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Yesterday, 06:19 PM

Bob in OHIO replied to a thread K98 operational question...? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

The German follower is design to hold back the bolt on empty. Czech rifles have a beveled corner on the follower to allow closing on empty.......

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03-03-2021, 02:59 PM

Bob in OHIO replied to a thread Disappointing oddball of a rifle in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Your money and your collection to decide.... Here's one I have that I hate the wear in the same approx spot, but whatcha going to do? I like this...

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03-03-2021, 10:03 AM

Bob in OHIO replied to a thread Disappointing oddball of a rifle in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

A few pics from GB.... I do like the E/135 and then Brunn's E/63 on the receiver.... for info capture, a dot 1944 gun from the "ar" block. Brunn...

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02-21-2021, 09:05 PM

Bob in OHIO replied to a thread BYF 45 Kriegsmodell bolt: legit or renumbered? in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Woof, woof...

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02-21-2021, 02:30 PM

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

yes, neat gun... I would leave all as found,,, no oil, no rag, no wiping of dust... just as is...

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02-20-2021, 01:34 AM

Wolfsburg replied to a thread Advice on an ar43 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Well you're already a step ahead of most by asking questions before you buy...rather than waiting til after a purchase and finding out you got...

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02-19-2021, 05:07 PM

Wolfsburg replied to a thread Advice on an ar43 in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

With a m/m bolt and a sanded stock, it's not worth over $1k. 7-800 bucks would be plenty if you just had to have it.

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02-17-2021, 05:01 PM

Bob in OHIO replied to a thread question about block letters in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

So, before '43 the block system was used universally.... then things get more convoluted. For example, in 1943 Brunn I (dot) began K98s and used...

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02-15-2021, 03:52 PM

Wolfsburg replied to a thread Gew98 rework single deaths head in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Yeah these conversions are up at the top for me but I doubt I'll ever own one unless some dumb luck is at play!

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02-13-2021, 04:25 PM

Bob in OHIO replied to a thread BYF 44 L Block in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Agreed.... I think this one will really pop with better (indirect) outdoor lighting,,,

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02-10-2021, 02:15 PM

Bob in OHIO replied to a thread Red Flags (RF) in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Here are some things I really like to see: Raw/ blond wood that is dry inside the barrel channel Bayo lug pin is clearly unmolested (The pin...

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02-10-2021, 01:58 PM

Bob in OHIO replied to a thread BNZ Mauser in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

edit your post, then scroll down to "manage attachments" where you can add photos (10 max, and one at a time). You should see a "spot" / "box" where...

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02-09-2021, 12:31 PM

Bob in OHIO replied to a thread BCD43 stock stamp in Mauser Rifles 1933 to 1945 - The Nazi Period

Imagine the rifle is a "sailboat" and the rear/bottom of the stock is the keel.... The WaA is located on the keel perhaps 3-4" up from the...

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