K98 Bring Backs with Duffle Cuts

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I know gun prices in Canada do not equal gun prices in the US.

I also know that all matching K98's are pretty darn hard to come by our side of the border.

Any collector would love an all matching K98. Having a duffle cut K98 is slightly less desirable but at least the duffle cut tells the collector it is a bring back.

If tastefully done (under the front bands and repaired well) how much do you think a duffle cut distracts from an all matching rifle in Canada?

Cheers
 
Im not an expert but for an overall value more information is needed with (inevitable) a lot of pictures. What year/code is it? what condition is the rest of the rifle in? Is it truly 100% matching?
 
If I had to throw a number out there, I would say 20% less for a duffle cut all matching K98k and an uncut one. If the cut was well done (under the barrel band) and undetectable unless disassembled. That being said matching rifles are so scarce in Canada that you could probably get full price for one. My 2 cents.
 
I think the duffle cut actually adds authenticy. To the right person I don't think it would ditract at all.

(I'm an optimist...it seems I can find a way to like almost anything milsurp.) :D
 
I like the duffle cuts as well, can contribute to the history of the rifle. Wouldn't pay more, but wouldn't pay alot less for it either.
 
If the rifle is correct otherwise, it really doesn't detract from value. All the big collectors agree, you'd obviously pick an uncut one over cut, but if done properly done, doesn't hurt value.
 
agentcq said:
I know gun prices in Canada do not equal gun prices in the US.

I also know that all matching K98's are pretty darn hard to come by our side of the border.

Any collector would love an all matching K98. Having a duffle cut K98 is slightly less desirable but at least the duffle cut tells the collector it is a bring back.

If tastefully done (under the front bands and repaired well) how much do you think a duffle cut distracts from an all matching rifle in Canada?

Cheers
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You really have to look at the overall picture and consider the whole rifle. Sometimes things arn't always as they appear. Sometimes they are.

Is it really a duffle cut or is someone just taking a sporter and passing it off as a vet bring back dufflecut?
Until you see the whole complete picture, a duffle cut doesn't always mean a vet bring back.

Is the stock complete, in 2 pieces? Does all the wood match including the handguard for color and numbers?

Is the Stock Norwegian, Yugo or Israeli?

Any proof that the rifle is a vet bring back from WW2?

Do you trust the buyer or the seller?

Is the stock sanded?

Are the WaA still there?

Does the stock, bands and hardware match the rifle or not?

Is the rifle all matching or mismatched?

When was the repair done? Materials used? Modern Materials? Age of repair?

Sometimes just the dufflecut stock will be for sale so putting it on a another rifle doesn't make it a vet bring back dufflecut rifle, rather a restored sporter.

Now if you saw a postwar scrubbed Czech 98 rifle with a dufflecut stock, that wouldn't make any sense. Think of the above when you look at a WW2 dufflecut and then sort through it.
 
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This rifle is an all matching (including wood) CE (Sauer) 44 (1944) - semi-kriegsmodell. All parts which should be serialized for 1944 production match and the seller is a reliable seller. He is in the US and is looking for $1200. With import/taxes the prices goes up to $1500. Most matching K98's in Canada run easily $1500+ and I do mean +. I don't know when the repair was done, but the cut was under the band. I know in the US you can still find the odd all matching rifle un-cut for the same price, but they usually sell within a few days.

With members opinions on the cut, I just might need to jump on this one. Makes import easier as I just bought a mix-master 1944 early production Springfield M1 Garand from him as well for $695.00 (probably Korean re-arsenal) - multiple gun discount for import.
 
The duffle cut would make no difference to me as well. It is just part of the history of the gun. In fact the duffle cut adds more history to it and confirms it is a real vet bring back. Unless people are faking duffle cuts now.

I wouldn't pay more for a duffle cut, but it wouldn't concern me in the least if it had one.
 
For import, check out ww w.irunguns.ca

They are a new company in Edmonton, and I believe they do imports for $100, and I saw them post on the AO forum that they have an introductory offer for their first importation batch of $10/rifle...

Just thought I'd mention it.

Cheers!
 
Umm... their website isn't in agreement with your figures...

Brokerage Fees
Brokerage for the 1st firearm is $200.00, $150.00 for the 2nd, $100.00 for the 3rd.
If you purchased your firearm from IRUNGUNS.US the import/brokerage fees to Canada are $100.00.
$25.00 flat fee for optics and miscellaneous accessories.
For large exports please contact us for discounted rates and shipping charges.
All exports are charged a flat fee of $25.00 for shipping per item as your firearm will be overnighted to Canada via air.
Any duty, Canadian shipping, and GST will be collected upon final transfer of said firearm.
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In other words, they are only $50 per gun cheaper than Prophet River and frankly, PR is a known quantity - these guys... not so much. At least not yet.

Now they ARE MUCH MUCH MUCH cheaper than Questar, but then so is PR. I honestly can;t understand how Questar is still getting any import business at all - worst pricing in the biz for this service.
 
You know what, you are most correct.

I just believed their spiel they gave on the AO Forum, and just glanced at the website.

I have no idea if they are good or not....

Also, did not notice the descending pay scale for imports, or that it was only $100 if you order a firearm from THEM!

My bad, I accept my spankings...

Disregard my Post... ;)
 
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