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I’ve decided that finding a new home for this rifle is the best course of action to take. I offered it in the WTB/WTS section of the overall forum previously, but there was no offer for purchase.
So, I’m offering this rifle for purchase, but am currently doing so only in our forum through the end of this week. From there, I may offer it in other forums/websites?
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To begin with, here are some “external” EXAMPLES of information that are from different sources, and not of my making. The information might help those considering how to price/bid…
EXAMPLE A: An image (first one below) of a handwritten note from a physical inspection by a professional Gunsmith
EXAMPLE B: Opinions of a knowledgeable forum contributor
“highly desirable and very collectible. One of the early K98k rifles and matching numbers. especially with even a copy of the capture papers to give it provenance.
“This one made by Mauser Oberndorf and showing all of the military (Waffenamt) acceptance stamps is a rare example”
“Refer to Richard Law's "Backbone of the Wehrmacht" for one source of info on it. The earliest ones produced typically had practically all parts numbered, as yours does. This practice was later discontinued to a large extent to save time and speed production for the demands of supply to the military more expediently.
Another recommended information source with even greater detail was written by Bruce Karem and Michael Steves in three volumes. Their book about the development of this design and early production of them would be especially rewarding for you to read.”
EXAMPLE C: The capture papers which are original (see second image below)
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Now, here is some additional information, and several images that are of my making. I think they do a very good job of honestly showing/explaining the condition of this rifle, but I’m willing to take more, with the exception of taking the rifle apart again.
- While it would be too much to show every single place now, I've already found about 20+ places where this rifle has stamps which are the same serial number. I've read in some places about 4 versus 2 digits of the overall serial number, but no explanation.
- I’m convinced all pieces of the rifle match. The only unclear spot is as I described before “…there is only one piece that I am not sure is the same in number, and only because I just can't make it out. It appears the same, but has clearly been a little mashed/squitshed. It may not make a big deal to a collector, and I can see how it could be easily lost, but replaced in the field. I'll send that as the last picture and by itself”
- After posting, and through the disassembly/reassembly process (searching for more serial numbers) I discovered the end of the stock had cracked off, but been professionally repaired. This is not visible as you look at the rifle, as a whole, because where the crack occurred is beneath necessary bands. (see here)
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I’m offering this rifle 100% as-is. I’ve never fired it (and can’t now). I’ve held nothing back, and furthermore won’t. If you have questions, please do ask here, in the forum, so everyone can stay on the same page. That said, I will not discuss and questions about a desired amount here.
As I’ve mentioned this in previous postings, I am paralyzed from the chest down from an auto accident survivor (C6/C7 Tetraplegic), and stroke survivor - that leaves me with 25% useful on my left hand, and 70% useful on my right hand.
So, whoever I might work with on a purchase, and ultimately transfer/shipping of the rifle will have to be patient in getting it to them. In other words, I’m NOT Amazon!!! This would take a few days to execute, but I do have reliable help.
So that’s my “disclosure” of sorts.
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Most importantly… This offering is not a slam-dunk, desperate sales situation, and I’m a bit embarrassed that there is nobody left in our families to take care of this important reminder.
PLEASE be mindful/respectful of what my Father-In Law went through, and ALL people went through, D-day + 2, until the very end –
Very unimaginable, for all people, in all corners of our world.
The best way to go about working on this is one of my personal email accounts: justfrank42@gmail.com and I will alert the forum if the rifle is sold, but not to who, or the price.
After 7/15, I’m not quite sure what I’ll do with the rifle yet.
Thanks to all for your help, and consideration.
MORE IMAGES COMING...
So, I’m offering this rifle for purchase, but am currently doing so only in our forum through the end of this week. From there, I may offer it in other forums/websites?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To begin with, here are some “external” EXAMPLES of information that are from different sources, and not of my making. The information might help those considering how to price/bid…
EXAMPLE A: An image (first one below) of a handwritten note from a physical inspection by a professional Gunsmith
EXAMPLE B: Opinions of a knowledgeable forum contributor
“highly desirable and very collectible. One of the early K98k rifles and matching numbers. especially with even a copy of the capture papers to give it provenance.
“This one made by Mauser Oberndorf and showing all of the military (Waffenamt) acceptance stamps is a rare example”
“Refer to Richard Law's "Backbone of the Wehrmacht" for one source of info on it. The earliest ones produced typically had practically all parts numbered, as yours does. This practice was later discontinued to a large extent to save time and speed production for the demands of supply to the military more expediently.
Another recommended information source with even greater detail was written by Bruce Karem and Michael Steves in three volumes. Their book about the development of this design and early production of them would be especially rewarding for you to read.”
EXAMPLE C: The capture papers which are original (see second image below)
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Now, here is some additional information, and several images that are of my making. I think they do a very good job of honestly showing/explaining the condition of this rifle, but I’m willing to take more, with the exception of taking the rifle apart again.
- While it would be too much to show every single place now, I've already found about 20+ places where this rifle has stamps which are the same serial number. I've read in some places about 4 versus 2 digits of the overall serial number, but no explanation.
- I’m convinced all pieces of the rifle match. The only unclear spot is as I described before “…there is only one piece that I am not sure is the same in number, and only because I just can't make it out. It appears the same, but has clearly been a little mashed/squitshed. It may not make a big deal to a collector, and I can see how it could be easily lost, but replaced in the field. I'll send that as the last picture and by itself”
- After posting, and through the disassembly/reassembly process (searching for more serial numbers) I discovered the end of the stock had cracked off, but been professionally repaired. This is not visible as you look at the rifle, as a whole, because where the crack occurred is beneath necessary bands. (see here)
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I’m offering this rifle 100% as-is. I’ve never fired it (and can’t now). I’ve held nothing back, and furthermore won’t. If you have questions, please do ask here, in the forum, so everyone can stay on the same page. That said, I will not discuss and questions about a desired amount here.
As I’ve mentioned this in previous postings, I am paralyzed from the chest down from an auto accident survivor (C6/C7 Tetraplegic), and stroke survivor - that leaves me with 25% useful on my left hand, and 70% useful on my right hand.
So, whoever I might work with on a purchase, and ultimately transfer/shipping of the rifle will have to be patient in getting it to them. In other words, I’m NOT Amazon!!! This would take a few days to execute, but I do have reliable help.
So that’s my “disclosure” of sorts.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Most importantly… This offering is not a slam-dunk, desperate sales situation, and I’m a bit embarrassed that there is nobody left in our families to take care of this important reminder.
PLEASE be mindful/respectful of what my Father-In Law went through, and ALL people went through, D-day + 2, until the very end –
Very unimaginable, for all people, in all corners of our world.
The best way to go about working on this is one of my personal email accounts: justfrank42@gmail.com and I will alert the forum if the rifle is sold, but not to who, or the price.
After 7/15, I’m not quite sure what I’ll do with the rifle yet.
Thanks to all for your help, and consideration.
MORE IMAGES COMING...
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