difference between german k98 vs yugo k98?

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Just for kicks, here is a Czech rework K98


And a VZ-24

[louie]

Usually the Yugo k98s have excellent bores. They many times were given new barrels in Yugoslavia. I have usually found them to be better shooters the the RC k98's. Those did see combat usually. Many of the K98's that came out of other countries like Romania and Albania had horrible shot out bores. They were shot out, and stored wet it seems. Also many k98's that came out of China in the nineties had fair to poor bores. The Turk refurbed k98's usually were very good shooting wise, but were often set up for a US type sling arrangement.

[Discogodfather]

Ever seen a Zastava car?

Imagine the Zastava factory building a rifle.
(Type Zastava (or Yugo) into your Google image search.)

Now picture the Mercedes factory building exactly the same rifle -
(Type Mercedes into your Google image search.)

I am over simplifying - but, you get my point.

That is an interesting analogy. Mauser actually did make a few cars after WWI to try and salvage their finances in the mid twenties:

[pitfighter]

That is a lovely looking car - Disco, thanks for posting!

I had a 1954 BSA Bantam motorcycle when I was a teenager, had a couple of BSA air rifles, too!

[NOTABIKER]

Having read through the thread, there isn't much to add, and all is generally correct. I personally think the Yugo Reworks are the best K98 value out there. I bought this one for less than $300 bucks:

Beautiful inside and out. Most of the German markings are gone but it is still a real K98 and shoots as such.

Once you are familiar with Mausers, the difference in build quality between an M98 and an M48 is quite obvious. However, an M48, a 24/47, and a VZ-24 belong in every Mauser collection.

WOW very nice bobby, that is a K98 i could love for sure.

[xDoodles]

Not the best picture but this is my Yugo captured K98. I got it for $330

[xDoodles]

Sorry about the large picture! Not sure how to shrink it.

[NOTABIKER]

Sorry about the large picture! Not sure how to shrink it.

you did great, very clear. nice detail. another nice K 98

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Interesting, has a Yugo stock with the "TRZ" stamp, but still has the take down hole. Most I have seen are either / or.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

WOW very nice bobby, that is a K98 i could love for sure.

Thanks, I got lucky with that one. But then, I've always been lucky when it came to buying Mausers.

Finding the rifles isn't too bad. I have been on a mission for the last year or so to "future proof" my Mausers by buying up as much 8mm ammo as I could afford and find. Modern 8mm Mauser ammo is expensive and takes the fun out of shooting these things.

The guys that shoot a lot of AR/AK platform rifles and complain about ammo prices should try living with a gaggle of needy Garands and Mausers and M1 Carbines and K31's for a while.

[xDoodles]

Interesting, has a Yugo stock with the "TRZ" stamp, but still has the take down hole. Most I have seen are either / or.

Yea I guess my stock was original German stock but there is no markings on the inside of the stock or the hand guards. The only thing on the stock is the "1.TRZ" stamp and the Yugo serial number on the other side.

[Enfield47]

If anyone is looking for a K98, Turners in West Covina got one in today. It's import marked on the barrel (Century Arms) IIRC. The bolt and magazine floor plate are EPd to match the receiver and barrel, the front band is a mismatch, it was missing a lock screw, and the stock looked like a laminate. I did see a couple of waffenamts on the receiver and barrel. Not a bad looking K98, price was $600.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

If anyone is looking for a K98, Turners in West Covina got one in today. It's import marked on the barrel (Century Arms) IIRC. The bolt and magazine floor plate are EPd to match the receiver and barrel, the front band is a mismatch, it was missing a lock screw, and the stock looked like a laminate. I did see a couple of waffenamts on the receiver and barrel. Not a bad looking K98, price was $600.

Pricey for a RC, but there is value in holding it in your hands and personally inspecting the bore before buying. Also a good option for the non FFL03/COE holder.

[Enfield47]

Pricey for a RC, but there is value in holding it in your hands and personally inspecting the bore before buying. Also a good option for the non FFL03/COE holder.

From what I could tell the bore looked pretty good and shiny. The rifling looked good but it was pretty dirty because it hadn't been cleaned since it was last fired. Hopefully it wasn't last fired using corrosive ammo.

[NOTABIKER]

Thanks, I got lucky with that one. But then, I've always been lucky when it came to buying Mausers.

Finding the rifles isn't too bad. I have been on a mission for the last year or so to "future proof" my Mausers by buying up as much 8mm ammo as I could afford and find. Modern 8mm Mauser ammo is expensive and takes the fun out of shooting these things.

The guys that shoot a lot of AR/AK platform rifles and complain about ammo prices should try living with a gaggle of needy Garands and Mausers and M1 Carbines and K31's for a while.

yes those are expensive to shoot for sure. i try to shoot 7.62-54r & 7.62-39 mostly . but i always bring something out to shoot a little that is expensive to feed also. Steyr, Garand,