Went to combined show events this weekend in Phoenix, Az. (Crossroads/SAR West). Weather was very nice so public turnout was excellent, although there were slightly fewer vendors compared to last year. A friend got a early 3rd Reich Gew98 rework which was KM accepted (even the sling stirrup), in decent condition with "duffle-cut" stock (under the rear band). I also sent him out to snag a KM accepted P.08 holster as well. I got a few things unrelated to our interests here on this Forum (like a Chinese SKS, etc.). However, I did acquire a nice, matched S84/98 T3 with frog "41 crs" 1863 L. This is one of those pieces in the "L"-bloc where a large font capital "L" letter is used for the suffix. I have another like it which is 519 L. Frog is a GOLINGE | 1938 (or 1939) w/cross-strap. Rig looks to have been together forever and got it for $150. Saw a nice "asw 44" , matched rivet grip, but blade had been lightly sharpened. Don't know what the seller wanted, as at the time he was not sure. Saw a S172 | 36 matching in about 75%+ condition, for $195. but passed as I could not recall if it was better than my own example or not. Pretty confident it did not sell and if need be, can still acquire it. Most of the other S84/98 T3s I saw were typical mismatches, or in mediocre condition, which is pretty much the norm in these parts.
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