German K98 Mauser Value?

According to the receiver markings this Mauser was made in Oberndorf (the original Mauser factory) in 1940. (Later models used the code BYF). It appears the stock may have been replaced sometime later, although it is the correct style and of a very similar date of manufacture. Having the waffenampts unmarred is a big plus, but having the mismatched numbers doesn't help its value.

I would expect this gun to be worth at least $800, conservatively; but I am glad to hear you are not selling it. Don't.

If I am wrong about the stock (there will be a serial number inside that you will have to disassemble the rifle to see). It may be worth as much as $2000.

After WWII, many vets simply brought them home as war trophies. Unfortunately, our boys un the front lines today aren't trusted enough to be given the same consideration.

K98 Mauser

Mauser K98

* I have the same 98K Mauser dated the same on the receiver as the one you have in 95% condition, but mine has all the numbers that match.* I bought mine at a yard sale for under $300.00 Dollars.* Mine has a Bishop Sporterized walnut gun-stock with a Monte-carlo cheek piece instead of the Original Military Gun-stock,* You & I have one of the Best Mausers produced in the year 1940.* Even though yours does not have all the numbers that match like mine does, it is still extremely valueable.* Yours and mine are worth a Minimum of $600.00 Dollars each.*

This one is tough to judge, as far as monetary value. A K98k in exc. condition books at about $1000. $750. in very good condition. There is really no set deduction for mismatching parts. Some buyers wouldn't be interested in a mismatched rifle, some wouldn't be bothered by it.

What this rifle has in it's favor is its bring-back status. When a vet brought a war trophy back home they were supposed to get paperwork for it through the chain of command. This was often ignored, and weapons were smuggled into the U.S. as well as going through proper channels.

Even though you may not have any papers, a "conclusive" period photo of your grandfather with that K98k would satisfy bring-back status in the minds of many collectors. Of course they'd want the photo included with the gun.

So, conceivably, a collector may pay well over book value for this rifle.

But keeping it is the right thing to do. Nice rifle, great memento of your grandfather.

My mauser has the date 43 on it obf make. #5935 disassembled same # inside stock. where else should i check for #'s ? could not locate one on bolt or trigger housing.

well i cant give you a solid price on it. Ive seen the prices dip so much on gun to gun and during times of the year. Ive seen k98 in the 500 dollar range tho. id say a plain k98 is about 350-600cash