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If you unscrew the right hand thread cleaning rod, you can then slide the band spring to the rear out from under from the front band.
The front band will then be able to be slid off the bayonet lug and off the barrel over the front sight.
I wouldn't mind seeing a shot of the receiver top and the underside showing the TG/floorplate. The shots you provided show a pretty clean looking 98, lots of blue.
With the action out of the wood, you should be able to see if the handguard and stock are numbered to the gun also.
JT
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