I am not sure how they are, I've never looked into one, but I would advise you to not get anything from Mitchells above a service grade. There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding Mitchells regarding their historical legitimacy, and a lot of that skepticism is true, so just know that it'll be a great shooter and good-looking presentation rifle no matter what grade you get, but don't expect anything historically correct or legitimate.
well i have both a mitchells and an original. i shoot the mitchells, and i display both. mitchells shoots very well and i traded a broken gun for it. very reliable gun even if it is a fake or what ever.
Good for you, Mr2ndAmendment. You know what you own, but what matters to you is what's most important: that you can actually hit the target with good accuracy and precision. Ultimately, that's what matters (though I do hate to see Mitchells get business, but that's neither here nor there). Nice group(s).
Most people who make fun of Mitchell's do so because they think it makes them look like a Mauser expert or because they have read someone else doing it on a Mauser Forum. I think it is common knowledge by now that Mitchell's is not who you would go to for a historically accurate piece. However, if you want a rifle that is absolutely pristine, looks incredible and fires really, really well, you can't go wrong with a Mitchell's. Anyone claiming otherwise is just shooting off his mouth.
I actually got this as a gift so I don't know how much they paid for it but I'm guessing around the 500-600 ballpark. Check my review video for more detailed info.
@bellator11 I wouldn't recommend buying Mitchell's ammo. It's probably overpriced, just like their rifles. I got the rifle as a gift, so I didn't get scammed, but I wasn't about to get scammed with buying their ammo. For plinking I bought some nasty 8mm surplus crud that comes in the spam cans. For groups, like the one you're asking about, I was actually using Sellier & Bellot 8 x 57 JS. Great ammo, just expensive as hell.
As for S&B's 8 x 57 JS, it is great, their 196 gr FMJ BT load features almost as high a ballistic coefficient as the original 198 gr FMJ BT sS round (.557 vs. 590), but at a higher MV (790 m/s vs 755 m/s).
Anyway, great shooting, I thuroughly enjoyed watching this video. Keep up the goo work mate :-)
@Mr2ndAmendment / The Sellier & Bellot is pretty accurate and very inexpensive. Just dont use it for hunting. The bullets fall apart. Stay away from surplus ammo if possible.
Mitchell's ammo is not all that expensive. 8mm Mauser ammo is fairly expensive, at least more expensive than the ammo for most other World War era rifles or their replicas. I have never seen 8mm ammo, other than Eastern-European manufactured corrosive surplus ammo, cheaper than approximately $1 a round, which is about what Mitchell's charges for their ammo, or at least they used to. I haven't checked in quite a while, though, so it could be more expensive now. .
I am not sure about the service select grade rifle, but it will probably be good enough to hunt with. There's no doubt about the effectiveness of the 8mm round for hunting, so the question lies in how good the rifle is. I haven't inspected a service select grade rifle in person, but just know that it will be kind of pricey compared to hunting for a good-quality rifle at a gun shop or gun show. But it will look good and probably shoot well, it's the inescapable buyer's risk.
id like to shoot my 1937 year vintage mauser k98 in a place like that. i envy the states for places like this, in finland we have annoying strict ruled shooting ranges
Most Mauser's that are available today, even authentic ones, aren't what I would call collectible. Can you collect them? Obviously. Are they historical? Yes. Will they ever be worth anything? No. Mausers are about as "collectible" as Mosins. So many of them were made that unless you own one that is in absolutely pristine condition or is for some reason rare, (particular markings, date of manufacture etc) they will never be worth more than a few hundred dollars.
Good points but I'll have to disagree with your point about longevity. I believe that someday Mausers, and yes, even Mosins will be worth something more than just a couple hundred bucks. I was at the range with a guy that said he bought three World War 1 era M1903s for five dollars a piece back in the 1960s, and that was because they were plentiful and nobody thought they'd run out. That's the problem with milsurps, everyone thinks they'll never appreciate over time but they will.
hey is the Karabiner 98k service grade for 299 at mitchells mausers any good, cause i want to get one soon and just wondering, not the M48 or the 24/47 or the tanker mauser but the k 98 k
I can't vouch for the service grade rifles, but just know that it'll be a Russian capture and probably isn't exactly what they say it is. I would go to a gun show and look around before entertaining that option, but if you only want a great shooter that looks nice I'd go with Mitchells. If you want a correct historical piece, don't go with Mitchells, I hope that helps.
@ssjc17 For this one I'm pretty sure I was using hand-loaded stuff, but if I wasn't then I was using Remington Core-Lokt. When I shoot in high volume I use the surplus stuff but I felt like pushing the limits of the Mauser that day.
@79thOVI importers are importers. they arent the ones who mismatched the parts. Most are russian captures and the russians are the ones who mismatched the parts when they took the rifles from the germans. They took them all apart to clean them and store them in case they needed them later on. When they reassembled them after cleaning, they didnt give a crap about what part went with what gun. They also removed the front sight hoods and cleaning rods and melted them down.
I don't fault or Judge anyone for buying a Mitchell's Mauser. Like yours; they are great rifles that have been professional reworked. Having restored a few mausers and nagants myself; it can be a time consuming process.
Nice Rifle and free as well. Thanks for the Video.
My question exactly. Either buy a re-worked import-marked Mauser that's beat to hell in a shop or order the same thing, just re-finished from Mitchells. Either way, I did not buy this rifle, it was a gift, so I am happy with how well it shoots and how clean it is for the fact it was free.
I can't speak on behalf of Mitchells, but my Mitchells Mauser was a surprise gift, so my free one shoots well. Can I get a photo of your iron sight 300 yard groupings with your free Mausers? Thanks, I look forward to a man that can back his trash up.
Many people have made the point that Mitchells is not authentic, I know this, I don't need a million keyboard commandos telling me my rifle is trash compared to theirs. I am good with my weapon, that's all that matters.
@Mr2ndAmendment Dude I agree I would never buy a mitchells knowing what they are with their prices, but if you got it as a gift a) someone cared enough about you to get you an expensive gift b) it is a good shooter and if you dont care about the history than it does what you need it to do. As for my mauser its a M48 Yugoslavian and I love it :D . Mausers are amazing lol
And one thing else.. Somebody said it's a Yugo Mauser, which could be corect, because only Yugo's did a bolt polishing on factory rifles, but the stock is definetly not Yugo.
That rifle doesn't look German. I have a Russian capture Kar98k with the eagle and circle still visible. The swastika in the circle was etched out however. But the wood is very dark, with some kind of finish on it. I also got a cleaning rod and front sight hood to make it look like it's suppose to :P But these rifles really are outstandingly accurate. It's no wonder how they managed to fight the Russians off between 41-43 even though the Russians had the semi auto SVT-40 and frightening PPSH.
It's not to original configuration, but at heart it is still German. The Germans had the G43, G44, MP40, STG44, and not to mention the scariest of all MGs, the MG42 and smaller handheld MG34. I think their problem was they just couldn't make and field enough of them, but the STG44 was of particular concern for a Soviet soldier. Even with that said, the K98k was a far better combat rifle than the Mosin Nagant in my opinion, more accurate, shorter, and more user friendly.
@Mr2ndAmendment I never heard of the G44. There is the M44 that the Russians used. Or perhaps you mean the G41. That rifle had a non-detachable mag, and actually looks a little similar to the Kar98k other than the action. I don't think the MP40 is too fearsome with it's slow RPM and small 9mm round. The only thing it has going for it was mag capacity and possibly reliability? Hand held MG34? The thing is HUGE! I agree about the Kar98k being better than the Mosin though, as much as I enjoy both.
I wouldn't go that far, both rifles haves some big differences and some huge disadvantages to both. I would rather have the K98k because it's more tailored for use and carrying over the course of a war. The Mosin was made simply to win a war, without really caring about ease of use or ergonomics. I would put the K98k a little higher on the list over the Mosin, but they are both great rifles.
@Mr2ndAmendment the only reason they lost was because they had to fight 2 fronts. they would have destroyed russia if the us wasnt thrown into the war by japan. silly asians
I do agree with the two fronts situation, that was not a smart decision to embark on two fronts after what had happened to both Napoleon and the Central Powers during World War I. Germany declared war on the United States, so they kind of did it to themselves really. Russia, with or without the United States, would have won the Eastern Front by themselves due to the enormous amount of manpower and industrial ability, not to mention poor timing with the weather for Germany.
There's a point when superior weapons, tanks, and generals can only go so far before raw numbers overwhelms it all. I think a major flaw was Hitler's micromanaging of the war and the valuing of unimportant goals and objectives as opposed to making tactically-sound decisions. Essentially, I think with Hitler's incredible luck and success during the invasion of France, he grew too confident in his own "abilities" as a combat tactician and didn't trust his generals enough.
A lot of people bring up the two fronts argument, which is valid, but I think it wouldn't have mattered; they would have lost anyway due to the internal problems and asinine leadership coming from the top. It was a miracle Germany had succeeded in taking France, they were not as powerful as many people believe. it was only a matter of time before they were going to fall, in my opinion.
They do sell originals, they were just captured by the Russians and "refurbished," but the barreled receivers are legit. Everything else is anyone's guess. They have misleading advertising as well. Not perfectly historical items, but great shooters and display rifles.
I know that the barreled receiver is legit, but beyond that it's anyone's guess. It's a S/42G, maybe you could help me find the Yugoslavian factory that has a reciever headstamp of that kind, unless my research is correct and that is the factory mark for the Mauser factory in Oberndorf during 1935. I am always surprised at how quick people are to shoot down this rifle and tell me I've been scammed. I didn't even buy this rifle, and I know it's not historically correct.
I have S/42G with Yugo stamps on it because it was captured. But looks like they forgotten to remove some german stamps so I found on the righ side, just under the rear sight, a small lettered stamp "S/42G". Try to find it, maybe your's has it too!
I ordered a K98 and they sent me the M48. But it was so mint condition and great shootin' I even bought another! There are several grades. If you wanna pay you can get military new never issued (like mine). They also now have new production models, like a short barrel mauser in .30-06 which outta be fun ....
It's from the compan Mitchell's Mausers. They take old Russian capture K98s and process and clean up the rifles to make these presentation rifles. There is some controversy over the historical accuracy of the rifles, they mix and match parts and the finish isn't like-new as the Germans made them, but they are great shooters!
"I own several AR15's and this rifle holds its own against them, even though it was made over 70 years ago" and the Mauser has more energy behind each round. Can anyone say 98? *Raises hand*
the kar98 Bolt action rifle. in my eye the finest and best Rifle of its generation and perhaps of Today. I'd love to see a batle between an 1903 Springfield and the Kar98. they are pretty much the same rifle! ^^
So you were shooting that target at 300 yards and group like that????? WTF thats crazy to have such a tight grouping. i even see when i pause it you have some in the black dam dude if you still have this target take a pic and pm it to be i gotta see it clearer lol dam great shooting man. Your like a Sniper or should be one in the service.
The K98k is extremely accurate, it even rivals the accuracy of the AR15 series, and when people don't believe me when I tell them that I just show them this video. It's all about breathing, trigger control, and your weapon. I will do a video on how to shoot accurately now that you've commented on this, so look for that.
I'm not a sniper but I like to shoot a lot and I want to go to sniper school, even though they don't let officers in. We'll see about that.
@Mr2ndAmendment I'm not so sure. I read in a book about US Army snipers somewhere they DO let Officers in, even though mostly Sergeants make up the schools.
I'd like to see pictures to see if I can help you. Mine is a repro sling that I found on ebay. Just go to ebay and type in "mauser sling" and it's the option labeled "GERMAN WW1 GEW 88 98 MAUSER SLING."
I might end up buying a new sling because the repro one I bought is not worn and is too stiff, but it gets the job done.
Very nice. Tomorrow I'm heading to a gunshop in League city TX that has some pretty damn decent prices on milsurps and we'll see what I come back with. Looking for an RC 98k, but will settle for an M48. Either one would be a good shooter, and the speer .323 200gr. PSP's are cheap. lol
Thank you for all of this information! The official paperwork that came with the rifle said it was kept in armories over the years in combat-ready condition, it just kind of failed to mention the fact that the Russians had them. I'll have to look for the "x," where exactly is it? Do I need to take down the rifle to see it or should it be visible?
Just picked up a copy of Guns and Ammo in the airport today, and in a Mitchell's ad they said that there are "no more K98ks left in Europe." As in, wherever they've been getting their rifles from, they ran out of rifles, and K98k prices will now go up. What do you think about this? I think it's a scam to get people to buy MMs. I can't see K98k's running out quite yet, but I don't know how many the Russians captured and kept in armories.
Hard to say. These rifles began to come out of the former Soviet Union in the mid-nineties...and Mitchell's is not the only importer...just the most agressive marketer.
Hmmmm. Apart from my own, I've seen seven other MM K98ks. All of them have exhibited the very pronounced "X" stamp on the receiver. My guess is that's what you're seeing on yours. Mabye an extra line has been stamped onto the "X" to create a six-pointed figure, in some vain attempt to disguise the Soviet "X". Also, it appears the blueing on your rifle has a "flat" finish. The others I've seen have a very deep glossy black/blued finish. (???)
Ya, I've come to terms with the fact that it's not all what they say it is. Their advertising it definitely misleading. I think I will just leave it as a "Mitchell's Mauser" and keep it as is, even though there are some issues with it. I will look for a more historically-correct K98k in the future, but for now this will do. I am lucky I got it as a gift, I would feel saddened if I bought it. Still looks and shoots great though, so no complaints there.
the russians captured a couple million rifles. in total the germans made over 15 million k98k's the only countires that still have them in service are a few third-world countries the recived them from isreal afted they took them out of service. russia still has quite a few and so does germany because they use them in military parades. now being that 15 million were made there is plenty of them floating around.
germans made over 15 million k98k's no way they are running out. some day maybe we will stop seeing mass commercial selling but we will not stop seeing them for a long time people will be selling their personal k98's or see them at gunshows but not for a long time
Part III: The very heavy, dark blueing is also Soviet. What I find interesting is that so many of the rifles retain the Nazi-era markings, especially the eagle-over-swastika proof marks. The randomly-placed "X" stamped on the barrel throat is the tell-tale Russian capture mark. Many of the parts on the rifles, other than the bolts, ARE original matched parts.
Part II: After the fall of the Soviet System, these rifles began to become available for sale, and Mitchell's Mausers became the importer of large numbers of them into the US. The "matching" numbers on the bolt parts are Soviet armory "matches". The light wood tone of the sanded-down stock is actually how the stock would have looked when originally issued. Unfortunately, all the stock stampings are lost in the process. The 4 digit serial number on the buttstock is Soviet in origin. TBC'd...
Actually, the history of these particular K98k rifles IS pretty interesting. They are "RCs"...Russian captures. The Ruskis never destroyed captured enemy weapons. Large numbers of captured K98s were used by Soviet soldiers. Huge numbers of these rifles and parts were taken either during, or at the end of the war...sent back to Soviet armories for complete refurbishing, refitting, and refinishing...then stored away "just in case" they might be needed...for 60 years. To be continued...
The receiver and barrel are German, made in 1935 at the Mauser plant in Obendorf. Beyond that, it is anyone's guess. But everyone that watches this ignores the video description, I did not buy this it was a gift, you can't get scammed off something you didn't buy.
The numbers match, but like I said, I doubt the parts (besides the barreled receiver) are original, "un-messed with" parts. With the historical issues aside, it shoots great and is a great presentation rifle, that's it though.
@boplo I don't know why everyone jumps on these rifles the barrled reciever is original the stock might not be but it still is a good shooter, maybe not a historicly accurate but still a good rifle
@boplo no they are all german 98ks some are converted m48s but most are k98ks they are all russian captures though and not original but most are deffinatly k98ks
Double agreed. I'd never buy a Mitchels Mauser either, I can do a lot better on my own hand-picking the rifle I want. Luckily I got this as a gift and honestly it's a great shooter and presentation piece. But it's not historically correct at all, I'm still on the hunt for a K98k that is historically legit.
As I have mentioned before, people buy Mitchell's because they want a new rifle that looks great and shoots well. They don't buy them for historical reasons. It is the same for people who buy newly made M14 and M1 replicas from Fulton Armory. I could go out and buy a k98 for $150 too, if I wanted, but I prefer not to own rifles with blackened, pitted bores, damaged woodwork, missing bluing, etc. People don't buy Mitchell's for historical reasons.
On target right there. People are always quick to race in here and say I got scammed. 1) I didn't even buy it, it was a gift. 2) How did I get scammed if it's a beautiful rifle that can group some amazing groups? The historic Mausers are all beat to hell nowadays, great to have as part of the collection but horrible shooters in bad shape. I know it's not historically legit but it's a great rifle that shoots amazingly, that's where the value comes from.
This is a collector's grade Mauser. I will warn you before buying though, it's a great presentation rifle and it was cleaned up very nicely, but it is not very historically accurate. It's a great shooter though, and it looks nice, so if you are okay with that I'd go for it.
Keep this Mauser! lol. I know it's a Mitchell's, but keep it! You will have a hard time finding another one for the price of a MM that will shoot this good. Nice video. ... If you want to try...get yourself an original K98k, blued bolt, and you could get away with people thinking it's original. ;-)
I don't like Mitchells for what they do, but the rifles can't help who buys them or what's done to them. This one shoots great. Hang onto her!
Nice vid...I purchased a Mitchell Mauser M48 a few years ago; very nice, accurate, and well built rifle...It was plastered in cosmoline (alot of it hardened up), and I got overly agressive with the cleaning of the barrel, and other blued metal - ended up needing to get the metal all re-blued since some of it wore away lol...But hey - it looks like new, and shoots great; what's not to like about these great guns!
Thanks. I just got tired of people putting their un-edited videos of shooting right off of their cameras, this at least makes it interesting for you guys [hopefully].
you more and more remind me of Vincent D'Onofrio in full metal jacket ^^
i really like your vids, so take it as an compliment ;)
mytoube2008 6 months ago
i heard Mitchells Mausers is a big ass scam. how was your experience with them?
MegaZeroBlues 6 months ago
0:12 Epic <3
Gangster88232 7 months ago
how is the premum grade from mitchells mausers
hummerskickass 8 months ago
@hummerskickass
I am not sure how they are, I've never looked into one, but I would advise you to not get anything from Mitchells above a service grade. There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding Mitchells regarding their historical legitimacy, and a lot of that skepticism is true, so just know that it'll be a great shooter and good-looking presentation rifle no matter what grade you get, but don't expect anything historically correct or legitimate.
Mr2ndAmendment 8 months ago
well i have both a mitchells and an original. i shoot the mitchells, and i display both. mitchells shoots very well and i traded a broken gun for it. very reliable gun even if it is a fake or what ever.
rrenegade343 9 months ago
Good for you, Mr2ndAmendment. You know what you own, but what matters to you is what's most important: that you can actually hit the target with good accuracy and precision. Ultimately, that's what matters (though I do hate to see Mitchells get business, but that's neither here nor there). Nice group(s).
cash3c 9 months ago
Beautiful rifle no matter who did whatever to it. Mitchell Mausers are still mausers...
Too many assholes just agree with bull shooters
I would love to recieve one as a gift though! Then I could keep my dou44 RC k98 on the shelf where it belongs.
1983BOWTIEBEATER 9 months ago
Most people who make fun of Mitchell's do so because they think it makes them look like a Mauser expert or because they have read someone else doing it on a Mauser Forum. I think it is common knowledge by now that Mitchell's is not who you would go to for a historically accurate piece. However, if you want a rifle that is absolutely pristine, looks incredible and fires really, really well, you can't go wrong with a Mitchell's. Anyone claiming otherwise is just shooting off his mouth.
masanf 9 months ago
About How much did you get this for/ Typical price? Thanks
Perilcrown 9 months ago
@Perilcrown
I actually got this as a gift so I don't know how much they paid for it but I'm guessing around the 500-600 ballpark. Check my review video for more detailed info.
Mr2ndAmendment 9 months ago
Is this the service grade K98 version?
Ledmetacdc 10 months ago
id much rather hear the gun and not the music
TheBlitz1 11 months ago 12
What ammunition were you using to get that 10 round grouping, something from Mitchell as-well ?
bellator11 11 months ago
@bellator11 I wouldn't recommend buying Mitchell's ammo. It's probably overpriced, just like their rifles. I got the rifle as a gift, so I didn't get scammed, but I wasn't about to get scammed with buying their ammo. For plinking I bought some nasty 8mm surplus crud that comes in the spam cans. For groups, like the one you're asking about, I was actually using Sellier & Bellot 8 x 57 JS. Great ammo, just expensive as hell.
Mr2ndAmendment 11 months ago
@Mr2ndAmendment Roger that mate, I agree.
As for S&B's 8 x 57 JS, it is great, their 196 gr FMJ BT load features almost as high a ballistic coefficient as the original 198 gr FMJ BT sS round (.557 vs. 590), but at a higher MV (790 m/s vs 755 m/s).
Anyway, great shooting, I thuroughly enjoyed watching this video. Keep up the goo work mate :-)
bellator11 11 months ago
@Mr2ndAmendment / The Sellier & Bellot is pretty accurate and very inexpensive. Just dont use it for hunting. The bullets fall apart. Stay away from surplus ammo if possible.
billcavazos 11 months ago
@Mr2ndAmendment
Mitchell's ammo is not all that expensive. 8mm Mauser ammo is fairly expensive, at least more expensive than the ammo for most other World War era rifles or their replicas. I have never seen 8mm ammo, other than Eastern-European manufactured corrosive surplus ammo, cheaper than approximately $1 a round, which is about what Mitchell's charges for their ammo, or at least they used to. I haven't checked in quite a while, though, so it could be more expensive now. .
masanf 9 months ago
@awsomeamerican1
I am not sure about the service select grade rifle, but it will probably be good enough to hunt with. There's no doubt about the effectiveness of the 8mm round for hunting, so the question lies in how good the rifle is. I haven't inspected a service select grade rifle in person, but just know that it will be kind of pricey compared to hunting for a good-quality rifle at a gun shop or gun show. But it will look good and probably shoot well, it's the inescapable buyer's risk.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
Very overpriced...But fuck it they're beautiful!
Bodacious468 1 year ago
id like to shoot my 1937 year vintage mauser k98 in a place like that. i envy the states for places like this, in finland we have annoying strict ruled shooting ranges
SouljaboyGringo 1 year ago
That chromed bolt and new-production stock is such an injustice.
Senjhin 1 year ago
nice sound
klan250 1 year ago
i love the sound these make
jaxfromcanada 1 year ago
@79thOVI
Most Mauser's that are available today, even authentic ones, aren't what I would call collectible. Can you collect them? Obviously. Are they historical? Yes. Will they ever be worth anything? No. Mausers are about as "collectible" as Mosins. So many of them were made that unless you own one that is in absolutely pristine condition or is for some reason rare, (particular markings, date of manufacture etc) they will never be worth more than a few hundred dollars.
masanf 1 year ago
@masanf
Good points but I'll have to disagree with your point about longevity. I believe that someday Mausers, and yes, even Mosins will be worth something more than just a couple hundred bucks. I was at the range with a guy that said he bought three World War 1 era M1903s for five dollars a piece back in the 1960s, and that was because they were plentiful and nobody thought they'd run out. That's the problem with milsurps, everyone thinks they'll never appreciate over time but they will.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
hey is the Karabiner 98k service grade for 299 at mitchells mausers any good, cause i want to get one soon and just wondering, not the M48 or the 24/47 or the tanker mauser but the k 98 k
xXSOKkenrusXx 1 year ago
@xXSOKkenrusXx
I can't vouch for the service grade rifles, but just know that it'll be a Russian capture and probably isn't exactly what they say it is. I would go to a gun show and look around before entertaining that option, but if you only want a great shooter that looks nice I'd go with Mitchells. If you want a correct historical piece, don't go with Mitchells, I hope that helps.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
@xXSOKkenrusXx in my experience any K98 as long as it has a good bore will be a good rifle
24GordonFan223 1 year ago
I am buying a 8mm Turkish Mauser soon and they are great rifles.
27hockeysniper 1 year ago
@ssjc17 For this one I'm pretty sure I was using hand-loaded stuff, but if I wasn't then I was using Remington Core-Lokt. When I shoot in high volume I use the surplus stuff but I felt like pushing the limits of the Mauser that day.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
@79thOVI importers are importers. they arent the ones who mismatched the parts. Most are russian captures and the russians are the ones who mismatched the parts when they took the rifles from the germans. They took them all apart to clean them and store them in case they needed them later on. When they reassembled them after cleaning, they didnt give a crap about what part went with what gun. They also removed the front sight hoods and cleaning rods and melted them down.
shortthrow50 1 year ago
Nice rifle man!
Mauser98k8X57 1 year ago
@Mr2ndAmendment
I don't fault or Judge anyone for buying a Mitchell's Mauser. Like yours; they are great rifles that have been professional reworked. Having restored a few mausers and nagants myself; it can be a time consuming process.
Nice Rifle and free as well. Thanks for the Video.
79thOVI 1 year ago
@79thOVI
My question exactly. Either buy a re-worked import-marked Mauser that's beat to hell in a shop or order the same thing, just re-finished from Mitchells. Either way, I did not buy this rifle, it was a gift, so I am happy with how well it shoots and how clean it is for the fact it was free.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
Nice hat bro, im going to be buying one of these rifles soon. What class are you at VMI? Im 2013
usmcratline2013 1 year ago
@usmcratline2013
I'm Alpha 2011, proud of it. Not on the Rugby team anymore, I found my place on the Skeet and Trap team, but I did enjoy it.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
Psst mr2ndamendment:
Why are mitchells mausers $4000, when my 3 free ones shoot better, despite the scratches?
mousehound45 1 year ago
@mousehound45
I can't speak on behalf of Mitchells, but my Mitchells Mauser was a surprise gift, so my free one shoots well. Can I get a photo of your iron sight 300 yard groupings with your free Mausers? Thanks, I look forward to a man that can back his trash up.
Many people have made the point that Mitchells is not authentic, I know this, I don't need a million keyboard commandos telling me my rifle is trash compared to theirs. I am good with my weapon, that's all that matters.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
@Mr2ndAmendment
Im a keyboard commando ;3
I run commando and key on boards :3
mousehound45 1 year ago
@Mr2ndAmendment Dude I agree I would never buy a mitchells knowing what they are with their prices, but if you got it as a gift a) someone cared enough about you to get you an expensive gift b) it is a good shooter and if you dont care about the history than it does what you need it to do. As for my mauser its a M48 Yugoslavian and I love it :D . Mausers are amazing lol
EHSPP16 1 year ago
Hate the Nazi's... But damn, they made a good rifle!
Usfourcases 1 year ago
its so powerful...
Tigergruppen88 1 year ago
And one thing else.. Somebody said it's a Yugo Mauser, which could be corect, because only Yugo's did a bolt polishing on factory rifles, but the stock is definetly not Yugo.
gunmaster7777777 1 year ago
That rifle doesn't look German. I have a Russian capture Kar98k with the eagle and circle still visible. The swastika in the circle was etched out however. But the wood is very dark, with some kind of finish on it. I also got a cleaning rod and front sight hood to make it look like it's suppose to :P But these rifles really are outstandingly accurate. It's no wonder how they managed to fight the Russians off between 41-43 even though the Russians had the semi auto SVT-40 and frightening PPSH.
NormanMatchem 1 year ago
@NormanMatchem
It's not to original configuration, but at heart it is still German. The Germans had the G43, G44, MP40, STG44, and not to mention the scariest of all MGs, the MG42 and smaller handheld MG34. I think their problem was they just couldn't make and field enough of them, but the STG44 was of particular concern for a Soviet soldier. Even with that said, the K98k was a far better combat rifle than the Mosin Nagant in my opinion, more accurate, shorter, and more user friendly.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago 8
@Mr2ndAmendment I never heard of the G44. There is the M44 that the Russians used. Or perhaps you mean the G41. That rifle had a non-detachable mag, and actually looks a little similar to the Kar98k other than the action. I don't think the MP40 is too fearsome with it's slow RPM and small 9mm round. The only thing it has going for it was mag capacity and possibly reliability? Hand held MG34? The thing is HUGE! I agree about the Kar98k being better than the Mosin though, as much as I enjoy both.
NormanMatchem 1 year ago
@Mr2ndAmendment I think of the Kar98 and Mosin 91/30 as being equal.
Thelonesniper101 1 year ago
@Thelonesniper101
I wouldn't go that far, both rifles haves some big differences and some huge disadvantages to both. I would rather have the K98k because it's more tailored for use and carrying over the course of a war. The Mosin was made simply to win a war, without really caring about ease of use or ergonomics. I would put the K98k a little higher on the list over the Mosin, but they are both great rifles.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
@Mr2ndAmendment the only reason they lost was because they had to fight 2 fronts. they would have destroyed russia if the us wasnt thrown into the war by japan. silly asians
chimichanga1254 1 year ago
@chimichanga1254
I do agree with the two fronts situation, that was not a smart decision to embark on two fronts after what had happened to both Napoleon and the Central Powers during World War I. Germany declared war on the United States, so they kind of did it to themselves really. Russia, with or without the United States, would have won the Eastern Front by themselves due to the enormous amount of manpower and industrial ability, not to mention poor timing with the weather for Germany.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
@chimichanga1254
There's a point when superior weapons, tanks, and generals can only go so far before raw numbers overwhelms it all. I think a major flaw was Hitler's micromanaging of the war and the valuing of unimportant goals and objectives as opposed to making tactically-sound decisions. Essentially, I think with Hitler's incredible luck and success during the invasion of France, he grew too confident in his own "abilities" as a combat tactician and didn't trust his generals enough.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
@chimichanga1254
A lot of people bring up the two fronts argument, which is valid, but I think it wouldn't have mattered; they would have lost anyway due to the internal problems and asinine leadership coming from the top. It was a miracle Germany had succeeded in taking France, they were not as powerful as many people believe. it was only a matter of time before they were going to fall, in my opinion.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
@Mr2ndAmendment Don't forget the FJ 42, that is scary =)
TheSkarsbo 9 months ago
sad thing taht mitchells doesnt sell originals
zenREVolution 1 year ago
@zenREVolution
They do sell originals, they were just captured by the Russians and "refurbished," but the barreled receivers are legit. Everything else is anyone's guess. They have misleading advertising as well. Not perfectly historical items, but great shooters and display rifles.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
@Mr2ndAmendment well i guess what i meant was they didnt have any that werent captured
but yeah they are all really great shooters no doubt
look good too
zenREVolution 1 year ago
@zenREVolution originals are too expensive...
Tigergruppen88 1 year ago
This is a great rifle ,y grandfather gave me his cuz he was going to die soon hes 79 and it's one of my favorate rifles to
sulsaboy 1 year ago
what you have there is a yugoslavian rifle with new wood and various new parts.
Gunluver1 1 year ago
@Gunluver1
I know that the barreled receiver is legit, but beyond that it's anyone's guess. It's a S/42G, maybe you could help me find the Yugoslavian factory that has a reciever headstamp of that kind, unless my research is correct and that is the factory mark for the Mauser factory in Oberndorf during 1935. I am always surprised at how quick people are to shoot down this rifle and tell me I've been scammed. I didn't even buy this rifle, and I know it's not historically correct.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
@Mr2ndAmendment
I have S/42G with Yugo stamps on it because it was captured. But looks like they forgotten to remove some german stamps so I found on the righ side, just under the rear sight, a small lettered stamp "S/42G". Try to find it, maybe your's has it too!
gunmaster7777777 1 year ago
I ordered a K98 and they sent me the M48. But it was so mint condition and great shootin' I even bought another! There are several grades. If you wanna pay you can get military new never issued (like mine). They also now have new production models, like a short barrel mauser in .30-06 which outta be fun ....
FractAlkemist 1 year ago
nice rifle man, Im thinking of picking one of these up
duanescot 1 year ago
That rifle is excellent condition! Where did u get it?
maqnchs 1 year ago
@maqnchs
It's from the compan Mitchell's Mausers. They take old Russian capture K98s and process and clean up the rifles to make these presentation rifles. There is some controversy over the historical accuracy of the rifles, they mix and match parts and the finish isn't like-new as the Germans made them, but they are great shooters!
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
How much does it cost?
johniesmite 1 year ago
"I own several AR15's and this rifle holds its own against them, even though it was made over 70 years ago" and the Mauser has more energy behind each round. Can anyone say 98? *Raises hand*
juufa72 1 year ago
the kar98 Bolt action rifle. in my eye the finest and best Rifle of its generation and perhaps of Today. I'd love to see a batle between an 1903 Springfield and the Kar98. they are pretty much the same rifle! ^^
ThePanzerWarMachine 1 year ago 2
So you were shooting that target at 300 yards and group like that????? WTF thats crazy to have such a tight grouping. i even see when i pause it you have some in the black dam dude if you still have this target take a pic and pm it to be i gotta see it clearer lol dam great shooting man. Your like a Sniper or should be one in the service.
slyde77 1 year ago 2
The K98k is extremely accurate, it even rivals the accuracy of the AR15 series, and when people don't believe me when I tell them that I just show them this video. It's all about breathing, trigger control, and your weapon. I will do a video on how to shoot accurately now that you've commented on this, so look for that.
I'm not a sniper but I like to shoot a lot and I want to go to sniper school, even though they don't let officers in. We'll see about that.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
@Mr2ndAmendment I'm not so sure. I read in a book about US Army snipers somewhere they DO let Officers in, even though mostly Sergeants make up the schools.
majorporpoise 1 year ago
is wrong
palomasex 1 year ago
WOW nice video
metalgisdi 1 year ago
Your 300 yard group is FUCKING insane! It's very inspiring man. Nice work.
ridethecrash 1 year ago
hey bud where did you get your sling from? i got one and the one piee doesnt fit in the slot where it snaps in.
slyde77 1 year ago
I'd like to see pictures to see if I can help you. Mine is a repro sling that I found on ebay. Just go to ebay and type in "mauser sling" and it's the option labeled "GERMAN WW1 GEW 88 98 MAUSER SLING."
I might end up buying a new sling because the repro one I bought is not worn and is too stiff, but it gets the job done.
Mr2ndAmendment 1 year ago
ok i just sent you a PM :) check you youtube inbox :)
slyde77 1 year ago
orginal weapons are the best screw false weapons
coppincopp 2 years ago
what grade is that one?
Transporter1022 2 years ago
This is a collectors grade, I did a review of this rifle on one of my other uploads if you want to check it out.
Mr2ndAmendment 2 years ago
Very nice. Tomorrow I'm heading to a gunshop in League city TX that has some pretty damn decent prices on milsurps and we'll see what I come back with. Looking for an RC 98k, but will settle for an M48. Either one would be a good shooter, and the speer .323 200gr. PSP's are cheap. lol
Dp908 2 years ago
nice gun love the Beastie boys
dajudge1969 2 years ago
The Yugo Mausers that Mitchell's sells are postwar M-48s.
GK4848 2 years ago
Thank you for all of this information! The official paperwork that came with the rifle said it was kept in armories over the years in combat-ready condition, it just kind of failed to mention the fact that the Russians had them. I'll have to look for the "x," where exactly is it? Do I need to take down the rifle to see it or should it be visible?
Mr2ndAmendment 2 years ago
You will find it randomly positioned/stamped on the receiver, where the Mauser factory code and date is.
GK4848 2 years ago
Just picked up a copy of Guns and Ammo in the airport today, and in a Mitchell's ad they said that there are "no more K98ks left in Europe." As in, wherever they've been getting their rifles from, they ran out of rifles, and K98k prices will now go up. What do you think about this? I think it's a scam to get people to buy MMs. I can't see K98k's running out quite yet, but I don't know how many the Russians captured and kept in armories.
Mr2ndAmendment 2 years ago
Hard to say. These rifles began to come out of the former Soviet Union in the mid-nineties...and Mitchell's is not the only importer...just the most agressive marketer.
GK4848 2 years ago
I found something that could look like an "x" on the left side of my receiver. It looks more like an * than anything, is this what I'm looking for?
Mr2ndAmendment 2 years ago
Hmmmm. Apart from my own, I've seen seven other MM K98ks. All of them have exhibited the very pronounced "X" stamp on the receiver. My guess is that's what you're seeing on yours. Mabye an extra line has been stamped onto the "X" to create a six-pointed figure, in some vain attempt to disguise the Soviet "X". Also, it appears the blueing on your rifle has a "flat" finish. The others I've seen have a very deep glossy black/blued finish. (???)
GK4848 2 years ago
Yeah, that's what you're looking for. Mitchell's prints a crossbar over the 'X' to deface it.
Their advertising is very misleading.
Don't get me wrong, its a beautifully reworked rifle, but its still a Russian capture.
liberalbiberal 2 years ago
Ya, I've come to terms with the fact that it's not all what they say it is. Their advertising it definitely misleading. I think I will just leave it as a "Mitchell's Mauser" and keep it as is, even though there are some issues with it. I will look for a more historically-correct K98k in the future, but for now this will do. I am lucky I got it as a gift, I would feel saddened if I bought it. Still looks and shoots great though, so no complaints there.
Mr2ndAmendment 2 years ago
That's true. One would be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful k98, or any rifle for that matter!
liberalbiberal 2 years ago
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oktoberfest124 2 years ago
the russians captured a couple million rifles. in total the germans made over 15 million k98k's the only countires that still have them in service are a few third-world countries the recived them from isreal afted they took them out of service. russia still has quite a few and so does germany because they use them in military parades. now being that 15 million were made there is plenty of them floating around.
oktoberfest124 2 years ago
germans made over 15 million k98k's no way they are running out. some day maybe we will stop seeing mass commercial selling but we will not stop seeing them for a long time people will be selling their personal k98's or see them at gunshows but not for a long time
oktoberfest124 2 years ago
Part III: The very heavy, dark blueing is also Soviet. What I find interesting is that so many of the rifles retain the Nazi-era markings, especially the eagle-over-swastika proof marks. The randomly-placed "X" stamped on the barrel throat is the tell-tale Russian capture mark. Many of the parts on the rifles, other than the bolts, ARE original matched parts.
GK4848 2 years ago
Part II: After the fall of the Soviet System, these rifles began to become available for sale, and Mitchell's Mausers became the importer of large numbers of them into the US. The "matching" numbers on the bolt parts are Soviet armory "matches". The light wood tone of the sanded-down stock is actually how the stock would have looked when originally issued. Unfortunately, all the stock stampings are lost in the process. The 4 digit serial number on the buttstock is Soviet in origin. TBC'd...
GK4848 2 years ago
Actually, the history of these particular K98k rifles IS pretty interesting. They are "RCs"...Russian captures. The Ruskis never destroyed captured enemy weapons. Large numbers of captured K98s were used by Soviet soldiers. Huge numbers of these rifles and parts were taken either during, or at the end of the war...sent back to Soviet armories for complete refurbishing, refitting, and refinishing...then stored away "just in case" they might be needed...for 60 years. To be continued...
GK4848 2 years ago
its not german mitchels mausers are newly made yugo replicas and a scam u got scammed
boplo 2 years ago 12
The receiver and barrel are German, made in 1935 at the Mauser plant in Obendorf. Beyond that, it is anyone's guess. But everyone that watches this ignores the video description, I did not buy this it was a gift, you can't get scammed off something you didn't buy.
The numbers match, but like I said, I doubt the parts (besides the barreled receiver) are original, "un-messed with" parts. With the historical issues aside, it shoots great and is a great presentation rifle, that's it though.
2011VMICadet 2 years ago
@boplo
only preduzece 44 K98s are refurbished yugos
and they were originally used by the Germans in yugoslavia
which makes them pretty valuable, the partisan fight down there was more fierce than in france or ukraine
SS13E3 1 year ago
@boplo I don't know why everyone jumps on these rifles the barrled reciever is original the stock might not be but it still is a good shooter, maybe not a historicly accurate but still a good rifle
McCarthy331 1 year ago
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@boplo It's definitely a scam, but it isn't a Yugo. It's a Russian Capture turned into a crappy Mitchell's Mauser. Avoid buying them!!!
Paladin166 1 year ago
@boplo no they are all german 98ks some are converted m48s but most are k98ks they are all russian captures though and not original but most are deffinatly k98ks
chimichanga1254 1 year ago
@boplo agreed i would never get a mitchels mauser. a few weeks a go i got a german mauser k98 from 1944.
zero48411 10 months ago
@zero48411
Double agreed. I'd never buy a Mitchels Mauser either, I can do a lot better on my own hand-picking the rifle I want. Luckily I got this as a gift and honestly it's a great shooter and presentation piece. But it's not historically correct at all, I'm still on the hunt for a K98k that is historically legit.
Mr2ndAmendment 10 months ago
@zero48411
As I have mentioned before, people buy Mitchell's because they want a new rifle that looks great and shoots well. They don't buy them for historical reasons. It is the same for people who buy newly made M14 and M1 replicas from Fulton Armory. I could go out and buy a k98 for $150 too, if I wanted, but I prefer not to own rifles with blackened, pitted bores, damaged woodwork, missing bluing, etc. People don't buy Mitchell's for historical reasons.
masanf 9 months ago
@masanf
On target right there. People are always quick to race in here and say I got scammed. 1) I didn't even buy it, it was a gift. 2) How did I get scammed if it's a beautiful rifle that can group some amazing groups? The historic Mausers are all beat to hell nowadays, great to have as part of the collection but horrible shooters in bad shape. I know it's not historically legit but it's a great rifle that shoots amazingly, that's where the value comes from.
Mr2ndAmendment 9 months ago
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@boplo agreed i would never get a mitchels mauser. a few weeks ago i got a german mauser k98 from 1944.
zero48411 10 months ago
Yes, I am a little bit drunken of munich beer!
And I love every noise of these rifle!!
Fuck, I am 70 years born to late!!!!
Long live the SACRUM EMPERIUM
AntoniusMUC 2 years ago
Is this Mauser Premium, Collectors, or Service Grade?
MajorSchlittsUSMC 2 years ago
This is a collector's grade Mauser. I will warn you before buying though, it's a great presentation rifle and it was cleaned up very nicely, but it is not very historically accurate. It's a great shooter though, and it looks nice, so if you are okay with that I'd go for it.
Mr2ndAmendment 2 years ago
Thanks Man i want to Put to put it under glass in a case with my great grandfathers Luger and Knights crossfrom WWII. So it wont Be Shot
MajorSchlittsUSMC 2 years ago
one of the best K98 videos in net.....
AntoniusMUC 2 years ago
Thank you. I wanted to make it interesting.
Mr2ndAmendment 2 years ago
Tight grouping's are more important than hitting the bull's eye with target practice.
Good shooting.
majorporpoise 2 years ago 2
I was kind of in a weird situation, the ammo was surplus stuff but the rifle is in amazing shape. Thanks!
Mr2ndAmendment 2 years ago
Keep this Mauser! lol. I know it's a Mitchell's, but keep it! You will have a hard time finding another one for the price of a MM that will shoot this good. Nice video. ... If you want to try...get yourself an original K98k, blued bolt, and you could get away with people thinking it's original. ;-)
I don't like Mitchells for what they do, but the rifles can't help who buys them or what's done to them. This one shoots great. Hang onto her!
cash3c 2 years ago
Nice vid...I purchased a Mitchell Mauser M48 a few years ago; very nice, accurate, and well built rifle...It was plastered in cosmoline (alot of it hardened up), and I got overly agressive with the cleaning of the barrel, and other blued metal - ended up needing to get the metal all re-blued since some of it wore away lol...But hey - it looks like new, and shoots great; what's not to like about these great guns!
FMichael1970 2 years ago
are those rifles easy to buy from mitchells mausers
codyccg 2 years ago
I actually got this as a gift, so I don't know first hand, but I imagine so.
Mr2ndAmendment 2 years ago
Good stuff, like the synch with the music
pintofshite 2 years ago
Thanks. I just got tired of people putting their un-edited videos of shooting right off of their cameras, this at least makes it interesting for you guys [hopefully].
Mr2ndAmendment 2 years ago
yeah it does, see my vids also, I try to do the same !
pintofshite 2 years ago
Cool Rifle, Cool Video
Transporter1022 2 years ago
Love ur name and ur rifles :)
Garron81 2 years ago