Finally got my Kar98.

[u/bongblaster420]

1941 Kar98. All matching except for the bolt (unique story, I know). The bolt looks like a G29/40 from 1940. Everything else appears to be original.

Kriegsmarine “N” on the butt plate so I’m assuming this is a beechwood with a (formerly) laminated finish.

I managed to get the gun, a case, about 40 rounds from the late 40’s/early 50’s, a box of 100 8mm bullets, 2 sets of reloading dies, and a similar year, but non-matching bayonet for 2 grand.

What’re your thoughts? Think I did okay? Either way I’m pumped as this gun completes my WWII bolt action hunt, and now my wallet can rest for a bit.

[u/Warm-Alternative-433]

Sweet gun. I think fair deal overall. Long as the bores good shape on it. Take the stock off and check for any metal corrosion and address it then shoot the hell out of it!

[u/bongblaster420 → u/Warm-Alternative-433]

Yeah, I took it apart yesterday and everything was in really decent shape. Very little pitting in the bore that I could see.