What should be my next WWII era firearm?

[I.H.1989]

Neah....neah....neahh....NEAHH...neahhhh

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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.

You just couldn't help yourself huh?

Like this rifle, how much would be the maximum? And if i cannot get this one, what about others that are in rougher shape? I know that those with the mum and without it can have a difference in price by 100, but I was curious for any other details

[Aragorn243]

If I could hold it in my hands and examine it and it looks like it does in the photos, I'd pay the $400 no problem. I paid that for one in lesser condition last winter. All others depends on condition, matching parts, etc. Going rate for any 99 seems to be around $300 these days. I have guys swearing they are a lot less than that But I'm not seeing them.

[henry r]

A bit off topic, but it must be about time for another aragorn243 restoration thread. . Any projects on the horizon?

[Aragorn243]

A bit off topic, but it must be about time for another aragorn243 restoration thread. . Any projects on the horizon?

Not really. I have three long term projects going that are all sort of sitting at the moment. The Gahendra rifle is nearly complete but needs a new hammer spring and a little more color matching of the patches. The Ecuador 88 needs a new tip added to the stock and still working on the end cap. And the third I'm not sure if I mentioned or not is an Italian Carcano that is most likely an imported semi-sporterized rifle. It has an odd length barrel which I did bring up on another thread somewhere. It has a couple of spot welds in the chamber to get out and some minor work on the stock to get a front band to fit. This is a $40 rifle I picked up a few months ago. In great shape, no idea why they de-milled it other than the guy said it was hanging on a wall in a bar. Just not really anything to show with all three, internal work is pretty much what they need. The last few shows I attended were very weak in milsurps and my recent purchases have not needed restoration.

[I.H.1989]

Well, I missed my chance to get two Arisaka's for a decent price, but it seems that everytime that I miss one, another pops up.

The one I am looking at right now is going for a little over $400. Numbers match according to hte description, but I am asking for conformation on that, and there is no mum. According to hte description,

"The wood has scars and dings from handling but no cracks. Some of the screw heads have stripped a little bit but can still be moved for they aren't frozen. There seems to be a patch job in the stock of some sort but seems to be the same age as the rifle. There are spots of surface rust and past rust. There are some areas of pitting but nothing major. The rear sight does not have the "aircraft arms" and the cleaning rod is missing. The rifling/bore are chrome lined and are both in good condition."

The patch job is what I am curious about, and I wanted to know from you guys if it would be worth it to try and fix that to where the sling mount can be attached, or if I should just leave it.

It also some with a bayonet for it, that is still in good shape. The scabbard has rust on it though.

So what do you guys think? Is it good, or would it be better to wait for something in better condition to come around?

[Aragorn243]

Run from this one. No mum, no cleaning rod, missing sling swivel, not worth anywhere near $400 let alone more. The patch job is where the real sling swivel belongs and shouldn't be there.

[I.H.1989]

thanks for the advice. I was sort of cautious about this one. I'll wait until another one comes around with a mum and at least complete

[I.H.1989]

Just a question for everyone, but does anyone know what is a decent price for a MAS 36? There is one in a store that I am interested in and I wanted you guys opinion.

[I.H.1989]

Just a question for everyone, but does anyone know what is a decent price for a MAS 36? There is one in a store that I am interested in and I wanted you guys opinion.

Nevermind. I found the price today for a MAS 36.

I did find a Mauser for a Chinese Contract that was being sold for $375. According to the description, the serial numbers don't match and the metal finish is 75% thinning bluing, turning brown. There is scattered light pitting, but has "good shiny rifling and dark grooves". The stock appeared good and there appeared to be an arsenal repair.

Since you guys have been so helpful in this, I wanted to know if you think if I should go for this one, or just leave it be.

[Aragorn243]

Just me but that isn't a "true" Chinese mauser so I'd pass. It is an export rifle to China. Basically the same thing but not Chinese made.