Mitchell's Mausers ?

asop

Anyone familar with their Mauser offerings? Good buys, not so good buys. Any input would help. Much appreciated.

p3skyking

A lot of smoke and mirrors. This is not to say that their products are not first rate, the Mausers are.
I would have to compare them to the companies selling the state quarters in a fancy package. They are still only shiny new quarters worth twenty five cents.

One day those Mausers will be collectors items. I would guess about 50-75 years. They do have access to a lot of collector weapons, but market them above their current value.

Wulfmann

Their guns are nicely done but are reworked with made to match therefore not originally matched parts.
The current Kar98k has a shiny bolt. German 98s had blue bolts.
Basically they are magpie guns. For those that want it looking real purdy like and do not know they are not the "real" thing.
Of course, there are others making their Mausers to match and calling them authentic so the rule of thumb is: If you can not document it consider it a fake! (quote from Mauser Military Markings book)

There are a number of decent Russian capture Kar98ks available at a reasonable price. I would suggest you get a nicer one of those and enjoy shooting it as well as buy a couple Mauser books and read up on this fascinating rifle. Once you have gained some idea of the codes and waffenamts etc you will start to see the Kar98k world.
It really is a hobby within a hobby and most of these RC 98s shoot very well

Check out the latest Kar98ks at Classic. You can get an FFL to order the one you want from their list or try the GB forum

http://www.classicarms.us/htm/firearms.htm

Wulfmann

asop

Much appreciated guys.

EVILDR235

I bought a M48 that was brand NEW,but over 50 years old for $200.00 cheaper from Big 5 sporting Goods that what M.M. was asking.Mine also came with all the extra goodies,BUT CHEAPER.
EvilDr235

1KYDSTR

goobers...real goobers.