about Mitchells Mausers

[bhaalgorn]

has anyone ever done any real research on this? and no, forum research doesnt count. i mean actually taking one to be appraised or inspected. i just bought one today, a k98 not an m48, and yes i know the differences between the 2. i keep seeing forums bad mouthing mm but i keep wondering if any has done their homework besides browsing a forum. i know the mm k98 probably has no collectors value but its still a working rifle and thats what i bought it for, to put little holes in paper a football field away. ill post a follow-up when i receive the rifle.

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[Claven2]

has anyone ever done any real research on this? and no, forum research doesnt count. i mean actually taking one to be appraised or inspected. i just bought one today, a k98 not an m48, and yes i know the differences between the 2. i keep seeing forums bad mouthing mm but i keep wondering if any has done their homework besides browsing a forum. i know the mm k98 probably has no collectors value but its still a working rifle and thats what i bought it for, to put little holes in paper a football field away. ill post a follow-up when i receive the rifle.

Nobody ever claimed they weren't perfectly good shootable rifles. But a K98k that has been altered away from the condition it was sold out of government ownership lessens it's value as a collectible. Mitchells Mausers are more of this latter type than the former IMHO.

[oldrgr]

Like neolithic, I read the "Going, going, soon to be gone for ever," baloney for two plus years in various ads, and finally bought an M48 back in around 2004.

Some positive things happened as a result of this purchase.
1. It got me into collecting and shooting milsurps. There is a debate in our house as to whether this was actually positive or not....
2. I too went the route of a C&R license, found the plethora of gun forums on the Internet with all kinds of great info, etc. and have learned a great deal. I chalked up my goof to being ignorant.
3. My MM is a tack driver on the range.
4. Caused me to get a RC K98 (dot 1944) from Classic Arms, which I truly love.

I am under NO illusion of any collector value of my MM. I would not buy another from them now knowing what I know.
Regards.
Bob

[RED]

What they offer is a really nice copy of a historical firearm. The ones I have seen are quality restorations/imitations. If being the original real deal is important to you stay away. If you want a pretty copy to put on your office wall, they are perfect for you. If you want a shooter or an original firearm, you won't get them from MM. By the way, if you feel ripped off, send me your MM Mauser and I will cry with you.