After turning 20 last month and getting another rifle around that time, I decided to get them all together for a up to date photo on the collection. I have one I’m waiting on which is not pictured which is a S/42 1938 K98k which will be soon. Started this journey last year around May.
What are we thinking?
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Doing DoorDash after work like I do everyday, first order is from giant, and this is what the neighbors had parked out front!!
White bag in the background is the order ($10 for 1 mile)
Someone is selling a Mk4 TDI 5 speed manual. It has 340,000 miles on it. The major issues that I see are the rockers are rusted and pin welds are completely rusted out the interior isn’t the best, as the glove box isn’t on but he has it, the trim under the steering wheel isn’t in either, but he’s says he has it. The headliner is ripped off and the glue is showing, the door panels are not in great shape but the electrical stuff all works fine, sun roof works great as well. He said the bottom he will take is $1,800, I offered him $1,250. Because of the rust in the hood, fenders, and some on the roof and both quarters, along with the heavily sun damages paint. You think this is a good deal?
I contemplating butting a 97’ Z3 roadster with 86,000 miles on it, the car looks immaculate for its age with no rust no dents, the paint still look new, the interior is in great condition, no seat tears or anything of the sort, all powered thing work as they should it runs great. However my dad says that they are junk, but doing some research shows they can last a very long time given proper maintenance which I intend on doing my self. The seller wants $7,000 obo. What do you guys think? Is my dad right or is this a good, and reliable buy?
This post is really about trying to find “not so big named artist” my small country artist that I enjoy is Jay Skaggs, found him a couple months ago, and even had a chance to see him live as well, for not being well known, he certainly one of the better country artists in the new style of this genre.
This rifle is from Facebook, I was scrolling around. Person said it’s “K98” the “story goes as follows” in 1945 the sellers grandfather took it from a castle in Germany and brought it to the states, and then the guy bought it, story sounds wrong but that’s me. The guy says barrel is “one piece “ and is marked “Krupp Steel” and it’s in “5.56x57” his words not mine.
Had the chance to fire my first Machine gun today at 19, it wouldn’t have taken this long if the range somewhat close to me only allows 21 and older for the machine guns but that’s fine. Friend of mine at the range I go to has one, and also has a BAR hopefully that’s soon but no rush.
Seller has no description of the rifle, and wants about $11,000-$13,000 more than the rifle is worth, should be less because there is a massive crack in the stock, along with nothing matching. People are crazy
Bought this M1 Carbine a couple months ago, and shot it today, I want to be a able to take the sling and oiler out, but along the way realized who ever had it before me put the sling on wrong. Any ideas on getting this out? Or is the sling toast, and I’m going to have to cut it? and am I better off buying a new one. Thanks 😊
Oaks gun show treated me good again, not in picture but will be soon, is a 1936 code S/42 100% matching K98K. Which I am very happy with. And will be receiving within a couple months. In picture is a K98 bayonet that will go with the rifle (not matching) and 2 non surplus (obviously) 30 rnd mags, with a kitty cat, and A Raccoon.
Scoring system on this game makes no sense.
This is currently the American collection, and it goes as left to right. Winchester M1897 MFG1929, M1D (put together) rifle is 1943 with a danish marked M84 Scope. IBM M1 carbine (early 1943’), H&R M1 Garand, 1953, M1884 Trapdoor Rifle, around 1888.
Confederate sharpshooters Rifle, from the Civil war at the Gettysburg National Military museum picture could be better, but the lights didn’t help, too is sharpshooter rifle, bottom is a Sharps rifle.
Gun broker never ceases to amaze me. 100% sure no one will ever be dumb enough to buy this, but I’m sure he knows what he’s got.
This came in today, and it is beautiful for its age, I’m not 100% sure when it was made but I would assume some time between 1870-1890s. I could be wrong. It is a model 1871 Vetterli sword bayonet. Paired with is is my M70/87/15 Vetterli.
Bayonet on EBay, I’m kinda interested in, I’m trying to get a bayonet for my Italian 1870/87/15 Vetterli, but the seller isn’t too sure what it actually is, he’s asking $350 for it.
I’ve had this for about a year now, and plan on shooting surplus ammo out of it, i would like any info on the rifle if possible, what model etc, so I can get the right cleaning rod for it, also the screw on the trigger guard if toast, an im certain im gonna destroy it when removing it, so wondering where i can get another one? Also by the barrel band, is that a problem? Or would it come off with some steel wool, I’ve shot close to 60-80 rounds through it already and have had no issues. Thanks for the info in advance.
Just picked these up, how does German surplus 8mm compare to the other countries that made them. Also are these corrosive?