The Karabiner 98 kurz ( German: " carbine 98 short"), often abbreviated Karabiner 98k, Kar98k or K98k and also incorrectly sometimes referred to as a K98 (a K98 is a Polish carbine and copy of the Kar98a), is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge. Mauser (augmented by several other makers) Opinions may vary.Karabiner 98k made in 1940 from the collections of the Swedish Army Museum The Czech VZ.24 and Yugo M24 come to mind. From my subjective opinion, it seems the German K98 from the Third Reich command a higher value because they were made by the NAZIS! But from what little I know it seems similar carbine length 98's are equal or greater in quality mechanically, save for for small differences.
The Mauser 98 design and the carbine length variant were widely copied and testament to their quality. All of the military Mauser variants made between the end of WWI and the post WWII era are arguably the best military bolt action rifles ever made. I'm almost positive he's making the same mistake based on the stamp on the left side. The current individual that possesses it thinks its a true "k98 produced in occupied Yugoslavia in 1944". I will likely soon acquire a M48 from a liquidated collection from a friends death. They are fun shooters and something that has historical scars to prove where they were. I would have no qualms about paying a fair price for a mechanically sound and functional K98 even if the Third Reich stuff has been removed. My understanding is that the Preduzece 44 has nothing to do with the year built but is the factory. If the stock on the one you saw is loose it could be "bastardized" even further. The Yugos did a better job of scrubbing and reworking than the Russians did. The Yugo I got still had very small Nazi eagles on the cocking piece and under the rear sight. The Big 5 K98s I've seen are usually Russian capture and are in worse shape than this for $400 on sale. I paid $400 for this one only because it was in great shape compared to what limited resources I had for looking at K98 variants in my area. Sounds like the OP was talking about a Yugo capture K98 like this one:
The 8mm is very reloadable(with boxer primed cases) and there are plenty of components available. (Unless you find one at garage sell being sold by a WWII Widow) Most surplus 8mm ammo is corrosive so take that into account. The wartime guns are very collectable and the better condition it is in will warrant dramatic increases in price. If you can stand a straight bolt the Model 24/47 is one of the best. If you just want a shooter at low cost the post war guns are best. The K98K that is in the picture is made by Gustloff Werke Weimar in 1944. In fact, the US paid royalties to Germany on each 1903 Springfield it produced until it got involved in WWI. Granted that those made in Germany and Sweden(Model 1896) may be the best made I don't think that there is any diffinition of a "True Mauser". There were many variations of the Model 98 made in various countries. From left to right We have a G98 (The first Model 98), The K98K (The WWII version) and The Yugo 48 (PostWar). Here are some pictures of the rifles in question.
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