They are all from the same import, though some dealers say they are inspecting the rifles... But who knows?
Christmas Sale GNG Carcano Moschetto
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They are all from the same import, though some dealers say they are inspecting the rifles... But who knows?
Yes, I am in BC , and the shipping was $70. I am more of a collector than a shooter though, I am hoping that I get an earlier dated model (preferably WW1 era) just for the ambiance? ( if that makes sense)
Either way, a very reasonable price by today’s standards.
Either way, a very reasonable price by today’s standards.
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If I didn't already have a 1941 with adjustable sights, I'd be ordering the Marstar fixed sight version at $250 for sure. I'm still looking for a decent early moschetto though, so I went with GNG for the extra $38 in the hopes of getting an early date - all of which are adjustable sight models.
Early dates aren't better, but there's no point in having 2 of these from the same year and possibly same maker unless you are collecting that way on purpose.
Truthfully, I wish my 1941 were a fixed sight model so I could cover off more bases in just a couple rifles.
Just order it anyway. Tell her it's an appreciating investment if you must, or like me, just don't tell her. She can't tell them apart anyway. If she sees the parcel, tell it's one of your buddy's rifles, ordered to your house so the wife wouldn't get mad at him - lol.
The marstar guns were only $39 cheaper, and supposedly gng hand selected their rifles from the importer. Marstar is a bigger volume dealer and likely has a wider range of conditions for sale - but that's just a guess. At least marstar is setting proper expectations saying the rifle you get may only be in fair condition.
not exactly
we are faced with the prospect of value's being reduced to zero for millions of rifles with the passing of c-21, pistol values are already gone as you can't sell them
don't buy them as an investment buy them because you want them
fritzhanzel
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
You should contact Marstar, their web sites say that the shipping costs are not accurate. Never paid more than $40 to BC.
And although I've never seen in in person, some were apparently converted to 8mm.
Here's Gun Jesus' primer on the 8mm versions made for the Volksturm:
Short synopsis - they added a mauser style recoil bolt, re-bored original barrels, put a wooden loading platform in the mag, turning this gun into a single shot, and re-numbered the parts - it's likely the barrels were not married up to their original rifles during the conversion work.
Something on the order of 60,000 were made in early 1945.
Short synopsis - they added a mauser style recoil bolt, re-bored original barrels, put a wooden loading platform in the mag, turning this gun into a single shot, and re-numbered the parts - it's likely the barrels were not married up to their original rifles during the conversion work.
Something on the order of 60,000 were made in early 1945.
