This rifle surfaced in March of 2004, some email exchanges with other collectors regarding its "dubious" nature... here are the text and bidding June 2004 when it was listed (in March the owner was floating its sale privately, but no takers prompted listing it on GB)
You are bidding on a 1941 ax/ar. All numbers on the gun are matching, including stock, hand guard, butt plate. The finish on the gun is thin and has a lot of browning. The stock has been sanded and cleaned (not by me) and still could use a cleaning. At the end grain of the laminate, it is dark. Please ask all questions now! This is the first ax/ar I have ever seen and am not an expert. There is a three (3) day inspection period with non-refundable shipping. I have been very critical; it is a nice all matching rifle. I am a man of honor and expect to be treated in the same accord. I do have more pictures ask for them . Payment to be sent with a tracking number in the form of a money order or certified check within 5 days. Need FFL. No bids from outside the U.S.; $20.00 shipping and insurance. Good luck!
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Mauser k98 Matching non import AX/AR
Item # 19988793
Current Bid $800.00 No Reserve!
Started at $750.00
Quantity 1 # of bids 4 Bid History
Time left 1 Days, 22 Hours +
15 minute rule
Location mid west
Started 6/27/2004 9:45:37 PM EDT (This is a 7 day auction) IL, USA
Ends On or After
7/4/2004 9:45:37 PM EDT (Official Auction Time)
Seller / Feedback KR98 A+(6)
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High bidder Avaren1 NR
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Mauser k98 Matching non import AX/AR
Item #19988793
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Seller: KR98 A+(6)
Auction ends: 7/3/2004 10:30:32 AM (US Eastern time)
Auction started: 6/27/2004 9:45:37 PM (US Eastern time)
Starting Bid was: $750.00
Current Bid is: $800.00
Minimum bid for this item: $805.00
Number of bids placed: 4 (may include bids placed by AutoBid)
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Bidding History (in order of bid amount):
arnhyd A+(6)
Quantity bid on: 1
Bid amount: $750.00
Date of bid: 06/29/2004 10:26:15 PM ET
arnhyd A+(6)
Quantity bid on: 1
Bid amount: $760.60 AutoBid: bid placed by AutoBid
Date of bid: 06/29/2004 10:26:15 PM ET
Avaren1 NR
Quantity bid on: 1
Bid amount: $765.60
Date of bid: 06/30/2004 3:07:08 AM ET
screb23 A+(7)
Quantity bid on: 1
Bid amount: $775.00
Date of bid: 07/01/2004 3:07:31 PM ET
Avaren1 NR
Quantity bid on: 1
Bid amount: $780.00 AutoBid: bid placed by AutoBid
Date of bid: 06/30/2004 3:07:08 AM ET
screb23 A+(7)
Quantity bid on: 1
Bid amount: $795.00
Date of bid: 07/01/2004 3:08:05 PM ET
Avaren1 NR
Quantity bid on: 1
Bid amount: $800.00 AutoBid: bid placed by AutoBid
Date of bid: 06/30/2004 3:07:08 AM ET
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