r/canadaguns • u/bongblaster420 • May 05 '26

Milsurps / Prohib Finally got my Kar98.

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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.

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u/MacPapRonin May 05 '26

Great find. You must be very happy - finding a firearm you've been looking for a long time is one of the best feelings for a hobby shooter!

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u/bongblaster420 May 05 '26

It’s been like 20 years. Every single one I’ve ever looked at before didn’t call to me. Something was always just off. This one everything felt right so I went for it. Feels so good.

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u/MacPapRonin May 05 '26

Congrats on the successful completion of a 20 year search. So awesome.