I recently got into the military surplus collecting hobby by accident when I inherited one, a 91/41 Carcano that I started tinkering with. Finding ammo was a chore but I finally did and got to shoot it. I have been hooked ever since and have added to my collection which I will share here periodically.
I've been collecting Mausers for some time now and have been on the hunt for a German production Gewehr 98. They aren't all that hard to find, but prices for them are through the roof and, unfortunately, more than I am willing to pay. In my hunt, I have come across rifles used by various other nations like this 1908. My question is, could I still fill that gap in my collection for a G98 with a Brazilian or Turk mauser? They appear extremely similar minus the rear sight and longer upper hand guard.
You could indeed, other than the obvious difference you mentioned they are very similar guns and built with the same exacting standards as the G98. If you aren’t a purist and don’t have to have the G98 this makes a suitable substitute and it’s a blast to shoot.
@milsurpmagazine9515 I appreciate the response. In the future, when I save up some more gun money, I will definitely look into the 1908. By chance, do you have any experience with the Peruvian model 1909? I came across one after watching this video, and they are basically identical. Featuring the Lange-Vizier sights and all for a similar price to the 1908.
No but Mauser supplied many countries with guns and in near identical design so I imagine the action would be the same. I also like the Argentinian version as well.
From everything I have learned about the MAS 49/56 it is best to stick with the civilian version of French ammo at best. I can find it now, and just concern myself with slap fire precautions, even with a modified firing pin. Can't find a titanium one at the moment.
Just so you know, you don't need to take a pin out to take out the trigger pack out, just pull the trigger guard out at the back and down just like an M-1 Garand it comes right out !!!
id get one.. i got a vetterli-carcano from them. refinished it all looks a treat, lugs are nice and crisp no cracks. have some chamber cleaning to finish up and it will be a shooter. RTI guns arent for beginners. they are for folks who are willing to gamble their skills VS what arrives..
0:43 Carl-Gustaf was not an individual! 😀 Carl-Gustaf is the name of the weapons factory where these rifles was manufactured. (Carl-Gustaf stads gevärsfaktori, in the town of Eskilstuna) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Gustafs_stads_gev%C3%A4rsfaktori
Having re-constructed a de-act SMLE MkIII (1914) back to her original configuration it's amazing that some rare screws and other small parts can cost more today than the whole rifle cost to make back in 1914! Especially the flaming volley sights!
Looks like they make their money off selling "Hard to Find" Parts... Then they sell the leftovers to some unsuspecting "Collector" that doesn't know better.... By the time you scrounge up everything you need to make it functional, you could have just spent the $1,000 to get a really nice, Collector Grade Rifle!!....
Come on dude, 2:38 seconds and you are still talking and the box isn't open yet, if you can walk and chew bubble gum, you can talk and open a box at the same time. Sorry if this upsets you but a picture is worth a thousand words and I can't see words. BTW you aren't the only one who does it most all of the guys doing these videos yammer on without getting anything done. At my age, the sun is behind the hill, a lot of gabbing is a waste of precious time.
Sorry I’m not as fast as most of your sexual experiences sparky next time maybe learn where the fast forward button is so you can get to the good stuff faster.
I was trying to find all the 22lr rifles, and even pistols( but I never actually researched if there was any of those) used in the US military. Sharp shooter Training or otherwise used during (@ the time) WWII. I had 2 rifles and the high end sights that they came with. When I was medically retired my disability pay didn’t start when the VA told me it would. And because of the financial stress I pretty much had to sell anything I owned of value, including my entire firearms collection… I did it to pay my bills to keep our cars and house… it was pointless of me to try, we still had to voluntarily give up a car, and sell our home for what we owed on it just to keep it from being foreclosed on. 10 years of active duty service, I spent collecting during my service as my hobby. It was all gone. I ended up having to move into my dad’s with my wife! It was like the only thing my service gave me was my spine injuries. I had a lot of fun guns in my collection as well. A Winchester semi auto shotgun that boasted a faster cycling rate of a 50cal machine gun, a numbers matching 9mm Luger that was a war trophy, even an Anschutz 22lr. Competition rifle, a nice 1911 and another 6 handguns at least and maybe 6-8 rifles including my first ever Ar15 I built myself. I love firearms and the development of new designs, I also really love marksmanship and shooting sports. I started In high school and it grew from there. Now I can’t even afford to get that collection started again. I could spend hours out shooting at targets for distance and grouping. I’ve moved so many times now, I couldn’t even tell you where I’d go to even find those 22’s here in this state. ……It’s not like I can afford it even if I did..
You can use some mineral spirits and some 0000 steel wool and if you have some stubborn dirt you can also use a brass brush which will take it off. The steel wool will also get the rust off as well without harming the finish. Then give it a good coat of oil.
So, you live in America, and bought a piece of junk that the police in the UK wouldn't arrest you for owning it, because it obviously can't operate? And you paid more than $50 for it? They saw you coming, mate!
Lmao step off “mate”, ever heard of if ya got nothing to say just STFU? I rehabbed the gun and shot 3” groups and have less in it than what I can sell it for. That video is available if you care to watch it.
@@milsurpmagazine9515 if you can make money on it, good for you. Just wondering what the full cost was, because you can get a matching numbers job on this side of the pond for about $500, if you know the right bloke and have the right certificate. Which is a downside, I must admit. Still, if I lived in the US I wouldn't have any guns, as I would have had to sell them to cover my medical bills. One car crash can leave you all kinds of fucked up, especially when it was someone else's fault!
I just got a Yugo 48A Mauser from Centerfire Systems for $319+shipping and its all matching serial numbers, with all parts sans cleaning rod. The bore looked like a sewer when I got it - been cleaning it every day and now it looks pretty good - might need to fire lap this one... which has worked really well for me in the past with other milsurps... That one there is no bargain IMHO even for $189. After you get through buying all of the parts... yeah. And you most likely wont' have the proper matches for that exact model. I guess you do get what you pay for...
"Carl Gustaf" is actually the name of the armory with the full name "Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori". It is the "rifle factory of CG' city" The name refers to the city Eskilstuna and the 17'th century king, Karl X Gustaf (modern spelling), who promoted the city to become a centre for early industrial production. The name "Eskilstuna" is even a quality stamp in itself, often found on old tools and mechanical instruments. The Swedish mauser rifles were also produced by Husquarna, another armory that dates back to the 17'th century, and of course, Mauser who made the first production run of these rifles.
I WISH I KNEW HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH HUNTER'S LODGE. I TRIED CALLING THEM, AND TRIED EMAILING THEM. I WANTED TO BUY 2 OF THE GERMAN 1888'S. I GUESS I HAVE TO GO ELSE WHERE
You just send them a handwritten order with a check for the rifles and about $60 for shipping and wait. You will get your order after a few months wait. James is the only one I could reach when I had questions. Text him at the number in the ad.
Couple Q's 1. Where did you get those hooks the rifles are on? Are they coated? 2. What's your spacing? Looks perfect. I have a walk-in in gun closet and want to put up hangars just like this.
Amazon carries the gun hooks, just search gun hangers, they come in sets of two six or twelve I believe, they have a rubber protector on the inside of the hook. I spaced the butt end ones 7” apart and then eye balled the barrell ends based on how thick the hand guards were, it isn’t perfect but I like the way it turned out. The wood they hang on is just some old barn wood I found at a local sawmill I ripped in half and used tung oil on.
I have, and I’ve been meaning to try it but the dents don’t really bother me that much, I think it adds to the character of the rifle, it’s part of it’s history.
The fact that HL doesn't accept credit cards is worrisome. It's a lot harder to dispute something with them or get your money back by paying with a check.
Let's face it.. this gun is a total piece of junk, by the time he finds the parts the work to put it back together, he.could have bought something decent, Hunter's lodge is a crappy co, right along with RTI, I'm NOT doing business again , I was screwed by them both 2x never again .
Ridiculous company to buy from and what they deliver is simple junk augmented by bait and switch pricing. A crappy company and experience. Not worth it
