k98

mm_christ · 05-17-2006, 05:34 PM

i recently picked up a k98 fronm ww2 and it is in awesome shape. I shot a few rounds out of it and I like it, but does anyone see a potential in these rifles becoming coolector items even greater than they are now? the one I got was built in 1940 w/ no. code "243", but like I said earlier, does anyone think this gun could be worth more in the future?

Vintovki · 05-17-2006, 06:15 PM

The S243 made in 1940 was made at Mauser Werke A.G., Berlin-Borsigwalde. As long as the rifles are in original or "rearsenal" condition they will absolutely increase in value. I have Mausers that I bought for $69.00 20 years ago that are worth 5 to 8 times the purchase price today. There are very few comodities that will return as well and that you can actually have fun with!

Gio · 05-17-2006, 06:26 PM

all depends
Mine is 1937. It has all matching codes.
But....... The exporting country ground off most swastikas and printed markings on the barrel. Not worth much now. If yours is untouched and has all codes and no new markings it would be worth a heap of cash.

mm_christ · 05-17-2006, 09:30 PM

all of the (waffen namps) are are still on my gun. plus the stock, bolt and reciever, and barrel all match.

Mooseman684 · 05-17-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mm_christ

all of the (waffen namps) are are still on my gun. plus the stock, bolt and reciever, and barrel all match.

Can you say "Collectors Piece " !!! You got one !
Rich

mm_christ · 05-17-2006, 09:53 PM

so basically I should not shoot any more rounds out of it because the barrel is is awesome condition too. about 95% of the rifling is there. plus the gun came with a bayonet from ww1, this is the way it came back from the russian storage. the bayonet was a M1898/05 sawback styled bayonet.

Mooseman684 · 05-17-2006, 09:59 PM

Just take really good care of it ! If you shoot it Clean it, dont let it rust ! They are very desireable to the right person ! Try not to let it get dinged up !
The better the condition the more it is worth!

FutureMarine · 05-17-2006, 10:05 PM

ill keep it safe for you :right:

mm_christ · 05-17-2006, 10:09 PM

sorry future marine, I'm airforce along with about half my family.

FutureMarine · 05-17-2006, 10:11 PM

oh, air farce?(just kidding i have nothing against anyone in uniform for this country :right: )

mm_christ · 05-17-2006, 10:13 PM

oh, ok I know some die freakin' hard marines in my area so I didn't know. sorry!

FutureMarine · 05-17-2006, 10:18 PM

how is the 1070's production yugoslavian ammo? is it reliable? does it go bang? if not, what is the best surplus ammo on the 8mm mauser market

Mooseman684 · 05-17-2006, 10:19 PM

I'm Air force Too !

mm_christ · 05-17-2006, 11:07 PM

sweet! well to tell you the truth I leave for Lackland in august. My parents were in S.A.C. in the mid 70's. My grandpa joien the U.S.A.A.C. in 1944.

FutureMarine · 05-17-2006, 11:11 PM

anyone have experience with that 1070's yugo production?

Mooseman684 · 05-17-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mm_christ

sweet! well to tell you the truth I leave for Lackland in august. My parents were in S.A.C. in the mid 70's. My grandpa joien the U.S.A.A.C. in 1944.

My father Was A P51 Fighter Ace in 1944,he Shot down 5-1/2 German Fighters with the52nd Fighter group/ Beagle squadron !( his wingman got the other1/2) !
I'm AF Auxiliary here in Alaska !
Have fun at Lackland !
Rich:jet:

Vintovki · 05-18-2006, 06:37 PM

I totally agree that IF the Mauser is a German Mauser made for the WW2 effort that the various stamps and other should be in order...however there are scores of Mausers that were not made with waffenamps. I've got Argentine Mausers, Czech Mausers, Persian, Brazilian, Peruvian, Mexican, etc. These all have increased considerable in value from when they were bought. I think that even the Russian Captured K98s that had the receivers ground ill increase in value as there is a limited supply and they are historically significant....JMHO

mm_christ · 05-18-2006, 07:54 PM

to " future marine"I haven't shot the 1970's production yugo 8mm ammo, but people in my area have told me they didn't like, mainly because the round were 196 grain bullets. I got done shooting my k98 today and I shot a mix of Turk and ROmainian rounds and my and i'm leein' my shoulder now

oh yeah thanks mooseman684 for wishing me luck at lackland. My dad is teaching me some tricks before I head out there.

Gio · 05-19-2006, 09:08 PM

MM. That is a collectors peice. With the bayonet too. Take care of it like a baby. But I never support not shooting a good rifle. Go ahead pump a few rounds off. Just clean it and dont abuse it.

FutureMarine · 05-19-2006, 10:11 PM

it would bee smart to buy ammo that is a little more expensive and keep it NICE and clean

05-17-2006, 05:34 PM	#1
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (0)	k98 i recently picked up a k98 fronm ww2 and it is in awesome shape. I shot a few rounds out of it and I like it, but does anyone see a potential in these rifles becoming coolector items even greater than they are now? the one I got was built in 1940 w/ no. code "243", but like I said earlier, does anyone think this gun could be worth more in the future?

05-17-2006, 06:15 PM	#2
Vintovki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0)	The S243 made in 1940 was made at Mauser Werke A.G., Berlin-Borsigwalde. As long as the rifles are in original or "rearsenal" condition they will absolutely increase in value. I have Mausers that I bought for $69.00 20 years ago that are worth 5 to 8 times the purchase price today. There are very few comodities that will return as well and that you can actually have fun with! __________________ "Quemadmoeum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est." - Seneca

05-17-2006, 06:26 PM	#3
Gio Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 804 Trader Rating: (0)	all depends Mine is 1937. It has all matching codes. But....... The exporting country ground off most swastikas and printed markings on the barrel. Not worth much now. If yours is untouched and has all codes and no new markings it would be worth a heap of cash. __________________ Blow you up.

05-17-2006, 09:59 PM	#7
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,272 Trader Rating: (0)	Just take really good care of it ! If you shoot it Clean it, dont let it rust ! They are very desireable to the right person ! Try not to let it get dinged up ! The better the condition the more it is worth! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

05-17-2006, 10:05 PM	#8
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	ill keep it safe for you :right: __________________ Semper Fi

05-17-2006, 09:30 PM	#4
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (0)	all of the (waffen namps) are are still on my gun. plus the stock, bolt and reciever, and barrel all match.

05-17-2006, 09:53 PM	#6
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (0)	so basically I should not shoot any more rounds out of it because the barrel is is awesome condition too. about 95% of the rifling is there. plus the gun came with a bayonet from ww1, this is the way it came back from the russian storage. the bayonet was a M1898/05 sawback styled bayonet.

05-17-2006, 10:09 PM	#9
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (0)	sorry future marine, I'm airforce along with about half my family.

05-17-2006, 10:11 PM	#10
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	oh, air farce?(just kidding i have nothing against anyone in uniform for this country :right: ) __________________ Semper Fi

05-17-2006, 10:13 PM	#11
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (0)	oh, ok I know some die freakin' hard marines in my area so I didn't know. sorry!

05-17-2006, 10:18 PM	#12
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	how is the 1070's production yugoslavian ammo? is it reliable? does it go bang? if not, what is the best surplus ammo on the 8mm mauser market __________________ Semper Fi

05-17-2006, 10:19 PM	#13
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,272 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm Air force Too ! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

05-17-2006, 11:07 PM	#14
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (0)	sweet! well to tell you the truth I leave for Lackland in august. My parents were in S.A.C. in the mid 70's. My grandpa joien the U.S.A.A.C. in 1944.

05-17-2006, 11:11 PM	#15
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	anyone have experience with that 1070's yugo production? __________________ Semper Fi

05-18-2006, 06:37 PM	#17
Vintovki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0)	I totally agree that IF the Mauser is a German Mauser made for the WW2 effort that the various stamps and other should be in order...however there are scores of Mausers that were not made with waffenamps. I've got Argentine Mausers, Czech Mausers, Persian, Brazilian, Peruvian, Mexican, etc. These all have increased considerable in value from when they were bought. I think that even the Russian Captured K98s that had the receivers ground ill increase in value as there is a limited supply and they are historically significant....JMHO __________________ "Quemadmoeum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est." - Seneca

05-18-2006, 07:54 PM	#18
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (0)	to " future marine"I haven't shot the 1970's production yugo 8mm ammo, but people in my area have told me they didn't like, mainly because the round were 196 grain bullets. I got done shooting my k98 today and I shot a mix of Turk and ROmainian rounds and my and i'm leein' my shoulder now oh yeah thanks mooseman684 for wishing me luck at lackland. My dad is teaching me some tricks before I head out there. Last edited by mm_christ; 05-18-2006 at 09:25 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

05-19-2006, 09:08 PM	#19
Gio Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 804 Trader Rating: (0)	MM. That is a collectors peice. With the bayonet too. Take care of it like a baby. But I never support not shooting a good rifle. Go ahead pump a few rounds off. Just clean it and dont abuse it. __________________ Blow you up.

05-19-2006, 10:11 PM	#20
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	it would bee smart to buy ammo that is a little more expensive and keep it NICE and clean __________________ Semper Fi