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  1. BigShell

    Real or fake SS depot k98 1941 ?

    Glad you made it here (the best place by far for K98 info), but as stated in other groups there are many many things wrong with this one.
  2. BigShell

    Evaluate this bcd 4

    Love the description….”One of a kind!!!! Only 338,000 made in 1944!!!! A LOW number!!!!”
  3. BigShell

    BYF45 Stone Mint - possibly unfired

    Rest assured the tough (but fair) feedback comes from the best of intentions. You have a very interesting variation. Haven’t personally seen one so I appreciate you sharing!
  4. BigShell

    Quick late war Radom P35 question

    This was a fixed one piece rod. Function check was fine but buyer had concerns about firing (rightfully so). Re-assembly was a little tricky because it was very hard to keep the rod in place while inserting the take down lever. Anyway, I settled it with the buyer and bought him a new one so all...
  5. BigShell

    Best way to ship a K98 Rifle ?

    I second USPS but the more important issue is how you pack the rifle. Should be wrapped tightly with ample bubble wrap, with EXTRA padding between the end of the stock and the box, as well as the muzzle and the box. Can be paper, bubble wrap, whatever. This is to prevent the stock from breaking...
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    Quick late war Radom P35 question

    Make a long story short - I sold this Vis35 a couple months ago and the buyer just contacted me stating the recoil guide rod had the ears broken off. This is from a “D” block (second letter series) pistol. I never noticed it had a problem and am wondering if this was an oversight on my part, or...
  7. BigShell

    2025-2027 Forum Fund Raising Drive

    Sent via PP. Thank you Bruce, Mike, and all moderators, forum experts and regular contributors. This forum is truly one of a kind.
  8. BigShell

    A nice, matching BYF 44

    Man I thought it’d be a cold day in hades when you picked something other than a Mosin or Type 99! Congrats buddy its a keeper!
  9. BigShell

    1942 K98 Russian Capture

    No RC traits shown on the BNZ. Also not an SS rifle. Depending on what parts are matching if any, it could be worth right at 900 or substantially more. Looks like an Oberndorf stock though. 900 is out of line for the BCD which is certainly a RC.
  10. BigShell

    1940 K98 Matching Numbers?

    This rifle is a mess. Bands have been ground and re-stamped to match. Same with the bolt.
  11. BigShell

    Thoughts on this Pre98 Mauser

    Most of their inventory comes from flipping gunbroker auctions (which usually are already overpriced). Then they will swap parts and make their stuff “ORIGINAL MATCHING MINT CRISP!!!!!!!” You can easily find their completed auctions. They buy from multiple different accounts. I have called...
  12. BigShell

    Thoughts on this Pre98 Mauser

    My thoughts are - don’t do business with those asshats. Ever.
  13. BigShell

    Death by death head

    Yeah this one has been discussed. Legit barreled receiver but that’s it. Price is laughable but much of Collector’s stuff is. Every once in a while there is a gem to be found, especially since they’ve begun taking consignments. I know from speaking with some of their people that the consignment...
  14. BigShell

    Merry Xmas to all!

    Merry Christmas gents. Cheers to all!
  15. BigShell

    BNZ 44

    Those machining marks on the receiver bridge are awesome.
  16. BigShell

    BNZ 43 on GB

    A couple of things….it starts at 2650. When you add tax, gunbonker fees, shipping, and transfer fee that’s pretty much out of range for an average condition BNZ43. Also, the seller (Mauser Wz.29) is a known fraudster and humpster. I wouldn’t give him my money if I were drowning and he were...
  17. BigShell

    Editorial: "Blame it on the book"

    Awesome, great story. As the saying goes, if you're taking flak, you're over the target!
  18. BigShell

    G98M: Imperial, Weimar, and Nazi marks + BS w/ 1920 Stamp

    My 98m has a duffle cut as well. Didn’t think much of it. I believe these saw a decent amount of use pre-war with the Luftwaffe? https://www.k98kforum.com/threads/1917-amberg-gew98m-ewb-with-wild-duffle-cut-repair.61239/#post-480195
  19. BigShell

    1936 S/42 Kar98K

    VERY nice Reichsfinanzverwaltung rifle.
  20. BigShell

    Purchasing a k98 byf 42 cc block - authentic?

    FWIW the cleaned buttplate wouldn't concern me on a rifle like this.
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