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Yesterday, 08:54 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Single Claw BNZ in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Yes, I remember the WaAC10, but was not familiar with a WaAD proof. Hard to remember them all and never seen a WaAD (never a clear easy to read one)...

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Yesterday, 06:52 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Single Claw BNZ in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Got it. Thanks.

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Yesterday, 06:32 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Single Claw BNZ in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

I have never seen a WaAD stamp before. Hard to believe this is common knowledge. A picture would be great.

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09-17-2018, 11:25 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Single Claw BNZ in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Sorry, but that D could easily be a 9. You are right in that it probably was not a bayonet manufacturer who did these. I am not familiar with...

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09-17-2018, 04:33 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Single Claw BNZ in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Good to finally know. I have not seen that.

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09-17-2018, 02:40 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Single Claw BNZ in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Looks like WaA938 to me. At least a really good guess.

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09-16-2018, 03:56 PM

mike radford replied to a thread Papered AC44 P38 Grouping in WW2 Axis Handguns and Accessories

That is my favorite of your groupings. Very impressive. Not many Enlisted African Americans were so decorated. Very cool.

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09-16-2018, 03:46 PM

mike radford replied to a thread Killer byf44 P.38, Dual-tone, police E/F in WW2 Axis Handguns and Accessories

Very nice! Last one I saw that nice I definitely wanted but the $2500 price tag stopped me.

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09-16-2018, 03:32 PM

mike radford replied to a thread K43 AC45 Late b block in WW2 G41/G-K43 Forum

Great gun Rob and good pics. Handling one like that, raw stock and so nice, makes one aware of very clean hands or gloves are a must. Looks a lot...

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09-16-2018, 03:21 PM

mike radford replied to a thread G41 (W) Early One in WW2 G41/G-K43 Forum

Very nice rifle. Look forward to more pics. Thanks.

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09-16-2018, 11:04 AM

Hercules replied to a thread SS Conversion Serial 13333 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Yes that is correct. That is the first one I got. It has this same type number. My SS SSR has a matching numbered hand guard, but does not have...

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09-15-2018, 03:33 PM

Hercules replied to a thread SS Conversion Serial 13333 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

The 21 is on the stock up from the serial number and there is a 21 under the wood line of the receiver as well. Maybe had some significance at some...

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09-14-2018, 11:01 PM

Hercules replied to a thread SS Conversion Serial 13333 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Yes. The 8th month of 1939. It is in the third picture at the top. Thanks for your interest.

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09-14-2018, 08:25 PM

Hercules replied to a thread SS Conversion Serial 13333 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Yes needs more DEF HEDS.

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09-14-2018, 04:02 PM

Hercules replied to a thread SS Conversion Serial 13333 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Thanks for your reply. The receiver is scrubbed just as all these SS Conversions are.

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09-14-2018, 02:43 PM

Hercules replied to a thread SS Conversion Serial 13333 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

More Pictures......

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09-14-2018, 02:41 PM

Hercules started a thread SS Conversion Serial 13333 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Here is an SS Conversion. Has all the markings you would expect. Mostly matching, except the rear band, back end parts of bolt, and bolt extractor....

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09-12-2018, 05:57 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Single Claw BNZ in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Hello Dave. Could you post some pictures of your rifle? Would like to see it.

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09-11-2018, 07:37 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Objective Mount Sniper Rifle . in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Thanks for the pictures of the company logo. That company made the mounts for sure. Maybe they assembled them as well. Would be easy for them to...

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