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10-17-2018, 08:55 PM

ugafx4 replied to a thread Just pick up my first 98k. All matching #s from 1940 with 660 factory code. in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

To reiterate flynaked, that recoil lug nut is held on by a thread. Get a proper spanner and carefully put that back. That stresses me out seeing...

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10-17-2018, 11:12 AM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread Double claw sniper in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Great info Wolfgang! Thank you for your research. You make a point I have always thought. Early German and Russian sniper rifles are extremely...

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10-14-2018, 10:36 PM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread Period Sniper Photo SAUER SSR or SS SSR ?????? in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

So we know that civilian scopes were purchased from the public (a mandatory buy back) to use on snipers. However, do we have anyway of knowing if a...

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10-14-2018, 07:06 PM

ugafx4 replied to a thread Hello from Finland in Introduction & Test Forum

Welcome to the forum! I think many of us here have Finnish firearms! I enjoy collecting and shooting all of my Finnish rifles!

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10-13-2018, 02:43 PM

ugafx4 replied to a thread S/147 1937 @ lgs in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Yea, assuming its good, why don't you own it?

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10-09-2018, 11:36 PM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread S Code Krieghoff in WW2 Axis Handguns and Accessories

Great Pistol Rob!

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10-09-2018, 11:30 PM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread byf44 HT sniper rifle in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

The OP's rifle is not a Low turret. And it is not a late High Turret but rather early.

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10-08-2018, 11:33 AM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread byf44 HT sniper rifle in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Nice rifle! Looks like that one saw some use. Thank you for sharing.

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10-07-2018, 03:59 PM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread Early SS contract in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Nice rifle. I personally like combat carried looking rifles more then the minty ones. I like the character that they have. Thanks for posting!

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10-07-2018, 11:06 AM

ugafx4 replied to a thread Early SS contract in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

I would have bought that in a heartbeat. Looks like a great rifle! Very similar characteristics to my runed rifle.

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10-05-2018, 10:55 PM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread Period Sniper Photo SAUER SSR or SS SSR ?????? in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Thanks Dave! Great pictures!

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10-04-2018, 11:00 PM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread Period Sniper Photo SAUER SSR or SS SSR ?????? in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Dave, is it just me or does the ocular look like it is screwed on out from the bell? I see an extra line there that I don't see on SS Ajack scopes...

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10-04-2018, 01:59 PM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread Period Sniper Photo SAUER SSR or SS SSR ?????? in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Vintagescope, You may be correct. But the problem is that you make claims and never provide pictures, data or anything so support your claims....

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10-04-2018, 01:55 PM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread Period Sniper Photo SAUER SSR or SS SSR ?????? in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

+1. I find it hard to believe that snipers changed their scopes in the field. And I am not referring to the instance when a scope was broke and...

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10-01-2018, 01:58 PM

ZF41 K98k replied to a thread SS marked RG34 in Bayonets and Accessories

Not a marking I've seen before, but I don't see any real resemblance to SS runes. A makers logo is what I'd say more likely?

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09-25-2018, 10:44 AM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread Tips on installing repro turret mounts in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

The majority here are hard core collectors. So don't feel bad that you have not got any help. It's not because we are objected to shooters, it's that...

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09-24-2018, 01:56 PM

ugafx4 replied to a thread Early Ajack on SSR non SS DG marked in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Lakes are awesome at preserving stuff given the right conditions. Sometimes you get anoxic state in water or clay/mud. Im guessing this was a deep...

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09-23-2018, 10:55 PM

mdarnell19 replied to a thread Single Claw BNZ in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Mine has been posted here and is in Volume II. But here is a picture with all original accessories.

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