I got a Mauser 98 back in 1982. At the time I thought it was just a 98. It turns out it is a 1916 Erfurt KAR98AZ. I still have it and it still shoots great. It will go to my Son.
I have a 1918 I think. I had mine drilled and taped for a scope. Great shooter I’ve taken many whitetails with it. You can’t see the top anymore because of the scope. It’s a Erfurt 98 it has a crown on it like a king would wear. Does yours have the crown?
@@allenbolen9705 Yes this is why they call WWI German Military arms imperial. Germany was a Monarchy during WWI. The Crown on the Erfurt logo meant it was an imperial government armory.
@@535tony Thanks for the information! I bought mine in 1991 for 150$. I spent so much time sanding it with steel wool. I blued it myself. It already had a walnut stock with a cheek piece on it. I sanded it and used true oil on it.I love it like a new born son😂🤣just kidding. I knew I had something after a guy offered me a Remington pump rifle and 500$.
My K98, a left-behind when the Nazis left Norway, has done great service in the Norwegian Army and is now retired... it cost me less than a box of 10 rounds, and is as accurate as you can imagine - it will take the bollocks off a fly at 100 metres... the woodwork is pretty scruffy, though.
Excellent video, and I appreciate you pointing out that the Yugo 98 is mechanically the SAME, the only difference being stamps. Ugh shopping for a K98k is a minefield. It is crazy that something produced in the millions goes for so much money compared to rarer stuff that honestly should be worth more. Although the ideal purchase for a collector is an all matching example, these are easily faked/renumbered which can fool a novice collector. IMHO the best value and foolproof way to get a decent example for an affordable cost is like what you mentioned in one of your rifles, get a GI bringback that was cut down into a hunting rifle (i.e. stock was cut down, but sights/barrel intact) and re-stock it. More often than not, the rifle will have honest wear, and most parts will be truly matching, because why would someone fake a sporter rifle? This is how I "put" my JP Sauer & Sohn together for way less than $1k. Granted, finding an all matching stock set may be almost as expensive as the donor sporterized rifle (~$450)!
@@alexprince9035 funny. I’m so old a 98k for a grand seems expensive. But I think 8mm should be 6 cents a round. But in todays world that’s a fair price
I have a yugo k98, not a M48. These have as much if not more history than a german k98. They served in the Wehrmacht, were captured in the Balkans and finally served the yugo army. Some were used during the Balkan wars in the 90s. Not bad for an unsignificant rifle...
I also have a Yugo KAR98K but mine still had quite a few Waffenampts on it and the bolt still had the original serial number underneath the bolt handle but also had two different serial numbers on the top of the bolt handle on top of each other.
I wish I would have got a Russian capture while they was cheap. I have a "Yugo" preduzece 44 though. It is hotly debated but they are not really Yugo Mausers. They are German, Austrian, Czech, and Polish K98ks that had their original manufacturer mark scrubbed off the receiver and replaced with a Yugoslavian crest post war. Most of the ones I've seen still retain their Waffenamts. The reason that they are worth the least is because it is very hard if not impossible to prove when and where they was made. I've seen some sell for more than German marked guns recently, which is scary.
Hey @Machine gun DAD., I just bought a DOU.45 k98k. It has waffen marks of “135” on it but also an East German crown and “M”. To top it all off, it also has Iraqi “Jeem” markings on it! Know anything about these? Seems like it’s got some history to her!
I actually wanted one of these rifles. But I'm scared to purchase an "almost 80 something year old rifle" . I really like the stock and the style. But is it possible to purchase one of these rifles in good condition?
I have a Yugo capture. Shoots great, it is what it is and it has a history of its own. I sunlight you can see BYF 1943 on the receiver ring. A couple of German inspection stamps. Each piece has the number of a rifle that was there. Captured in battle or surrendered? No one will ever know, but is/was a German issued 98k.
Hey there sir just watching a cpl of your vuds i have a s237 k98 in 8mm in good it is 1936. No electro penciling. What wld u value you that approx. I think is a lubecker approx only 10 to 12,000 made?
@@psp1921tsmg i think stock was refinished. But no eltro pencil on bolt. Alot of wehrmacht stamps all over. And has no hooding on muzzle. Thanks for the response!
@@psp1921tsmg years ago you could get good Surplus for 8mm Mauser. Now I can’t trust the Surplus that is available today. This is mostly because the guns are worth so much now. Can’t find good Surplus for my SMLE either. Getting hard to find Surplus for my Garand or Carbine too.
I have a case of the Greek Garand ammo left for my Garand. I just got some of the last Korean Surplus ammo for my Carbine and Ruger Blackhawk in 30 Carbine. I also reload 30 Carbine. I have four boxes of Fiocchi 455 Webley for my Webley MKVI and I just got a set of dies to reload the brass. I reload 38 S&W for my Webley MKIV. Glad my Luger is in 9mm. Old guns are just a lot of fun to shoot even if you have to work a little to come up with the ammo.
Bought one at a auction it has DOT 1943 on it n a few eagles holding a swastika, has slits cut for the hood but no hood you kno anything about it? Paid 270$
@@psp1921tsmg I don't think it will ever truly dry up, especially with the recent milsurp craze, there's demand for PPU and S&B to still make batches. However it's getting too expensive to shoot that ammo for fun, so I just use it for hunting now.
What a complete moron. This stuff used to be issued to more than just privates. Also he started out wearing bdu's which are nice and hide heat signature. Only a woman would care about clothing. 🤡
It is a little known fact, that with a Mauser, it is entirely possible to Ride The Lightning.
I got a Mauser 98 back in 1982. At the time I thought it was just a 98. It turns out it is a 1916 Erfurt KAR98AZ. I still have it and it still shoots great. It will go to my Son.
IMO the Kar98a/AZ rifles are much better shooters than the K98k, but that's just me.
@@mkruk2 The other Mauser I own us a 1941 Swedish M38 Carbine. This rifle is pristine. Love the 6.5x55 cartridge too.
I have a 1918 I think. I had mine drilled and taped for a scope. Great shooter I’ve taken many whitetails with it. You can’t see the top anymore because of the scope. It’s a Erfurt 98 it has a crown on it like a king would wear. Does yours have the crown?
@@allenbolen9705 Yes this is why they call WWI German Military arms imperial. Germany was a Monarchy during WWI. The Crown on the Erfurt logo meant it was an imperial government armory.
@@535tony Thanks for the information! I bought mine in 1991 for 150$. I spent so much time sanding it with steel wool. I blued it myself. It already had a walnut stock with a cheek piece on it. I sanded it and used true oil on it.I love it like a new born son😂🤣just kidding. I knew I had something after a guy offered me a Remington pump rifle and 500$.
Thanks for sharing this whole series of 8mm Mauser rifles.
Kar98AZ owner here,amazing accuracy. Sporterized 😑 $35 😅
My K98, a left-behind when the Nazis left Norway, has done great service in the Norwegian Army and is now retired... it cost me less than a box of 10 rounds, and is as accurate as you can imagine - it will take the bollocks off a fly at 100 metres... the woodwork is pretty scruffy, though.
Watched all your Mauser videos. Great stuff. Very educational and enjoyable. Could you possibly talk about the Russian capture K98K’s? Thanks
That’s difficult as I do not have access to very many examples
I had the yugo years ago, no crest as i recall, it was EXTREMELY accurate, wish I never sold it
Excellent video, and I appreciate you pointing out that the Yugo 98 is mechanically the SAME, the only difference being stamps. Ugh shopping for a K98k is a minefield. It is crazy that something produced in the millions goes for so much money compared to rarer stuff that honestly should be worth more. Although the ideal purchase for a collector is an all matching example, these are easily faked/renumbered which can fool a novice collector. IMHO the best value and foolproof way to get a decent example for an affordable cost is like what you mentioned in one of your rifles, get a GI bringback that was cut down into a hunting rifle (i.e. stock was cut down, but sights/barrel intact) and re-stock it. More often than not, the rifle will have honest wear, and most parts will be truly matching, because why would someone fake a sporter rifle? This is how I "put" my JP Sauer & Sohn together for way less than $1k. Granted, finding an all matching stock set may be almost as expensive as the donor sporterized rifle (~$450)!
There are deals out there I got my 1944 k98 numbers matching no import stamp for 1k at a gun store last year
@@alexprince9035 funny. I’m so old a 98k for a grand seems expensive. But I think 8mm should be 6 cents a round.
But in todays world that’s a fair price
My favorite bolt gun is probably the K31
But the K98K is a very close 2nd lol
I have a yugo k98, not a M48. These have as much if not more history than a german k98. They served in the Wehrmacht, were captured in the Balkans and finally served the yugo army. Some were used during the Balkan wars in the 90s. Not bad for an unsignificant rifle...
Problem is they were so sanitized hard to say where they were used after the Yugoslavs remarked them.
Same here, great shooter. People want to overlook them and the Russian captures.
I also have a Yugo KAR98K but mine still had quite a few Waffenampts on it and the bolt still had the original serial number underneath the bolt handle but also had two different serial numbers on the top of the bolt handle on top of each other.
Great 👍🏻
Great grandfather used one in ww1 then a stg 44 in ww2.
Just listen when how real warrior hero weapon sounds like!
Need help identifying what Mauser I have. Can you assist me?
I wish I would have got a Russian capture while they was cheap. I have a "Yugo" preduzece 44 though. It is hotly debated but they are not really Yugo Mausers. They are German, Austrian, Czech, and Polish K98ks that had their original manufacturer mark scrubbed off the receiver and replaced with a Yugoslavian crest post war. Most of the ones I've seen still retain their Waffenamts. The reason that they are worth the least is because it is very hard if not impossible to prove when and where they was made. I've seen some sell for more than German marked guns recently, which is scary.
Hey @Machine gun DAD., I just bought a DOU.45 k98k. It has waffen marks of “135” on it but also an East German crown and “M”. To top it all off, it also has Iraqi “Jeem” markings on it! Know anything about these? Seems like it’s got some history to her!
Wow. Sounds fantastic. But your out of my knowledge area. I’d invest in one of the good Mauser books that explains all the markings
I actually wanted one of these rifles. But I'm scared to purchase an "almost 80 something year old rifle" . I really like the stock and the style. But is it possible to purchase one of these rifles in good condition?
Absolutely. They will be expensive but good condition examples are readily available
How to buy it
Thanks wanted to send you a email with your help an guidence I just purched a M937A, Semper Fi
I have a Yugo capture. Shoots great, it is what it is and it has a history of its own.
I sunlight you can see BYF 1943 on the receiver ring. A couple of German inspection stamps. Each piece has the number of a rifle that was there. Captured in battle or surrendered? No one will ever know, but is/was a German issued 98k.
Hey there sir just watching a cpl of your vuds i have a s237 k98 in 8mm in good it is 1936. No electro penciling. What wld u value you that approx. I think is a lubecker approx only 10 to 12,000 made?
All matching. No import marks in the us? With correct barrel bands and stock. 2-4000. With a good bore of course
@@psp1921tsmg hey sir no im in canada. And barrel band is the welded one, and bore and fire arm are in very good shape. Same with bore.
@@psp1921tsmg i think stock was refinished. But no eltro pencil on bolt. Alot of wehrmacht stamps all over. And has no hooding on muzzle. Thanks for the response!
@@michaelallen2221 I have no idea about the market in Canada
@@psp1921tsmg its very strong they sell for alot here. 800 usd to 1200 usd for a crapper.
I have k98 German Mauser where l can find de barrel.,THANKS..
Gun broker. Liberty tree collectors. Gun parts corp
Thanks
What kind of ammo you shooting?
Most ammo I shoot is surplus.
@@psp1921tsmg years ago you could get good Surplus for 8mm Mauser. Now I can’t trust the Surplus that is available today. This is mostly because the guns are worth so much now. Can’t find good Surplus for my SMLE either. Getting hard to find Surplus for my Garand or Carbine too.
@@535tony ppu is the best way to go if you don’t shoot 303 or 8mm a lot
@@psp1921tsmg That is what I use. I still have some sealed Surplus 6.5x55 for my model 38 Swedish Mauser left.
I have a case of the Greek Garand ammo left for my Garand. I just got some of the last Korean Surplus ammo for my Carbine and Ruger Blackhawk in 30 Carbine. I also reload 30 Carbine. I have four boxes of Fiocchi 455 Webley for my Webley MKVI and I just got a set of dies to reload the brass. I reload 38 S&W for my Webley MKIV. Glad my Luger is in 9mm. Old guns are just a lot of fun to shoot even if you have to work a little to come up with the ammo.
Only looking for the barrel k98 for my collection do any buddy? Knows thanks
No I don’t sorry
Bought one at a auction it has DOT 1943 on it n a few eagles holding a swastika, has slits cut for the hood but no hood you kno anything about it? Paid 270$
Dot. Is a Czech made gun. If you bought it recently and the stocks not cut and a good bore you got a fantastic deal.
@@psp1921tsmg I just bought it yesterday, nothing seems to be cut on it
What they worth 600?
@@jonathanflowers6786 you got a smoking deal
@@jonathanflowers6786 if it has import marks 7-900. Without import at least 1200
Where are you guys located what’s the name of your store?
No store front
Big money yes right, don't take advantage of the people.
I have a turkish 98 it is more accurate than I am..
If you're looking to get a k98k for any reason other than history, just dont. Get a yugo or better yet a k31.
7.5 Swiss is drying up. But I agree on the yugo. Or even a latter Turkish one
@@psp1921tsmg I don't think it will ever truly dry up, especially with the recent milsurp craze, there's demand for PPU and S&B to still make batches. However it's getting too expensive to shoot that ammo for fun, so I just use it for hunting now.
What’s up with the Israeli patches ?
They go with the Israeli weapons like the other patches go with the weapons from various countries
So, how much is big money?
Cheapest I’ve seen is 900. How high sky’s the limit. As of July 2023
@@psp1921tsmg Yep, that's serious bucks.
i bought mine for 1900
DARN!@@AndyisRIPPIN
Got one for 200 in 2020
That is a great price
First
Only a private will wear such a crappy camo pattern.
Why would you wear nice clothes to shoot guns and clean guns. Are you rich? If you want to send me camo you approve of I wear 3x.
What a complete moron. This stuff used to be issued to more than just privates. Also he started out wearing bdu's which are nice and hide heat signature. Only a woman would care about clothing. 🤡
Bitte nicht so viele Burger essen.
Need help identifying what Mauser I have. Can you assist me?
I can try