Posted: 1/11/2013 1:07:26 PM EDT
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How do you identify if a K98 is sporterized? I bought one the other night on a impulse buy, the serial numbers all match up on the barrel, reciever, and stock. The bolt has a different serial number. Here is a pic, overall it's in really good condition considering the age. I only paid $200.00 for it so I'm not going to cry if there is "lost value" due to the stock being modified but I can't find a clear answer anywhere on what exactly "sporterized" means. Here's a pic.  |
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Sporterized. Also known as "bubba-ed". It's when some mouth-breather permanently alters a historical, surplus military rifle. It essentially eliminates any value the weapon previously had (unless it's very very rare in the first place....which this isn't).
The stock has been cut down significantly, and that sling mount is DEFINITELY not correct. The main bits are still a piece of history, they've just been.....disfigured. Sorry to break it to you. However, it probably still shoots just fine. It is also possible that the stock was the only part that was destroyed; we can't tell for sure from this picture. I'm not sure how much K98 stocks go for anyways, but it's possible you could get one and bring it back to "correct" condition. Or if you don't care about historical (or monetary....) value then just try not to let it bother you too much. |
| At the mil-surp forums there are quite a few tales of sportified K98's being returned to their original glory. Since collect-ability was destroyed long ago these are are simply parts guns but make fine shooters and relics from another era. From the pic your rifle should rebuild well into the military K98 it once was. Samco usually lists parts for K98's. Research the markings on the top of the receiver to identify manufacturer and birth date. |
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Quoted: At the mil-surp forums there are quite a few tales of sportified K98's being returned to their original glory. Since collect-ability was destroyed long ago these are are simply parts guns but make fine shooters and relics from another era. From the pic your rifle should rebuild well into the military K98 it once was. Samco usually lists parts for K98's. Research the markings on the top of the receiver to identify manufacturer and birth date. That's cool, I made the original purchase as a shooter anyways, if it had some true historical value that would be cool but for $200.00 I'm thrilled with my purchase. |
There should be a cupped piece attached to the front of the rear sight for the top handguard to slip into. Also missing the front barrel band & band spring (terminology?) that holds it all together. Too bad the stock was cut down. My ex GF's father has an almost identical K98 that his father brought home. Every number matches to the screw. What a shame someone "improved" it. 
Decent price for a shooter. Import marking? |
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660 code Steyr K98.
Here is some info. Looks like a straight forward rescue. http://www.ycgg.org/pdfpages/ww2/Steyr.pdf |
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Quoted: 660 code Steyr K98. Here is some info. Looks like a straight forward rescue. http://www.ycgg.org/pdfpages/ww2/Steyr.pdf Thanks bro, great info there. |
GOD SAVE THAT GUN! 
That is worth finding a correct stock for - hand guard, rings, etc. Nice one OP. Keep your eyes open - stocks are available Also check the EE - Curio and Relic Section. |