800 dollar range someone has sanded and polished.

 

[Pete R.]

Yes, from a collector‘s viewpoint refinishing reduces value. If you want a shooter grade rifle then it does not matter much. It’s already a mismatch rifle add the refinishing and this will help you negotiate a fair price. Looks like the bayonet lug has also been polished and the extractor and collar reblued.

 

[Voxma1]

Yes, from a collector‘s viewpoint refinishing reduces value. If you want a shooter grade rifle then it does not matter much. It’s already a mismatch rifle add the refinishing and this will help you negotiate a fair price. Looks like the bayonet lug has also been polished and the extractor and collar reblued.

I’m definitely more a collector than a shooter so any refinishes will affect what I’m willing to pay for it. Will definitely ask about this.

 

[Voxma1]

In the US it would be the difference between a 1200 dollar rifle with bolt mismatch vs one in 7-800 dollar range someone has sanded and polished.

I have been comparing this rifle a lot with listings in the US and Australia and what you say has indeed been the case, unfortunately in the EU there haven’t been a lot of public sales to compare this with so i can’t accurately determine it’s value here.

 

[luftpirate]

I’m definitely more a collector than a shooter so any refinishes will affect what I’m willing to pay for it. Will definitely ask about this.

Im not sure what the market is like in Europe and I know people tend to do a lot more "refinishing" over there and it is somewhat more *acceptable in the European collector community. But I would consider passing on this one if you are looking for a representative original rifle, even though they may be more difficult to find than in the US. Like Pete said for a shooter it doesn't matter, this would be a good one to take to the range.

 

[Voxma1]

Im not sure what the market is like in Europe and I know people tend to do a lot more "refinishing" over there and it is somewhat more *acceptable in the European collector community. But I would consider passing on this one if you are looking for a representative original rifle, even though they may be more difficult to find than in the US. Like Pete said for a shooter it doesn't matter, this would be a good one to take to the range.

I feel like collectors and enthousiasts here are a lot more lenient in terms of condition. Because the trading of these rifles and weapons in general is a lot more restricted the supply is a lot lower i believe. Most of the time offers come from people you know or from private groups.