My first mauser K98k!!!!

[theotherhomer]

Plus, is it me, or does it seem like this one has been sporterized , as they put it, The stock does not look original, the barrel seems longer, and different.

Still a very nice rifle though.

Brian

The previous owner took the orginal stock off and put a hunting stock on it, thats all I know at the moment

[Adrian Stevenson]

Here ya go Ade, I tried my best for this one. the second s hasn't been stamped all the way also

Thanks for the pic George. I cannot explain them, but it has nothing to do with the SS contract rifles. These are marked with runes or deathsheads.

Cheers, Ade.

[theotherhomer]

Thanks for the pic George. I cannot explain them, but it has nothing to do with the SS contract rifles. These are marked with runes or deathsheads.

Cheers, Ade.

Thanks Ade

[blackheart0866]

was there not some SS marks with the standard SS letters.

Like in these pics, i borrowed these from the site, i hope you dont mind Adrian.

[Pompa Mike]

The previous owner took the orginal stock off and put a hunting stock on it, thats all I know at the moment

I agree, everything else looks normal. I'm glad ade cleared up the 243 thing, I'm a worrier when it comes to high power rifles and correct ammo. Hell I'm a worrier with low power firearms and correct ammo. I'm probably overstating here but 98 mausers are such good rifles that they lend themselves to customizing. The action is basically bulletproof.
mike

[PMKS]

It looks to still have the military contour barrel.

You may be able to find a military stock set and restore it to a military stock, if you want too.

When I was a teenager in the 80's I had a similar 98k without the original stock. I found a complete military stockset at a gun show for cheap. No matching numbers of course, but looked and worked great.

[theotherhomer]

It looks to still have the military contour barrel.

You may be able to find a military stock set and restore it to a military stock, if you want too.

When I was a teenager in the 80's I had a similar 98k without the original stock. I found a complete military stockset at a gun show for cheap. No matching numbers of course, but looked and worked great.

When I get more cash(after spending 200+ tax) I'm thinking about buying a stock from one of the forum members and selling the stock it has on it now. George

[Adrian Stevenson]

was there not some SS marks with the standard SS letters.

Like in these pics, i borrowed these from the site, i hope you dont mind Adrian.

No problem Brian. But we are comparing "apples to oranges" in this case.

Cheers, Ade.

[theotherhomer]

Would you guys like to see the differences between a 98k bolt and a turk mauser bolt?,just wondering George

[VAMPIRE V12]

Nice rifle m8.

VAMPY