Mauser 98
I have seen quite a few rifles on gunbroker for sale that are Mauser 98 actions and are reasonably priced. Are they reasonably good actions or what's the scoop on them?
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Since Numrich is not selling recievers any more, does anyone know a good place to get stripped Mauser 98 recievers? I don't want YUGO's.
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It can depend on how your father got it. If he brought it back as a war prize it can be worth more then if it was imported and bought here. It will also depend on how quick a sale you are looking for. The average buyer of WWII M98s isn't looking to spend more then $100 or $200 for a mint, matching number M98. But real collectors may give a better price depending on what the rifle is. To give you a better answer pictures and more of a complete description will be needed. It is a walnut stock or laminate? Are there any letter codes on the side of the reciever or front ring top, like dot, bnz or any of many? These letter codes will determine where the action was produced. A mauserwerke rifle is worth more then a burno. Lastly what is the overall condition of the rifle, bluing, bore, wood...... 0 -
ar is the mfg. code for Mauser-Werke. Look closely for any importers marks, and you'll need to give an accurate description as to condition.Also check to see if it has matching numbers on the parts, most important the bolt and receiver.Condition and originality is far more important than manufacturer in most cases.Those without import stamps are more sought after.
Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
I don't want to use up the 10 post rule, so thought I'd edit. Charlie, I consider myself somewhat versed in firearms but I've NEVER heard of a "duffle cut"....what is this?
Thank you Mike- I'm well aware of the cut stocks, just had NEVER heard that term...thanks again!0 -
I have a WWII German Mauser in my safe with all matching numbers, including stock, no import marks or duffel cut.
A vendor at a gun show in Pa offered me 2000.00 for it in front of Mrs njretcop.
Be careful with your gun. Be certain what you have before you offer it for sale. German Mausers are the hottest military weapon on the market right now.
There can be as many as 12 matching numbers on your rifle. If you wanna email me, I can telll you where to find them. Photos are a big plus as stated here already, condition in important.
njretcop@copmail.com
Charlie0 -
Pay attention to njrecop. This pewrson knows his stuff. My 2 cents [8D]
Greg
Former Marine
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well, i just saw this thread and was gonna reply but theres nothing left to say.... the words wrote above me are gospel, listen to these fellows they know what they are talking about.[8D]
I've always followed my father's advice: he told me, first to always keep my word and, second, to never insult anybody unintentionally. If I insult you, you can be damn sure I intend to. And, third, he told me not to go around looking for trouble.
John Wayne0 -
hangfire- a 'duffel bag cut' is when you have to cut the stock off to get it in your duffel bag, usualy under the first barrel band. probably 1/2 of the war trophy m-98's came back with this (from what i've seen). 0
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