My RC S/42G restoration is complete

[majspud]

Well, I finally finished the restoration of my RC S/42G (1935). The coup de grace was the all matching Weimar Obendorf bolt from a Gunboards member. I have never seen a marked bolt shroud retainer pin. In nearly a year and a half, I have replaced the RC stock with a Mario special, a matching 1936 Walnut Weimar Obendorf including trigger guard, floor plate, follower, and spring. The finish was stripped off and now has many coats of hand rubbed Tung oil. I knew I could never find a S/42G stock, so I decided to match things as close to a bolt MM as I could to the other stock instead. The numbered trigger screws and Weimar capture screws came from another Gunboards member, and yet another Gunboards members get credit for the sight spring and eventually the ramp whenever I have time to bully it off the rear sight assembly. The S/42G sight leaf came from Numrich. All visible numbers are now "56" or "65", the ejector box and rear sight leaf at 61, and an original front sight "00". Cleaning rod is unmarked. Every other part (32) bears an Obendorf WaA; K155/167, WaA63, 135, 211, and 655.

This one is the best shooter of my six K98s.

Any ideas on what I should claim on my insurance rider for this rifle when I renew this month?

MS

 

[USMA-82]

Any ideas on what I should claim on my insurance rider for this rifle when I renew this month?

Based on your target, same as a shotgun?

(just kidding!)

Rifle looks beautiful, but it's hard to place a value on a restored piece. I'd get a number of opinions and then take the average.

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[50 BMG]

Beautiful piece. When you finally have an item as nice as that rifle you sit and just imagine the stories that thing could tell. Where it was made, the people who assembled it , the soldier who carried it. How it made its way to the US. Very very nice. Congratulations!

But I have to agree with my good friend, looks like a shotgun blast.

How much is it wroth. PRICELESS!!! IMO

 

[majspud]

Another target. This rifle is dead on; almost as good as my M03 Springfield. I usually only shoot at 100 yards, seated, sling rest, with Yugo MilSurp. On the Gunboards forum it was suggested to claim what I have into it (and I won't say!).

MS

Some more pics; cold and rainy weather is hard on digital photos. These are archived.

As I first bought it:

Other views (old RC bolt)

 

[SKS Ray]

Tim... you could be that guy that takes a mut Russian capture K98 and scours the world for years searching for the original parts that were scattered about in some Russian armory and redistributed as parts of other rifles. Thumbs up for your efforts.

 

[USMA-82]

Just pullin' your leg - damn good target for a milsurp at 100 yards!

 

[Kenny474]

Every time I look at pics of the Mauser's you guy's own, it makes me want to cry over the deal I passed up about a year back. Walked away from an all matching (except for the barrel band) German K98k with no import marks that looked like it was kept in a safe since it was built, and the really sad part is the guy only wanted $180. An older guy who was far more knowledgeable than I am on this stuff told me it was worth far more and to jump on it, but I walked like an idiot while he threw down the cash. I have been looking for a German K98k ever since, and haven't found another near that price, and any comparable are a lot more money.

Very nice rifle, I have always wanted one. Maybe someday.

Is there a book I can buy to educate myself further on Mausers and all the variations and what all the markings mean? I really want to know more about them, as they are my favorite rifle. Thanks.

 

[JuergenG]

Mauser Military Rifles of the World by R.W.D. Ball
Mauser Bolt Rifles by Ludwig Olson
Backbone of the Wehrmacht by Richard Law

Study of all three should keep you busy for a while.

 

[sportycliff]

Nice rifle Tim!

 

[USMA-82]

What Juergen said. Ball's reference book is huge - be sure to get the latest edition (4th, 2006) because the earlier ones are out there:

http://www.amazon.com/Mauser-Milita...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1271590611&sr=8-1

 

[majspud]

Don't forget the new Kriegsmodel book available on Amazon and Gunboards. The best mid/late war K98k book available, authored by two Gunboards K98k moderators. They are now starting work on an early war sequel. Pricey at nearly $100 shipped. http://www.kriegsmodell.com/

MS

 

[Kenny474]

Thanks for the tips on the books. I will be heading to a few bookstores later today, maybe I can find something there, though i doubt it. If not they will be ordered. Thanks again.