Could this have been a bedliner gun the plastic but plate could be a clue.

Worth it only if its barrel is decent. Get a Teslong bore scope.

I've been collecting Mausers for some time now and have been on the hunt for a German production Gewehr 98. They aren't all that hard to find, but prices for them are through the roof and, unfortunately, more than I am willing to pay. In my hunt, I have come across rifles used by various other nations like this 1908. My question is, could I still fill that gap in my collection for a G98 with a Brazilian or Turk mauser? They appear extremely similar minus the rear sight and longer upper hand guard.

Vitali Magazine,

From everything I have learned about the MAS 49/56 it is best to stick with the civilian version of French ammo at best. I can find it now, and just concern myself with slap fire precautions, even with a modified firing pin. Can't find a titanium one at the moment.

Just so you know, you don't need to take a pin out to take out the trigger pack out, just pull the trigger guard out at the back and down just like an M-1 Garand it comes right out !!!

Cool rifle

id get one.. i got a vetterli-carcano from them. refinished it all looks a treat, lugs are nice and crisp no cracks. have some chamber cleaning to finish up and it will be a shooter. RTI guns arent for beginners. they are for folks who are willing to gamble their skills VS what arrives..

I appreciate your video, I just bought one, and am very excited, but understand that I have a little work to do. Thank you.

0:43 Carl-Gustaf was not an individual! 😀 Carl-Gustaf is the name of the weapons factory where these rifles was manufactured. (Carl-Gustaf stads gevärsfaktori, in the town of Eskilstuna) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Gustafs_stads_gev%C3%A4rsfaktori

Having re-constructed a de-act SMLE MkIII (1914) back to her original configuration it's amazing that some rare screws and other small parts can cost more today than the whole rifle cost to make back in 1914! Especially the flaming volley sights!

What is the price of this weapon

Looks like they make their money off selling "Hard to Find" Parts... Then they sell the leftovers to some unsuspecting "Collector" that doesn't know better.... By the time you scrounge up everything you need to make it functional, you could have just spent the $1,000 to get a really nice, Collector Grade Rifle!!....

The upper handguard has a S (Savage Logo) on it, so the wood is birch.

This is how you unwind for the day

If the price is trash so is the product!

No safety. So what is a #4 -1 worth in good shape? $450? Isnt the #5 a cutdown lightened up #4? To make the famous Jungle carbine?

Come on dude, 2:38 seconds and you are still talking and the box isn't open yet, if you can walk and chew bubble gum, you can talk and open a box at the same time. Sorry if this upsets you but a picture is worth a thousand words and I can't see words. BTW you aren't the only one who does it most all of the guys doing these videos yammer on without getting anything done. At my age, the sun is behind the hill, a lot of gabbing is a waste of precious time.

You talk too much. Just get with it.

Sounds and looks like a $180.00 plus $64.00 in shipping for junk.

I was trying to find all the 22lr rifles, and even pistols( but I never actually researched if there was any of those) used in the US military. Sharp shooter Training or otherwise used during (@ the time) WWII. I had 2 rifles and the high end sights that they came with. When I was medically retired my disability pay didn’t start when the VA told me it would. And because of the financial stress I pretty much had to sell anything I owned of value, including my entire firearms collection… I did it to pay my bills to keep our cars and house… it was pointless of me to try, we still had to voluntarily give up a car, and sell our home for what we owed on it just to keep it from being foreclosed on. 10 years of active duty service, I spent collecting during my service as my hobby. It was all gone. I ended up having to move into my dad’s with my wife! It was like the only thing my service gave me was my spine injuries. I had a lot of fun guns in my collection as well. A Winchester semi auto shotgun that boasted a faster cycling rate of a 50cal machine gun, a numbers matching 9mm Luger that was a war trophy, even an Anschutz 22lr. Competition rifle, a nice 1911 and another 6 handguns at least and maybe 6-8 rifles including my first ever Ar15 I built myself. I love firearms and the development of new designs, I also really love marksmanship and shooting sports. I started In high school and it grew from there. Now I can’t even afford to get that collection started again. I could spend hours out shooting at targets for distance and grouping. I’ve moved so many times now, I couldn’t even tell you where I’d go to even find those 22’s here in this state. ……It’s not like I can afford it even if I did..

How do you clean the dirt off of the stock? Can you use water and a rag?

So, you live in America, and bought a piece of junk that the police in the UK wouldn't arrest you for owning it, because it obviously can't operate? And you paid more than $50 for it? They saw you coming, mate!

What a piece of junk

Definitely? Don't need? Your life history just open it up and take a look at it.

I just got a Yugo 48A Mauser from Centerfire Systems for $319+shipping and its all matching serial numbers, with all parts sans cleaning rod. The bore looked like a sewer when I got it - been cleaning it every day and now it looks pretty good - might need to fire lap this one... which has worked really well for me in the past with other milsurps... That one there is no bargain IMHO even for $189. After you get through buying all of the parts... yeah. And you most likely wont' have the proper matches for that exact model. I guess you do get what you pay for...

"Carl Gustaf" is actually the name of the armory with the full name "Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori". It is the "rifle factory of CG' city" The name refers to the city Eskilstuna and the 17'th century king, Karl X Gustaf (modern spelling), who promoted the city to become a centre for early industrial production. The name "Eskilstuna" is even a quality stamp in itself, often found on old tools and mechanical instruments. The Swedish mauser rifles were also produced by Husquarna, another armory that dates back to the 17'th century, and of course, Mauser who made the first production run of these rifles.

Was hoping you would show replacing the bayonet. Got a rifle without the bayonet and found a bayonet on ebay.

Don’t understand why you would purchase an obsolete piece of junk. SCRAP

He bought very poor quality. Shotgun news sold them for $70 dollars few years ago,well 40 years ago

I WISH I KNEW HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH HUNTER'S LODGE. I TRIED CALLING THEM, AND TRIED EMAILING THEM. I WANTED TO BUY 2 OF THE GERMAN 1888'S. I GUESS I HAVE TO GO ELSE WHERE

RTI & Hunters Lodge are good sources for adding a few beaters to your collection. Mil-surp dice roll.

$120 seems high for shipping, the wait is long. I received the extra shipping card as well, compare it to the actual shipping on the box.

Have had 2 mk4s. Always pleased with their accuracy 😊

Did you purchase this rifle to shoot or as a wall hanger?

Now Its not like they use to make'em, good ol electric tape like grandpa always remembered

I will never order a rifle from them after watching this video! Thanks for the warning!

Couple Q's 1. Where did you get those hooks the rifles are on? Are they coated? 2. What's your spacing? Looks perfect. I have a walk-in in gun closet and want to put up hangars just like this.

You are slow unpacking for sure. I fell asleep twice waiting.

Have you ever watched Mark Novac remove dents with a wet towel and a iron. I steamed out dents on my Mouser works pretty good.

The fact that HL doesn't accept credit cards is worrisome. It's a lot harder to dispute something with them or get your money back by paying with a check.

I believe that the cocking piece is the short lived early No.4 type, fairly rare!

Bring back Bannerman's!!!

That puts the Garbage in Gabage Rod.

Let's face it.. this gun is a total piece of junk, by the time he finds the parts the work to put it back together, he.could have bought something decent, Hunter's lodge is a crappy co, right along with RTI, I'm NOT doing business again , I was screwed by them both 2x never again .

Ruin maybe. Nice..oh hell yes..

Ridiculous company to buy from and what they deliver is simple junk augmented by bait and switch pricing. A crappy company and experience. Not worth it

I was under whelmed no matter what the price.

thanks for letting me know never to give them my money for total junk - I wonder if you melt it down for the steel would it be worth the cost -

You take a very long time to open a box.