[Darth Nino]

A local shop has a Yugo captured K98 for $300. Condition is good but it is missing the cleaning rod. Is this a fair price? Thinking of buying it, providing it is still there. Opinions are greatly appreciated.

 

[Maximus Slade]

I am a cheapskate, but if the bore was good and overall condition was good, I'd pay $300, if I had it that is.

 

[cheapdad1]

My best shooting Mausers are Yugo k98s--check the one you're looking at, most likely rebarreled.
$300 is not outside reality. Try $250 cash, 275 with a box or 2 of ammo thrown in...then "OK, 300" as a last resort!
FYI, I have bought 2 in the last 6 months, $175 (a steal!) and $260.
Cheapdad

 

[eli]

I have a Yugo K98 that was converted by the Germans from a 1918 Gew98. The thing is gorgeous.

I agree with the recommendations above.

 

[spider65]

I purchased two 225 and 250 in the last week so not to bad of a price considering RCs or going up

 

[Poot]

I purchased two 225 and 250 in the last week so not to bad of a price considering RCs or going up

Exactly. I personally consider RCs to be lower in quality (and value) than the largely unsung Yugoslav refurb K98 rifles.

pat

 

[Darth Nino]

Thanks for the advice, guys. I just got back from buying the rifle. Although the price had increased, they lowered it to the previous amount. It is missing the cleaning rod but I hope I can buy a replacement. Are there any rods that are interchangeable and where can I buy them? I will take some pics and post them later.

 

[Maximus Slade]

You can buy plenty of repro rods online at the auction sites or elsewhere. Just be sure to get the right length. IIRC my yugo stocks use the 10.5" rods.

 

[Darth Nino]

How can I figure out the correct length?

 

[hershmeister]

I'll chime in and ask what a Yugo k98 with a dark nasty bore would be worth

 

[Maximus Slade]

How can I figure out the correct length?

Take the rifle apart.
Find the cleaning rod retainer inbedded in the stock.
Measure from the retainer to the end of the bayonet lug
Add a couple of inches

 

[lornedavis]

Just run a stiff wire, straightened coat hanger, down the hole till it stops, measure to center of frt sight. Either 10.5 or 12.5" so you don't have to be exact! Or knock the lower band forward a bit, if rod nut shows under bottom of band its 10.5, if not its 12.5.