Recent content by KA4KOE

That's a shame. The Yugo wasn't bad at all. Just HOW bad is the Persian stuff?

Not sure if this is the correct area to post this question....so anyway... Anyone have any information about the availability of surplus 8mm Mauser ammunition? Or, have we seen the last of those days forever? I love shooting my Mauser, but have not done so in a while since I don't know when/if...

I assumed import regs would likely nix US sales. Its a shame the quality wasn't up to snuff.

In my research and web surfing, I understand the Mauser company issued 100 1898 100th Anniversary Edition Gewehrs. Just out of curiosity, did anyone on this forum get one of these rare/new Gewehrs? Philip

Put me on the list, please, if there is one. Tx Philip Neidlinger

Any idea on pricing? If I don't have to lop off a limb, then sign me up. Philip

Thanks for the great info. I worried that my gamble would bite me in the end. I definitely will be more careful in the future. Knowing this, I do not plan on altering the condition in any way. The surface rust here and there is worrisome, however. I would like to obtain an earlier Imperial era...

I just re-uploaded a few more. Recheck the pix. The bands have minor surface rust. The bluing is kinda dull and the DWM Berlin markings aren't that deep. The wrist where the stampings are located is "gummy" looking but not sticky. Is this a normal appearance for a beech stock? Paid 450 for it...

More photos. The bolt pieces have me worried. The new sight has the same serial as the numbers on the rest of the rifle "6210". The extractor ring looks like it was double stamped 57 or 43 or 53 or 47. Odd. The area around the stock stamps next to the screws almost looks gummy or like someone...

Why is it that the side of the stock has the little crescent swirley marks? Mine has the exact same swirley pattern as well. Philip Neidlinger

Here are the photos FINALLY for the Gewehr I purchased, almost too hastily, a few months back. It looked like a nice rifle, and hopefully the gut was correct. Only numbers not matching were those on safety, and perhaps bolt shroud. Also included is a photo of the K98K RC I obtained back in...

I had fail to fire issues on both my K98K and 1918 Gewehr. I replaced the striker springs in both rifles at the spec'd pound ratings; ie no higher than what the manufacturer requires. I was amazed at the length differences between the old and new springs, and how much hard it was to break down...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6IDbi3wbRg Enjoy! Philip Neidlinger KA4KOE

It has a k98 style sight, 1936 Nazi rework, 1918 DMW Berlin. The K98K RC I also have does about 90 percent on the same batch of yugo, so I guess it's partially due to the spring in the 1918. No biggie.

Hi all Shot the Gew98 this past weekend. At 100 yards, got all my shots inside the paper with iron sights. The target is the one about the size of a dinner plate, don't recall what its referred to. About 50% inside the black. I'm a relatively new target shooter. I don't know if one would call...