1909 Argentine Mauser, all matching, an a Peruvian-issued 1891 bayonet to go with my 1891 Modelo Argentino peruvian-issued rifle.
Sweet! LOVE that tiger stripe stock!
March Purchases
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Sweet! LOVE that tiger stripe stock!
Here are my purchases from the Chilliwack Gun Show: A Gewher 88 Commission rifle that was sold to the Turks sometime around WW1,and rebarreled in 1935 . Also, a pristine BRNO Israeli Mauser in 7.62 NATO, I didn't think I would ever be the owner of one of these, especially in this condition. Both rifles have the cleanest bores I have ever seen, they patched out with little or no grime at all. It was my first time as a vendor as well as a purchaser at the show, I had a lot of fun and walked away with 2 very nice rifles!
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dgradinaru
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- British Columbia
Here are my purchases from the Chilliwack Gun Show: A Gewher 88 Commission rifle that was sold to the Turks sometime around WW1,and rebarreled in 1935 . Also, a pristine BRNO Israeli Mauser in 7.62 NATO, I didn't think I would ever be the owner of one of these, especially in this condition. Both rifles have the cleanest bores I have ever seen, they patched out with little or no grime at all. It was my first time as a vendor as well as a purchaser at the show, I had a lot of fun and walked away with 2 very nice rifles!
Nice rifle, ?? im the guy that met you up and i showed you my K98K i bought.
Ahh ok, the Russian Capture-I remember now. If I had seen that one before you, I would have bought it in a second. Looked to be a prime candidate for restoration!
dgradinaru
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- British Columbia
i took the rifle apart and refinished its ugly varnish off. I cant find any proof of russian capture, the only "X" i found was under the barrel, no electro penciling.
here are my buys from the chilliwack gun show.
Sorry for the huge pics.
First one is 1940 147 code K98K 8MM MAUSER mis match
Last one is a SWP 1945 ISREALI MAUSER 8MM MAUSER
here are my buys from the chilliwack gun show.
Sorry for the huge pics.
First one is 1940 147 code K98K 8MM MAUSER mis match
Last one is a SWP 1945 ISREALI MAUSER 8MM MAUSER
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NICE! You sure didn't waste time in refinishing that first one...nice haul man, I shoulda spent less time at my table and more time looking for purchases. The guy who sold me the Israeli Mauser was right across from my table, so as soon as I sold my rifle, I headed over there right away and bought it.
dgradinaru
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- British Columbia
I worked on the stock for 2 days and it turned out pretty good, i got all three rifles for Very cheap$ and they got almost prefect bores.
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i took the rifle apart and refinished its ugly varnish off. I cant find any proof of russian capture, the only "X" i found was under the barrel, no electro penciling.
here are my buys from the chilliwack gun show.
Sorry for the huge pics.
First one is 1940 147 code K98K 8MM MAUSER mis match
Second one: Czech BRNO ISREALI 7.62 K98K WITH THE Crest
Last one is a SWP 1945 ISREALI MAUSER 8MM MAUSER
ive bin looking for a nice k98 for 4 months and u find 3 in one day haha now im jealous buy one haha
dgradinaru
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- British Columbia
Theres one in the "EE" for 650, or if you want good deals find out when theres local gun shows, they have good deals there.
Nice score on the swp45! Awesome that its in 8mm still. Any matching parts?
Should try to source a KM stock for it.
Collector's Source has one also $595CA i told another forum member but i see it is still there.
There were a lot of K98s/milsurps at the Chilliwack show. Most were fairly priced as well.
There was even a fellow that had half a dozen k98 snipers. The only drawback on them was that they were made up in 1955-1960 by an ex German tech.
All of the mounts/scopes were original to the WWII period as were the rifles. The rifles, were all matching and period as well. They were being sold for less than the individual parts were worth.
The biggest problem I could see was that some of the stocks had been sanded.
I sold some K98s there and the table beside mine just kept selling more and more of them.
I watched David buy his. He was a happy camper.
The thing about that table was as the seller sold off a rifle, he would just reach under his table and bring out another one to replace it. No reason for which rifle went on the sales rack, just whichever case he picked up first.
There was a minty Springfield Garand that came in on consignment. It sold with a bayonet/sling for $1200 in a heartbeat.
It was a good show. There were 550+ tables and there were over 3000 people through the door on the first day.
I blew it on one sale. I sold a 1955 dated Fazerkly that was unfired but unwrapped for about half of what a wrapped one would go for, early in the show.
I hadn't check it closely enough and it turned out to be from the Burma Contract, rather than the Irish Contract. Even more rare. Oh well, the buyer didn't realize it either, until he got it home and checked it out on the internet. He graciously called me to inform me of his scoop. Good deal for both of us. At least it went to someone that appreciates what he had.
I have an unopened spam can of 303Brit ammo, from WWII (1944). It still has all of its labeling on it and says it contains 300 rounds of ammo, on strippers, in bandoliers. I have to put a sign on this can that says "If you want to look inside, it will cost you $400"
You have no idea how many people get all pis-y faced over this. They usually want to buy it, to shoot it. Give me a break. So they complain that I'm ripping them off. I tell them "Fine, go find another WWII period sealed spam can and see if you can get it cheaper."
It was a great show, all sorts of goodies there. I like the Chilliwack show a lot more than Kamloops and that is really saying something, because I really like the Kamloops show.
Chilliwack, has some incredible stuff buried in the woodwork and it's just starting to come out. There was an active Canadian Forces base there for a long time. We all know that a lot of stuff wandered off the base at one time or another. Lots of it was traded to the locals for food, a comfortable bed while on leave etc.
This will soon change, but over the next couple of years, it is the premo hunting ground of gunshows for milsurp enthusiasts.
Don't get me wrong, the show is 90% sporting stuff. There was also a movie house that was disposing of tons of props and modern milsurp gear.
There was even a fellow that had half a dozen k98 snipers. The only drawback on them was that they were made up in 1955-1960 by an ex German tech.
All of the mounts/scopes were original to the WWII period as were the rifles. The rifles, were all matching and period as well. They were being sold for less than the individual parts were worth.
The biggest problem I could see was that some of the stocks had been sanded.
I sold some K98s there and the table beside mine just kept selling more and more of them.
I watched David buy his. He was a happy camper.
The thing about that table was as the seller sold off a rifle, he would just reach under his table and bring out another one to replace it. No reason for which rifle went on the sales rack, just whichever case he picked up first.
There was a minty Springfield Garand that came in on consignment. It sold with a bayonet/sling for $1200 in a heartbeat.
It was a good show. There were 550+ tables and there were over 3000 people through the door on the first day.
I blew it on one sale. I sold a 1955 dated Fazerkly that was unfired but unwrapped for about half of what a wrapped one would go for, early in the show.
I hadn't check it closely enough and it turned out to be from the Burma Contract, rather than the Irish Contract. Even more rare. Oh well, the buyer didn't realize it either, until he got it home and checked it out on the internet. He graciously called me to inform me of his scoop. Good deal for both of us. At least it went to someone that appreciates what he had.
I have an unopened spam can of 303Brit ammo, from WWII (1944). It still has all of its labeling on it and says it contains 300 rounds of ammo, on strippers, in bandoliers. I have to put a sign on this can that says "If you want to look inside, it will cost you $400"
You have no idea how many people get all pis-y faced over this. They usually want to buy it, to shoot it. Give me a break. So they complain that I'm ripping them off. I tell them "Fine, go find another WWII period sealed spam can and see if you can get it cheaper."
It was a great show, all sorts of goodies there. I like the Chilliwack show a lot more than Kamloops and that is really saying something, because I really like the Kamloops show.
Chilliwack, has some incredible stuff buried in the woodwork and it's just starting to come out. There was an active Canadian Forces base there for a long time. We all know that a lot of stuff wandered off the base at one time or another. Lots of it was traded to the locals for food, a comfortable bed while on leave etc.
This will soon change, but over the next couple of years, it is the premo hunting ground of gunshows for milsurp enthusiasts.
Don't get me wrong, the show is 90% sporting stuff. There was also a movie house that was disposing of tons of props and modern milsurp gear.
Shooting Bastard
Regular
- Location
- Coastal BC
Just ordered a 1935 Mosin Nagant Izhevsk, with a hexagonal receiver, from Westrifle... Tracking# shows that it was shipped this afternoon....
Got this really neat Siamese Type 66 Arisaka in trade. These were made in Japan for Siam in the 20s, in the Siamese 8 x 52mm cartridge, and have a number of small differences compared to the Japanese Type 38 (also purchased in some numbers by the Thais). As I understand it this was the issue Thai rifle during their war with France in 1940. One of the things I really like about it is that they apparently had them marked entirely in Thai - even the Japanese used latin characters for the rear sight and serial numbers, since the dies lasted longer.
Forty4Forty
Regular
- Location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Enfield 1912 Sht .22 II, Navy Issue, only a 1,000 made, converted Lee Metfords. Was lucky to get this at a show this week, seller got to a price I could afford, really appreciated that. Missing wood behind sights, bit shot out but a great piece for the collection.
