MauserCollector

Right around $400 give or take depending on which one. If interested PM me. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I have a couple Enfields if interested. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I conceded earlier for competition it is completely different. People pay 5 figures for target rifles. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Since PK90 is on this thread I have a question that ties in. How hard or easy is it to convert Argentine FN-49 mags to 15 rounds? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

If you could make receivers for a Stgw57 for under $500 you would sell 1,000 in minutes. If you decide to do it please let me know. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

If you were to get an FFL do you think you are capable of making a Stgw57 Receiver? If so we need to talk if you decide to get a FFL. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

So maybe it is if you don't charge for making the changes and the owner is present? I remember this coming up a couple years ago involving people helping each other out with Saiga conversions, and there were some people charging for it. I forget what the conclusion was then, but I guess now it is a no go without a FFL. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

So they were correct about making changes to parts other than the receiver overnight but what about making changes to the receiver while the owner is present? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I wish. No it is JPS Collection that is coming up for sale. Some of it will be mine. Screwball I understand it is a pain to change them and why people have multiple different caliber ARs. Honestly I don't even have different uppers, because I don't find a need for it. Once my daughter's get older I will likely add a dedicated .22 upper, but while they are shooting, at first I will be watching, then shooting plenty of the rifles I haven't had the time to yet. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Don't get me wrong they are a good platform and versatile. Personally I don't have a need for more than 2, a AR-15 and a AR-10. If I want to fire different rounds I will get different uppers and not have to deal with transfers. I enjoy the history, quality, and collectiblity of my Milsurps a whole lot more. Plus I haven't seen any 8mm Mauser or .30-06 ARs out there other than the XMG-34 and BN-36. I prefer either round to .308. I would like an HCAR, but for that kind of money I would probably get a SMG FG-42 first. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Outright ban would be overruled. See Illinois. The way I read that statute it also will allow magazines over 15 rounds in handguns and hollow point bullets thus negating two restrictions. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I have a Hakim, but I do like them and the AG-42. If the Hakim is matching and bore is good I would be interested. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I just read yesterday on Calguns if the owner is present or you don't keep receiver you don't need FFL. Not positive if that is 100% correct but many there thought it was. Also unsure if NJ has their own laws. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

That's not what Heller said. There may have been dictum in a concurring opinion but that is not bidding. States can not pass a law in violation of a Supreme Court majority decision. States must abide by the decision under Supremacy Clause. If not President can enforce decision. Think Brown v Board of Ed. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Wrong SCOTUS can fast track like they did Bush v Gore Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Indianajonze is right on this one. States have no right to claim reciprocity law violates State's 10th Amendment Rights when they are trying to violate our 2nd Amendment Rights. As for Scott Bach I don't know enough about him, but it sounds like he is worried more about job security than 2A Rights in NJ. If the Blue Dog Democrats and those on the hot seat in 2 years in states like the Dakota's don't vote for the law they can kiss their re-election chances goodbye. Since the Republicans will use the nuclear option anyways if they refuse to break rank they will be committing political suicide and it will be pointless. Once the Communist States Challenge the Law I think SCOTUS will fast track it and by a 5-4 vote decide that Keep and Bear means Own and Carry and they will rule Unconstitutional many of the draconian laws States like NJ and CA have implemented. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I agree. However when these old timers start dying off the market will be flooded and supply will outpace demand leading to the ones alive crying in their pile of Mosins. I try to only keep one of each example. Which sometimes I convince myself they are different like having a arsenal refurb MAS 49/56 and an original MAS 49/56. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Do you have any FN-49, M/39 SK.Y, Crested Mausers? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

They are a great shooting rifle. I have a VKT and a SAKO. Still looking for a SAKO SK.Y unfortunately the prices have been crazy lately. The only more accurate Milsurp rifles I have are my Swiss K31 and Finnish M/28-30. The Finns were outnumbered so they had to make their shots count. Some battles they killed Russians at a rate of 100 to 1. Overall 6:1. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

They do multiply. I'm over 100 rifles now. Only the 5 are newer. The rest are at least 60 years old. That's odd mine show up in groups of 3 at my FFL as well lol. My latest build is a M/28-30 and M/28-57. The last M/28-30 I bought came in a M/28-57 stock. I found the correct 1940 Civil Guard marked M/28-30 stock with bands and rear diopter sight for the M/28-57. Now I just need the front post and the hardest part a M/28-57 complete barreled action. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

That I understand. I've ran into a few people that have multiple 5.56 AR-15s. I don't know if they were competitive shooters. I guess they like to build them? I have a AR-15, an AR-10, and a CX4 Storm. This covers the two NATO calibers and a pistol size carbine. I thought about adding other calibers at one time, but there are just too many Milsurps I still want. The list never seems to end. Right now the semis I am trying to buy are the FN-49s. I have a Colombian and Egyptian. Looking for the rest. Ideally a Venezuelan next. I just find the beauty of the old world craftsmanship of a Mauser much more appealing. Especially the South American and other Contract Mausers which were some of the finest made with some really nice crests. Most of mine now are all matching. I don't collect American Rifles because the parts weren't matched to the rifle. I especially like the Early War K98k. Down to the screws they were numbered and they have history as well. I like the Finnish Mosins because of their accuracy and history. They had to be accurate to survive. The Russian Mosins I don't care for. For the poster looking for AKs there are fire sales on them right now in California too. Saw a AK-74 today for $600. Also there is a AK-47 listed on PAFOA forums for $700. Both are less than it cost me to build mine from Saigas that I bought before the import ban. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Yes they are likely done unless of course Russia has a stash of them and they are allowed to import again. For those fans of the ARs check out Calguns it's like a fire sale because of the new laws. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Now why did you buy 5 ARs? Do you compete or just like building them? I'm just curious. If you like the AR try the original a French MAS44, 49, or 49/56. Below is one of each type in the same order. Those are mine. The previous pics are not mine. That is the collection coming up for sale by JPS. I wish I had a collection like that or even my collection displayed as nice as his. His collection has been in numerous books, magazines, and documentaries. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

You are right about the tone and level of interest. Many of the newer guys think they know everything right away because they read an article, forum post, or one book. I've seen them gang up and argue with guys who have forgotten more than all of them know combined. Happened recently with a clearly refinished vz-24. This has driven many of the true experts away from the forums. Along with the attitude of the Mods on a certain forum. However the experts are still out there and collecting. I communicate via phone and email with many of them. Also some of the newer collectors are coming in thinking everything they buy they are going to get rich off of. This a artificially drove up the prices. The interest overall is alive and well. Just doesn't seem to be much of it in NJ. As for my black rifle comment I guess it was unfair. Being I didn't think about the guys actually competing with them. I was more referring to the guys that buy multiple PSA ARs and don't compete. I can't for the life of me understand why someone would want multiples of essentially the same thing. Maybe its because the like building them? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Because they all suck now. Chris Smith 10-20 years ago maybe. You would think coming from a family that owned a sporting goods store he would be near the top of the bill, but I doubt he will sign on. Tom MacArthur? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk