Mitchell's Mausers

ggordon · 11-20-2007, 07:49 PM

Hi:

What are your opinions about Mitchell's Mausers. Are there better guns for the money?

They claim to have "World war II" Mauser 98's but I've heard at least one source say that they're post-war.

A friend is offering to sell me a "premium" collector grade that he purchased from them. It's tempting but I would only buy it if it was made during the war.

Thanks.

Mooseman684 · 11-20-2007, 11:04 PM

Mitchells Sells some various Mausers, some very nice ones. You need to look at the Mauser itself and check the code and Date on It !!! Let us know what the code is and we can tell you more.
Rich

lefty o · 11-20-2007, 11:16 PM

mitchells sells both m48's, and 98k's. the 98k's are improperly refinished and have renumbered parts. nothing physically wrong with the rifles, but you pay a premium price for a rifle that no longer has collectability. thoroughly research the rifle before paying good money for it.

.22guy · 11-20-2007, 11:18 PM

If your friend is willing to cut you a good deal then maybe. Otherwise, forget Mitchell's Mausers. I don't know if I ever recall good words about them. And that's good enough for me not to even consider them.

SwedeSteve · 11-21-2007, 09:22 AM

A good friend of mine bought a 98k from them and it was junk!

ggordon · 11-21-2007, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the info. I think I'll hold on to my money and keep looking.

11-20-2007, 07:49 PM	#1
ggordon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 123	Mitchell's Mausers Hi: What are your opinions about Mitchell's Mausers. Are there better guns for the money? They claim to have "World war II" Mauser 98's but I've heard at least one source say that they're post-war. A friend is offering to sell me a "premium" collector grade that he purchased from them. It's tempting but I would only buy it if it was made during the war. Thanks.

11-20-2007, 11:04 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness...Currently in Holiday, Fla. Posts: 11,002 Images: 2	Mitchells Sells some various Mausers, some very nice ones. You need to look at the Mauser itself and check the code and Date on It !!! Let us know what the code is and we can tell you more. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

11-20-2007, 11:18 PM	#4
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,426	If your friend is willing to cut you a good deal then maybe. Otherwise, forget Mitchell's Mausers. I don't know if I ever recall good words about them. And that's good enough for me not to even consider them. __________________ My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office.

11-21-2007, 09:22 AM	#5
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 14,121 Images: 1	A good friend of mine bought a 98k from them and it was junk! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

11-20-2007, 11:16 PM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,358	mitchells sells both m48's, and 98k's. the 98k's are improperly refinished and have renumbered parts. nothing physically wrong with the rifles, but you pay a premium price for a rifle that no longer has collectability. thoroughly research the rifle before paying good money for it.

11-21-2007, 02:40 PM	#6
ggordon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 123	Thanks for the info. I think I'll hold on to my money and keep looking.