CZECH 98/22 8MM buying advice needed

tr fox

The latest issue of Guns-N-Stuff has a CZECH 98/22 for $54.95 with a cracked stock and $75.95 for a rifle in good condition. The ad states this model, made at Brno CZ factory, is rare in the US. I am not a collector, I just want an inexpensive 8MM rifle to shoot . I could probably repair the cracked stock or buy an after-market stock for the $54.95 rifle. Anybody have any advice on this?

Quote "When guns were invented everything changed. For the first time in the history of the world a frail woman had a chance to sucessfully defend herself and home. My dream is that one of the anti-gun nuts will need a gun for defense and be unable to have one because of their own actions."

Mobuck

If you intend to replace the stock anyway the busted stock deal is ok. You probably can't get a replacement stock for $21 delivered. Some times you get a little better rifle with a broken stock but don't bet on it.

Mobuck

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the 98/22 rifle is by no means rare. at that price you may have some pitting on the receiver and for sure below the stock line.if you need it i have a used stock for one of those, i sold all the hardware to a parts dealer.i hope this helps you.JESUS CHRIST, KING OF KINGS , LORD OF LORDS

familyguy

quote:I just want an inexpensive 8MM rifle to shoot
Yugo M48 or M48A
Turkish Mauser

Rare is obviously a subjective word. If it's really rare, that usually means 'expensive' (not $75).

'Hard to find' and 'hard to get' may not only NOT be rare, but also mean 'hard to find parts' when/if something breaks. Notice it said "rare in the US".

The two I mentioned are easy to find, fun to shoot AND inexpensive.

JMHO.


Got a new gun for my ex-wife.....pretty good trade, huh?

Der Gebirgsjager

A little word of caution here--"good" can mean a lot of things. Good, compared to others available, NRA Good (not so good--especially if you want a nice bore), "it's in good condition", like you might tell your neighbor if selling him something across the back fence (probably meaning in great shape, fully functional, with just a little wear). In short, I've never bought a gun described as "good" without an extended telephone conversation to establish that it was acceptable. Excellent is usually a lot better. You'd be better off to spend $89.95 for one with a good bore that will shoot than to waste $59.95 for one that won't.[:)]

OleDuk

SOG has good or better 98/22's for $58.95 in Gun-list and Shotgun News. I've got three of them but haven't had time to check 'em out yet, bought 'em for the actions mainly. Should be able to in the next week and I'll let you know what I think ,if you're interested!
Cheers,
OleDuk

tr fox

Thanks everybody. I read and considered everything you all wrote. Olduk, you have e-mail.

Quote "When guns were invented everything changed. For the first time in the history of the world a frail woman had a chance to sucessfully defend herself and home. My dream is that one of the anti-gun nuts will need a gun for defense and be unable to have one because of their own actions."