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2021-04-03 Economy

Old military firearms bringing record prices

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Posted by Besoeker 2021-04-03 03:41|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 I'm afraid that if I allowed an M-1 carried by a WW2 Marine or paratrooper to see America in 2021, it would fix its own bayonet and charge the nearest politician.

Posted by Matt 2021-04-03 12:03|| 2021-04-03 12:03|| Front Page Top

#2 Well said.

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-04-03 15:53|| 2021-04-03 15:53|| Front Page Top

#3
Personally,

I went the Chilean 1895 7x57 Mauser and had it re-barreled 30/06.

Being made in 1895 it does not (did not) require a FFL background check due its being classified an antique weapon.

Original Cost at Augusta Cherokee Pawn $40 in 1969.
2020-21 cost up $1,500 depending of grade and etc..

Plus it is the very weapon I am told the 1903 Springfield 30/06 was copied from and which was used as a US ARMY rifle for many years later. Even used as a US Army sniper rifle for many years.

I understand Mauser was even paid royalties until WWI started.

BTW: The flip up 1500m iron Mauser sight has brought down a hand full of Mule Deer in the Starkville MS. area and a few Large Boar in Southern GA.

Posted by NN2N1 2021-04-03 19:42|| 2021-04-03 19:42|| Front Page Top

#4 Does it still work?
Can I get one to defend my family?

Posted by Jeremiah Grotch3078 2021-04-03 19:45|| 2021-04-03 19:45|| Front Page Top

#5 /\ Chilean Mausers

Posted by Besoeker 2021-04-03 19:46|| 2021-04-03 19:46|| Front Page Top

#6 ^ wonderful! thank you

Posted by Jack Flains3833 2021-04-03 20:01|| 2021-04-03 20:01|| Front Page Top

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