K98-School Me (Large PIC warning

[mikajo39]

Hey guys,
So it looks like I'm going to be getting a K98 sometime in the near future through one of my father's co-workers. Now I know my way around a firearm and what to look for when I get to handle the rifle in person: bore, action, wood, crown, etc.. But what I don't know much about is what K98s are rare, collectible, what vintage is best, or what's just plain cool. Here's the K98 in question. I only received a picture through my father, and haven't had a chance to ask the guy selling but he want's $300 for it.
If it passes inspection, is it worth it at that price? Also there are others in the collection of 20 or so he owns, anything I should keep my eyes open for?

[cruddymutt]

Looks like a Yugoslavian M48, not a German K98. Im not sure on what these go for but a yugoslavian M24/47 goes for $200-250 and AFAIK an M48 goes for a bit more.

[mikajo39]

Thanks, glad I asked! Are the yugos still good shooters or should I just search for a real k98 instead?

[kurac]

its an M48, if the numbers match, it should be a good shooter, $300 isn't a steal and closer to the upper end of what these go for.

[mikajo39]

did I see this on gunbroker?

Maybe, my father's coworker's friend died and was a collector, and now is helping the widow of the collector sell the collection. But I don't think he knows about gunbroker

[cruddymutt]

Thanks, glad I asked! Are the yugos still good shooters or should I just search for a real k98 instead?

At $300 your getting into possibly finding a K98 but I think they are closer to $400-450 for a Russian capture. In the long run, a Russian capture K98 will increase its value faster than an M48 and they are only getting pricier.

[winetoad]

Doe's he have some more he wants to sell? I'm in the market for a nice german k98 at a reasonable price.

[mikajo39]

its an M48, if the numbers match, it should be a good shooter, $300 isn't a steal and closer to the upper end of what these go for.

I'll have to see if I can talk him down a bit then. I believe it to be numbers matching, ( or so the co-worker says) and if it is what would be acceptable price for it?

[mikajo39]

Doe's he have some more he wants to sell? I'm in the market for a nice german k98 at a reasonable price.

I believe so, the guy had 100 or so various C&R rifles of the WWII vintage. My dad finally talked to him today and is sending me over the hard list of available rifles later this evening.

[winetoad]

Keep me posted. I'd love to see one. Thanks.

[mikajo39]

Seller wanted list removed

[RangerTim]

The Yugos are solid shooters, but the bolt is not as smooth as any true K98k I have ever shot/owned. I have also noticed a difference in the sights...the Yugos seem to be lower to the rifle and therefore I never got as good of a sight picture as on a K98k.
Yugo 24/47s used to sell for $200...lately closer to $300. Yugo M48s usually add $50 or so to the price.
Personally, I would not hesitate to pick up a M48 for $300 except for two things:

1. German K98ks can be had for that price or nearly that price
2. Surplus 8mm Mauser is getting hard to find. When I first bought a Mauser, 380 round cases could be purchased for $75. Last time I saw one it was about $125

[winetoad]

1903-a3 would be first on my list over a mauser. That would complete my collection. Thanks for the follow up. Looking forward to more info.

[mikajo39]

1903-a3 would be first on my list over a mauser. That would complete my collection. Thanks for the follow up. Looking forward to more info.

Here's the springfield. I think it was in the asking range of 550-600

[winetoad]

Sending a pm to you. Would like to be first in line for 1903a3 Got a serial number and other info?