Sam Fisher
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I tend to by guns on a whim. I did it with my Romanian AK-47, two Springfield 1911's, Savage model 29, Kel-Tec P3AT, and my Mosin-Nagant M38 and M44 carbines.
I just recently started reading about the Mauser K98. I'm completely enthralled yet thoroughly confused. Seems there are so many things to look for with the K98 that I am fearful of getting a rip-off or a lemon. In other words, one that isn't worth a hoot. Don't get me wrong, I realize you get what you pay for and at $237 I don't expect to get an $1100 Mauser. But I still want one that is "original" and that carrys some authentic history with it. What I don't want is some previous owner's mix-n-match "parts gun". That in a nutshell is what is preventing me from getting one. But I really do want one. You fellas have any suggestions/advice? Thanks!
I just recently started reading about the Mauser K98. I'm completely enthralled yet thoroughly confused. Seems there are so many things to look for with the K98 that I am fearful of getting a rip-off or a lemon. In other words, one that isn't worth a hoot. Don't get me wrong, I realize you get what you pay for and at $237 I don't expect to get an $1100 Mauser. But I still want one that is "original" and that carrys some authentic history with it. What I don't want is some previous owner's mix-n-match "parts gun". That in a nutshell is what is preventing me from getting one. But I really do want one. You fellas have any suggestions/advice? Thanks!