I bought a # matched 98/29 Persian Mauser barreled action a few years back to rechamber to 8X68S W/the barrel cut back to 26".

After 2 days of cleaning the crusted, dried cosmoline from the action, I discovered that the action I received had never been in a stock. There were no scratches where the hadgaurd snaps on & as soon as that is done, faint scratches result.

I was fortunate to get a very nice stock from a forum member, so now I have an unissued, # matched (except for the stock) complete 98/29 Persian Mauser.

Here's the rub.

I can't take it upon myself to hack up this rifle.


If I can find a 28" large ring/large shank take-off barrel W/an excellent bore, I can get a "Bubbaized" 98 for a doner action.

Bump to the top!

I know that a few years ago, these actions where being used as the basis for custom M98 projects.

I got a take-off barrel & stock back then.

Surely there are some more take-off barrels floating around.

I'm willing to pay $50 for one W/a good bore. Even a bit of throat errosion is OK because nearly 1/2" of the throat will be cut away for an 8X68S chamber..

frankonia in germany had spare barrels for m98 mausers for a couple of years ago and heym in germany makes excellent HAMMERFORGED KRUPSTEEL BARRELS at very low cost around 200 bucks. try heymusa you may find a very nice barrel in 8x68 threaded and chambered .
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