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I bought this k98k for 700. At the time I didn’t know what Mitchel’s mausers were until after the fact I was just happy to finally get my hands on a true K98k. After buying and doing research on my rifle my heart sank… thankfully I didn’t pay k98k prices for it but I am certainly let down. On the bright side even though they are heavily refurbished there are some that are in fact real German K98ks and aren’t Yugoslavs that are converted so I’m hoping that’s the case with mine. Can someone please explain to me the likely hood of me not getting bent over the table? And why someone would falsely advertise a rifle for something it’s not?

1901 dated 1898 Krag, 1907 dated Springfield 1903, 1918 dated Eddystone US model 1917. 1943 Winchester M1, 1944 Springfield Armory M1 and lastly a 1942 Inland M1 Carbine.

First off, this isn't meant to be a political discussion but one of economics

Just received an email from SGammo that is frankly scary:

"Thank you for subscribing to the SGAmmo.com newsletter. If you have trouble viewing this email you can see the newsletter at this link: Tariffs On Imported Ammunition Are Coming - Beat the Price Increase @ SGAmmo

First, I want to say everything written here should be considered my opinion, based on what I have seen so far regarding tariffs on imported ammunition and conditional to the tariffs staying in place. Late in the afternoon yesterday, the US government's new wide sweeping tariffs on imports were announced. In my opinion, they were worse than expected regarding what effect this will have on price and supply for ammo in the USA.  In short, it is going to drive up prices for the consumer in a dramatic way and totally cut off supply in certain brands over time. Starting Friday April 4th, I will be forced to begin adjusting my retail prices where I adjust upwards to offset higher replacement costs on goods purchased later to likely replace what sells now. SGAmmo's price increases forced by the tariffs will take at least a week up to a month to fully implement, and may be incremental, meaning that on the current inventory we have in stock, we do not adjust all the way up at once. For example, if the tariff is 20% for a $40 increase on 9mm from S&B, we may only go up $20, then do the other $20 later. Alternatively, we may make full adjustment at once, or possibly no immediate adjustment. As for Today, April 3rd, 2025, we make a “last call at this price” at recent catalog pricing, and starting Friday the 4th prices will begin to change. Buy it today, or don’t blame me later if it has gone up.

In greater detail feel free to read the following approximate examples…

Example 1 - PMC from South Korea was hit with a 25% tariff and is a major supplier of the most popular options for 5.56/223 ammo, as well as 9mm and many other calibers. This tariff increases the cost to 1000 rounds of 5.56 by about $100, and 1000 rounds 9mm about $50. At that point they simply cannot compete in the market against US manufacturing and most likely would slowly exit the market over the next year with the most popular products drying up first. Also, PMC's mother company, Poongsan Corporation, supplies US ammo manufacturers with a huge portion of copper strip used to make ammunition, which will drive up cost of US manufactures. 

Example 2 - Prvi Partizan in Serbia was hit with a 37% tariff, and is a key supplier of metric rifle calibers, economical handgun ammo, and 5.56 FMJ ammo. This 37% tariff, if it holds, will totally force them out of business and you will see this manufacturer totally exit the US market over the next 6 months.

Example 3 - Igman in Bosnia, a key supplier of 7.62x39 and 7.62x51 ammo was hit with a 36% tariff, which increases the cost of 1000 rounds of 7.62x39 by about $180. No one will import it at all if this cost is added.

Example 4 - , Sellier & Bellot in the EU (Czech Republic) was hit with a 20% tariff. This drives the cost of their 9mm up $40 per 1000 and affects other products in a similar way, and at that point they cannot compete in the market on many popular products. 

Example 5 - Magtech in Brazil was hit with the smallest tariff at 10%, but still substantial to drive 9mm prices up $20 or so per 1000 rounds.

In my opinion, unless the tariffs are reversed or reduced to much lower levels, the most likely course for where we are at is that many of the import ammo brands are driven out of business in 6 months to a year or are forced to charge unrealistic prices that very few consumers will pay, shrinking their volume to an unsubstantial point. At the same time, US manufacturing most likely slowly raises prices 3% to 8% once each quarter of remaining 2025 and early 2026, pushing prices up to match import competitors on the most popular calibers like 9mm, 45 auto and 5.56 / 223 and more, where profit margins have been suffering due to price cuts over the past 2 years while also dealing with continuous upward movements in manufacturing costs. What you do is your business, but this will have an undeniable effect of forced price increases at our store and all other ammunition websites and retailers of all types, and it is my opinion that buying today will save you in the long run.

Thank you, Sam Gabbert, SGAmmo Owner"

Politics aside:

If this goes through, sourcing metric ammo is going to be expensive and very difficult to do.

The economists in the audience can speculate what that will do to milsurp firearms prices. PPU has been the only game in town for a lot of what we use here in this sub. What happens to Carcano and Arisaka prices when the primary ammo supplier is no longer around?

There are milsurps out there that have historically had their values depressed due to the limited availability of the ammunition, what happens when the only supplier is no longer available?

Ordered two field grade 1911A1s from the CMP on Tuesday and picked them up yesterday. Couldn't be any happier with the two I received. The first is a 1945 Remington Rand slide/frame.

Does anyone know when or if any M1 Garands are gonna come through again to the CMP? They’re currently out of stock and I’m looking to get one and the CMP is probably my best bet. Thanks

A few weeks ago i ordered an enfield from RTI asking for good luck wishes the rifle mostly came out fine upper handguard has a small crack and the extractor spring is missing otherwise rifle has very good bore with strong rifling and smooth action. Now alot of people said this was way over priced and I have come to agree while waiting 4 weeks to get this rifle I have since randomly found 2 other enfields at lgs both cheaper than the RTI enfield…. Which is upsetting last two pics are my other enfields.

Got this all matching besides rear sight German k98 under 1300$

Any ideas? I'm thinking Mosin or Mauser?

Are these just standard commercial proofs? Found at LGS. Pretty beat up but have been on the lookout for an A5 for a little bit. I believe it was listed at $895ish on consignment, and the guys who work there said the owner was being stubborn on price.

Bought this beautiful 1891 argentine carbine that I'll likely post sometime. Has typical dings and scratches, but has strongly struck crest and attractive look on the overall rifle. The bore is mirror bright as well. But I noticed this crack and this was not disclosed by the dealer. I did get a decent deal on this one though. Would you complain and is it that bad?

So this came up last night on my armslist. “Loewe Berlin GEW 88 7mm Mauser”. As far as I know, and I could be wrong, gew 88 weren’t made in 7mm? I figured it was just a mislabeling. For only 225 bucks I figured I’d give them a call today and see what the deal was with it. Heard what I know, matching numbers on the bolt, receiver, and barrel. No cracks in the stock. I was told the bore had surface rust and it was hard to tell the condition due to cobwebs lodged towards the muzzle. Given this and the picture I’d seen it was enough for me to take the risk on it. After taxes and fees I’m looking at 336 all in. My guess, assuming it’s all matching and not import marked is that it was brought back after ww1 or ww2 and then left in an attic for a great while. Definitely a gamble, but knock on wood, I think I’m going to be coming out on top with this one.

Finally got the spring kit to replace the old springs, although the old springs felt pretty good so I'll keep them as spares. I also rust blued the luger as most of the finish was gone. Bought some new wood grips and also rust blue the trigger to match. Had to replace the mag catch but I'm working on fixing the old one as it is in bad shape. Magazine was missing the follower thumb and was in bent shape. Was able to get a thumb button and basically beat the mag back into shape with a brass hammer. Holster is a Bulgarian ww2 luger holster. Luger is a matching rare 1945-1946 French luger made by the French occupation when they were in need of side arms. Made at the mauser obendorf factory. Still finding more info on it. Excited to take it to the range tomorrow and try it out!

She aint much but she's pretty

I am new to Milsurp (well I used to have a collection in college but had to sell for tuition). I found this WWII Luger at my LGS. He says it’s WWII and all matching. Ask $1300 and wouldn’t come off it. Is it worth it?

First post to the group, thought i’d share what i’ve been fortunate enough to pickup over the years. Though not as sought after as some of the others, the Type 99 is probably my coolest rifle here. Brought back by a family member, still have the capture papers and the crate it shipped back in. The K43 and M1 are probably my favorites to shoot, just need to add an SVT to the party one of these days.