Nube on board doing research on my first Mauser a 1940 G 33/40 all matching serial numbers #7536 d that the former owner added an original Ajack4x90 scope to #40089 and I am trying to find some record of the rifle or high mount scope, so I am knocking around the posts on this topic hoping to find someone who can refer me to an on line listing of rifle serial numbers or scope numbers. Any advice?
Post some pics of the Scope show the Scope Serial & Markings on opposite side of were Serial is . The Serial of 40089 is typical for a WW2 Ajack Scope though . Look forward to pics !!!!
These are from the auction, the actual rifle is still in shipping to my FFL. FUll disclosure during the auction I was informed although the scope, Serial #40089 ( or may be 39?)" is original WWII the mount it is on may not be as someone tried to fake a matching serial with the rifle, "7536 d" which is all matching...to me that did not devalue the rifle one iota, it not being issued in this configuration is no problem to me. I love the rifle as is and can't wait to clean it out and test fire it, as it is a shooter not a safe Queen, but she will spend most of her time in that climate controlled environment.
Thank you for the advice I will be sure to only shoot it a few times to test it for function and enjoy those few rounds making sure to keep the screws snug after each firing. Do you happen to have any references for the rifle seriol # and or scope #? I am trying to trace the service of both...anything will be appreciated.
I would love if a moderator made a seperate thread on this scoped (albeit post war basement mod
) G-33/40, the rifle is all matching serial and the scope is war issue Ajack4x90 ) and I intend to get a rifle and a pistol from each country to stand up right flanked by black and white battle scenes and maps or regional conflict, I had thought the M1 Garand would be the next one I would acquire, yet fate would have it be the G-33/40. Once I get it home I will post a plethora of photos on it so I can benefit from the "brain trust" hereon. I would love to find the service history of this rifle and scope, at least where they were issued, perhaps a validation of the serial # can be a good first bread crumb. On my bucket list I have already gotten a 1953 Tokarev and a 1963 PPH-43C, yes, from a later era, not war time, but both are the exacr model issued, and I have an SKS, but want a Mosin Nagant instead to go in the box...I intend for an Asikara 99 and a Nambu to fill out my Japan section.
Not that it really matters at this point since the rifle has no collector value, but the bolt has been renumbered to match. It was probably done at the same time the scope was mounted.this scoped (albeit post war basement mod
The Mount & Base and Scope came from Robert Spielauer , I remember this Rifle and I have 1 photo from original owner who built this 33/40 SSR and the SS SSR that sold at same time as this rifle on GB . As for the Scope its impossible to say with any certainty what it was originally as Robert made a vast number of representative Scopes for shooter type/representative sniper rifleThese are from the auction, the actual rifle is still in shipping to my FFL. FUll disclosure during the auction I was informed although the scope, Serial #40089 ( or may be 39?)" is original WWII the mount it is on may not be as someone tried to fake a matching serial with the rifle, "7536 d" which is all matching...to me that did not devalue the rifle one iota, it not being issued in this configuration is no problem to me. I love the rifle as is and can't wait to clean it out and test fire it, as it is a shooter not a safe Queen, but she will spend most of her time in that climate controlled environment.
I am the final "collector" of this rifle, and it does not have to meet any other person's standard of valuation other than mine. I am merely trying to acertain where it served by the serial number, I know when it was made and that it was in the fourth batch of rifles made that year, and that is a start. Do you have any reference you can give me where I can go dig up that kind of information? Thank you in advance.
Excellent! Even personal history on the rifle in the k98 community increases its value with me, the final collector.
I will search the records I can find as you suggested, the neddle, in a pile of needles, to which I add in the haystack in a barn with a dozen other hay stacks.
Thank you!
I will only spend money on ammo and light maintenance.
Well, I guess that's one way to say "Fat chicks are like Mopeds! Fun to ride until your friends find out." It's kind of funny, I guess it's what you want out of life...I see a beautiful WWII rifle, not a set of specifications and a pedigree that I can whore out for a few more dollars profit only to then go chasing that next unicorn drooling all the while I shop for it...I guess you could say I just said "No!" to the crack cocaine, and I will just be happy with this one impure sample?
