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    Kar98AZ - 1912 Danzig

    Hi Team, Please see attached pics of nearly all markings for my bolt mm Kar.98A. I was looking to try and understand some of it's history. Things to note: - Everything matching except front action screw and bolt - which matches itself though) - Evidence of black painted finish on some parts -...
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    Gew98 Stock Markings, Re-blue and Lange Vizier Sight

    https://www.rebelgunworks.com.au/collections/military/products/gew-98-8x57-21486 Is this an IDF capture/WWI reparations rifle? It looks like sanded stock and reblue - does anyone notice anything else not original? Regards, Tones.
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    Potential Turd Alert (AUS)

    Hi Team, Found this for sale today on a used gun website. Claiming "100% matching serial numbers Immaculate condition" Photos are attached. AFAIK The asterisk is a MXXXXXXX Mauser's mark to cover RC marks (sorry had to censor the swearing). Also, the stock looks too perfect and not correct...
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    1918 Oberndorf G98 - Receiver Markings

    Hi All, I was looking for more info on the pictured receiver. I understand the proof mark, serial and suffix but what are the star on the left and circle on the right? Regards,
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    Matching Bayonets and Rifles

    Hi Guys, I've got a non-1920 marked G98m and a pre 1915 Kar98az coming (both bolt mm) and I am looking for information on what bayonet/s would be typical for each of them. If I could be pointed in the right direction that would be great. Thanks, Tones.
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    BYF42 - Warning Signs?

    Hi Guys, With reference to ad below (all prices in $AUD): I had a conversation with the dealer. He confirmed it was a '42, with a dark bore but externally 'very very good'. He also said it was all matching numbers. I asked for some more photos. He replied, "The photo is a representative...
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    Tones from Australia

    Hi Guys, New to the forum and just starting collecting WW1 and WW2 rifles known for their accuracy and quality of manufacture. I'm here to get more knowledge around my first k98k purchase and what would be a decent long term investment. Regards, Tones.
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