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Post by Redeye on Oct 31, 2008 20:11:12 GMT -8
Was checking the gun show this weekend and actually found a couple of Mausers for decent prices. One I beleive was a Vz-24 model and another was a Yugo model. There was a third that I needed to verify the manufacturer on. German proofed WW2 vintage guns were ridiculously priced for their condition.
A gun does not have to be 100% authentic Nazi production in order to be accepted in this organization, does it?
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Post by AG1944 on Nov 1, 2008 9:30:04 GMT -8
As far as I'm concerned they should be good. Klaus would have a better idea though.
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 1, 2008 11:04:13 GMT -8
Actually my little unit does as an additional bit of authenticity. But you should be able to find one with intact waffenampt for $200. The Soviet captured guns with missmatched numbers are what most of us use. I found some online for $200 and some of the members of the units have rifles for sale for sometimes less than that.
Klaus
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Post by Redeye on Nov 1, 2008 15:57:53 GMT -8
Defininely won't be able to drop anything close to $200, so I suppose I'd be a bit of an outcast, LOL. Whatever I end up with tho is going to look mighty fine by the time I get done with it, however. I guess the real issue is what features the gun could not have to pass for a war-era rifle. I took note of many odd attachments , usually on the muzzle, hooded and unhooded sights, as well as overall lengths. Naturally it will have to have a full stock, straight bolt handle, etc.
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 1, 2008 17:59:42 GMT -8
Well for our mini event its no big deal. For official events you usually can borrow a rifle, that's what I do. You should also discuss rifle options with your unit leader. Plus if you are still planning on joining the American 1st ID or 82nd AB I would put this as insanely low priority.
Klaus
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Post by Redeye on Nov 2, 2008 9:24:01 GMT -8
What is the minimal "accepted" requirements for the Mauser then, so I have a starting point?
I actually want to have both a German and US GI set up. Me thinks the German is just going to take longer! In that manner, I can serve where needed.
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Post by Otto on Dec 9, 2008 13:36:21 GMT -8
I was wondering the same thing. Is Mitchells Mauser a good company to go through? Being stationed overseas is good because I can get a mauser cheap. the only thing is, The German government still has WW2 era weapons and are still classified as military weapons. Plus for me to get one (even blank fire ones). I have to go through a German hunting course (about 300+ euro's) then I got to get my Waffengeschutes Karte. Thats about 200 euro. That is not including the red tape I have to do for the ATF. Basically I will pay about 700 euro just to get a chance to own one, Then if I do get one I have to put it in a gun safe In accordance with German law. Plus register it with the Military Police, and the German Police. Talk about a pain in the butt. So is mitchells mausers a good dealer? I can probably send it to my Dad who lives in Roseburg Oregon. Thank you for the help and sorry for the novel. Otto
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Dec 9, 2008 14:06:38 GMT -8
You want the Klienes mauser 98, 98k, k98, the short mauser 98. Get it with German markings on it. Doesnt matter if the numbers match. The long mauser are no good, neither are the non-german ones, or any with a straight bolt and not curved bolt. You know it has german markings by the waffenampt, german words, etc. Some have the waffenampt pinged out, thats fine too.
There are a bejillion of them over here from soviet stockpiles with missmatched numbers, so they are not too hard to get and reasonably priced ($150-300). Most of us use these. The ones with matching numbers came from Allied captures and are quite a bit more expensive (maybe $800+)
Klaus
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Post by nolareenactor on Dec 9, 2008 18:28:42 GMT -8
I picked up a Swedish M38 Mauser last week. It's dated 1942 and has matching serial numbers and it sucks because i can't use it unless i do Swedish, but if i get a sight hood it could possibly pass for a Springfield 1903.
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Dec 9, 2008 20:51:19 GMT -8
what does it look like?
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Post by nolareenactor on Dec 9, 2008 20:52:41 GMT -8
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Dec 9, 2008 20:57:52 GMT -8
that doesnt look bad, got a better picture?
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Post by nolareenactor on Dec 9, 2008 21:00:15 GMT -8
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Dec 9, 2008 21:10:44 GMT -8
Damn, the strap hooks on differently too!
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Post by congofal on Dec 10, 2008 1:26:21 GMT -8
My K98k is a 1940 Mauser factory built , i picked it up about 9 years ago at a Big 5 for $100 , the cool thing about it is that the letter code on it is ED which happens to be my name ;D  |
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