newly inherited jhv 43 98/40 ammo question!!
Hi guys,
im new to the forum as i just inherited my grandpas mauser, which i have learned is technically not a mauser since it is a jhv 43 98/40. I had a helluva time figuring out why my 43 had an N serial, sooooo I gues it's actually an I. I referenced some of the pics here. I truly appreciate this sight for reference so thanks. MY main question.....I have only shot the rifle a dozen times or so and I love it but should I stay away from the new prod euro ammo? The stuff is 30 grains heavier but velocity is still way above the 170 grain i'm shooting. Would this put undue stress on the rifle? I'm not looking to put down a buffalo but it is like half the price of domestic ammo.
About my rifle just if anyone interested: jhv 43 g98/40 serial 7xxx I block
*sporterized (bummer)
*missing sight hood (I want to replace)
*mismatched floor plate serial number 6xxx w/ a WaA58 stamp (the 8 could b a 6 or 3 but I think 8) so hungary "41-42)
*mismatched bolt serial number A 30xxx i read it could be from a hungarian M43
*screw-in rear sling mount (also bummer, instead of finding a traditional "thru the stock sling" but hey I think he paid like $25 for this an 3 othe guns way back in the day
*buttplate doesn't seem to have any stamp/serial
*stock, barrel, rear sight matching
blueing is good i donno if it's technically very good but it may be. and stock is is good condition also, but missing some of the eagle stamps (maybe worn, it does have the serial number though)
I anyone could shoot me a rough est. on value that would be great. It's perfect timing cuz the gun show is at the farm show complex in harrisburg in a few weeks, so hopefully I can continue my learning.