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K98 Authenticity/Preservation?

1K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by  Highrider 
Welcome to the Forum. Glad to see you here and hope that you post often. As has been noted in the previous post, you have and authentic WWII rifle that appears to have matching numbers and is in very good condition. You did well in this acquisition.

Surplus military arms such as your rifle are worth more if left in unaltered condition. My recommendation would be to carefully take the action out of the stock, clean the bore and apply a thin film of gun oil and gun grease to all metal surfaces. I would also apply a few drops of boiled linseed oil to the inside and outside of the stock and handgaurd. Than carefully reassemble the rifle. I would be careful what ammo is fired in that rifle and be aware that some of the imported military ammo might be corrosive and requires prompt and careful cleaning. All the best...
Gil
 
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