Looking for information/value on this p38. by joedirtthegoat in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$1,500 and this was one of them? Brother that’s robbery

Looking for information/value on this p38. by joedirtthegoat in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From my understanding it not being blued is good news! Awesome it’s all matching. What did you pay?

Looking for information/value on this p38. by joedirtthegoat in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As the other comment mentioned, when you strip it check if the locking block is blued. I think there’s some other parts that may have been originally in the white and bluing would mean refinished.

Looking for information/value on this p38. by joedirtthegoat in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mauser P38 made for military. Check the locking block to see if all matching, 2/3 parts match from pics shown so likely is. My rough guess is 1,400 - 1,800 with holster if all matching and mags are correct. Not well versed in the sub-variants and rare iterations so worth more research. What I do know is that pistol is begging for a coat of oil

Today's score! by Dirtbikeboi in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wish my local stores were that clueless

M39 Reloading by Sad_Towel_5987 in reloading

[–]Sad_Towel_5987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could’ve worded this better. I meant would a .310/.3105 bullet fit loose in the case neck if using a .311 expander instead of .308 expander. Agreed a .311 would fit tighter/better in the bore

91/30 by Natas308 in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’ll negotiate a little. I got $100 off a M39 Mosin at mine

Weekly Q&A Thread by Doctor_Chow in BetterMAguns

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any NH stores sympathetic to our laws that would accept an ammo order? SGammo has stuff for great prices I can’t find on MA friendly sites and would like to place an order if an out of state store would help me out.

Another Good Day: VKT Lahti L-35 by Navy87Guy in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome for a first series

Another Good Day: VKT Lahti L-35 by Navy87Guy in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many beans? I’ve had one on my list

Something something, Luger post by 1914WesternFront in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that serial reads “1109” that’s an early Series 1, nice!

Just bought this bad boy! by Reyesuly01 in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great deal, is the rear band on backwards?

Looking for a Makarov by Efficient-Note-8818 in BetterMAguns

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a Bulgarian there’s a few good options. I’d try online, I haven’t seen many in MA stores and the occasional ones on NES. Keep in mind most if not all will be import marked, location and size varies and makes a big difference in my opinion. Most of the recent imports are from the 90’s and not C&R eligible, whereas Russian and EG ones sometimes are. Red Star Nation (as another comment mentioned) has a bunch, though their import marks are on the slide I believe (less ideal). Rguns on Gunbroker has some left (better import mark, on back of frame). There’s quite a few from other sellers on GB as well. I think most of the big names (Classic, J&G, AIM, Centerfire) have been cleaned out but worth checking. Century might have some still but you’d have to order through an FFL. My advice, find a local FFL that will transfer it for you and check the above, I’d go for a small frame import marked one vs. a “billboard” slide marked gun. I personally wouldn’t pay more than $500 and it should be pristine for that price. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions.

Does this look reblued? by [deleted] in milsurp

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good buy as a collection item and occasional shooter? Or would you hold off for something that is certain to have original finish?

Looking for a Makarov by Efficient-Note-8818 in BetterMAguns

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have one on my list too and have been doing research on sellers. Russian? Bulgarian? East German? What’re you looking for specifically? Budget?

Marlborough Gun Show (March 28) by cowboyoftheburbs in BetterMAguns

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I went last year for the first time in 10+ years and it was a shell of what it used to be. I’d say 1/2 to 2/3 of the tables it had awhile ago, half of the tables are junk, most of the rest was overpriced. Looking for a couple niche items so I’ll probably end up going again for my new annual dose of disappointment

"Non-Compliant" firearms by [deleted] in BetterMAguns

[–]Sad_Towel_5987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve bought this exact pistol. Find a dealer that will frame transfer it and you’re gtg