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09-16-2018, 05:21 PM

Pisgah replied to a thread Problem Zf41 on GB in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

The bolt flat is wrong for sure. Even the seller stated that the bolt has likely been renumbered.

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09-12-2018, 01:57 PM

Pisgah replied to a thread Production cost 98k vs M1 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

I agree with what Paul wrote and will say that currencies and economics are not my area of expertise. There is one way to compare the two prices but...

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09-11-2018, 11:52 PM

Pat replied to a thread Fucile Armaguerra Mod. 39 (Italian Fence Post) in WW2 German Contract Rifles and Beutewaffen used from 1871 to 1945

I'm only repeating what others have already said, but congratulations on a once in a lifetime find!

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09-07-2018, 07:56 PM

Pat replied to a thread M38 Carcano in 7.35 in WW2 German Contract Rifles and Beutewaffen used from 1871 to 1945

Very cool, congrats on the purchases! I like the 7.35 Cav Carbines.

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09-07-2018, 12:08 AM

Pat replied to a thread German-modified Dutch M1895 rifle bayonet in Bayonets and Accessories

Now that you mention the modified hang bar, I think I recall Craig Brown mentioning something similar that he owned. I think it was on Gunboards, so...

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09-06-2018, 10:41 AM

Pat replied to a thread German-modified Dutch M1895 rifle bayonet in Bayonets and Accessories

No problem. Here's a link to a German-modified French Lebel bayonet that I own:...

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09-05-2018, 10:15 PM

Pat replied to a thread German-modified Dutch M1895 rifle bayonet in Bayonets and Accessories

I agree, I’ve seen as many as four separate numbers on the rear scabbard before, with none matching the actual bayonet. I had wondered if the...

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09-05-2018, 06:06 PM

Pat replied to a thread German-modified Dutch M1895 rifle bayonet in Bayonets and Accessories

I'm sure they did, just like the French bayonets. These aren't terribly uncommon in the USA, but they're not always in nice condition.

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09-05-2018, 04:46 PM

Pat started a thread German-modified Dutch M1895 rifle bayonet in Bayonets and Accessories

I've been looking for one of these, but every one I found had an issue or two. This is the rifle version of the bayonet, but shortened by the...

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09-03-2018, 01:13 PM

Pat replied to a thread Did anyone here win this one? in WW2 German Contract Rifles and Beutewaffen used from 1871 to 1945

I agree. I have a 'K' block Krieghoff Cavalry Carbine like the one in question, but mine is matched. There are several things wrong or just simply...

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09-03-2018, 01:11 AM

Pat started a thread Did anyone here win this one? in WW2 German Contract Rifles and Beutewaffen used from 1871 to 1945

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/783870070 Discussion worthy, and I'm curious what other members think.

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08-29-2018, 04:12 PM

Pisgah replied to a thread **Need HELP, New to FORUM how to SPOT FAKE, dou43** in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

That is great news.

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08-29-2018, 12:54 PM

Pisgah replied to a thread **Need HELP, New to FORUM how to SPOT FAKE, dou43** in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

If I bid, I buy. All I'm saying is that the seller and his BS description with no returns rub me wrong. Just don't bid any more. Maybe you will get...

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08-29-2018, 12:35 PM

Pisgah replied to a thread **Need HELP, New to FORUM how to SPOT FAKE, dou43** in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

I just noticed he included the word "matching" in the main description. That is not true. Having a mismatched bolt makes it by definition "not...

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08-29-2018, 08:37 AM

Pisgah replied to a thread **Need HELP, New to FORUM how to SPOT FAKE, dou43** in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Bolt mismatch is a big deal. In my opinion it reduces the value by nearly half. You can find a matching rifle starting at just under $1,000, so...

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08-29-2018, 07:21 AM

Pisgah replied to a thread **Need HELP, New to FORUM how to SPOT FAKE, dou43** in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

That rifle is $400 more than it is worth now. You can buy a decent matching example for that price. There is nothing special about the rifle, the...

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08-28-2018, 04:40 PM

Pat replied to a thread German? VZ24 rework pickup for review in WW2 German Contract Rifles and Beutewaffen used from 1871 to 1945

Very, very cool, congratulations! That's a keeper. There's a chance your stock (and possibly the entire rifle) were captured not in...

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08-28-2018, 02:22 PM

Pisgah replied to a thread German? VZ24 rework pickup for review in WW2 German Contract Rifles and Beutewaffen used from 1871 to 1945

It appears to be a German rework. It has the stock disks and a rear swivel filled in with wood plugs along with numbered bands. The Czechs did not do...

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08-23-2018, 10:02 PM

Pat replied to a thread Is this a WWII German Unit Mark? in WW2 German Contract Rifles and Beutewaffen used from 1871 to 1945

There's still discussion on them in that sub-forum, but the acknowledged SMEs there avoid it. Most everyone else seems to enjoy those discussions,...

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08-23-2018, 09:00 PM

Pisgah replied to a thread XX Depot Build in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Very cool. Other than a bit of dyslexia, I don't see any problem.

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