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Yesterday, 09:48 PM

chrisftk replied to a thread How come Gewehr 98s didn't feature the same cost cutting as K98s? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Storz described it as "chemical darkening" if I recall, but it reminds me a bit of etched metal, so you might be onto something. I don't own an...

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Yesterday, 09:43 PM

chrisftk replied to a thread How come Gewehr 98s didn't feature the same cost cutting as K98s? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Of the arsenals Amberg was hands down the best. No contest. They kept quality high until the end with only minor decline. Sent from my moto g...

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Yesterday, 06:21 PM

chrisftk replied to a thread How come Gewehr 98s didn't feature the same cost cutting as K98s? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

That's the thing-- they did make changes. They never reached the WW2 rock bottom, but they did take shortcuts. A few things: 1) You can see a...

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Yesterday, 06:10 PM

flynaked replied to a thread Erfurt Gew91 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Hopefully not long lol. HM, he came from Bremen to the port in Corpus Christi in 1845, I don’t know the date of this picture but I can’t imagine...

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Yesterday, 05:48 PM

wolfgolf96 started a thread 1898 n/A 1907 WKC. in Bayonets and Accessories

Picked up an 1898 n/A bayonet a few days ago. By no means knowledgeable but it seemed legit and cheap. It looks to be a 1907 WKC. No regimental...

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Yesterday, 11:18 AM

flynaked replied to a thread Erfurt Gew91 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

That’s awesome Paul! Before there was a Walmart, here’s what it looked like! Haha. My Grandfather is in this photo.

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Yesterday, 11:15 AM

flynaked replied to a thread Erfurt Gew91 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Thanks guys! tY, the bore is sharp and bright, I’m excited to try out some of those fancy compressed loads.

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Yesterday, 09:01 AM

chrisftk replied to a thread 1917 Erfurt Kar98a sells for $5,525.00? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

I've wondered that myself. It seems that they really don't factor feedback accurately. Sent from my moto g power using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 07:42 AM

chrisftk replied to a thread 1909 Spandau Kar98a in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Thanks Paul-- this was one I wasn't holding my breath on finding, but glad it popped up. I was even happier I had a correct bolt on hand (if you...

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Yesterday, 07:36 AM

Warrior1354 replied to a thread 1909 Spandau Kar98a in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

You would absolutely know Paul you were huge collector of these carbines back in the day from what you told me. I'll be honest I wish I could have...

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Yesterday, 07:33 AM

Warrior1354 replied to a thread 1917 Erfurt Kar98a sells for $5,525.00? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Agreed it was a beautiful carbine in wonderful condition. I do wish I could have seen the barrel code of it though for the data. Hope both parties...

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Yesterday, 01:11 AM

chrisftk replied to a thread 1909 Spandau Kar98a in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Thanks Jordan! These guys are in the Navy Gew Tier. -- was happy to even score a mismatch bolt one. Sent from my moto g power using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 01:10 AM

chrisftk replied to a thread Erfurt Gew91 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

That's a damn nice example Clay! Great score! Sent from my moto g power using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 12:59 AM

wolfgolf96 replied to a thread 1917 Erfurt Kar98a sells for $5,525.00? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Mama didn’t raise a quitter. Props to the winner for becoming forum lore.

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Yesterday, 12:33 AM

chrisftk replied to a thread 1917 Erfurt Kar98a sells for $5,525.00? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

It's absurd-- i have one in comparable condition that i paid about 1300 for. Seems like two fools fighting for a relatively common rifle. I can see...

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Yesterday, 12:30 AM

Warrior1354 replied to a thread 1909 Spandau Kar98a in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Very nice carbine Chris and quite rare is an understatement for that one. You hardy ever find a Spandau 98a for sale! And with these you can't be too...

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Yesterday, 12:15 AM

chrisftk replied to a thread 1909 Spandau Kar98a in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

More Pics

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Yesterday, 12:15 AM

chrisftk started a thread 1909 Spandau Kar98a in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

Hey All, I was happy to snag the Amberg last month, but this one was really a cool buy. While it was a grey blanket auction, the price didn't get...

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Yesterday, 12:00 AM

Warrior1354 started a thread 1917 Erfurt Kar98a sells for $5,525.00? in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

The most commonly found kar98a on the market and the largest production too. Wow just wow folks. That has got to be a record. Nice carbine but still...

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03-01-2021, 02:29 PM

Warrior1354 replied to a thread Erfurt Gew91 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

That's a nice one Clay! Those little Gew91 carbines can be quite elusive here in the states. Congratulations buddy.

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03-01-2021, 02:20 PM

wolfgolf96 replied to a thread Erfurt Gew91 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

OUTSTANDING... Somebody has to give all those unlovable Erfurts a home.

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03-01-2021, 01:55 PM

flynaked replied to a thread Erfurt Gew91 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

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03-01-2021, 01:53 PM

flynaked replied to a thread Erfurt Gew91 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

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03-01-2021, 01:51 PM

flynaked started a thread Erfurt Gew91 in Mauser Rifles 1870 to 1918 - The Imperial Era

I picked this one up in the Texas Hill Country, which is cool to me, as my family is historically from the region, as my Grandfather settled the town...

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02-28-2021, 10:04 PM

Warrior1354 replied to a thread Another Pre98 Horror Story in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Okay now that makes sense now. But what can we expect from somebody like Fat Scotty. I mean seriously he took a real SS Depot conversion Gew98 to...

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