K98 markings

azgunnut01 · 12-03-2007, 10:09 PM

I just bought a K98. This is my first Mauser. The serial number on the bolt and the safety look like they were written with an etcher. They match the number on the receiver. Is this normal?

Tex in Maine · 12-03-2007, 10:19 PM

it is not uncommon however this means that the bolt does not match the receiver and it is recomended to have the headspace checked by a gunsmith befor firering, welcome to G&G there are a lot of knowledgable people here, also we really like pics.

lefty o · 12-03-2007, 11:11 PM

fairly normal for a russian captured rifle.

SPOCAHP ANAR · 12-03-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lefty o

fairly normal for a russian captured rifle.

What happened after the war was that they would remove the bolts from the rifles and store them separately to keep (I guess) the germans from picking one up and using it against them.

Would a russian capture rifle be more valued if they hadn't forced match the bolt? I mean why do it as there would be no value in doing it and it is pretty easy to spot as being such.

lefty o · 12-04-2007, 12:56 AM

i believe a rifle with its original bolt is worth more than one with a forced matched bolt.

OZHUNTER62 · 12-04-2007, 02:38 AM

Hi guys,what do you call a "forced matched bolt"?

Tex in Maine · 12-04-2007, 10:51 PM

OZ, the bolt is electropenceled with a number that matches the receiver.

azgunnut01 · 12-05-2007, 08:52 PM

Thanks for all the info. Are there other markings that tell you it is a Russian capture?

OZHUNTER62 · 12-07-2007, 05:39 AM

Ok thanks for that,I kinda of assumed that but wasnt quite sure.

Dookiebutt · 12-07-2007, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by azgunnut01

Thanks for all the info. Are there other markings that tell you it is a Russian capture?

An "X" on the receiver or barrel. Blued butt plates. Red varnish on the stock.

12-03-2007, 10:09 PM	#1
azgunnut01 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 232	K98 markings I just bought a K98. This is my first Mauser. The serial number on the bolt and the safety look like they were written with an etcher. They match the number on the receiver. Is this normal?

12-03-2007, 10:19 PM	#2
Tex in Maine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norway, Maine Posts: 235	it is not uncommon however this means that the bolt does not match the receiver and it is recomended to have the headspace checked by a gunsmith befor firering, welcome to G&G there are a lot of knowledgable people here, also we really like pics. __________________ Man's Prayer: Oh Lord I'm a man, but I can change... if I have to...I guess.

12-04-2007, 02:38 AM	#6
OZHUNTER62 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 174	Hi guys,what do you call a "forced matched bolt"? __________________ You dont need a weather man to know which way the wind blows Last edited by OZHUNTER62; 12-04-2007 at 02:39 AM. Reason: i didnt listen enough at school!!

12-04-2007, 10:51 PM	#7
Tex in Maine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norway, Maine Posts: 235	OZ, the bolt is electropenceled with a number that matches the receiver. __________________ Man's Prayer: Oh Lord I'm a man, but I can change... if I have to...I guess.

12-07-2007, 05:39 AM	#9
OZHUNTER62 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 174	Ok thanks for that,I kinda of assumed that but wasnt quite sure. __________________ You dont need a weather man to know which way the wind blows

12-03-2007, 11:11 PM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,358	fairly normal for a russian captured rifle.

12-04-2007, 12:56 AM	#5
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,358	i believe a rifle with its original bolt is worth more than one with a forced matched bolt.

12-05-2007, 08:52 PM	#8
azgunnut01 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 232	Thanks for all the info. Are there other markings that tell you it is a Russian capture?