Looking to find out more about my Mauser. All I know is that its a 98 30.06 and it has a step down barrel. I'd say it is 95-98% and the wood is still in good condition. It was drilled and tapped for a scope and my dad bought it back in the 70's for $60. Any idea of the worth?
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Mauser 98 30.06
- Thread starter freqlord
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Satanic Toaster
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Photos would help us tell you a little about it, as well as the markings on top/ sides of the receiver.
I saw a Norwegian K98 in 30-06. It was a post war conversion of a German K98. I wish I had bought it at the price of $150.00.
Columbia bought from Steyr versions of 98 carbines. Little different from a K98, but same length, different upper handguard. Later they made the complete gun in South America.
I think FN made some military 30-06 98's in the 50's.
You never really said if your is full military or a "sporterized" rifle. The full military versions will be worth a couple hundred, maybe $300. A poorly sporterized version will be worth the $70.00 your Dad paid. Since your rifle is drilled and tapped, it will be worth less than the same rifle in original condition.
A collector wants the original item in unissued condition. Price goes down as pieces are lost, modified, worn. At some point the rifle is simply a rock buster to those who want to bust rocks with a cheap rifle.
Without pictures and a better description, can't tell you much about your rifle.
Columbia bought from Steyr versions of 98 carbines. Little different from a K98, but same length, different upper handguard. Later they made the complete gun in South America.
I think FN made some military 30-06 98's in the 50's.
You never really said if your is full military or a "sporterized" rifle. The full military versions will be worth a couple hundred, maybe $300. A poorly sporterized version will be worth the $70.00 your Dad paid. Since your rifle is drilled and tapped, it will be worth less than the same rifle in original condition.
A collector wants the original item in unissued condition. Price goes down as pieces are lost, modified, worn. At some point the rifle is simply a rock buster to those who want to bust rocks with a cheap rifle.
Without pictures and a better description, can't tell you much about your rifle.