Value of German Mauser matching #'s

[Ryanxia]

I'm sorry this is going to be somewhat vague but I'm just trying to get an idea of a value of a particular rifle I will likely be purchasing in the next few days from a friend. I only saw it briefly today. I know I'm getting a great deal on it but I don't know the ballpark on the value.

German Mauser (8mm I believe). Non sporterized. All matching numbers. The eagle holding the swashtiza stamped in multiple places, fairly clear. One on the left side of the barrel, one on the left side of the receiver, didn't look for others. Rifle is in great shape, bore is great, wood is almost perfect. Made in 1940. I don't know the exact model, but it seems to be a full length rifle.

If that isn't enough information then it is what it is, but figured I'd try.

 

[Kp321]

Can't really tell you anything about value without good pictures of the rifle showing serial numbers and inspection marks. A 1940 rifle should have at least the last two digits of the serial number on all parts, including bands and action screws. Even one mismatched part can reduce the collectors value greatly. Beyond the numbers; overall condition, remaining finish and bore condition determine value.

 

[eastbank]

whats my 1989 ford f-150 worth? it has four wheels and looks good. with out good pictures and more info its a guessing game. it could be worth a couple hundred to a couple thousand. eastbank.

 

[Ryanxia]

Ya, figured it was worth a shot. Thanks Kp321.

 

[Scooter22]

Well if you look on Gunbroker these days just about any complete, non sporterized Mauser is 300.00 or more. If it's complete German Kar or Gew 98 generaly hundreads more. Even the Russian captures and the Yugos are up there. Get some good pics for a better determination.

 

[CLP]

whats my 1989 ford f-150 worth? it has four wheels and looks good. with out good pictures and more info its a guessing game. it could be worth a couple hundred to a couple thousand. eastbank.

$975

 

[bannockburn]

Ryanxia

If it is a matching Mauser K98 rifle from 1940 then it could be worth a great deal more as not many the of early weapons (those produced before the war and a year or two after it began), survived the war. A rifle made in 1940 would have had better overall fit and finish than the same gun made later in the war (due to Allied bombings, raw material shortages, and skilled labor).

So any photos or other information you could provide, especially of the markings on the gun (for instance the letters "byf" were the designation assigned to the Mauser factory at Oberndorf), would go a long way to helping establish a possible base line as to the value of the rifle.