GreatLakesEnthusiast
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Hey guys and gals,
I have recently become interested in bolt-action and semi-automatic firearms used during the second world war and have been researching the histories of those weapons with the intent of making a future purchase. Though I am not new to shooting, I am completely new to much of the information that is available on the internet referencing these firearms.
I was wondering if anyone had a tip on some reliable online sites or books that have good information on the different platforms including:
The first rifle I purchase will be with the intent to shoot occasionally, so I'm not looking to buy a multi-thousand dollar rifle with matching serial numbers to start but do plan to buy more than one going into the future. Do any of you have a specific preference and why. I know that many love the Mauser, and some prefer systems that were based on the Mauser.
I have recently become interested in bolt-action and semi-automatic firearms used during the second world war and have been researching the histories of those weapons with the intent of making a future purchase. Though I am not new to shooting, I am completely new to much of the information that is available on the internet referencing these firearms.
I was wondering if anyone had a tip on some reliable online sites or books that have good information on the different platforms including:
- History
- Value I should expect to pay
- Scams to look out for
- Tips to lower the price (Such as Russian Capture Mauser's)
The first rifle I purchase will be with the intent to shoot occasionally, so I'm not looking to buy a multi-thousand dollar rifle with matching serial numbers to start but do plan to buy more than one going into the future. Do any of you have a specific preference and why. I know that many love the Mauser, and some prefer systems that were based on the Mauser.