Finally got MY rifle and in its current state, appears to be a solid, workman-like Mauser 98 clone. The metal work looks very sound though, which is the most important thing to me. I mainly picked one of these up to use as the basis for a "partial" custom.
Here are my planned mods:
- Install a Mod. 70, 3-pos. safety
- Install a Mod. 70-style trigger
- Fit a new walnut stock and recoil pad
- Swap the factory bottom metal for a new Oberndorf-style unit
Plan on using IOR Valdada's version of EAW scope mounts/rings and top it with a Zeiss Duralyt 1.2-5x36 (non-illuminated).
