RC S/42K K98k

[Phosphorus32]

I couldn't pass up this Russian Capture K98k a few weeks ago. The code is rare, only 17K K98k rifles made at Mauser Oberndorf in 1934. Compare that to 260K to 670K in 1939-1944.

It's nice that it has no crossed rifle marking on the receiver ring, given that the code is the main attraction, nor any peened markings. It does have the horizontal serial number on the incorrect Steyr made stock, the dip blue finish of all metal, the electropenciled numbers on bolt and other parts, complete mix of parts numbers and makers, and of course an import mark, all of which are RC indicators.

The bore is very good, which is a bit surprising given it's age and that it ended up on the Russian front, where it was picked up where it was dropped, captured or seized from stores.









Barrel blank lot and maker number. Made by Döhlen

[carls sks]

nice pickup, thanks for sharing. your going to need a bigger safe. 

[Phosphorus32]

Thanks Carl! I could use a larger room 

[running-man]

The easier solution is to get rid of some of those extras you've got Jon!  I'll take some of that worthless scrap iron off your hands!  No need to even pay me, the satisfaction that I'm helping you overcome your problems is reward enough!

[Phosphorus32]

The easier solution is to get rid of some of those extras you've got Jon!  I'll take some of that worthless scrap iron off your hands!  No need to even pay me, the satisfaction that I'm helping you overcome your problems is reward enough!

That is a generous offer Joe, although I may have to cogitate on that for a while. I'll get back to you in about three decades

[running-man]

I had to look up "cogitate".  Not an oft used RM-ism there. 

That is a nice K98 there though.  One of these days I'm hoping to get one of those.  (and a G43, and an SVT-40, and ...)

[Phosphorus32]

I had to look up "cogitate".  Not an oft used RM-ism there. 

That is a nice K98 there though.  One of these days I'm hoping to get one of those.  (and a G43, and an SVT-40, and ...)

Thanks! Even the lowly RCs have increased in value at $500 plus.

A variant on the term cogitate is "codgertate". Defined as an older gentleman b****ing and moaning while he contemplates his conflicting opinion on a subject.

[1mlt]

That there is SWEET.

[Phosphorus32]

That there is SWEET.

Thanks Marcus!

[Loose}{Cannon]

I would offer it to the Smithsonian on consignment.   

[Phosphorus32]

I would offer it to the Smithsonian on consignment.   

[1mlt]

Have you considered a slight "steam" job to raise the dents? Not having it in hand, I can't tell if it is really needed.
Marcus

[Phosphorus32]

Have you considered a slight "steam" job to raise the dents? Not having it in hand, I can't tell if it is really needed.
Marcus

I'm unlikely to ever try that on a milsurp. The stock is in good shape. The laminates with their cross-grain layers generally seem more resistant to deep dents.

[Papahound]

I found a few Russian captures .. gonna need a little Kroil and some elbow grease

[Phosphorus32]

I found a few Russian captures .. gonna need a little Kroil and some elbow grease

I’d say that it’d be well worth the effort and that I’d be happy to help if you run across such a stash at your neighbors Quonset hut 

[running-man]

That's probably what the Samco warehouse looked like during the bankruptcy proceedings! 

That's a lot of rifles there.  Easily 100 rifles per pile and I count 50+ piles on the left and 32+ piles on the right.  8200+ rifles would take quite a few man hours to refurbish!