ZG 1229 Vampir somewhere?

[mostpeople]

What are you using to make the determination that it is similar or close to the original vampir?

 

[roos1984]

What are you using to make the determination that it is similar or close to the original vampir?

all means available to me, I am grateful for any information

 

[roos1984]

today i installed the electronics, it fits perfectly, i hope you like the colors...it wasn't easy

 

[roos1984]

it is so hard

 

[Absolut]

Did you fit an original trigger group for the last two pictures?

 

[roos1984]

Did you fit an original trigger group for the last two pictures?

It's all repro, but made everything as original as possible, 2 years of work

 

[biggymu]

it is so hard

Really a wonderful effort. Nice job.

 

[mauser202]

Apparently there was an original at the Max show. I was there but didnt see it

Edit: just saw it’s in our sniper section by the OP.

Thread in the German militaria forum

WoW!!! Zg1229 at the MAC Show

www.gunboards.com

 

[Absolut]

Yes, it was mentioned a page earlier:

This thread may be of interest to you.

WoW!!!! Zg1229 at the MAC Show

I was walking along at the MAC show in York PA minding my own business when I spied something on my left. Without thinking, I said "HOLY SH$T!!" as it sank in that I was looking at a Zg1229 with the electronics pack and cable still attached!! Just finding the optic itself would have been...

www.k98kforum.com

 

[Absolut]

Auction listing now online:

Hibid

Edit: can anyone decipher the Google Drive link from auction picture 11? I tried various combinations and failed all the time

 

[mostpeople]

I really wonder who’s going to pay $25k+ for a broken incomplete Vampir

 

[Absolut]

Minimum bid is $ 12,500 (according to Proxibid).

 

[mostpeople]

I was referencing their estimate range of $25-$35k

*ETA: like houses the entire market is over inflated.

 

[roos1984]

It is very rare but the price is very high a repro that even works is enough for me

 

[roos1984]

Today I did the first test with the zg 1229 and what can I say, really awesome...I think it's the first functional vampire

 

[beatone]

Impressive I must say.

 

[CRH113]

Today I did the first test with the zg 1229 and what can I say, really awesome...I think it's the first functional vampire

That’s awesome

 

[pitfighter]

Today I did the first test with the zg 1229 and what can I say, really awesome...I think it's the first functional vampire

So cool - I wish I had a scope mount on my MP44, this is a very cool accessory.

 

[roos1984]

I think the plug will be ready next week

 

[k98zf39]

I saw one in the upcoming Poulin auction.
Lot 1007.