See the crack behind the recoil lug to the mag well? Don't plan on shooting this one.
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See the crack behind the recoil lug to the mag well? Don't plan on shooting this one.
All I see is a very minor handling scratch in the stock similar to the one higher and to the right.
Nah, that's a hairline crack. it's classic on Mauser actions for them to crack the stock right in that spot. Ahhh, it's his money.
I don't see the crack that you are talking about. Can you point it out to me, because I don't see itQuote:
Originally Posted by WarPig1976
Look at the recoil lug, that large round screw type thing in the side of the stock. There is an irregular line starting in the 5 (clock) position and going down and to the right. He thinks it's a crack, I think it's just a handling mark. Wouldn't hurt to ask the seller. Based on the overall condition of the rifle, looking in nearly unused condition, I find a crack unlikely but Warpig isn't a novice with rifle stocks so I'm not fully discounting his opinion either.
Thanks for pointing that out to me. I sent him a message with the picture pointing out where it is. I hope that it's not a crack but we shall find out
Just got a message back from him. He took a closer look at it and he says that it is a scratch. Here's a picture with a better angle
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It also appears to be a Series 24, which makes me thing that the mono-pod that is attached to it might have been added afterward. If i do get this, i will probably have it removed, but keep it with my other WWII memorabilia.
Still, i could be wrong. The metal doesn't look like it has been stamped properly since they apear only partial so it is a little difficult for me to tell.
Not the first time I've been wrong. At least it's a good thing this time..:)
Well, I thank you for bringing that up. I now have another question to ask before purchasing firearms with wooden stocks to make sure that I get a good deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by WarPig1976
What do you guys think would be the "do not pay more than this" amount?
Neah....neah....neahh....NEAHH...neahhhhQuote:
Originally Posted by WarPig1976
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Sorry, got side tracked there for a moment.
"do not pay more than this amount" in relation to what?
On this rifle, $400 is a good deal. Condition is everything and this one is pretty nice. So long as it's original. Awful lot of work put into this if it isn't to make a little more.