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Yesterday, 04:47 PM

DaveDavis replied to a thread Ce k98 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Bargains on 98k rifles are few and far between these days. FWIW, $500.00 is a bargain in todays market. $150.00 guns are scarce as hen's...

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Yesterday, 09:05 AM

mrfarb replied to a thread access to pic reference? in Forum Help

Are you using https:// to access the forum? Update your link of so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 08:35 AM

mrfarb replied to a thread Stupid K98 bayonet question in Bayonets and Accessories

Yes, it fits with the cleaning rod in place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-19-2021, 09:00 PM

bruce98k replied to a thread Buttplate serial numbers in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

For Mauser it ended in the early part of 1942. I would expect this to follow for the other manufacturers as well. The rationalization program which...

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01-19-2021, 10:28 AM

mrfarb replied to a thread Hi folks. My first WWII rifle in Introduction & Test Forum

Sure, we can fill you in on the truth. But, that isn’t a real sniper in any way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-18-2021, 11:04 AM

bruce98k replied to a thread Chapter Pages 374-409: Mauser Berlin-Borsigwalde in Karabiner 98k Volume I Book Forum

We are sure that the lead firms of Mauser and JP Sauer used laminates late in 1937. Mauser Oberndorf did the engineering on the material and...

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01-17-2021, 02:55 PM

DaveDavis replied to a thread Waffen SS Dot Pattern On Mannequin in WW2 German Militaria

Any time you are in Texas, let me know, and come on by !!!!!

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01-17-2021, 12:53 AM

DaveDavis replied to a thread Waffen SS Dot Pattern On Mannequin in WW2 German Militaria

Actually it's a ''Hetzer'' that a friend of mine drew and gave me.

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01-16-2021, 11:30 PM

mrfarb replied to a thread No serial on this barrel according to seller along with some other concerns in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

The answer is given earlier in another thread- use https://www.k98kforum.com Instead of http://www.k98kforum.com to access the forum. We updated to a...

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01-16-2021, 10:17 PM

DaveDavis replied to a thread Waffen SS Dot Pattern On Mannequin in WW2 German Militaria

My kids used to drag it outside to watch meteor showers years ago....

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01-16-2021, 07:55 PM

DaveDavis replied to a thread Waffen SS Dot Pattern On Mannequin in WW2 German Militaria

Thank you, I bought it 100% complete, with the original German storage box and tripod, from a veteran's estate sale, in Dallas, Texas, 33 years ago...

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01-16-2021, 07:50 PM

DaveDavis replied to a thread Rifle condition for S/243 rifle in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

The effects of years of corrosive ammo being fired, and improper cleaning of the weapon, take an enormous toll on barrels. Still all matching is...

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01-16-2021, 03:16 PM

DaveDavis replied to a thread Waffen SS Dot Pattern On Mannequin in WW2 German Militaria

Yes, much were bought in the 1980s, when I was stationed in Germany. The Turks worked in clothing recycle centers in Germany, and purloined the...

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01-16-2021, 10:06 AM

mrfarb replied to a thread Ce k98 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

6-8 for a refinished sporter? Way off. 400 would be crazy too imo, but 150 would be cheap. I’d say $250. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-16-2021, 09:31 AM

mrfarb replied to a thread G40k pics in Karabiner 98k Volume II Book Forum

The museum is no longer there, the collection was moved. We tried in vain to locate the rifle for photos but nobody knew exactly where it is. We...

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01-16-2021, 02:29 AM

DaveDavis started a thread Waffen SS Dot Pattern On Mannequin in WW2 German Militaria

A Normandy Themed Set Up

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01-15-2021, 11:57 AM

bruce98k replied to a thread Legacy high turret in Optics and Mauser Sniper Rifles

Georg, I was the buyer on the optics matched 'l' block turret from Amoskeag. When I get a chance will do a full photo spread.

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01-15-2021, 10:38 AM

mrfarb replied to a thread dual code winter trigger in Bayonets and Accessories

I have a similar n block late Mauser with the same situation, matching bolt body with entire back half mismatched but very close in serial. I suspect...

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01-15-2021, 09:57 AM

mrfarb replied to a thread dual code winter trigger in Bayonets and Accessories

I don’t think “S” is Dynamit AG in this case, more likely the first letter in the company name. Guess it’s time put some time in to figure it out?...

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01-14-2021, 11:01 PM

mrfarb replied to a thread dual code winter trigger in Bayonets and Accessories

I agree, I’d even call it a variation. The phosphate finish on the btd43 cover negates it being 43 production anyway. Sent from my iPhone using...

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