Hello all,
New to this site as I'm getting more and more involved in the guns/shooting world. First post but I'm hoping to learn more and maybe share what knowledge I can when able.
I recently purchased a K98 and am looking for some advice on preserving it and determining authenticity. The woman I bought it from said her late husband had brought it back with him from WWII to keep as a souvenir. I do not know how to properly ID these older guns however, for $200, I thought it would at least be a neat addition to my safe. I couldn't find any electro-pencil marks and all of the parts have the same number stamped into them (5011) though its very faded on the bottom of the stock. I've heard stories of people making fake K98s and selling them as authentic...?
There wasn't a ton of rust but the bluing is worn off in a few places and there is a small bit of pitting at the base of the barrel. I actually like the worn/weathered look but is there anything I should do to help preserve it? i.e. re-bluing, re-finishing stock etc.
Any help would be much appreciated--thanks!
New to this site as I'm getting more and more involved in the guns/shooting world. First post but I'm hoping to learn more and maybe share what knowledge I can when able.
I recently purchased a K98 and am looking for some advice on preserving it and determining authenticity. The woman I bought it from said her late husband had brought it back with him from WWII to keep as a souvenir. I do not know how to properly ID these older guns however, for $200, I thought it would at least be a neat addition to my safe. I couldn't find any electro-pencil marks and all of the parts have the same number stamped into them (5011) though its very faded on the bottom of the stock. I've heard stories of people making fake K98s and selling them as authentic...?
There wasn't a ton of rust but the bluing is worn off in a few places and there is a small bit of pitting at the base of the barrel. I actually like the worn/weathered look but is there anything I should do to help preserve it? i.e. re-bluing, re-finishing stock etc.
Any help would be much appreciated--thanks!