byf41

[byf41]

[Ronnie Fry]

I like it.... I like it a LOT!!

r

[Viewfinder]

Can't get more beautiful than that one!

Jerry

[skorzenyVStito]

really really nice! congratulations

[byf45]

NICE EARLY K-98 VERY NICE JUST WHAT YOU LIKE TO SEE

[byf41]

When I got the rifle I took it apart to check the serial numbers I couldn't see. The barrel band spring,firing pin, hand guard, and trigger were good. All the numbers match,while I had it apart I cleaned it and oiled it. I forgot to put the sling and sight hood back before taking the photos.
What a job it was to take off the sight hood and put it back, its amazing how strong that steel is.

[Grossfuss]

byf 41

Hi,
A nice rifle!
Here's another byf 41 - the sling has been replaced since the photos.
All-matching, including cleaning rod, but sympathetically deactivated.
Well done,
Grossfuss

[byf41]

Grossfuss, thats great looking rifle. I love the solid walnut stock. It's a shame it had to be deactivated.

[Willi Z.]

Nice k98ks!!

[cossack1648]

Beautifull rifles. Never get tired by looking at them.

Jack

[richardw]

Very nice

[me6_130]

I wouldn't mind having one of those

Carles

[Bill Grist]

Great looking 98Ks...BILL

[Grossfuss]

byf 41

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the comments - my rifle actually saw service in German-occupied Guernsey which gives it a special touch.
I'm very glad I was able to get my hands on it but, funnily enough, I've always preferred the laminated stock!
A long time ago I had another Guernsey K98k a "42 1940" which had a laminated stock but the flat heelplate.
A European collector friend sent me a couple of photos of a pair of mint 44-dated K98k's, both laminated, one red glue - one white glue.
What wouldn't I give for one of those!
All the best,
Grossfuss
A couple more pics - in 1941 they still had time to get busy with the WaA stamps!

[bogart]

It's a pity here in the UK deactivated ones outnumber live firing by about a 100 to 1 I've been looking for a good firer for ages at a sensible price.