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  1. Mauserguy85

    Recently acquired dot 1944 K98k, would like information

    It’s a in-house proof marking done by Mauser Oberndorf (the original Mauser factory). The triggerguard was supplied to Brunn 1 by them. The single “135” inspection on the TG is the obvious giveaway and identifier on who made it.
  2. Mauserguy85

    Recently acquired dot 1944 K98k, would like information

    Brunn 1 has always been outside my personal collecting interest. I focused on Brunn II (DOU) instead. I can’t say with 💯% certainty about the floorplate numbering. The 7’s font on the floorplate is different to all the other 7’s on your example. However from looking at my reference materials...
  3. Mauserguy85

    Recently acquired dot 1944 K98k, would like information

    Nobody said the metal was “refinished”. BIO said that you can see the spillover of the post war applied shellac/varnish onto the recoil lug and bolt take down disc and he’s right.
  4. Mauserguy85

    Recently acquired dot 1944 K98k, would like information

    “Doing well” on a k98k purchase is fairly subjective but the standard really comes down to what you paid in relation to fair market prices….
  5. Mauserguy85

    Recently acquired dot 1944 K98k, would like information

    From the picture reference section: pzjgr’s dot 44 example from 2010. Notice the difference in the wood and what @Bob in OHIO is talking about…
  6. Mauserguy85

    Potential turd? Kar98k totenkopf marked

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    Potential turd? Kar98k totenkopf marked

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  8. Mauserguy85

    Share-A-K98k bcd 4 "Dual-Tone"

    Amazing piece! As mentioned above, I love the JP Sauer barrel on it.
  9. Mauserguy85

    BCD 4 Long Side Rail Sniper 98073

    Amazing. Outstanding “resto”. Would be the envy of any k98k collection. Really happy for you.
  10. Mauserguy85

    GI Bring Back

    A refinished rifle is exactly that… “refinished” and that kills historical and collector value. That’s the bottom line.
  11. Mauserguy85

    GI Bring Back

    After the war, private ownership of firearms was completely illegal to the effect that even German police officers could not carry guns. So when it comes to firearms, they were contraband to be legally confiscated from civilians. And if we want to play that game… “murder is murder”. War crimes...
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    GI Bring Back

    Probably so, “but to the winner go the spoils”… been like that through the history of human war/conflict. I don’t think that having a few things looted such as watches, weapons and ornate hunting rifles during the post war period compares to all the death, rape, pillaging, murder, stealing of...
  13. Mauserguy85

    Bolt Mismatch List

    Looking for serial 8844 for late war byf45 Mauser Oberndorf. Have plenty bolts to trade or even buy outright.
  14. Mauserguy85

    BCD 4 Value

    Do you have pics of the “original” stock?
  15. Mauserguy85

    BNZ 45 S Block - Repost w/ Better Pictures

    Really nice. Actually love seeing these in laminate with so many being shown off in their scrub walnut configuration.
  16. Mauserguy85

    Identification assistance

    Also rear sight base has been “hacked”, specifically the handguard retaining lip and the “ears that hold the rear sight ladder.” With the bolt handle being worked over which is really disappointing and the other issues… probably best to leave it as is.
  17. Mauserguy85

    Ammo

    When I first started k98k collection many moons ago. I started stockpiling ammo (which was dirt cheap at the time). Then I actually started shooting regularly and realized that the k98k is quite unpleasant to shoot more than 50 rounds in one sitting. Beats up your shoulder pretty good. I know...
  18. Mauserguy85

    Looking for advice on value.

    One thing is always certain in this hobby. “Buy the rifle, not the story.” Having said that, as the bolt cutout pics and general pics show… it’s a matching rifle with a fairly desirable code, but the stock has been sanded to kingdom come. Thankfully the stock stamps were most likely stamped...
  19. Mauserguy85

    Looking for advice on value.

    Thank you sir! Much better pics. Ok, so it is all matching. A few clearer pics of the triggerguard, floorplate and follower would be cool. The stock has been heavily sanded and refinished to look like a Mitchell’s. Sanding marks on the stock disc and even you can see evidence of the sanding...
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