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Today, 07:32 PM

GEM replied to a thread BYF 42 - New Acquisition /Thoughts? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Sometimes it's not that hard. First disassemble the trigger guard from the rifle. Soak the screws from both sides for a couple of days or more with...

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Yesterday, 10:17 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Grandpas Radom vis 35 in WW2 Axis Handguns and Accessories

Very nice. Hard to upgrade that. As others have said it’s not worth shooting due to risk of damaging it. Yes, you can replace a pistol but you can’t...

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02-22-2021, 12:43 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Swept back in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Obviously you never watched Man In The High Castle on Amazon, it could happen Dave! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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02-22-2021, 12:33 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Unknown small Nazi scope with claw mount in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Nothing to do with a trainer, the ring positions wouldn’t span the receiver correctly on a trainer... the scope would sit waaaaay to far back. ...

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02-20-2021, 10:00 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Swept back in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

We should take bets to see how high this goes.. 4500

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02-18-2021, 11:02 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Garbage bcd/bnz4 Fake 7654 c in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

So true. For many of us we don't have 100s legit examples to study so the only way we can learn is from others sharing their knowledge, which you all...

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02-18-2021, 10:58 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Confiscated original FG42 by the Dutch police goes to a museum in WW2 German Machine Guns

Separate from how it was acquired... if this happened in the states that NASTY NOTZI rifle would be in the ATF shredder already and metal recycled to...

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02-16-2021, 04:26 PM

WreckTangle replied to a thread German Bayonets Volume I reprint update in Bayonets and Accessories

I’m in for a copy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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02-13-2021, 10:23 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Little help? in Small Bore Training Rifles and Conversion Kits 1920-1945

Thats a good idea, he should list them on eBay... Would be a lot easier on everyone. Richie... its a great book and a must have for a collector...

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02-13-2021, 10:06 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread 44. cul in Bayonets and Accessories

LOL! You hear that KKW he is giving you his table scraps! :laugh:

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02-12-2021, 02:47 PM

WreckTangle replied to a thread 44. cul in Bayonets and Accessories

Pretty impressive All Around. The finish on the bayo as well as the sheath are excellent. Hard to imagine you could upgrade this one. Be careful,...

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02-12-2021, 11:44 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread HT turd in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

.... sorry forgot to add /s for sarcasm

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02-12-2021, 11:38 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Little help? in Small Bore Training Rifles and Conversion Kits 1920-1945

I paypaled Bruno the money via Paypal Friends and Family and had no issues. Book was a little slow getting here, but typical because of COVID. Why...

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02-11-2021, 09:55 PM

WreckTangle replied to a thread EG Rework K98? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Clay, Being a commercial man... what lengths did they go in making these.... I assume since everyone mentions a mixmaster of parts... and lack of...

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02-11-2021, 08:54 PM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Low Turret sold on gunbroker in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

I can see the difference now... What does the inside of the front scope base look like? I’m sure this is an area fakers overlook. Sent from...

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02-11-2021, 06:40 PM

WreckTangle replied to a thread HT turd in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

I wouldn’t be surprised if this shows up at a well known auction house near you soon *cough* RIA *cough* Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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02-11-2021, 06:33 PM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Low Turret sold on gunbroker in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

an e135 on the rear receiver tang, where the rear bolt rests when closed... is this only appear in certain ranges? Not sure if all the differences...

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02-11-2021, 10:59 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Low Turret sold on gunbroker in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

The bases are WAAAAAAAAAAAAY to clean of any machining marks and the finish is completely different. Morons will be morons. As my Grandfather used to...

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02-11-2021, 10:48 AM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Mauser K98 with a ELM STOCK Review in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

You see them mixed throughout production in trainers which are mostly pre-war. Ironically, the manufacturer you see them most in is Mauser.

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02-09-2021, 01:56 PM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Mauser 22's available in Small Bore Training Rifles and Conversion Kits 1920-1945

Trainers are funny... you can find them for 300-5000... what happens at in-person auctions is the auctioneer and people there don't really know what...

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02-08-2021, 10:15 PM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Auction win in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Simple answer: Early to mid war most manufactures serialized starting 1-9999, then each “block” of 9999 rifles that followed would by a letter...

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02-08-2021, 01:45 PM

WreckTangle replied to a thread Mauser 22's available in Small Bore Training Rifles and Conversion Kits 1920-1945

Prices aren’t unreasonable. Some stuff that they listed are priced low while others are high... so it’s not too bad. Don’t get the magazine... but...

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