Ridiculous Repro K98k Sniper on CGN

[Skippy]

CanadianGunNutz.com

How can you ask $1860 for a rifle like this and not include any sort of relevant information that might actually induce a sale.

ie: Is it even matching? Is the scope even wartime?

Even if both were yesses, the rifle is still overpriced IMHO.

Just hoping no poor newbie will get suckered into this one.

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[Badger]

Here's his ad....

I had to repost this as it was not done properly the first time, Excuse the bad pictures but it is the best I can do. This is what I have into it, I know yesterday I had a lower amount (in excess of $1300 is what I had said) but here is the exact numbers. Also this is not a Russian capture.

1. K98 $800.00
2. Repro high turrent mounts $520.00
3. Rubber eye cup $40.00
4. Scope $350.00
5. Gunsmithing $150.00
Total $1860.00 this is my asking price OBO

Gunsmithing by Jason Spencer in Ottawa.

I asked for pics, which he didn't send, perhaps because I've had a very bad experience on CGN with his sales practices in the past.

BTW, Jason at Gunco does excellent work ....

Regards,
Badger

[Claven2]

I know the smith and the seller personally. The smith does EXCELLENT work and is a good friend of mine. I personally guarantee the mount and scope will be installed properly and in a high-quality manner.

The seller, on the other hand, is an interesting person. He tends to impulse buy a lot of items, sometimes getting great deals, other times overpaying. He spares no expense making his guns into what he wants them to be - this seems to be an example.

I have bought guns from him and have not been disappointed, but I live 5 minutes away from him and generally get to see the stuff before buying.

Others, like Badger, have had less satisfying experiences from anecdotal evidence I have heard.

My advice to the prospective buyer is to get more info such as a list of markings and more pictures. Don't fret about the gunsmithing though - as I said - Jason does NOT do ANYTHING shoddily. He's arguably the best gunsmith in Canada that does NOT work at Martini & Hagn - LOL.

[Skippy]

I've contacted him for info on the rifle and scope so far nothing in reply.

[Admiral Fishwich]

I don't want to flame this seller, however in the spirit of buyer beware - a few years ago I tried to buy a P-38 from this gent. It was being sold on CGN (before the trader rating system was in place). After repeated requests he finally sent a few very grainy photos of the pistol and remained silent and/or evasive regarding my questions related to numbers, markings, bore condition, etc. In spite of the low price I passed on the sale and refused to go back after that point.

Again, don't mean to flame anyone - just telling my story.

regards

[Skippy]

^^
You're not flaming, you're helping everyone here. That's what this forum is for

[stencollector]

I have dealt with the seller many times in the past, and never had any surprises or regrets.