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Today, 02:00 PM

Absolut replied to a thread Amazing change for the better over time in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Am I'm stupid or does the description of the rifle in this link says "WITH AN UN SANDED UN TOUCHED SOLID WALNUT ROUGHLY MADE STOCK" but pictures show...

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Today, 04:40 AM

Absolut replied to a thread Why the "B" on Beech stocks in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Starting from the "Austrian approach" ... Austria also used various types of wood on the M.95 rifle. And this was not started with WWI, but started...

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Yesterday, 02:49 PM

Absolut replied to a thread RESEARCH PROJECT- Gl. V. Marked Rifles and M1916 Glasvisier Study in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

He originally had contacted me via e-mail and asked only on 1918 dating rifles, that is why I mentioned it. I am not sure if he did the same in the...

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Yesterday, 01:08 PM

Absolut replied to a thread RESEARCH PROJECT- Gl. V. Marked Rifles and M1916 Glasvisier Study in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Yes that is mine. It is 8606bb. He however asked about 1918 dating rifles only so I did not mention it.

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12-09-2018, 10:50 PM

Hercules replied to a thread byf 44 L block ZF41 Rifle in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Nice one. Is that a phosphate rain shield on scope? I have one of those as well. You don’t see many of them.

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12-07-2018, 11:06 AM

Absolut replied to a thread RESEARCH PROJECT- Gl. V. Marked Rifles and M1916 Glasvisier Study in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Neither of my cases have any markings on them. Wolfgang, do you know if this lense is to be found in ALL Glasvisier/if it has a certain...

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12-06-2018, 05:12 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Rare Scope find ZEISS ZIELVIER blc Code . in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

I’d really like to have that scope. That barrel and receiver are a good data point for sure. I did not read from the beginning. Only looked at the...

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12-06-2018, 03:21 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Rare Scope find ZEISS ZIELVIER blc Code . in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

That’s a great combo with scope and matching receiver. Too bad Bubba got to it first. That is a good restoration project. Those blc scopes are...

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12-06-2018, 11:48 AM

Absolut replied to a thread Looking for zf4 rail to attach to my HMG STG in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Not sure of the quality and how it could be attached since I've never had one in hands, but the French guys should be able to help you:...

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12-06-2018, 11:45 AM

Absolut replied to a thread RESEARCH PROJECT- Gl. V. Marked Rifles and M1916 Glasvisier Study in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Sam, "half" scope is #5515. I am now not sure if the serial is really #6000 since I recorded this number from my memory. A pictures however confirmed...

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12-06-2018, 06:19 AM

Absolut replied to a thread RESEARCH PROJECT- Gl. V. Marked Rifles and M1916 Glasvisier Study in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Sam, since you anyway have listed my rifle serials already listed ... I own Glasvisier serials #3259, #3544, #6000 plus one missing half of it. If...

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12-05-2018, 03:06 PM

Hercules replied to a thread Flak 18 8.8 cm Xmas in WW2 German Militaria

Really nice. I would like to get one of those someday. So far I have a Panzer IV shell in the office for decoration.

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12-05-2018, 02:34 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Maybe it was captured at a depot. The bluing looks pretty good. I have also seen re-blued scopes that look pretty good. It is a very nice scope...

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12-05-2018, 10:09 AM

Absolut replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

If you are smart, sell this scope for around $ 1000 on eBay and for that money buy a complete made up rifle on gunbroker.

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12-04-2018, 09:49 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Ha Ha. I wish. I have around 100 BMJ LSR, Single Claw, High Turret, and Low Turret Scopes on my list. My overall list has many more scopes of...

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12-04-2018, 06:26 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Thanks. I got a good laugh. I was out Christmas Shopping with the wife. She enjoys shopping more than me needless to say. I do not like the mall....

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12-04-2018, 05:59 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Next time I'll carry my list around to be ready at a moments notice. Thanks.

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12-04-2018, 05:50 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

According to my serial number list it was a High Turret Scope.

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12-04-2018, 05:43 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Yes. As stated above not a Single Claw Scope with a sunshade or in that serial range. Looks like someone removed rings. Worth more than you...

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12-04-2018, 05:03 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

The standard German reticle. Fence post or T shape.

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12-04-2018, 04:39 PM

Absolut replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Whatever mount it originally had, grab it for $ 450. In a resale on eBay you should minimum get double of that.

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12-04-2018, 04:32 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

No kidding.

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12-04-2018, 03:53 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Also, does it have a sunshade?

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12-04-2018, 03:34 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Would be 75XXX for Single Claw. If LSR would have recoil ring. Whole pic would help. Dial is 1 to 8. That’s good. Markings look good from your...

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12-04-2018, 02:16 PM

Hercules replied to a thread BMJ Dialytan 4x at Gun Store in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Can’t tell from your photo. Take pic of whole scope. Then take pic of markings close up. Only way for me to tell.

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