

Tons of examples of supposed matching examples get town apart on daily. The other reality of the German WW2 era swastika marked K98's is their insane level of dupes, forgeries, and force-matched shenanigans. It's made in Oberndorf right next to a Nazi K98 by the same people at the same time, yet the Swastika marked version is going to set you back $3000+ in similar condition. A decent numbers matching example can also be had for $1000. Same weight and feel, turned down bolt, and length. If you want to experience a K98 for a fraction of the price, consider a Chilean model of 1935, also in 7mm. Cost is around $1000 for a great example.

It has the roller-coaster sights, similar length and weight and feel, and is in 7.65mm. To get 98& of the experience of a a German Imperial Mauser, find a Peruvian model of 1909.

They also cost a fraction of the price of a K98.Ĭonsider this: an Imperial 98 Mauser might cost you $3000+ for a decent example that frankly has thousands of rounds down the pipe but at least isn't rusted over or reworked 5 ways from Sunday. These rifles are generally made in the exact same factories as the K98, depending on era some were made a little better than most German military contract rifles, and they were never in any wars, at least large scale ones. Nothing really available in 8mm, but in 7mm and a few others.
