The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

It's been a while since this K98k has been out of the safe and I thought you guys would appreciate seeing some photos of this beautiful rifle. This is a 1943 bcd Russian Captured rifle. When I purchased this rifle it was everything I was looking for in a RC - the red shellac stock, dark bluing, etc. I know back in the day when RC rifles were inexpensive a lot of people removed the shellac and refinished the stocks, that's something I never plan on doing. The more people that messed with RC rifles the less examples there are of a Soviet refurb in its original look. I want to preserve the RC look.

Nice looking rifle! The Russian refurb is all part of the history of these and should be preserved.

irish132nd wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:45 pm Nice looking rifle! The Russian refurb is all part of the history of these and should be preserved.

Thank you! I agree, it's part of the rifle's history and should stay as is.

I was a Knob Creek Range one day and they had about 4 of those for 300. I had passed on a M44 for 75 the day before, and thought that they were way too high. Apparently I have no vision.

millman wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:31 pm I was a Knob Creek Range one day and they had about 4 of those for 300. I had passed on a M44 for 75 the day before, and thought that they were way too high. Apparently I have no vision.

What's interesting is that in the future people will be saying, "Ah back in the good old days I could get a Mosin for $400" Lol.

Most of those have amazing looking bores.

steelbuttplate wrote: ↑Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:11 pm Most of those have amazing looking bores.

Does that have a "Coles" import mark near the muzzle ?

steelbuttplate wrote: ↑Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:35 am

steelbuttplate wrote: ↑Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:11 pm Most of those have amazing looking bores.

Does that have a "Coles" import mark near the muzzle ?

The import mark mine is "TG Knox TN"

nice rifle you have there

DunRanull wrote: ↑Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:32 am That's a nice-looking Russkie capture. How's it shoot?
I never have gotten used to that shiny shellac! It's made for use, tho and I'll never sand and refinish mine either. Ive got one '43 that my dad brought home and Im glad it was left in all original shape, with bayo and "Prince Edward Can" cleaning kit with original grease and patches..

Rifle shoots great!

dou44 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:36 pm nice rifle you have there

Thanks!

I use to have about 20 or so versions of the K98k. One of my favorites was an Israeli K98k. It was in 7.62 NATO. I loved it for the irony... When I was stationed in West Germany, it was Germany when I left, I got to shoot with the German Wacht Batallion - their honor guard. They carried K98k's (G-1s) in 7.62. I shot the G-1, MG-3, and P-1. All modern versions of the K98k, MG-42, and the P-38. I loved it!!!!

Wish I'd kept my Izzie 98k 7.62x51. It was originally a Czech (Brun) Mauser as I recall. A real keeper.