Is Canada Ready For $2000 Norwegian G33/40 Reworks

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HOLY CRAP THE Bolt was not even matching and not a German orignal, but rather a Norwegian Re-work on the EE for $1800, the next day the price mysteriously disappeared, but then the SPF... showed up today.. WELL WELL,, I seriously did not think anyone would fork that kind of coin out on a rifle that I know someone on this forum purchased for less than $400 a couple of years ago.

WAY TO JACK UP THE PRICES. But I guess if someone pays good for you...;)
 
FWIW, the Canadian dollar is now worth $1.03 and you can import rifles from the US.

On Gunbroker, a few weeks back, there was one (G33/40) with a mismatched bolt for $750 US. Not correct sight hood. Had WaA on the stock. No bids. Still Overpriced.

Do your homework first.

But here's the real question (hypothetical), would you spend $2000 on a reworked K98 when you can get an original, 95% condition, all numbers matching K98 for $2000? You already know the answer.
 
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this isnt a k98 its a g33/40...you dont exactly see p&d importing them by the boatload. Granted the price was ludicrously high, its still quite the collectors piece and it'll be a while before you see one on cgn again.
 
9mm-Suppository said:
this isnt a k98 its a g33/40...you dont exactly see p&d importing them by the boatload. Granted the price was ludicrously high, its still quite the collectors piece and it'll be a while before you see one on cgn again.
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Yes, the $750 I quoted was for a G33/40 on Gunbroker. And that is one of many.

The other comparison for $2000 was for K98's.

The point was, would you pay $2000 for a Norwegian K98 Rework when you could have a 95% condition, all original, all matching K98 for $2000?

Put another way, You can "Import from the USA" rather than "Bending Over and Taking the Shaft". LOL

And Yes, Questar imports, you don't have to wait for your favorite dealer to bring them in - you might be old and grey haired by then!

But on the other side of the coin, maybe someone really wanted it as that's their thing and that's what they collect, and it looked like a nice rifle.

"Impulse Buys" and "Gotta have it now" can factor in too.
 
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Yes, the $750 I quoted was for a G33/40 on Gunbroker. And that is one of many.

The other comparison for $2000 was for K98's.

The point was, would you pay $2000 for a Norwegian K98 Rework when you could have a 95% condition, all original, all matching K98 for $2000?

Put another way, You can "Import from the USA" rather than "Bending Over and Taking the Shaft". LOL

And Yes, Questar imports, you don't have to wait for your favorite dealer to bring them in - you might be old and grey haired by then!

But on the other side of the coin, maybe someone really wanted it as that's their thing and that's what they collect. "Impulse Buys" and "Gotta have it now" can factor in too.
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yea you could definately score a nice g33/40 in the US for 1800$ , maybe not all matching as nice items seem to get blown out of proportion on gunbroker but thats a lot of dough. Since this one was refurbed its probably quite nice as opposed to most of the scummy lookin parts rifles you see on gunbroker.

In itself it might even be more of a rare collectible then an original german 33/40 (how many Norwegians reworks are there?) maybe thats why it commanded a premium?
 
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In itself it might even be more of a rare collectible then an original german 33/40 (how many Norwegians reworks are there?) maybe thats why it commanded a premium?
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Sure...send me an all matching 33/40, I'll Bubba it for you and make it a "Super Special, One of a Kind" and I'll send it back and you could sell it for 4 times the value, might even be Priceless. :p

On second thought, stick to the Original German 33/40, for the highest value.
 
Did any of you complainers see pictures of the rifle. I bought a G33/40 from Chupac years ago and if it's the blond out of the pair that I chose from years ago it was a beauty. I think it had the finger joined stock too.
 
I don't think anyone is complaining, but for $1800 I can get an all matching G33/40 including the bolt (matching). Why settle for anything less than the best especially when it's your money?
 
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Not saying I wouldnt take 2K, but my 42 G33/40 Norwegian stays on my rack for now. They're a sweet, rare rifle. I dont begrudge someone for offering a firearm for a seemingly high price. If someone has the bucks, hey go for it. With clean LB's asking $500 and matching Nazi K98's fetching $1,000-2000, why not? (but not from this poor boy).
Geoff in Victoria
 
For a Norwegian K98, they sell for $695-
A Nice Original, all matching K98 for $1000 to $2000.

A Norwegian G33/40 maybe $700 to $900 Tops. If you paid double, you paid too much!

They arn't rare. There's always a Sh/t Load of them for sale in the States.
The selling feature used by the seller to the buyer is this is a rare rifle, you won't find another one like it - that's the oldest crock of Sh** line in the book. I've seen more than a few and each seller has a good entertaining story to tell!

From the sellers perspective, you would be a fool to turn down 2K because with that you can go buy an all matching one!
 
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Folks

IMHO

What bothers me is, this thread seems like some sort of back seat price control.

The reality of the matter is simple. If you want it now.., then you pay the bucks, it's the #1 rule to selling anything. Yes there are deals out there, go find them. In the end, the price settled on is between the seller and the buyer. I don’t think anyone can confirm the selling price??

Besides, military surplus is drying up. While the Canadian Dollar is strong right now, ask yourself just how many imports from the US are breaking the shores of our country? The recent mosins, K31’s, RC K98’s, Swedish rifles, etc are leftovers from what the US had 5 years ago. The numbers of garands and others that pop up are nothing but hold backs from years ago. Now there is talk about stamping new imports like the US does. So as in a few other threads on this board have said. Are we ready to face the high prices??

They’re coming….

Regards

Pete
 
You know, I was just looking around at some other sites in Canada that are selling of Mil surplus. I've seen a " mint" 1949 long branch for $1250, a springfield 1903 Mk1 with pederson cut in G to VG condition for $1500. So, I say that prices are going up in a nasty way...

In some way, the high prices are where we left off before C-68 was introduced. After firearms prices fell off. all we need now is for an amendment to kill off the gun business..

Regards

Pete
 
Pblatzz said:
Folks

IMHO

What bothers me is, this thread seems like some sort of back seat price control.

The reality of the matter is simple. If you want it now.., then you pay the bucks, it's the #1 rule to selling anything. Yes there are deals out there, go find them. In the end, the price settled on is between the seller and the buyer. I don’t think anyone can confirm the selling price??

Besides, military surplus is drying up. While the Canadian Dollar is strong right now, ask yourself just how many imports from the US are breaking the shores of our country? The recent mosins, K31’s, RC K98’s, Swedish rifles, etc are leftovers from what the US had 5 years ago. The numbers of garands and others that pop up are nothing but hold backs from years ago. Now there is talk about stamping new imports like the US does. So as in a few other threads on this board have said. Are we ready to face the high prices??

They’re coming….

Regards

Pete
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No Buddy, you got it all wrong:

(1) You don't have to buy your milsurp in Canada for ridiculous prices.
(2) Think Global Market if the price is better.
(3) If the Canadian sellers or dealers price is too high, their not moving them out at those prices...although entertaining and wishful thinking on the sellers part, as well as "fishing" for a buyer!
(4) Shop around and wait, you don't "need it now", import wait times are worth it, considering the money you save.
(5) Our dollar is stronger than the US, don't pay more that they do for the same thing.

The bottom line is don't pay double. You wouldn't pay $1400 for a Norwegian Rework K98 when they are list for $700 (unless you don't know "#### twist"!). Same with a G33/40.

$1800 CAN = $1854 USD Yikes!
 
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