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You may want to make sure there isn't something wrong with the gun before you spend any money on it. Do you know any experienced rifle shooters who could give it a go, and make sure it is worth the effort?
How were you holding the rifle when shooting it? Was the rifle supported at all, or were you up on your elbows like your brother?
Some of the Military Mauser sights are OK, some (particularly the German K98k) are horrible, and depending on the model, it may have been set up to zero at some ridiculous range. There has also been some speculation that in the old days they aimed for the belt buckle. Regardless, if you plan on hunting with it with irons, you need a taller front sight blade.
Assuming the rifle is accurate enough to bother, you could take it to a gunsmith and get it drilled and tapped for a scope.
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