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Posted: 1/14/2006 5:07:48 PM EDT
Just picked one up. Looks to be made by FN, for Israel. Israeli crest on reciever, lots of Hebrew markings.
Can't seem to find a date though. Does need a front sight post, and a new upper handguard. Recommendations where I might find them? TIA Edit- I got the front sight and hood, just need a matching HG now.    
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Posted: 1/14/2006 5:44:48 PM EDT
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The FN Israeli Mausers are an intermediate length action. They were originally 8mm. The Israelis rebarreled them to .308. I am not aware of dates on these. I believe they were all done in the 1950's. Rebarrel jobs may have been in the '60's.
IIRC, most of these are old Marathon imports. Many of the converted VZ and Nazi Mausers were surplussed off by Israel to various South American countries. That is why so many of the latter are in such poor shape. Go to the K98 Forum at www.gunboards.com . They ought to be able to help you on sources of parts. Also, Lee's Gun Parts in Irving may have what you need. I have one and it is one of my favorites. |
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Posted: 1/29/2006 5:40:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/29/2006 10:42:35 AM EDT
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You are very lucky to have one.
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Posted: 1/29/2006 11:50:46 AM EDT
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Gunparts/Numrich www.e-gunparts.com
Springfield Sporters Aim Surplus www.aimsurplus.com All have replacement Beech Israeli 98k handguards, Aims are like $ 5. |
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Posted: 1/29/2006 3:12:30 PM EDT
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Beech? Isn't that sort of a light blonde color? I ordered one from Sarco, and that is what I got. I hate the idea of trying to stain to match. |
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Posted: 1/29/2006 3:29:56 PM EDT
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those are always a cool find.
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