Re-worked Russian Capture Bolt Action WWII K98 About bolt bluing Yahaaa!

Reworked, WWII Russian Capture "rc" German k98 from refinishing the stock to final bluing. ******A Little History
Features:
The Karabiner 98k was a controlled-feed bolt-action rifle based on the Mauser M 98 system. It could be loaded with five rounds of 8x57mm IS ammunition from a stripper clip, loaded into an internal magazine. The straight bolt handle found on the Gewehr 98 bolt had been replaced by a turned-down bolt handle on the Karabiner 98k. This change made it easier to rapidly operate the bolt, reduced the amount the handle projected beyond the receiver, and enabled mounting of aiming optics directly above the receiver on the Karabiner 98k. Each rifle was furnished with a short length of cleaning rod, fitted through the bayonet stud. The rods from 3 rifles will make one full-length cleaning rod. The metal parts of the rifle were blued, a process in which steel is partially protected against rust by a layer of magnetite (Fe3O4). Such a thin black oxide layer provides minimal protection against rust or corrosion, unless also treated with a water-displacing oil to reduce wetting and galvanic corrosion.
Sights:
Originally the Karabiner 98k iron sight line had an open post type front sight, and a tangent-type rear sight with a V-shaped rear notch. From 1939 onwards the post front sight was hooded to reduce glare under unfavourable light conditions and add protection for the post. These standard sight lines consisted of somewhat coarse aiming elements making it suitable for rough field handling, aiming at distant area fire targets and low light usage, but less suitable for precise aiming at distant or small point targets. The rear tangent sight was graduated for 1935 pattern 7.92x57mm IS cartridges from 100 m to 2000 m in 100 m increments. These cartridges were loaded with 12.8 g (197 gr) sS (schweres Spitzgeschoß -- "heavy pointed bullet") ball bullets.
Stock:
Most rifles had laminated stocks, the result of trials that had stretched through the 1930s. Plywood laminates are stronger and resisted warping better than the conventional one-piece patterns, did not require lengthy maturing and were cheaper. The laminated stocks were somewhat heavier compared to one-piece stocks.

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[ViciousHomeworkKillR]

How's the accuracy? If I decide to buy one (Russian capture kar98k) will I have to check if the sight are accurate and placed in the right place? And check if the barrel is in a good condition? Because Im going to use it for professional shooting compeition. Thanks in advance for reply!

[VeeR666T]

Thumbs up on the cold blue. Looks really good.

[murpheysmuskets]

Awesome rifle man! Great job with the cold blueing.