Hello, I recently came across a 1944 German K98 Mauser at a local gun shop. It has "CE" markings (JP Sauer & Sohn) and all numbers matching SN 4459d. It's a MM import and has a collectors grade certificate. I've attached a couple picks you can see part of the very clean (unfinished) stock and receiver markings. Obviously, this is a surplus weapon that never saw a day of fighting but I like the historic quality being from that region and time.
On the MM website they are sold out of the K98's and I called to ask them for any additional information but apparently they know very little beyond the model, SN, and grade. The guy I spoke with started going on about how it's a great find and that they have been out of K98's for the last 2 years and doubt they'll find more. (I detect a breeze coming from the rear but I don't know)
The shop is asking $699. The MM rep sounded like I just hit the jackpot but I would appreciate an unbiased opinion. The history is great but not if I'm getting taken. I put it on layaway just in case. Thanks for the feedback!
On the MM website they are sold out of the K98's and I called to ask them for any additional information but apparently they know very little beyond the model, SN, and grade. The guy I spoke with started going on about how it's a great find and that they have been out of K98's for the last 2 years and doubt they'll find more. (I detect a breeze coming from the rear but I don't know)
The shop is asking $699. The MM rep sounded like I just hit the jackpot but I would appreciate an unbiased opinion. The history is great but not if I'm getting taken. I put it on layaway just in case. Thanks for the feedback!