800$ Gewehr 43
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800$ Gewehr 43
800$ gewehr 43 dated 1945 all matching numbers, should I buy it? The one thing is I had blanks and it would not shoot.
Plus the bolt carrier felt very loose, is that common with this type of rifle?
Thanks
Mark
Plus the bolt carrier felt very loose, is that common with this type of rifle?
Thanks
Mark
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
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.
I've got an AC45 K43. It's a fantastic shooter.
Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
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
Mark.
Sorry I do not have any pics of the gun. No it does not have a BFA.
Thanks for the help
Mark.
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
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?
Arthur
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
LOL Oberleutnant Ulrich I just picked it up today. Ill post pic up soon
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
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?
Are you located in Canada then? Or were you just visiting?
Arthur
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
Sorry for the cell phone pics but here ther are with some of my gear.
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
For $800 you got one hell of a bargain. Congratulations. First thing you should do is get a shooter's kit from Apfeltor. This will keep your rifle from beating itself to death.
http://apfeltor.com/
http://apfeltor.com/
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
MPK: you're one lucky SOB, you'll be the envy of most reenactors at many events!
Arthur
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
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!
I like that lol.
Oberleutnant Ulrich, MPK: you're one lucky SOB, you'll be the envy of most reenactors at many events!
I like that lol.
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Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
I hate him allready, A: he got it for $800, and B: He got it.... Grrr
Name: Jonathan
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Location: Sending Deserters back to the front
Re: 800$ Gewehr 43
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.....
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
Thanks SOT(D) I Examine the bolt and carrier and everything is A OK, just have to pick up a shooter kit,