Value on All Matching, Non-Import, BYF 45 K-98 with Original Sling

[dave]

But---but you refuse to answer my 'no finish under metal' statements. Why is that? Have you never had one apart? I know a lot of collectors refuse to turn a screw cause it would no longer be "original". All books have errors--down the road that will be found for these books too! With out original German documents no one can know these kind of details for sure.

[mike webb]

Actually the new books have a lot of original German documents in them. They are well researched works. You really should have a look at them before you condemn them. I have had quite a few K98's apart and on the later war issue rifles I have seen no evidence of finish added whatsoever. The pre war and early war rifles were finished with raw linseed oil or something similar in my opinion.

[keith smart]

Actually the new books have a lot of original German documents in them. They are well researched works. You really should have a look at them before you condemn them. I have had quite a few K98's apart and on the later war issue rifles I have seen no evidence of finish added whatsoever. The pre war and early war rifles were finished with raw linseed oil or something similar in my opinion.

I agree. I fail to understand how someone can disparage these two fine works . I purchased both volumes when they came out and there is no finer work available on the topic.
Keith

[kar66]

I have both of their books and am looking forward to the third one. They are well worth the money if you are into K98ks.