swept back sniper scope mount german mauser k98

Claw or side mounted derivatives hark back to the K98 Mausers sporting heritage.īoth single and double claw variants are out there but I have to say these are probably the least likely mounting systems you will encounter. There are a few main versions of scope mounts and this can be a matter of personal preference, although some designs were certainly better than others. Top this with some of the best optics of the time from Zeiss, Hensoldt, Kahles and Ajack and you have yourself a formidable shooting combination. There is also something very iconic about the WW2 German sniper rifle, primarily I guess it’s the Mauser actioned rifle that’s spawned so many other military and sporting variants to this day. I have always had a soft spot for old sniper rifles mainly because I like old optics and there is something intrinsically interesting in shooting vintage equipment - whatever the make. So with that in mind, absolute authenticity will be taking second place to function and availability this one is for shooting! I wanted a good working example as I fancied taking it out after deer to see how it would perform. To me it was of no concern as to the rifle not being a true sniper, just as long as the rifle and scope were period I could live with the modern additions. Most of the rifles you see advertised are “made up” snipers, often period K98 and scopes are used but after market mounts are usually fitted. There are numerous variants of rifle, scope mounts and scopes available but it would be foolish to expect a “true” sniper rifle to turn up because they are extremely rare and could cost £10,000 plus.

For many years I’ve hankered after a K98 sniper rifle, so I decided to search for a suitable candidate.

Swept back sniper scope mount german mauser k98