reviving a k98

[ObKrieger]

hey guys, i have a ce 42 k98 that i have never fired. i got it from an old neighbor of mine who never used it either. the bore and the rifle itself is in good condition, its just dry as bone

i barely know a thing about taking care of ww2-era rifles. how should i go about getting it firing again?

thanks,
mo

[ian]

i would sugest you take it to a good gunsmith and have him check it out ,to see if its safe to fire , im sure it will be but better safe than sorry , cheers ian

[cricketchris1944]

i would sugest you take it to a good gunsmith and have him check it out ,to see if its safe to fire , im sure it will be but better safe than sorry , cheers ian

Ian is correct take it to a gunsmith they will do what need to be done with it.

[ian]

among other things a good gun smith will check firing pin protrusion, head space ,and put a guage plug through the bore,to make sure a bullet can go down thwe barrel safely , the head space check will make sure there are no split case, or breach explosions, he may fire a couple of proof rounds through it him self , after all that you should be good to go,,cheers ian

[ObKrieger]

how much do you think that will cost me from an average gunsmith?

and thanks for your help guys i really appreciate it.

[ian]

im in wales UK so ive no idea as to cost in the US, cheers ian

[militarymania]

if you intend on firing it,,it will be worth whatever the fee is...

[ian]

i whole heartedly agree with that, MM , what price life and limb , cheers ian

[ian]

MO put up some pics of it cos im sure we all would love to see it ,cheers ian