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Re: Mauser k98

Post by juststarting » 10 Apr 2016, 10:09 am

It's all on! Lovely day for a laundry :D
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 10 Apr 2016, 10:18 am

Also is it even worth doing the 400 grit sandpaper? The fine steel wool seems to be working fine.

Do I stain or just tru oil or linseed oil?

Which stain if so?
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by juststarting » 10 Apr 2016, 11:40 am

Absolutely no need for sandpaper if you can avoid it.

If you like the finish, I guess you could just oil... Stain is just for colour. Unless someone corrects me.
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 10 Apr 2016, 12:00 pm

I've been looking at images of the lighter colour finishes and I'm not a fan.

Gonna go get some minwax special walnut now.
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by AZZA'S HJ47 » 10 Apr 2016, 3:06 pm

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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 10 Apr 2016, 5:43 pm

After the walnut stain, its still drying.

How much darker will the tru oil turn the stock?
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by GLS_1956 » 11 Apr 2016, 4:25 am

My M48 Yugoslav Mauser, bought about 8 years ago from Mitchell's Mausers, has a rather blond stock, they claimed it was "teak" but I doubt it. I like it, it looks good.
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 11 Apr 2016, 9:35 am

My understanding is they used Walnut & Beech to make the german stocks in WW2.

I may give it a light sand with steel wool later today, as I dont want it too dark from the tru oil coats.
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Chronos » 11 Apr 2016, 10:01 am

Squiddy wrote:My understanding is they used Walnut & Beech to make the german stocks in WW2.

I may give it a light sand with steel wool later today, as I dont want it too dark from the tru oil coats.


They also used these laminated blanks during the way when supplies of walnut dried up. The Germans even experimented with fibreglass. One of the fibreglass K98k appeared for sale here in Oz a few years back for over $10K

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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 11 Apr 2016, 11:22 am

I've noticed K98 sight hoods for sale on ebay - does anyone know if I could purchase one and bring it into the country without having to apply for permits etc?
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by juststarting » 11 Apr 2016, 9:39 pm

How did you go with oiling your wood :D
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 12 Apr 2016, 9:26 am

Picking up the tru oil today.

At least 3 coats inc drying time.... may be finished tonight or tomorrow?
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 13 Apr 2016, 7:45 am

Finished last night.

Prefer it over the shellac and happy with the colour.
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by GLS_1956 » 13 Apr 2016, 2:28 pm

Nice
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by juststarting » 13 Apr 2016, 3:02 pm

What's next? :)
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 13 Apr 2016, 3:20 pm

Maybe one of those non drill and tap scope mounts?
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by <<Genesis93>> » 13 Apr 2016, 3:40 pm

Squiddy wrote:Maybe one of those non drill and tap scope mounts?


If you put a scope on that I'll contact your wife and ask her to slap you.

:D :unknown:
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 13 Apr 2016, 3:56 pm

<<Genesis93>> wrote:
Squiddy wrote:Maybe one of those non drill and tap scope mounts?


If you put a scope on that I'll contact your wife and ask her to slap you.

:D :unknown:


No drill or tap! Can get a scope mount that fits onto the rear site and wont compromise the integrity of the rifle.

Issue is it needs to be a long eye relief (pistol scope)....
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by <<Genesis93>> » 13 Apr 2016, 4:17 pm

Nup. No excuse..... I've started dialling :evil:







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Re: Mauser k98

Post by juststarting » 13 Apr 2016, 5:00 pm

A WW2 relic with iron sights should really be used as that.
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Supporter » 15 Apr 2016, 10:29 am

juststarting wrote:A WW2 relic with iron sights should really be used as that.


But they always look great with a fat Nightforce stuck on top :sarcasm:
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by <<Genesis93>> » 15 Apr 2016, 11:16 am

full length quad pic rails and a brake.....
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 17 Apr 2016, 7:04 pm

Forgot to ask and this may be a stupid question so apologies - does it need to be bedded?
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Chronos » 17 Apr 2016, 7:58 pm

Squiddy wrote:Forgot to ask and this may be a stupid question so apologies - does it need to be bedded?


only if the bedding is sub standard, see my other post on K98 repair

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Re: Mauser k98

Post by GLS_1956 » 18 Apr 2016, 3:37 am

I'm thinking about having a receiver mounted peep/aperture put on my M48 Yugo and an extended eye relief scope replacing the rear tangent sight.
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by <<Genesis93>> » 18 Apr 2016, 8:07 am

GLS_1956 wrote:I'm thinking about having a receiver mounted peep/aperture put on my M48 Yugo and an extended eye relief scope replacing the rear tangent sight.

What do you shoot with your yugo? Plink comp or fur
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Wes » 18 Apr 2016, 12:01 pm

<<Genesis93>> wrote:full length quad pic rails and a brake.....


Of course.

How else are you going to mount a torch, grip and 2 different coloured lasers on there?
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Squiddy » 18 Apr 2016, 12:16 pm

Yeah I was thinking mounts, scope, bipod, shoulder pad, rear monopod, laser, flashlight, range finder, chronograph, underslung grenade launcher, side mirrors, neons, milo tin muzzle brake, hello kitty plush toys on top of the receiver, some cool stickers etc
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by GLS_1956 » 18 Apr 2016, 7:51 pm

<<Genesis93>> wrote:
GLS_1956 wrote:I'm thinking about having a receiver mounted peep/aperture put on my M48 Yugo and an extended eye relief scope replacing the rear tangent sight.


What do you shoot with your yugo? Plink comp or fur


She's just a fun gun, like the Mosins'.
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Re: Mauser k98

Post by Releb » 05 Jul 2016, 1:00 pm

Wes wrote:How else are you going to mount a torch, grip and 2 different coloured lasers on there?


Gotta have that red and green laser mounted in time for Christmas :lol:
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