Just looking at the offer they have for a Mauser K98k that includes accessories and wondering if it's worth it. Got it from an add in American Rifleman.

 

http://www.mauser.org/specials/stimulus2009.htm

They have adds in all the gun mags for a long time.

Lemme know your experience with it, it seems like a good deal

 

What caliber do those shoot?

8mm mauser I believe.

Im not into the nazi stuff on the gun though, I just saw that. To think that this gun could have killed a relative of mine as they resited being brought into the camps

 

I'll pass

Im not into the nazi stuff on the gun though, I just saw that. To think that this gun could have killed a relative of mine as they resited being brought into the camps

 

I'll pass

 

hence why I only do Mosins. =)

I want to reply here but not sure how too, these are some deep feelings.. just glad we kicked their azzes..

I just did enough damage to my heritage leasing a Mercedes (after all, the BMW dealer was kind enough to tell me that the ovens were made by Mercedes) but I'm not going to go this far with it

 

Mitchell's has a mixed reputation. Search Google. You WILL get a nice rifle that is a good shooter, however, the authenticity of what they tell you is often in question, and, you will probably pay more than you should.

 

As with anything, caveat emptor, the problem being, that you need to read a few books before you become a Mauser Expert.

 

For instance, the M48 Mauser is a Yugo model, and can be had for around $200, and the M24/47 are also Yugo Models, and are now available for $129 to $150 is re-arsenal condition. I paid $150 for mine and love it.

 

All the harsh feelings aside, speaking strictly from a history POV, if your Mauser has such light wood, and no dents, its obviously a new stock.

 

It depends on what is important to you.

ok cool - thanks for the info coldsolderjoint

I just did enough damage to my heritage leasing a Mercedes (after all, the BMW dealer was kind enough to tell me that the ovens were made by Mercedes) but I'm not going to go this far with it

 

 

But wouldn't it be ironic to own a weapon made by a fascistic regime used in the last war to prepare for the oncoming fascists?

If it goes bang I want it. I don't care who made it. That's just me. I have a few Nazi marked pistols that are beautiful. All matching and fully functional. I would not hesitate to own a rifle in kind.

 

Just my opinion now, call off the Moyel

Im not into the nazi stuff on the gun though, I just saw that. To think that this gun could have killed a relative of mine as they resited being brought into the camps

 

I'll pass

 

hence why I only do Mosins. =)

 

And the Russians - they were much better. :roll:

Im not into the nazi stuff on the gun though, I just saw that. To think that this gun could have killed a relative of mine as they resited being brought into the camps

 

I'll pass

 

hence why I only do Mosins. =)

 

And the Russians - they were much better. :roll:

 

 

better at what :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:

Maksim,

 

Yeah, I know!

Those guns they are selling are nothing more then doctored up junk. They are not even finished correctly.

Is Russian Too

 

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Well, not richard pryor, but me.

Purely polished turds. They are on the verge of fraud by renumbering mis-matching parts and refinishing a rifle and selling it as original. Check out surplusrifle.com for more in depth reviews but by a collectors point of view they are rip-offs. Please dont even consider looking at them, if you buy one you will regret it!

Glad I checked with you guys first - thanks

 

I am looking at my first surplus rifle and want to start off inexpensive, is an Enfield or Mosin the way to go right now until I learn more about them ? Also, I think I would like to stay with available ammo like 30-06 or others.

Glad I checked with you guys first - thanks

 

I am looking at my first surplus rifle and want to start off inexpensive, is an Enfield or Mosin the way to go right now until I learn more about them ? Also, I think I would like to stay with available ammo like 30-06 or others.

 

I don't think it was ever really hard to get 7.62x54R (Mosin).. It's a very powerful round, and pretty cheap compared to most rifle rounds. .303 for the Enfield is also pretty much everywhere, although it has a little less power.

 

.30-06 would be the 1903 (pricey and only late models are shootable) or the Garand ( Also pricey).

 

8mm for mausers is also available everywhere.

 

Mosin- $80 to $150 usually - Cheap and Solid

 

You could also go with a Yugo Mauser, either an m24/47 or an m48, they can be had for $130 to $200. Nicer Rifle in my opinion.

 

I don't know how much you are willing to spend, but a K31 is also a REALLY nice surplus rifle. The ammo can be a bit hard to get though, usually available online however.

 

you could also pick up an SKS.. $200-$300 it is semi-auto and shoots 7.62x39(AK-47 round).. not as powerful, but plentiful.

Soviet, Russian, Georgian, Kazahkstani, Ukrainian, WHATEVER... (poke)

 

Just kidding.

If you want a K98 for shooting buy a mismatched vet bring back or a Yugo reissue. I have seen many RC's with very bad headspacing even with the electro penciled numbers matching on the whole gun.

Legally speaking for NJ, Are there any C&R firearms that we should stay away from when purchasing online ?

I heard a lot of negatives about Mitchells. Like someone said, they re-number a lot of their parts and call them surplus. I don't think something manfactured in 1960, would qualify for WW II rifles.But they get away with it.

As for some of you not wanting a rifle because of something that happened before you were born????? Think about it...It's a piece of wood and steel...It's history that you hold in your hands.

Legally speaking for NJ, Are there any C&R firearms that we should stay away from when purchasing online ?

 

M1 Carbine is a no-no

I think a BM59 is also on the ban list.

I'm not a Mitchells fan, I think alot of what they sell is over priced and their ads are misleading. Scaro's ads are well written and I think misleading too, I'm never able to find the things or quilty that claim in Shotgun News when I'm there. I find a nice Saturday ride to many of the local shops yeild much better results. Just my opion.

Also I have had times at Sarco when they would not give me the price of something they had advertised in Shotgun News. They told me that's the dealer price only. It left a bad taste in my mouth.