mitchells mausers

rich · 02-03-2003, 07:42 PM

What do you guys think about those ads for mitchells mausers (M-48's)in all the gun mags? has anyone bought one of these? i am thinking of one as a shooter, i don't know anything about mausers so it seems this might be a good way to get one that hasn't been cobbled together or otherwise mucked up. thanks in advance, any advice is apreciated.

Indy · 02-03-2003, 08:48 PM

I always felt their products were overpriced. I bought an un-issued M-48A for $180. Usually Mitchells wants about $395 for the same thing. I have a C&R license that makes it easier to buy out of "Shotgun News" and the prices are a lot lower. I bought a P38 for $400 and the last time I checked they, Mitchells, wanted about a $1,000.
Indy

Stewart · 02-04-2003, 11:46 AM

Way over priced for what they offer, plus their ads use a little artistic license. You should still be able to find an M48 out there, possibly with accessories, for less than wht Mitchell is asking IMHO.

PAPA G · 02-04-2003, 11:49 AM

i go along on this. plenty of excellent condition shooters for alot less still available.

Snakebite · 02-04-2003, 05:01 PM

Mitchells advertises them as having teak stocks. Never heard of teak being used on one. Or any other military gun. Teak is murder on woodworking equipment.
I picked up an unissued M48 for $164.00 with all the accessories. Absolutely perfect condition. Wouldnt recommend Mitchells.

Dale · 02-04-2003, 05:06 PM

I picked up an unissued 48A from a rack at a local gun store for $139.

rich · 02-05-2003, 04:37 PM

Thanks to all that responded, that is exactly the info i needed, not wanted, but needed. there is a store i've been meaning to get to about an hour from my house that is reputed to have a lot of surplus bolt actions on the rack, i guess i'll make it a point to go up there now and see what he's got. sounds like i might be able to get two for what i was thinking about spending, now i have to find some other ad to get all hung up on. thanks again -Rich

02-03-2003, 07:42 PM	#1
rich Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 47	mitchells mausers What do you guys think about those ads for mitchells mausers (M-48's)in all the gun mags? has anyone bought one of these? i am thinking of one as a shooter, i don't know anything about mausers so it seems this might be a good way to get one that hasn't been cobbled together or otherwise mucked up. thanks in advance, any advice is apreciated.

02-04-2003, 11:46 AM	#3
Stewart Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calhoun, Georgia Posts: 675	Way over priced for what they offer, plus their ads use a little artistic license. You should still be able to find an M48 out there, possibly with accessories, for less than wht Mitchell is asking IMHO. __________________ "You can sleep well at night because rough men are willing to commit violent acts on your behalf" George Orwell

02-04-2003, 11:49 AM	#4
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 11	SUCKER BORN EVERY MINUTE.......... i go along on this. plenty of excellent condition shooters for alot less still available.

02-04-2003, 05:06 PM	#6
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	I picked up an unissued 48A from a rack at a local gun store for $139. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

02-03-2003, 08:48 PM	#2
Indy Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 336	I always felt their products were overpriced. I bought an un-issued M-48A for $180. Usually Mitchells wants about $395 for the same thing. I have a C&R license that makes it easier to buy out of "Shotgun News" and the prices are a lot lower. I bought a P38 for $400 and the last time I checked they, Mitchells, wanted about a $1,000. Indy

02-04-2003, 05:01 PM	#5
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,844	Mitchells advertises them as having teak stocks. Never heard of teak being used on one. Or any other military gun. Teak is murder on woodworking equipment. I picked up an unissued M48 for $164.00 with all the accessories. Absolutely perfect condition. Wouldnt recommend Mitchells.

02-05-2003, 04:37 PM	#7
rich Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 47	Thanks to all that responded, that is exactly the info i needed, not wanted, but needed. there is a store i've been meaning to get to about an hour from my house that is reputed to have a lot of surplus bolt actions on the rack, i guess i'll make it a point to go up there now and see what he's got. sounds like i might be able to get two for what i was thinking about spending, now i have to find some other ad to get all hung up on. thanks again -Rich