As far as ammunition, I'm very likely going to slug the bore and learn more about the rifle before I fire it, not to mention that this summer has been cruel to my wallet
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- Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:05 pm
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Re: So I picked up a new rifle.... And some questions
I had my suspicions that it might have come out of Yugoslavia, as it has none of the standard German markings on it. I've already cross referenced with all the information I can find on the German makes. Apart from the S S S stamped into the rear sight base plate. But from what I gather, that is an identifier for the steel company.
It's definitely something I need to do much more research on
It's definitely something I need to do much more research on
- Sat Jul 23, 2016 5:31 pm
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So I picked up a new rifle.... And some questions
But it's 71 years old. And I'm having trouble identifying exactly where it came from. A first glance over indicates of course that it is a k98. But there are NO markings at all on the wide part of the receiver where you would commonly see marks. The bolt is a mismatch, which I'm okay with. I bought this rifle primarily to learn on. I'm sure there is someone here far more experienced with the Mauser than I, and I would love your input. Perhaps the stock was changed too, as it did not have that trademark tool for removing the firing pin, nor a strap through cutout. I'll need to transfer the photos to my computer and down size them.
Two other interesting thoughts: This particular buttstock does not have the cutout for a turned down bolt handle. And I've also never seen a K98 with an upper hand guard that extends back beyond the rear sight. (Albeit I have limited experience with these things, but none of the ones I've seen photos of have the long upper handguard). The upper handguard was cracked, and when I took it off I found some nasty looking epoxy holding on a round metal clip that secured it to the barrel. I'm not sure if that was original either, I though they were slip fitted.
Before I picked up the rifle, I went out and bought a sight hood...and it turns out this particular rifle has a different style of front sight and won't take a hood. Not sure if this is some mish mash of a bunch of different parts, or if it's not actually a k98, or what. Just not sure. I don't know enough about them. I know that it will safely chamber and fire 7.92 x 57 cartridges (I belive in .323, though I have not actually slugged the barrel yet). Date codes indicated 1945.
Two other interesting thoughts: This particular buttstock does not have the cutout for a turned down bolt handle. And I've also never seen a K98 with an upper hand guard that extends back beyond the rear sight. (Albeit I have limited experience with these things, but none of the ones I've seen photos of have the long upper handguard). The upper handguard was cracked, and when I took it off I found some nasty looking epoxy holding on a round metal clip that secured it to the barrel. I'm not sure if that was original either, I though they were slip fitted.
Before I picked up the rifle, I went out and bought a sight hood...and it turns out this particular rifle has a different style of front sight and won't take a hood. Not sure if this is some mish mash of a bunch of different parts, or if it's not actually a k98, or what. Just not sure. I don't know enough about them. I know that it will safely chamber and fire 7.92 x 57 cartridges (I belive in .323, though I have not actually slugged the barrel yet). Date codes indicated 1945.