Just ordered a K98

[Cato]

I've been wanting one for a couple years. Here in SoCal the gunstore k98 prices are crazy. So, I got my C&R so I could get one online. This is what I ordered:

"BCD, 4 (44), LAM, CUPPED, HEAVY STYLE CUPPED BUTTPLATE STOCK. REALLY GOOD EVEN BLUE, SINGLE WAR BIRD. NOTHING SPECIAL ON THE OUTSIDE. JUST A GOOD SOLID EXTERIOR RIFLE. INSIDE IS A BEAUTY. BORE IS PRISTINE AND APPEARS UNFIRED. SHOULD BE A TACK DRIVER... $309.95"

What appealed to me was the fact that the bore was really good. I shoot my C&Rs. Did I make a good choice? What do you guys think?

[stangman86gt]

got any pictures?

[daskraut]

you are gunna love it!.

[dustoff31]

Based on the way the description is worded, if you ordered it from where I think you did, his descriptions are a pretty close match to what you will receive. I've bought from him several times and haven't been disappointed.

[paul0660]

Yes, Ben does a good job of descriptions. And his prices have gone up I see.

[TEX1966]

I got 2 98 k's and 6 91/30's from them and all were great. Will by more from him as funds allow.

[want_ar]

You'll like it. K98s are fun rifles.

I wouldn't expect a "tack driver" but 2-4 MOA with irons is normal with a good bore. Good luck.

[Cato]

Based on the way the description is worded, if you ordered it from where I think you did, his descriptions are a pretty close match to what you will receive. I've bought from him several times and haven't been disappointed.

I ordered from Classic Arms. Wow ordering with a C&R is a whole lot easier than going to a Kali gunstore!

[bigthaiboy]

1944 Production numbers for BCD (Gustloff-Werke, Weimar) was 348,081 rifles. Not rare, so it's not going to make $20,025 on Gunbroker, but worth the $300 for the prestine barrel. My CE 42 is accurate, which really makes it a joy to shoot.

We want photos when it arrives.

[Fate]

Note, if your bcd 4 has a 5 digit serial number, it will have actually been produced in 1945.

[Cato]

My only concern is that since it was made late in the war, the quality might have suffered. I'm trusting that as long as I dont by a "kriegsmodell" I should be ok.

[Dr. Peter Venkman]

I've got a semi-kriegsmodell and it's one of my most accurate milsurps, even comparable to my M39.

[Fate]

My only concern is that since it was made late in the war, the quality might have suffered. I'm trusting that as long as I dont by a "kriegsmodell" I should be ok.

Most of that is "gunshop BS" and a result of the "only American guns don't suck" way of thinking. BCD4s are plenty safe. Relax.

[BaronW]

I just picked up my "BNZ, 42, 1822F, LAM, FLAT, PRETTY RIFLE WITH NICELY MATCHED WOOD. DARK SOLID BLUE, DUAL EAGLES, BORE SHOWS LITE USE BUT STILL NRA EXCELLENT... $279.95" from Ade's today. Silly Russians and their electropencil fetish. Now to find 8x57mm snap caps...

It's my first C&R, my first centerfire rifle, and my first experience with this sticky stuff called cosmoline.

[smeg]

My only concern is that since it was made late in the war, the quality might have suffered. I'm trusting that as long as I dont by a "kriegsmodell" I should be ok.

if you find any kriegsmodell k98s, i'd be happy to buy it from you and make it worth your time.