The gun (parts) business

[togor]

A couple of weeks ago I picked up a nice matching late 1944 byf K98k. Not cheap, but a decent price and not messed with. I have a couple other K98ks that were bringbacks, but their owners turned them into deer riffles.

Nice! There are a lot of Oberndorf rifles out there, but that makes them easier to authenticate from prior experience. And yes most sellers by now know what they have.

[dryheat]

I've had Obendorf Swedes. The 1899's and 1900's seemed a little more accurate.

[dryheat]

So the final tally was: NM oprod got 34 looks 11 watchers and one bid. It sold for $95. I'm a little disappointed. I was sure it would go higher. I've been wrong before.

[togor]

So the final tally was: NM oprod got 34 looks 11 watchers and one bid. It sold for $95. I'm a little disappointed. I was sure it would go higher. I've been wrong before.

How much wear did it have?

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I have 3 op rods right now that need work to be serviceable. Two -9s that have worn lugs and chromed-over pistons, and a post war SA with a chipped cam slot. All can be repaired but the cost of repairs right now....just tying up money that I may never see.

[lyman]

and that is the kicker

does the repair cost help the resale value, or should you just toss or sell as is


I have send several scopes to ironsight for repair,
they do great work, but I only send the ones back that I can make money one when I resell them,

spending $95 and shipping to fix a $50 scope is not gonna cut it,

but for a $150+ scope, then it becomes more palatable,

[togor]

I sent two bringback scopes to Don Miller to get unfogged. Not cheap, and kind of rolling the dice, especially on a ZF-4, but he really did a good job. Did the repair pay for itself in increased scope value? Maybe not but at least as long as I own them I get a clear sight picture.

[dryheat]

This oprod I doubt had ever fired a round. It has a couple of wear spots from being pulled a few times. I agree on shipping things out to be repaired. It often doesn't pay. Sorry the picture is so big.
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[togor]

Shoot I'd have given you $100 for it!

[lyman]

good example of what a replacement part vs original goes for,

[RCS]

sold -0 operating rod with cut

About a year ago I sold a nice early SA revision 0 operating rod with the
relief cut for $588.00 (including shipping)

Not much collector interest but the guy that bought it had a new made gas
trap kit and wanted an early op rod with the relief cut.

[Johnny P]

Not a -0, but an uncut -1 with both op-rod and compensating Keystone springs.

[Robert Scott]

These pictures of the tac 0 and tac 1 SA op rods are incredible. This is what made me go to this forum 18 years ago. Keep 'em coming!

[lyman]

These pictures of the tac 0 and tac 1 SA op rods are incredible. This is what made me go to this forum 18 years ago. Keep 'em coming!

you going to the Hampton Show this weekend?

[Robert Scott]

I just heard about the Hampton show this morning. I might go Saturday but not sure. There's a car show at Todd stadium in Newport News Sunday (2 miles from my house) and I would like to take my 50s Packard there.

If you're going to the gun show I'll pm my phone number and try to hook up....that show ain't what it used to be.....