Hi Guys, This is the first forum/blog I've been part of. I'm in the middle of getting a k98 back to something like its original condition. One thing I've had conflicting advice on is whether the cleaning rod should be blued or bright. Rifle is a byf43. A gunsmith told me they were issued bright, but most of the pics on the net show them as blued. Which way should I go?. I've always had the Lee Enfield bug, got a no1, a no4 & a jungle carbine, & now got a k98!, all great rifles. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
hey hey im aussie as well, omg jealous ive been seeking a kar 98 k for ages i hear you can get loads of ww1 versions but ww2 versions are disappearing i think the only ones left are coming from russia? where did you get yours?
Welcome to the forum. Someone here will be able to help you. Unfortunately I know very little about your subject. Loads of good people herethough, will help. kind regards John
killerrekoil the red army captured thousnads of kar 98 ks in ww2 which leads to the question are there any mg42s in there stockpile.... (ps) be nice to have a look at one if ya know what i mean he he your gunsmith should restore them and sell sell sell, BIG market for them very BIG
Hello and welcome! You should consider re-posting your question in the militaria or information request sections of the forum. You will likely get more traffic there. Cheers!
Welcome to the forum. I know very little about the particulars of the 98K, BUT, period photographs can certainly serve as historical evidence. If the period photos show the cleaning rod blued, there is your answer. Enjoy your stay. Greg C.
