Standard Modell Snipers?

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Lamson719

Discussion Starter · Mar 17, 2012

Need some clarification. I bought several K98 Snipers in a collection in the 1980s. Three where side rail snipers made from Mauser standard modells. I see also in many bookss that they show K98 snipers made form Standard models. Yet When I talk to sniper collectors at gun shows they all poo poo any sniper that is made from a standard Model. FIrst I know the guy that had this collection in the 80s and he was an honest old man. 2) the stock on all these standard models were arsenal plugged expertly (and anciently) to hide the commercial sling fixtures...as if they were altered for military service. Any comments from sniper collector out there....Seems the best snipers were taken from th ehighest quality guns of the time...and that is logically ...or possibly.. the hand made standard models....or not?

Oh and the side rails are all numbered to the guns. Not trying to sell so just want the straight poop. I want to buy more...since they all seem to have the same characteristics.

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solman

· #2 · Mar 17, 2012

heres one... ha ha ha ha.
and who is the mystery bubba? ha ha ha

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Lamson719

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 17, 2012

If anyone out there has snipers as standard modells can they give the details or photos to verify configurations.???

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Regis Rex

· #4 · Mar 17, 2012

Never heard of such a thing, but that doesn't mean they couldn't be genuine. They could have been made up for the german government agency that owned them.

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Dave Roberts

· #5 · Mar 17, 2012

Yes there was Standard Modells Converted too Snipers . All that I have seen that were Unquestionable were SSR type .
It would be best to show Quality Detailed Photos of each one You want to know about . Best Regards

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Lamson719

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 17, 2012

Ok Here is one

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Dave Roberts

· #7 · Mar 19, 2012

Pics need to be much more detailed than this one Photo . I know were this Sniper is I looked at it . But as I said need more detailed Pics . I know there were in fact some of these made I have a Scope for one that is Correct . If You have Robert Spielauers Book there is one Pictured in it on Page 495 and Rings on Pg 494 . Best Regards

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Lamson719

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 19, 2012

Hi Thanks for the kind reply. I am thinking about buying it to go with my other standard modell snipers. I just want to know if the the set up is correct...by others are side rails....

I think most people think that these are put togethers...seems like the military ones would be the ones faked,,,not standard modells. So they are always priced as assembled guns etc....but they have old plugs on the stocks and everything just looks right

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