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Originally Posted by NicksVSix
You mean the Yugo M48's?
They're still Mausers! Maybe not as "cool" as an original German K98k, but just as good for shooting.
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Mines not the Yugo M48. Mines the German K98 from Mitchell and is fully stamped to reflect a K98; all matching numbers, Mod 98, BNZ, waffens, etc. If I remember right, Mitchell had 4 types of Mauser rifles: The German K98; the Yugo M48; the M24 and the M63 Tanker (short mauser).
I've heard all the stories about Mitchell's "K98"s being made in Serbia - and therefore NOT "German" per se AND being humped. Even if true, their K98s are identical to the originals. Besides, the Germans had their K98s made in a lot of locations outside Germany in WW2, so that doesn't bother me. Mine looks, feels, and shoots exactly like any other German K98 Sniper - so to me, it's just as cool. If I'd wanted an original, I would've bought a cheap RC and built it into a sniper. The price tag of $3000+> for an "original" K98 sniper is way out of my price range. This one was already built, and in like new condition, so I couldn't ask for more.
It is a fun shooting rifle and is fitted with a somewhat high turrent Zeiss scope. Pretty accurate at 100 yards from the bench. I can consistantly hit 1"-2" groups with it now. Perfect for Caribou hunting.