1944 DOT 98K Rifle

[bodes]

Might not be the original stock....'dot' made K98k's of this time likely would have had 'dot' stamped on both the buttstock and handguard......Has an importation stamp on the barrel, so no telling what it went through following the war.....Love the camouflage helmet by the way....Very nice.... Bodes

EDIT: I didn't mention the floorplate, triggerguard, bands, etc. are all from different rifles....Looks like a typical imported "mix-master" mauser.....Take it out to the range and put some 7.92mm rounds through it....Bodes

[FestungSpanien]

Nice pictures and nice shooter k98k!

[WEISNER]

Does not even rate as good firewood, you need to send it to me for proper use.. er... ah.. I mean disposal!

Seriously I agree with bodes! take it out and shoot some rounds through it and you may find it is a great shooter that you won't have to worry about scratching and dinging and have a literal blast with!

I have had a few 98's and my favorite shooter is a bnz. 43 much like yours.. a total "mix-master" that is spot on and never had a problem with!

Kev

[N.C. Wyeth]

"Mismatch" K98 safety concerns?

Just curious . . . considering this K98 is a genuine "mixmaster" . . . before taking a rifle like this out to the range, and slogging-off a few rounds . . . does anyone take the time to check it out for proper and safe function - especially for things like cracks at the locking lugs, or improper headspacing?

I've been away from K98's for a long time now . . . but I can recall a time when such a thought never occurred to me - and I may have overlooked this practice, prior to letting loose with a newly acquired [milsurp] rifle a time or two . . . is having a proper inspection on something like this a must, or is there something special about the K98 - even a "mixmaster", such as this - that eliminates this concern?

The reason I ask, is I have been considering picking up a nice K98 for "plinking" again . . . and since I'm kind of tightwad, the mismatch/mix-up versions seem to be the only thing that fits in my budget.

What should one be concerned with, before chambering a few rounds through one of these mismatched K98's, that seem to be cropping up all over the place lately?

[RonR]

Many thanks to all!

Best regards,

[Steve Turner]

Hi Ron,

While maybe not 'collectible' condition it's still probably a decent shooter.

One good thing is that it still has capture screws! These are missing on a lot of Russian capture rifles, ect.

-Steve

[Kimbrian]

(...) is having a proper inspection on something like this a must, or is there something special about the K98 - even a "mixmaster", such as this - that eliminates this concern?
(...) What should one be concerned with, before chambering a few rounds through one of these mismatched K98's, that seem to be cropping up all over the place lately?

Generally speaking: You shouldn´t have any problems with the exception of misguided rounds (feeding problems) with any of these. Also, the chance of damaged locking lugs is very low due to the manuacturing standards.

You can:

- check the headspace with the right gauges (or by improvising...)
- check the locking lugs with a magnifying glass or contrast-ink
- check the rifling with an endoscope
- check the strike-face
- check the chamber

etc etc

or, to put it short: Give the gun to a gunsmith for inspection. It will save time and money

All the best from the former GDR,

Kimb.

[N.C. Wyeth]

I greatly appreciate your reply, Kimbrian - Thank You.

[Willi Z.]

I have never heard of anyone saying that the headspace on such a strong and safe bolt action is really even something to worry about. I have been shooting K98ks since I was 8, so 49 years now. I would be more concerned with the quality of the ammo you are chambering.

[Kimbrian]

I have never heard of anyone saying that the headspace on such a strong and safe bolt action is really even something to worry about. I have been shooting K98ks since I was 8, so 49 years now. I would be more concerned with the quality of the ammo you are chambering.

It´s just a routine. I never had any headspace-issues, as well. (At least not with 98-tye systems) But it´s something on my check-list that I want to be sure about. I´d never tell any customer something about the headspace if I hadn´t checked it before. Also, we occasionally get some complaints about malfunctioning ammo (in 99,9% no primer ignition due to flat strikes) which has lead me to the procedure of checking the headspace before I start goofing around with the strikerpin.

So, in conclusion, I strongly agree to your concerns: There can be tolerances in the casing, leading towards mechanical problems etc, etc... that´s why I recommended sending the gun to a gunsmith. For sure, he´ll have his own checking list

All the best from the Feierabendbier,

Kimb.

P.S:
Köstritzer Edel Pils. Geht ab, Leude, geht ab...

[Willi Z.]

Kimbrian,

Here in the US I have heard of issues with 8mm headspace gauges in general. Meaning accuracy, which obviously impacts the quality of the inspection. I don't know why that is because I have only used US milspec gauges for US arms. Do you know of a source for good quality and accurate 8mm gauges?

I hope you enjoyed your Feierabendbier!!! I have never tried Köstritzer Edel Pils; we only have the Köstritzer Schwartzbier available here and I am not too fond of it. I do drink Radeberger Pilsner. Have you ever tried Potsdamer Rex Pils???

[Kimbrian]

I greatly appreciate your reply, Kimbrian - Thank You.

You´re welcome

Kimbrian,

Here in the US I have heard of issues with 8mm headspace gauges in general. Meaning accuracy, which obviously impacts the quality of the inspection. I don't know why that is because I have only used US milspec gauges for US arms. Do you know of a source for good quality and accurate 8mm gauges?

I hope you enjoyed your Feierabendbier!!! I have never tried Köstritzer Edel Pils; we only have the Köstritzer Schwartzbier available here and I am not too fond of it. I do drink Radeberger Pilsner. Have you ever tried Potsdamer Rex Pils???

I honestly cannot explain that, too. We have our gauges from:

http://www.triebel-guntools.de/produ...chulterlehren/

Maybe you can drop him a line and he´ll sell you a set. If he won´t, send me a pm, I´ll see, what I can do, then.

Ouw, yeahr. I like Radeberger, too. Had tried the Potsdamer Rex a few years ago, too but I can´t remember the taste... must have been good, because I don´t recall much of the evening, either

All the best,

Kimb.