quick question-2 k98 rifles

[Joe N]

I can only afford one of these, but I have been offered two k98 rifles, both in the same condition, all matching and correct. One is a bcd/ar42 dual coded, the other is a byf44. The byf44 is $100 cheaper but has a couple East German markings on the barrel. Which should I buy? Which is more colelctable, and does the East German ma rkings seriously detract from value? I apprecaite what you all think, thanks in advance for helping me with this decision!
Joe

[R_Hessian]

Joe!

I can only afford one of these, but I have been offered two k98 rifles, both in the same condition, all matching and correct. One is a bcd/ar42 dual coded, the other is a byf44. The byf44 is $100 cheaper but has a couple East German markings on the barrel. Which should I buy? Which is more colelctable, and does the East German ma rkings seriously detract from value? I apprecaite what you all think, thanks in advance for helping me with this decision!
Joe

Joe,
Go get your coat on and jump in the car... drive over and buy that "dual-marked" rifle as soon as you can... THEY ARE TOUGH TO FIND!

The byf's are no problem at all to locate and the E. German markings also hurt this rifle a bit.

Good find!
Robert

[Joe N]

Thanks Robert, will keep you posted! Really appreciate this!

[Matt Weber]

Robert is correct, but left out the fact that you should speed while going over to his house to buy that dual code K98!

The "byf44"s are the most numerous K98s available (going by sheer numbers produced).

Matt

[Joe N]

Robert is correct, but left out the fact that you should speed while going over to his house to buy that dual code K98!

The "byf44"s are the most numerous K98s available (going by sheer numbers produced).

Matt

Thanks Robert and Matt, he has my money now, so give it a week and we'll see it hopefully on the forum, great to have such a wealth of information available!!

[Joe N]

Well, it's here, and I think I like it. It looks to be in excellent condition, and EVERYTHING matches. Could the forum members give me their opinions? I only removed the barrel bands to check the sn and the buttplate. Still learning on this, paid about $300.00. Sorry for the pics, took them quickly after I hilighted the sn and codes.

[Joe N]

A few more

[Joe N]

Sorry screwed up a bit, have to move to the side a bit to view all the pics.

[Joe N]

Site is WAa 140, just cannot get a good pic of it. And I know it's dusty under there!

[Roy Queen]

Congratulations on a super find! I've never seen a BCD/AR code K98 before, thanks for sharing with us!

[Bill Grist]

Dual

Very nice find, on a rare code..well done......wfg

Site is WAa 140, just cannot get a good pic of it. And I know it's dusty under there!

[Matt Weber]

If everything matches, and you only paid $300 for it, then you just stoled this rifle my friend! A great job! and an excellent looking dual code K98!


Matt

[Perry Floyd]

Very nice condition

[R_Hessian]

Great!

Thats great, "Good for you!" how nice to see a forum member buy such a nice item a not pay a fortune. I think we are all just pleased as punch for you!

Fantastic, and the neat thing is that you could turn to the forum for advise and thoughts and get them. The forum is a great resource for all members...!

"Congrat's"
Robert

[Joe N]

Thats great, "Good for you!" how nice to see a forum member buy such a nice item a not pay a fortune. I think we are all just pleased as punch for you!

Fantastic, and the neat thing is that you could turn to the forum for advise and thoughts and get them. The forum is a great resource for all members...!

"Congrat's"
Robert

Thank you all. This forum is the greatest, but it is the membership that makes it so. I feel quite fortunate to have this rifle, and have Robert and Matt to thank especially. Thanks again Gentlemen!
Joe