Ideas for this K98

[Symbolic]

I have an all-matching K98 with one problem. Someone removed the rear sight assembly. I put a Williams firesight on it, but it just doesn't appeal to me. What are some things you would do to it?

ETA: It's an all matching barrelled action. No stock, so I put a hogue stock on it. Edited November 11, 2012 by Left2Die762

[DaveTN]

[quote name='Left2Die762' timestamp='1352656430' post='843809']
What are some things you would do to it?
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I would make it a correct military collectable that is a shooter.

I would get a correct stock for it, replace the sight and do whatever else it took to make it correct to the time when a German soldier carried it.

[Metalhead]

What Dave said.

[Garufa]

[quote name='DaveTN' timestamp='1352657881' post='843822']
I would make it a correct military collectable that is a shooter.

I would get a correct stock for it, replace the sight and do whatever else it took to make it correct to the time when a German soldier carried it.
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This. If it hasn't been permanently molested, make it right.

[Symbolic]

How do I replace the sight? From what I've been reading, it's not practical to resweat the rear sight base back on. I'd rather not d&t the receive but I'm not a fan of the Williams peep sight. I have been looking at some stocks on Gunbroker, but I don't know much about the stocks to know which is correct. This is a 43 BNZ 1 k98.

Also, this is not a rifle I plan to resell. This is going to be a shooter. Edited November 11, 2012 by Left2Die762

[dou44]

put it back original and shoot it. a gunsmith should not charge much to put it back on.ebay or gunbroker should have the parts you need.i hate to see a collectable rifle mess up. what year and code is on the reciever some are worth more than others Edited November 11, 2012 by dou44

[Symbolic]

So a gunsmith could sweat a rear sight base back on the rifle? Would it have the same bonding strength?

This is a 1943 BNZ Mod 98 with what looks like waAR under the eagles. There's a P under the serial number, a BNZ 1 shield on the barrel as well as "aw". Edited November 11, 2012 by Left2Die762

[zgunbear]

Yes it would be just as strong.
It can be done with just a propane torch.

[Jonnin]

you can find parts and help doing a restore on gunboards; its a forum dedicated to these types of guns and a good chunk of their time is spent fixing guns like yours, that just need a little TLC to get back to original state. Take a lot of good pictures and they will point out any unmatched or wrong parts and help you get it right.

[Symbolic]

I ordered a rear sight base from Numrich without actually seeing any pictures. When it arrived it was bare stamped metal and I don't believe that is correct for this rifle. That's why I just went ahead with the Williams. I might just have to put this project aside for the next year or so.

[bajabuc]

[color=#333333][font=Trebuchet, 'Trebuchet MS'][size=5][b]K98k GERMAN MARKED MAUSER 8mm RIFLE COMPLETE REAR SIGHT Ebay has several...including the prewar "hump"[/b][/size][/font][/color]

[color=#333333][font=Trebuchet, 'Trebuchet MS'][size=5][b]This one was 30.00 including shipping[/b][/size][/font][/color]

[Symbolic]

Thanks for the heads up.

[dou44]

gunboards has the best k98 board around.

[NRA]

[quote name='Left2Die762' timestamp='1352668100' post='843882']
So a gunsmith could sweat a rear sight base back on the rifle? Would it have the same bonding strength?

This is a 1943 BNZ Mod 98 with what looks like waAR under the eagles. There's a P under the serial number, a BNZ 1 shield on the barrel as well as "aw".
[/quote]

Study up and DIY. I changed out the front and rear sights on a 1909 Argentine mauser and with some work and 1/2 a day she is back to original configuration. Curse Bubba and fix it right. All you need is a propane torch, they are only soldered on.

[NRA]

[i][url="http://www.k98kforum.com/search.php?searchid=281913"]http://www.k98kforum.com/search.php?searchid=281913[/url][/i]

[Symbolic]

Thanks NRA, but that link doesn't work. I'll try to search for it on that site.

[dou44]

[i]day some on ebay for $20[/i]

[Symbolic]

One thing I've noticed is that the barrel is only 22 inches which is shorter than it supposed to be. Won't the measurements be off if I add an original rear sight? I shot this rifle yesterday and was very happy with the accuracy (or is it precision?), whether it be to the Williams ghost ring or to having a great barrel. Unlike with the original Mauser sights, I was able to pull off followup shots a bit faster and definitely easier, but I suppose I need to shoot a Mauser with original sights more often. Anyway, here are some pics of how it stands now.

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[NRA]

Hate to say it but if you are happy with the way it shoots................. I do not think it is worth the $ or time to try and get it back to original. But thats just my opinion

[maroonandwhite]

Looks out of place on that stock IMO. My gun OCD would HAVE to put it back the way it's supposed to be or sell it haha.

[Symbolic]

The whole thing looks wierd to me. I traded for that stock. It's ugly but very functional.

Also, that hogue stock is VERY comfortable to shoot. Edited November 15, 2012 by Symbolic