Model 98 Mauser

If it says "Mod. 98" on the left side it was originally a K.98k from the WWII era, a strong large ring Mauser. It has been "sporterized" with a turned down bolt handle, a commercial low-scope safety and a sporter stock.

I can't tell from the pictures whether the serial number is original or not, but if the original has been removed, and you are in the U.S., do not accept the gun; possession of any firearm with its serial number removed or altered is a federal crime, no matter who removed the number or when.

Jim
 
Thanks Jim!!
The serial number is the same on the reciver and top of the bolt handle, it is in the bend, but you can make it out in good lighting so I should be fine there. How would I tell if it was a long action or short action?
 
There are no short action milsurp M98 actions. Only the Yugo Mausers came in "intermediate" length which was slightly shorter than standard, but still more than enough for an 8x57 cartridge.

So you have a standard action Mauser. It will handle up to 30-06 length cartridges with only minor modification to magazine box and feed ramp. Many milsurp M98 actions were modified to hold the 375 H&H, but that generally pulls more metal off than I care for.

Jimro
 
I just checked three different 98Ks and the gas vent holes in the bolts of all of them are oval, not round.

The safety is aftermarket, from the Numrich Arms (Gun Parts Corp), I have had several of them over the years.

The trigger guard is aftermarket, not the original Mauser. Nicely done blind box magazine.

bent bolt handle, polished and blued, drilled & tapped, Someone did a lot of work on it.
 
44 AMP,

Round vent holes on the bolt body mean it was a late war, "Kriegsmodell" k98 action. Vent holes were drilled instead of milled, no bayonet lug, no stock disk, etc, all to simplify production.

Jimro
 
Thanks a bunch guys I really appreciate all the info!! This is my first Mauser, I usually stick to Weatherbys and a few odds and ends that have been passed down to me over the last 39 years. I am thinking this would be a perfect platform to have customized for my son since ALOT of the work has been done. I checked out Boyds, Jimro and was pretty impressed with a couple of their stocks, so I think now it's time to try to find a good smith around here and get this project started! Thanks again guys!!
 
I am down in Fort Walton Beach, Fl. There are a couple in the surrounding area, but I have not heard good things about them. I have taken my AR and service weapon to various places up North and have not been happy at all. Might have to look at shipping it off somewhere, just hate messing with all the FFL crap. Thanks for the heads up on Mike I will definietly check his site out.
 
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