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02-21-2021, 09:32 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread What is this part? Where can I get one... in WW2 G41/G-K43 Forum

If it's that washer looking thing in the stock I think it's called a recoil lug. Rifles like the SKS have them too it's pretty common.

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02-21-2021, 06:24 PM

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

Now I don't know what I'm more impressed by, the quality Vis 35 OP has posted or the fact that you have a non-rebuild M1 Garand.

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02-21-2021, 02:41 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread Grandfathers Mauser ID! in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

I'd probably wipe down the metal with a light coat of ballistol oil as that reddish stuff looks like minor surface rust and you don't want that...

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02-21-2021, 02:00 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread Grandfathers Mauser ID! in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Cool rifle man, all I can get from the photos is that it is a Steyr produced rifle made in 1943. You'll have to upload more markings though to get a...

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02-16-2021, 06:01 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread What is the bare low ball cheapest I'd find a ww1 k98 for? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

I'd caution against RTI watch this guys series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RKprQVsGIY

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02-16-2021, 11:54 AM

BishopofBling replied to a thread Best option for spare/ user stock in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

I think he's looking to have it in somewhat original configuration even though the Yugos don't have German markings. 99% of the Yugos I've seen are...

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02-15-2021, 03:18 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread Best option for spare/ user stock in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Have you not been able to find Yugo stocks for sale? Just make sure they are not M48 stocks, but it seems like the Yugoslavians made a bunch of spare...

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02-15-2021, 03:12 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread What is the bare low ball cheapest I'd find a ww1 k98 for? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

At minimum RCs are $600, many times a lot more because people try to pass them off as original and you'll see people asking $900 to $1000. I'd say...

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02-14-2021, 10:56 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread 1938 Mosin-Nagant PEM Sniper in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Are there any good books out there on the Mosin-Nagant rifles for historians/collectors? I've always wanted a sniper variant but they're so commonly...

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02-13-2021, 11:38 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread Restoring a K43 in WW2 G41/G-K43 Forum

God I hate varnish on stocks, I don't know why every sportsman loves them when an oiled stock looks fine. Good luck in your endeavors.

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02-12-2021, 05:11 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread byf44 d in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

I can't be the only one that prefers mid to late war K98s? Nice rifle btw

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02-11-2021, 12:15 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread Volume 1 on eBay now in Karabiner 98k Volume I Book Forum

Not the worst price, I got mine for $120 two months back, I don't think the seller knew they were out of print.

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02-11-2021, 01:12 AM

BishopofBling started a thread How do you guys spot stock sanding? in Frequently Asked Questions

The only rule I follow is if any of the stamps in the wood seem smudged if that makes any sense.

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02-10-2021, 03:59 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread My K43 Walther ac45 3760d WaA359 in WW2 G41/G-K43 Forum

Yeah I just think it stems from ignorance, I was showing my guy my M1 Garand at a range because he was curious and I showed him a couple of the...

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02-10-2021, 12:10 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread Should I shoot my K98 in Introduction & Test Forum

I'm aware, my go to is 2 parts water and 1 part ballistol. I flush the bore and anything that could've had contact with powder fouling then I clean...

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02-09-2021, 11:00 PM

BishopofBling replied to a thread 1891 Amberg in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Cleaned as in they just took some grime off or cleaned as in they used something more permanent? Nice rifle btw, I was always a sucker for those...

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