RE: Mauser 98????
do all of the parts serial numbers match ??? that would tell you if it is still all original .
my grandfather left me his as well but , his was sporterized but man is it a nice rifle , still has the original elevation rear sight and the original front sight and the stepped down barrel , the only thing different is it's got a sporter stock on it.
i've got some hansen 196 gr. ammo for her as well as some standard federal 170 gr. shells.