I have located nice looking 520-30 Trench shotgun and am considering purchasing it. I have looked at a lot of blogs and determined it is all correct with the proper markings and the barrel SN...
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I have located nice looking 520-30 Trench shotgun and am considering purchasing it. I have looked at a lot of blogs and determined it is all correct with the proper markings and the barrel SN...
Yes, the plate on the side in front of the bolt, I was refering to the bolt handle. One knowledgeable collector thought it might have been a "Presentation" Mauser for a competition prize or...
I found a Mauser site in Calif. that says they have some for sale. I have contacted them and they said they would send some photos but I haven't seen anything in two days. Their prices are far...
What would a WWII Mauser K98 Sniper Rifle bring for a given condition?
What would someone wanting to acquire one need to look for?
Are there any out there for sale?
Thanks in advance!
I have the "Service Man's" Mauser, identified in an earlier thread titled "Question about an Unusal Mauser". It is believed to have been made in the 1935 time frame and has a Caliber of 8.15 X 46R. ...
Thank you all for the great responses to my questions. I am going to work towards working up some rounds for this rifle and take it to the range. I really appreciate all the input.
Wow! I knew you guys would have a wealth of information! That is what I was looking for, thank you so much!
Can manufactured ammunition be purchased? If so where could it be found?
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I am afraid the selection of my name "Valkyrie45" was not due to any experience with such an awesume plane you referred to. I chose my name building a ebay account five years ago when I owned a...
That's interesting! There are no dates on the receiver. The only other markings on the receiver other than what I described in the first thread is on the left side of the front ring, just above the...
Thanks to everyone for the information. I love learning more about US Military weapons. So by the SN chart recomended to me it appears this receiver was made late in 1937. With a SA barrel dated...
I bought a Mauser a couple years ago and didn't really know what I was getting. A knowledgable friend told me it was an "Armistice" Mauser. It is a military style rifle, longer than the Kar, but...
I just purchased a 1903 Springfield and have a couple questions. My book said the 1903A1 serial number range was approximately 1.2 to 1.5 million with a Type C stock, etc. This 03's SN is 1,505,XXX....
Hi to all, I use to visit this site to gain valuable information but have been busy with life for a few years and am now back on the hunt for answers. I have loved military weapons since I was a...