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If you are referring to the one on Auction Arms, I think I am correct in my belief that anything from a German arsenal is a military rifle. The expression "Gewehr 98" is a military term, not applied to civilian products. The spoon shaped bolt handle is a simple modification to perform on a military action.
This one has had more than its share of other modifications, starting with the big dovetail cut in the receiver ring and the three holes on the left side of the receiver for an unidentified side mount and the two holes in the receiver bridge, all of which detract from its value.
I don't see anything wrong with the stock, if you like Bavarian cheekpieces, which I do not, except that it appears to have been heavily refinished, which rounded off the checkering and filled it up with varnish, or whatever finish was used. The barrel has a distinctly military profile and the action screws have locking screws, which are rarely found on civilian actions. Other than that.....
I think you could do better for the price.
I haven't seen the one on Auction Arms but from your description it doesn't sound very desirable. I did not post the pictures since it's an active auction here locally and didn't want to break any forum rules. Technically speaking, you're right that anything out of an arsenal is based on a military action. Amberg made sporting rifles after the Treaty of Versailles to re-coup some of their losses during the war.....as did Oberndorf and others. From what I can determine there are not many Amberg marked rifles out there. They have an estimate of $250-$350 on this one and it in 85-90% condition.
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Re: Original Gew 98 sporting rifle from Amberg Arsenal