Recent content by ZakBradshaw

Yes, your stocks are the ones I’m curious about. Thanks for posting a picture.

I’m curious to find out if it’s Israeli made or Czech/FN like you stated. I hadn’t seen a stock with those features, but I’m not super knowledgeable when it comes to Mauser variants.

I just looked at more pictures and i believe you are right. Thanks for replying.

Interesting. Are Israeli made stocks common?

I’m looking at possibly buying an Israeli refurb German K98 converted to 7.62 NATO. The stock on the rifle is very different than what you would find on a typical German K98. It has no bolt disassembly disc, stamped rear band, milled smooth front band and the band spring is odd. It does not...

Thanks for the replies and info. Maybe it will look cool hanging on the wall.

I have picked up barreled receivers cheap occasionally for project rifles because I enjoy learning about the history and searching for the parts. This is one I forgot I had. The receiver is marked Spandau 1895 Gew88. There is an “S” above the Spandau. It is just a barrel and receiver, no...

I bought this on Ebay over 10 years ago. I think I paid $7 and the seller had absolutely no idea what it was. I have always kind of thought it was a printing press block, but have no confirmation of this. Any idea if in fact this is a printing block or what it was used for? Military...

I love collecting military surplus and artifacts. I am young and don't have an unlimited amount of funds for my hobbies. I can't justify paying $500 for a helmet in good shape. I can however justify $100 or so on a dug helmet. I really didn't ask for a lecture. I asked if the helmet looked...

Do none of you metal detect? Just because something comes from the ground DOES NOT make it "grave robbing". I can understand about the medals because they are attached to you but helmets, gun parts, and other things like that are not. Do y'all just completely disagree with metal detecting...

I'm mainly concerned with whether the decals are authentic.

I just bought this, wondering if I did alright. Kind of a last minute impulse bid and happened to win it. Guy claims its an original M35 size 64 with owners initials. Says you can see two colors of green where it was repainted to conform with the 1940 standards. Is it real? Thanks, Zak.

I'm really just looking to add it to my collection. I may try to get it for $70.

Wow, thank you for the information. I'll check with him to see if its wool. Does $90 sound steep?

I don't believe the badges are for sell. He is asking $90 on the flag. Any details to look for to help determine age and authenticity?