WW-I Carbine Muzzle Cap

[PCFree50]

I wonder about this muzzle cap. It latches to a lip on the rifle. It isn't stamped steel that just hooks over the end of the gun. It has a machined cap, too.
Can anyone tell me about it? I was told once it was as valuable as the gun it is attached to.

 

[Warrior1354]

That would be the correct muzzle lid for a Kar98a carbine. Scarce lid to find, and when you do find them. Normally they sell for good money.

 

[PCFree50]

That would be the correct muzzle lid for a Kar98a carbine. Scarce lid to find, and when you do find them. Normally they sell for good money.

Like what do they go for?

 

[Peter S]

I was told once it was as valuable as the gun it is attached to.

Ha ha, don't believe everything you hear. Yes they are valuable, but not anywhere near that amount.

 

[krukster86]

If I recall correctly, they are in the $150-200ish range.

 

[Warrior1354]

I have seen them sell between $200-$225 on ebay. More if they have unit markings on them. Nice 98a lids are harder to find then Gew 98 lids. Now I have been lucky finding them in display cases at gun shows for $60. And that is due to the dealer advertising them incorrectly as 98k lids lol!