Just start your searches with k98 1934 and work up to 1938. It's just too valuable to me now.ĭo check Gunbroker or Auction Arms. Bore is perfect, crown is factory new, a perfect example of WWI technology. Guess who I bought this from? Yes, from our very own WWGuns while they were on Homer Drive. And you can get 250 grain bullets for it too.Īnd just to turn up the acquisitive juices, on 11/02/06 (I have this logged in my book), I received a GEW 98, 8x57mm dated 1916, and all matching numbers, with no import stamp, un-messed with, un-bubba'd in any way.and did I mention all-matching numbers.for the grand total sum of $435.99 which included shipping.
Loaded to potential, the 8mm will do slightly better than the '06 due to a larger area for the gas to act upon. Bought mine better than 12 years ago, an unissued rifle.
I'll start some debate now with the following statement! The 8x57 when loaded to its potential and shot in guns that realize that potential (98 mausers)they will accomplish anything that the 30-06 can accomplish! These numbers being miss matched can mean head space issues.
Many times these surplus guns are sold in runs where the numbers don't match. Whatever 8x57 you get, make sure that the numbers on the bolt and receiver match. In the M48 the sacrifice was made in machining tolerances while in the later M48a&b the tolerance are there but they wear a stamped trigger guard/floor plate assembly where as the M48's were milled. The big difference between the M48 and the M48a&b is where they made the cuts in production costs. The tolerances on these were very good and the ones that I have messed with are as smooth as my 24/47. Many of the first M48's were not made to the tolerances of the 24/47's and the quality and smoothness wasn't on par either. Hence the introduction of the M48(a cruder version of the 24/47). The factory did get back on its feet but production cost had to be cut. However the one I have is in excellent condition including the bore and it's staying 8x57.ĭuring WWII the Germans ransacked the factory which produced the 24/47's and stole the tooling used to build them. They are better suited to length of the 8x57 cartridge that they were designed for and are nicer in conversion to 308 length cartridges. The thing I like best is that they are an intermediate length action which is about a quarter inch shorter than the Bruno VZ24. These 98's are exclusively based on the m1924 that was originally designed by FN in Belgium. I really like "old school" rifles.My favorite is a Serbian model 24/47 (also identified with a Preducze 44 stamping). Thinking about going through Mitchell's Mausers. Do any of you have any experience with them? Is good ammo available (for hunting)? Do they shoot (I don't like safe queens), or is it a crap shoot to find a good one. Real-Gun.I've been thinking about getting one in 8mm. Looking to sell a Deactivated gun or a collection of de-acs? Please contact us by clicking here for a good deal! 50 cal on the roof of your Jeep and take a drive - its fine on private land at shows but given the current climate please do not stress our Police any more than they currently are! When transporting de-acs please keep them in out of site, preferably in a gun bag. Though are not required to store this in a gun safe it is advised you store them in you dwelling, preferably in a locked cupboard. cannot sell deactivated guns to anyone under the age of 18. We list details of our current stock by batch - due to our high turnover of the most popular models - so the images and descriptions fit that model, though there may be slight variations in stock grain/colour and metal condition - please bare in mind that some of the de-ac guns are almost 100 years old! Please note - all our items will require an authorised signature on delivery. Here at we try to get things right first time - but, being a bit crap sometimes, we do screw things up - if in any doubt please contact us - if we get a price wrong or are out of stock we will contact you immediately - many thanks.