k98 sniper........

whirlwind · 08-14-2003, 02:00 AM

hey guys,never owned a k98 but saw one at a gun show in tulsa,it looked like it had been burried in the mud since the war,the bolt was missing but it did have the original scope mount on it . how much do the sniper models usually go for?

Stewart · 08-14-2003, 09:53 AM

Lot's a questions about this one; what was the code? were all the serial numbers matching? the scope mount was matching but what about the scope itself? What kind of price was the guy asking for the one that you saw?

whirlwind · 08-14-2003, 10:28 AM

well as for the code...im ashamed to say i have no idea what ya mean? and the serial numbers well the only ones i saw were the ones on the receiver the bolt was missing. it had no scope at all just the mount and the guy wanted 600 for the dang thing! wood like i said looked like it had been burried sine the war.

Big Dog · 08-14-2003, 11:35 AM

A veritable cottage industry has developed, around these "sniper" Mausers and Mosins. Some of them are so cunningly crafted that they can fool even the experienced collector. I probably wouldn't be able to tell a well done fake from the real thing, and would be very careful about shelling that kind of money for it. If it's real, the price isn't too bad - would've been nice if it had the original scope too.
But, you would be advised to have a knowlegable expert check it out first.

PAPA G · 08-14-2003, 11:41 AM

some of these show vendors can be a hoot!!!

whirlwind · 08-14-2003, 12:06 PM

im cheap anyway papa

theres no frickin way id have paid 600 for that rifle. the shape it was in i wouldnt have give 50! but im a shooter not a collector,so some idiot may pay it...who knows?

Big Dog · 08-14-2003, 01:20 PM

If he gets no suckers at the gunshow, it'll end up on eBay. I've seen some ridiculous stuff there, for sure.

Stewart · 08-14-2003, 01:27 PM

Big Dog is exactly correct, some of the questions that I was asking was to try and get an idea of if this was one of those "Too good to be true Mausers". Lately with Mausers these have been those with rare production codes (these are the letters and or numbers on the receiver ring; ce, ax, bnz, dou, etc) or Death's Head and Single Rune marked rifles that are "Vet bringbacks" but very expensive.

There has been a lot of discussion amoungst knowledgeable individuals about the very large number of faked pieces seen at shows lately that have been restamped, etc. I have backed way off these as of late. If you are looking at one it would be a very good idea to bring along someone very knowledgeable or get Law's book to become familiar with the proper date code configuarations. The one at the show could be real but I doubt for the condition and price that I would chance it.

08-14-2003, 02:00 AM	#1
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,751 Images: 1	k98 sniper........ hey guys,never owned a k98 but saw one at a gun show in tulsa,it looked like it had been burried in the mud since the war,the bolt was missing but it did have the original scope mount on it . how much do the sniper models usually go for? __________________ De oppresso liber !

08-14-2003, 09:53 AM	#2
Stewart Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calhoun, Georgia Posts: 675	Lot's a questions about this one; what was the code? were all the serial numbers matching? the scope mount was matching but what about the scope itself? What kind of price was the guy asking for the one that you saw? __________________ "You can sleep well at night because rough men are willing to commit violent acts on your behalf" George Orwell

08-14-2003, 10:28 AM	#3
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,751 Images: 1	well as for the code...im ashamed to say i have no idea what ya mean? and the serial numbers well the only ones i saw were the ones on the receiver the bolt was missing. it had no scope at all just the mount and the guy wanted 600 for the dang thing! wood like i said looked like it had been burried sine the war. __________________ De oppresso liber !

08-14-2003, 11:35 AM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,642	A veritable cottage industry has developed, around these "sniper" Mausers and Mosins. Some of them are so cunningly crafted that they can fool even the experienced collector. I probably wouldn't be able to tell a well done fake from the real thing, and would be very careful about shelling that kind of money for it. If it's real, the price isn't too bad - would've been nice if it had the original scope too. But, you would be advised to have a knowlegable expert check it out first. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

08-14-2003, 11:41 AM	#5
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 11	I THINK YOU SAVED YOURSELF $600. some of these show vendors can be a hoot!!!

08-14-2003, 12:06 PM	#6
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,751 Images: 1	im cheap anyway papa theres no frickin way id have paid 600 for that rifle. the shape it was in i wouldnt have give 50! but im a shooter not a collector,so some idiot may pay it...who knows? __________________ De oppresso liber !

08-14-2003, 01:20 PM	#7
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,642	If he gets no suckers at the gunshow, it'll end up on eBay. I've seen some ridiculous stuff there, for sure. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

08-14-2003, 01:27 PM	#8
Stewart Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calhoun, Georgia Posts: 675	Big Dog is exactly correct, some of the questions that I was asking was to try and get an idea of if this was one of those "Too good to be true Mausers". Lately with Mausers these have been those with rare production codes (these are the letters and or numbers on the receiver ring; ce, ax, bnz, dou, etc) or Death's Head and Single Rune marked rifles that are "Vet bringbacks" but very expensive. There has been a lot of discussion amoungst knowledgeable individuals about the very large number of faked pieces seen at shows lately that have been restamped, etc. I have backed way off these as of late. If you are looking at one it would be a very good idea to bring along someone very knowledgeable or get Law's book to become familiar with the proper date code configuarations. The one at the show could be real but I doubt for the condition and price that I would chance it. __________________ "You can sleep well at night because rough men are willing to commit violent acts on your behalf" George Orwell