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| The Standard Modell was a contract rifle for the German Post Office, Police, Border Guards, and Civilian Marksmanship clubs. It should look to be military, except for better fit and finish. |
| Posts: 2036 | Location: Roebling, NJ 08554 | Registered: 20 January 2002 |
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| Was it worth $275.00???? For the whole rifle. |
| Posts: 2608 | Location: Moore, Oklahoma, USA | Registered: 28 December 2003 |
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| I sure wouldn't pay that for a rifle that does not even have the correct bolt. What do oyu want to do with it? Use the action for a project? THen that is a lot for this action. Have an example of a Standard Modell (it has 2 "L"s). THis one doe not have the correct bolt. You could find one for $50 or so and then sell the incorrect bolt on it. Of course, the wood would have had to be releived to fit the bent bolt handle, so it i sscrewed. SO you have a Franken-Standard-Modell for $275. Would be hard to ever get your money back, but if you just want it, get it |
| Posts: 2509 | Location: Kisatchie National Forest, LA | Registered: 20 October 2004 |
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| Thanks, I thought it was a better deal than, it seems, it was. Would this be as good an action as a G33-40 metal wise?? |
| Posts: 2608 | Location: Moore, Oklahoma, USA | Registered: 28 December 2003 |
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| LB404, I know one of your buddies that would like it (C.B.) if you decide you don't want it after all...........DJ |
| Posts: 3976 | Location: Oklahoma,USA | Registered: 27 February 2004 |
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| metalurgically speaking, it is as good as a G 33/40. Not anywhere nearly as desirable from a custom rifle standpoint. Not that anything is wrong with it, but the 33/40 would be more in demand and bring more money. If you are looking for an action donor, a military V 24 would be as nice a rifle and you can get one for $70. If you sold the rifles, you may get $25 more for a Standard Modell.
Was the stock cut under the bolt handle? |
| Posts: 2509 | Location: Kisatchie National Forest, LA | Registered: 20 October 2004 |
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| Your description of the bolt handle is that of a Kar98a, which in itself (esp. if matching to itself) will bring $50 plus... The Czechs made a similar bolt, marked with 'circle Z' proofs, but not seen very often - only on the Brazilian bent bolt VZ24 in 7x57, as far as I know.
A real Standard Modell bolt is straight, and has BU proofs on top of the stem. They are not easy to find. A standard model should have either "Standard Modell" (may also have "1924" after that) or the "Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/n" legend on the left side rail. The front ring should have the Mauser banner, possibly with a date (1933, 1934) below it. If the left side rail is blank and the stock is recessed for a bent bolt, what you have is a Banner K98 - these usually don't have German commercial proofs either.
$275 sounds a little steep for me, especially if you are thinking of just the action, and really especially since I paid $75 for the last two Oberndorf commercial actions I bought.
Best, Todd |
| Posts: 1248 | Location: North Carolina | Registered: 14 April 2001 |
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| I just read in the Ludwig Olson book Mauser Bolt rifles , the 1933 Standard Modell for the Deutche Reichpost have the bolt handle turned down .
Daniel |
| Posts: 332 | Location: Cantabria Spain | Registered: 23 May 2002 |
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| Quote:
especially since I paid $75 for the last two Oberndorf commercial actions I bought.
Best, Todd
Want to make some quick Christmas money? |
| Posts: 5053 | Location: Muletown | Registered: 07 September 2001 |
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