K98 Sporterized to Original

[Chanse122]

What all will I need to swap an uncut barrel k98 back to original look? I know I will need a stock, bayonet stud/pin and a sight hood for sure. Idk what other parts I will require either. I am not worried about prices as the Sporterized k98 was under $600 and at this point do not care if it is mix matched as far as numbers go.

 

[Hoji]

I really could not give you any specifics but @V-Tach might be able to point you in the right direction for a restore project.

Good on you for un-Bubbaing a classic.

 

[Brains]

Amen to that. "Sporterized" is just another word for "mangled" IMHO.

 

[robertc1024]

You can get some idea of part costs here: https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/mauser/rifles-mauser/98-2/parts-list-mau-98

 

[Eli]

What all will I need to swap an uncut barrel k98 back to original look? I know I will need a stock, bayonet stud/pin and a sight hood for sure. Idk what other parts I will require either. I am not worried about prices as the Sporterized k98 was under $600 and at this point do not care if it is mix matched as far as numbers go.

Depends - my sporterized K98k is all-matching but has been drilled and tapped for a scope, has an aftermarket stock, and the bolt handle was replaced with a sporter type for scope clearance, so all that would have to be changed. Of course, since it was my grandfather's - who hand-selected it from a pile of them in Europe during the war and shipped it back - I wouldn't change it. Well, except for installing the NOS Danish 7.62 NATO barrel so I don't have to stock 8 mm Mauser!

Eli

 

[zackmars]

There's such a huge variation in what was typically done during sporterization it's hard to say what all may need to be done without pictures.