Mitchell's Mausers

[no_morelipfrom_you]

Saw some threads about "Fake" collectors items.

Being pretty new to all this, and having an interest in one of Mitchell's collector grade Mausers, I want to ask is this business reputable?


Thanks for any answers

 

[SlowStar]

I have bought two Mausers from Mitchell. Both of them were lower grade stuff as I only wanted the actions. Both rifles were as advertised. Mitchell is a overpriced for all but the best grade. All in all, I am happy with my purchase.

Slowstar

 

[BigG]

I see their ads but I wonder how they rationalize selling a Yugo built 98 (M-48) as a "collectors grade" K-98? They are nice but it will be a cold day in you know where before they appreciate financially imho.

 

[ocabj]

If you want an authentic K98, go with Empire Arms.

 

[Feanaro]

Mitchell's is overpriced but otherwise a sound company, except perhaps for their ads. An M48A = Historical 98K? I think not.

 

[Cosmoline]

Mitchells gets an "A" for clever marketing. They've managed to crank up the sale price of old Yugos three times their actual value through ads and packaging. That said, I credit them for introducing many non C&R folks to vintage Mausers. A lot of folks who would never touch an old rifle are OK with the unissued Yugos in the clean white box from Mitchells.

 

[Standing Wolf]

...Yugo built 98...

Any relation to the famous—perhaps I should say "infamous"—car of the same name?

 

[Sactown]

I got one of the Mithcell mausers collector grade from CDNN for like 150. I'd never buy direct from Mitchell. The yugo M98 was in exceellent condition. Looked unused. tehy're a good buy if you can find them cheap.

 

[jefnvk]

They aren't the captured reworked K98's, are they?

 

[buttrap]

No, they are a made from 1948 and later mauser clone that does not interchage parts with a real 98. Looks a lot like a CZ-24.

 

[Okiecruffler]

Unless you have money to burn

Avoid Mitchell's like the plague. Their ad's are out and out lies. I'll second Empire Arms if you want a truely good peice. It might cost as much as a Mitchell, but if you're buying a collectable mauser, that's what you'll get.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Another vote for Empire Arms. Dennis is a straight shooter and I've bought several Rooskie sniper rifles from him. I'm a happy camper.

 

[cracked butt]

A couple of years ago, Mitchell's was selling the M48's for $400 when you could buy the exact same unissued rifle from CDNN for $150.

Mitchell's stuff is way overpriced.