Have you ever fired a gun? There is a reason why sighthoods exists, there was a reason why K98's got them. They vastly reduce glare and make aiming so much easier.
I have shot many guns. Although they do reduce glare from the right angle, their main function is to protect the front sight from damage. You can also reduce glare by rubbing a bit of soot/graphite on them or using a lighter.
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In my opinion the sight hood messes with how well i can see a target, and i do not like it. It's a personal preference, and i'm sure that some German soldiers would have felt the same. Vet or not.
All K98's made before 1941 have no sight hood either 'field mod' or not.
And yes I own a K98. 2 even. My sight hood is already unlocked
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