800$ Gewehr 43

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800$ Gewehr 43

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800$ gewehr 43 dated 1945 all matching numbers, should I buy it? The one thing is I had blanks and it would not shoot.
:shock: Plus the bolt carrier felt very loose, is that common with this type of rifle?
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43

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I'll buy it if you don't! Who has this rifle? Any story behind it? Does it have a BFA? Or you may have to check to see if the gas piston is blocked. The shooter's kits that Rob Applegate makes have different aperture screws for the gas piston. One of them allows you to close the piston off to make it single shot only. That might be the issue. The bolt carrier should wiggle a bit. Pictures would be nice too.

I've got an AC45 K43. It's a fantastic shooter.
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43

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This guy I meet at a small event in Canada. The only story of the gun is, he bought it in 1989 off a friend.
Sorry I do not have any pics of the gun. No it does not have a BFA.
Thanks for the help :D
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43

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Heck even if it doesn't work it's a steal, even if it's a good repro it's a steal! My god man, what are you waiting for?
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LOL :lol: Oberleutnant Ulrich I just picked it up today. Ill post pic up soon :D
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:D looking forward to seeing the pictures...if you're not happy with it after a few days, I bet you'll sell it fast again!

Are you located in Canada then? Or were you just visiting?
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43

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Sorry for the cell phone pics but here ther are with some of my gear. :)
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One more.
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43

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For $800 you got one hell of a bargain. Congratulations. First thing you should do is get a shooter's kit from Apfeltor. This will keep your rifle from beating itself to death.
http://apfeltor.com/
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MPK: you're one lucky SOB, you'll be the envy of most reenactors at many events!
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43

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Thank you dixiedrummer, I do plan on getting a shooter's kit soon.
Oberleutnant Ulrich, MPK: you're one lucky SOB, you'll be the envy of most reenactors at many events!
:D I like that lol.
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43

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I hate him allready, A: he got it for $800, and B: He got it.... Grrr :)
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43

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Examine the bolt and carrier CAREFULLY for cracks.....slam slam slam...cracks....
Mine had some along the rear edges, and off it went to Apfeltor. Good as new.
...now to get a new sear/trigger bar.....
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43

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Thanks SOT(D) I Examine the bolt and carrier and everything is A OK, just have to pick up a shooter kit, :D
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