Lets see some Russian Capture 98K

[sapper44]

All;
I just thought that I would share my new Russian Capture 98k, it is a byf 41. It needs a few things, cleaning rod, locking screws, and a site hood. I have already stripped off the lacqure and have started the cleaning process in the barrel. Here are some pics. I will try to get some better when I have the chance.

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=rifle001.jpg

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=rifle002.jpg

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=rifle003.jpg

There is one marking that I don't know.
41R54 on the reciever and just under the SN# are two small bb.
Anyway when I get some better pics, I will post.
Christian

[psum240b]

Looks Good,
I have a S/42g from mauser from 1935 RC, and its rear site is off of a mauser built in 1934. It has the Weimar republic eagles for the most part but a few tr markings, but it also has black stove paint near the muzzel apparently the russians really like the stove paint, kinda odd looking, but is a great shooter.

[Paul G]

Christian, I have a RC K98 that looks very similar. Its a 1939 dated 243 coded maker. It looked pretty good when I bought it. I knew nothing about these rifles. The more I learned the more dissapointed I was. I wanted something that appeared correct. I had a mostly mismatched rifle, electropencil and all! The only parts that match are the barrel and receiver. I soon realized that my rifle would always be a shooter / beater. Like you, I have a mismatched stock. My 1939 dated receiver should be resting in a stock like yours, with the flat buttplate. Mine is the later style cupped buttplate version, which your receiver should be resting in. From what I understand the cupped buttplate stocks were used on 1940 and later rifles. I added a sight hood, which really doesn't belong on the rifle, to make it look more correct. It wobbles a bit, as it wasn't designed to be on that 39 barrel. I also added a cleaning rod. When you get yours remember to get the rod that fits the stock, not the year of the reciever, so you will need the early style, they are different lengths. I have come to like my K98 after all, for what it is, as it shoots great, and if I beat the hell out of it.....oh well! I am sure this won't be your last as it gets easier to buy the next one. My second rifle is an all matching dou44, vet bring back.

PG-

[crotter]

Unfortunately I dont have pictures of my one and only K98, but I have a RC S/238 1937 rifle.

It is in really great shape with good, crisp markings. It is amazing how the Germans were so obsessive with stamping these rifles. I easily counted over 20 various WaA stamps on the various pieces when I stripped it down.

I have installed capture screws, and have a nice stamped muzzle cover with the flip up hinge. Only things it needs are a cleaning rod, and a nice sling!

I still have the russian shellac on mine however, I purchased the BLO and alcohol to strip off the varnish and re oil the stock, but then had second thoughts about it so I'm not sure if I will end up refinishing it back to its former glory. Part of me wants to cause I think the shellac is ugly, but I also realize that the russian shellac is part of its history, and that is afterall how the rifle is now in my hands (was imported by century) so I dont know...

The real frustrating thing is about a year ago I was offered a really nice bring back DOU 44, all matching (even all the bolt parts) and it had Luftwaffe unit stamps for $600. At the time I was strapped for cash, so I hesitated and by the time I had the money it sold

-Christian

[History]

I have a couple that I will leave just as the Russians refurbed them. Of course i want one exactly as the Germans made it (all matching #s) and I will one day. The Russian captures are what they are and there is History in them. I realy like mine know (not knowing) they probly saw action . Enjoy them!

[MauserKar98k]

Nice K98 Christian!

[Jason]

Here is my RC.dou 42....no import marks.I bought it 12 years ago

[Jason]

Another view of the receiver

[Jason]

Matching stock

[Jason]

Nice proof

[sapper44]

Here are some better pics.

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=rifle004.jpg

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=rifle011.jpg

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=rifle009.jpg

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=rifle007.jpg

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...t=rifle005.jpg

[History]

I love these rifles, you cant go wrong having them. We all would like nice all matching rare codes. I was told by a friend who collects to never collect anything you have to make excuses for and he is absolutley correct . You dont have to make excuses for an RC!

[landsknechte]

Here's mine, a 1938 "42". Since this picture was taken, I've added a sling, cleaning rod, and the capture screws. She's a complete frankenstein, with Waffenamts from at least 12 different guns. Nevertheless, she shoots beautifully, and I love it.

[76white02]

Here's mine, a 1938 "42". Since this picture was taken, I've added a sling, cleaning rod, and the capture screws. She's a complete frankenstein, with Waffenamts from at least 12 different guns. Nevertheless, she shoots beautifully, and I love it.

Did you refinish the stock? If so how'd you go about doing it? It is beautiful!

[landsknechte]

I got it from a reenactor that buys them in lots, and then rearranges the parts from the various rifles to make them as period correct as possible (i.e. early war stocks on early war rifles, etc.). He refinished the stocks and does some rebluing to conceal the electropencil marks. Not sure what he uses on the stock, I'm afraid.