REDSTAR
03-05-2002, 08:19 PM
First off let me say I almost feel guilty taking this rifle from AIM for a mere $100!! I'll tell you why...
Now...AIM advertises these as VG-EX. They are boxed directly from Century with a Century grade of VG. Some may be better than others but here is a description of mine:
The rifle is brand new. I mean BRAND new. This rifle is in better condition than the unissued M48A I purchased from CDNN last year for $180. That CDNN rifle had some storage marks and some commie bastards initials carved in the stock. I took that with a grain of salt, they wearn't deep and I was still very happy with that purchase. Even unissued rifles will have storage marks most of the time. That CDNN rifle had some very slight tarnish on the bolt, That CDNN rifle had some blue wear. That CDNN rifle had some tarnish on the buttplate.
Not this AIM rifle.
ALL numbers match, bolt, floorplate, receiver, stock. AIM only guarantees the bolt and receiver to match.
110% blue if there was such a thing, it's deep and dark and it's everywhere.
Crown perfect. I mean perfect.
Bore perfect, mirror. This rifle has never been fired IMO. I ran two types of solvent through the bore searching for a hint of powder or copper residue, there is none. Just the initial two patches got some cosmo. I used shooters choice which always finds some residue if there is any and there wasn't. I also used Hoppes. Patches clean as a whistle after the cosmo.
Matching bolt is perfect. It's brand new, so shiny it looks like it was built yesterday. No wear marks on the guide or mag follower even.
Matching numbered Stock, oh what a beuaty. Teak wood of course. No gouges, no scratches. I inspected this rifle really close because I want to be accurate in this report and the only ding I could find was perhaps 1mm long and .5mm deep. One little ding. I've seen worse on new american rifles.
Buttplate!! So new I can see my reflection in the chrome finish. I've never seen a buttplate on a Mauser look so nice.
All bands, the cleaning rod, the high wear areas, they are all intact dark blue.
The rifle had a good layer of cosmo on it but nothing compared to the SKS rifles going around. I was able to clean it all off the exterior and chamber with some lemon oil, relatively quickly and easily. The bolt is full of it so I'll have to strip the bolt down later. I went to dry fire and it went slooooooowly: gllllooop, cccllllcik glorp. That's good, wont be any rust in there. I already know that because the outside is imaculate.
What else? I guess that's it. I can't post any pics till later in the week but I will.
Keep in mind, AIM probably doesn't look at all these rifles. Like I said they are in Century boxes, graded VG Century. I've found that VG from Century can and does range from VG- to unissued.Maybe my ticket just came in on this one, but all I can say is that if they are half as good as the one I got they are well worth the $99.95
They DO NOT come with accessories. However CDNN sell's Bayo for $18.99, pouch and sling set for $6.99, and cleaning kit with pouch for $3.99. They also sell rods for $4.99 but I think all these rifles will come with the rod. I haven't got a Mauser yet without one.
I give this my highest ***** rating. It's by far the best Mauser I own out of about 10 Mausers and I have some real nice ones.
I would recomend all you C&R newbies to forget about other purchases until you pick up one of these fantastic Mausers.
Thank you AIM for this deal! www.aimsurplus.com
Now...AIM advertises these as VG-EX. They are boxed directly from Century with a Century grade of VG. Some may be better than others but here is a description of mine:
The rifle is brand new. I mean BRAND new. This rifle is in better condition than the unissued M48A I purchased from CDNN last year for $180. That CDNN rifle had some storage marks and some commie bastards initials carved in the stock. I took that with a grain of salt, they wearn't deep and I was still very happy with that purchase. Even unissued rifles will have storage marks most of the time. That CDNN rifle had some very slight tarnish on the bolt, That CDNN rifle had some blue wear. That CDNN rifle had some tarnish on the buttplate.
Not this AIM rifle.
ALL numbers match, bolt, floorplate, receiver, stock. AIM only guarantees the bolt and receiver to match.
110% blue if there was such a thing, it's deep and dark and it's everywhere.
Crown perfect. I mean perfect.
Bore perfect, mirror. This rifle has never been fired IMO. I ran two types of solvent through the bore searching for a hint of powder or copper residue, there is none. Just the initial two patches got some cosmo. I used shooters choice which always finds some residue if there is any and there wasn't. I also used Hoppes. Patches clean as a whistle after the cosmo.
Matching bolt is perfect. It's brand new, so shiny it looks like it was built yesterday. No wear marks on the guide or mag follower even.
Matching numbered Stock, oh what a beuaty. Teak wood of course. No gouges, no scratches. I inspected this rifle really close because I want to be accurate in this report and the only ding I could find was perhaps 1mm long and .5mm deep. One little ding. I've seen worse on new american rifles.
Buttplate!! So new I can see my reflection in the chrome finish. I've never seen a buttplate on a Mauser look so nice.
All bands, the cleaning rod, the high wear areas, they are all intact dark blue.
The rifle had a good layer of cosmo on it but nothing compared to the SKS rifles going around. I was able to clean it all off the exterior and chamber with some lemon oil, relatively quickly and easily. The bolt is full of it so I'll have to strip the bolt down later. I went to dry fire and it went slooooooowly: gllllooop, cccllllcik glorp. That's good, wont be any rust in there. I already know that because the outside is imaculate.
What else? I guess that's it. I can't post any pics till later in the week but I will.
Keep in mind, AIM probably doesn't look at all these rifles. Like I said they are in Century boxes, graded VG Century. I've found that VG from Century can and does range from VG- to unissued.Maybe my ticket just came in on this one, but all I can say is that if they are half as good as the one I got they are well worth the $99.95
They DO NOT come with accessories. However CDNN sell's Bayo for $18.99, pouch and sling set for $6.99, and cleaning kit with pouch for $3.99. They also sell rods for $4.99 but I think all these rifles will come with the rod. I haven't got a Mauser yet without one.
I give this my highest ***** rating. It's by far the best Mauser I own out of about 10 Mausers and I have some real nice ones.
I would recomend all you C&R newbies to forget about other purchases until you pick up one of these fantastic Mausers.
Thank you AIM for this deal! www.aimsurplus.com