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I understand. Someone on this forum would probably love to have it. I think a guy in the trader section is even searching for high quality sporters....

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01-13-2021, 04:50 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread This noob wore-out the search function... mysterious 1940 hunter? in WW2 German Contract Rifles and Beutewaffen used from 1871 to 1945

Import marks were not required until the 1960s. If he got it anytime in the 1940s or 1950s or even early 60s it wouldnt have a import mark. Granted...

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01-13-2021, 02:45 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread This noob wore-out the search function... mysterious 1940 hunter? in WW2 German Contract Rifles and Beutewaffen used from 1871 to 1945

I thought the same, but by the time I was getting ready to comment all the pictures loaded in. Which shows the top of the receiver. We were close!...

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01-13-2021, 02:42 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread This noob wore-out the search function... mysterious 1940 hunter? in WW2 German Contract Rifles and Beutewaffen used from 1871 to 1945

Mauser oberndorf k98k produced in the year 1940. The "42" code on top denotes the maker. Which is the mauser oberndorf factory. Im sad to see what...

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01-13-2021, 01:53 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread Posen (?) Depot Build in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Yeah I like it alot. That recoil lug surface on the bottom of the receiver is still really interesting to me. Made wrong? Damaged? Definitely some...

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01-13-2021, 01:20 PM

moconfed replied to a thread Another noob with some 98's in Introduction & Test Forum

Hey Okie. How's things doing down there? Any pics?

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01-10-2021, 01:09 PM

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

One of many projects. Hope this helps. Rail is soldered on. Tight clearance to bolt release.

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01-10-2021, 03:21 AM

bnz41john replied to a thread S/42 #5440k in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Love the look of that old gal. Good honest used rifle. John.

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01-08-2021, 09:47 PM

moconfed replied to a thread Bayonet collection in Bayonets and Accessories

Seconds on that request for pics of the cof44! Nice pup!

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01-08-2021, 04:51 PM

Aaron replied to a thread duv 42 #3196k in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Cool rifle with some interesting parts!

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01-08-2021, 04:03 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread Here's one to watch... byf 44 I think?? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Im glad I added a disclaimer that I may not know what im talking about! haha. Thanks for the correction. Another elusive example to keep a eye out...

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01-08-2021, 01:21 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread byf 43 Matching - I Got It! in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

It annoys me to no end when bubba messes with a stock he puts the crossbolt in backwards. But not a bad rifle first 98k! I think I owned 7 or 8...

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01-08-2021, 01:17 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread Here's one to watch... byf 44 I think?? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

If you see a semi kriegsmodell style stock with no take down disk, but still has the bayo lug and standard style band layout then its most likely...

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01-07-2021, 10:27 PM

moconfed replied to a thread Here's one to watch... byf 44 I think?? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Hercules should take it easier on the next upper band he restamps.

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01-07-2021, 09:39 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread Here's one to watch... byf 44 I think?? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Woah that buttplate is a super rare one! Himmler must have stamped it himself. Stock looks like a postwar czech piece. They didnt even try to...

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01-05-2021, 11:23 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread K98 metal “bluing”? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Absolutely. On some russian capture rifles the metal is mostly untouched. Ive seen that numerous times from importers. But for the most part they...

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01-05-2021, 09:21 PM

Aaron replied to a thread New owner: Mauser K98 BCD 43 need info! in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

I have two that may be to your liking, pm sent.

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01-05-2021, 01:57 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread New owner: Mauser K98 BCD 43 need info! in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

When I mentioned steel wool I meant it for use on the wood and nothing else. Just the wood. It might help clean up a few of the spots that will stab...

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01-05-2021, 01:05 AM

Aaron replied to a thread New owner: Mauser K98 BCD 43 need info! in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Is this the bcd43 from Select Fire Weaponry? If so the front band is from a Yugo M24/47 or 48 rifle. It has a lip in back for the full length...

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01-04-2021, 09:31 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread New owner: Mauser K98 BCD 43 need info! in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

The stock does not look to be original matching. The bolt knob cutout is indicative of a bnz produced stock, along with the e/623 crossbolt. Im not...

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01-04-2021, 07:43 PM

bnz41john replied to a thread K98 metal “bluing”? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

You have to keep in mind that k98ks were made for alittle over 10 years and were made by atleast 10 different makers. Not including depots and...

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01-02-2021, 12:47 AM

bnz41john replied to a thread K98 byf 41 has RC traits but has hood, set screws, etc why? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Sling looks to be a post war yugo. Definitely a nice russian capture. John.

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