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08-11-2019, 03:30 PM

jimdvan replied to a thread What book(s) for WWI 98s? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

I'll post some later today or tomorrow.

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08-11-2019, 12:17 AM

jimdvan replied to a thread What book(s) for WWI 98s? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Yep, that has been my philosophy for many years. One of the questions I had about my rifle was about the black paint on some of the parts. The...

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08-11-2019, 12:03 AM

jimdvan replied to a thread What book(s) for WWI 98s? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

It looks like what I'm looking for but, boy, it aint cheap.

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08-10-2019, 11:29 PM

jimdvan started a thread What book(s) for WWI 98s? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Recently buying my first Imperial 98, a 1916 Erfurt Kar98a, has whetted my appetite a bit for them. I don't have a desire for more than one or two...

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08-09-2019, 06:07 PM

jimdvan replied to a thread G98A Erfurt 1918 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Mine is in the white. Except for the bolt, the gun is all matching with no post WWI parts that I can see. The bolt is a proper K98a bolt and is all...

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08-09-2019, 04:43 PM

jimdvan replied to a thread G98A Erfurt 1918 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

I just took delivery of a 1916 Erfurt Kar98a. Mine also has the follower beveled. Is that correct for these guns?

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08-09-2019, 04:38 PM

jimdvan replied to a thread GEW 98 Commercial 1902 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

That is really a great looking rifle. I'd be proud to own that.

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08-09-2019, 04:34 PM

jimdvan replied to a thread Finished my Gewehr 88 Restoration! in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Nice job of bring that gun back to life. What did the stock set you back?

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08-05-2019, 04:32 PM

jimdvan replied to a thread Gunshow find this weekend in WW2 Axis Handguns and Accessories

I love that blue. I really like mine, but I would like it a little better if it was matching.

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08-05-2019, 02:37 PM

jimdvan replied to a thread German helmet lot numbers 1935-1945 ongoing research in WW2 German Militaria

M40 Luftwaffe, SE62, lot number 4906. Purchased 08-03-19 at a gun show.

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08-04-2019, 07:18 PM

jimdvan started a thread Gunshow find this weekend in WW2 Axis Handguns and Accessories

In the militaria section I listed some of my finds this weekend. I got this today at the same show. 106xxx serial number Orgies .32 auto. I didn't...

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08-04-2019, 07:11 PM

jimdvan replied to a thread Gunshow finds this weekend in WW2 German Militaria

My next was this unmarked holster. I took a chance on it not knowing what it would fit but the dealer thought it was for a PPK. After trying some of...

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08-04-2019, 07:08 PM

jimdvan started a thread Gunshow finds this weekend in WW2 German Militaria

My best score this weekend was this M40 Luftwaffe, SE 62 with lot number 4906.

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07-30-2019, 09:57 PM

jimdvan started a thread Front sight hoods in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

What is the going rate these days for sight hoods and are originals readily available?

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