new to K98 Mauser

[longshot2000]

I purchased a K98 Mauser, actual German rifle. I am looking for good resource to read-up on collecting and maintenance, etc. While this rifle has German markings, the serial numbers are not matching, but I am not seeing telltale signs of Russian capture or Yugoslavian remanfacture.


I also have an M1 Garand, and by comparison, there is a lot of info on the M1, but I am not finding much on the K98.

 

[marvinlr30]

you might want to try mausercentral.com its all about the mausers.

 

[pmclaine]

There are a few K98 enthusiasts that frequent the Vintage forum here. Se if Sharfshutze (sp) has some info for you.

 

[Citius7]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Wax best stuff in the world. I've used this on all my period guns. And if it's good for the NRA museum. Good enough for me. I apply it once a year and I don't even have to worry if I'm wearing gloves or not for the oils and sweat in my hands. No effect.

 

[Forgetful Coyote]

sandwarrior knows his way around the Mausers.. lets see if he pops up.

 

[sandwarrior]

I purchased a K98 Mauser, actual German rifle. I am looking for good resource to read-up on collecting and maintenance, etc. While this rifle has German markings, the serial numbers are not matching, but I am not seeing telltale signs of Russian capture or Yugoslavian remanfacture.


I also have an M1 Garand, and by comparison, there is a lot of info on the M1, but I am not finding much on the K98.

The K98 you have may well not have been a Russian or Yugo capture. What is needed are pics that are far enough back so that viewers can see not only the markings (stamps), but the location on the rifle. Take the action out of the stock and take pics of the underside as well.

 

[Ledzep]

Law's book, Backbone of the Wermacht has quite a bit of serial number and waffenampt marking references, production dates/ranges etc.., if I recall. I can check through mine next week when I get home from vacation to verify.

ETA: post up some pictures and list the markings and I'm sure we can nail down quite a bit of info for you.

 

[Laseredge]

I used to be a ww2 K98/Nazi era small arms geek too. Pics/descriptions of markings will help a lot.

 

[samnev]

Law's book, Backbone of the Wermacht has quite a bit of serial number and waffenampt marking references, production dates/ranges etc.., if I recall. I can check through mine next week when I get home from vacation to verify.

The Backbone of the Wermacht is the best book on the K98.

 

[longshot2000]

thanks. took the gun to gunsmith. Everything is in super shape, except muzzle needed to be crowned. Will post pics when I get it back.

 

[sandwarrior]

Law's book, "Backbone of the Wermacht" is an interesting g juxtaposition. IMO, as well as many others, the K-98 was as useful as most any main battle rifle, including the M1Garand...If you had enough people to lay down effctive fire.

Yet, Hitler's idea was that the machine gun be the primary weapon and the rifle support it
The natural flow of combat soon turned the rifle I to the primary weapon. Making the K-98 the backbone of the Wermacht, in spite of Hitler's wishes.