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Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
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Damn, I'll bet that's going to leave a mark! Probably hurt too!
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"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,
you know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could
identify their corporate sponsors."
"When I die, I want to be facing my enemies surrounded by their dead bodies and piles of spent brass"
"Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain
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Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
Nice. I have a couple of SAKO stamped bolt parts, but have only seen 1 other VKT bolt head.
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Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
Great looking gun!!!
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Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
Yes. These seem to be about as uncommon as the Bear stamp. And it is a finely polished part, when compared to any Russian/Soviet bolt heads. The Finns always seem to make "upgrades" when developing new parts for the Mosin Nagant.finloq wrote:Nice. I have a couple of SAKO stamped bolt parts, but have only seen 1 other VKT bolt head.
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Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
I have seen many arsenal stamps on many different bolt parts but I have never seen a bear on an M39! A recent one on an M91 sold around here for $700+. I would reclassify your estimation of it not being rare and say it is uber-rare! That is a winner no matter how you look at it! Just as an M39 it is very nice with great stampings but with that bear on there it really rings the bells and whistles. Congrats! Matt ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
I recently bought an M39 that I discovered has a Chatellerault receiver. I thought that was a bit of a bonus, but a bear...?
That's awesome!! Congratulations! That stamp is so uncommon, many people - even some collectors - might not immediately recognize it's signifigance. I'm glad you were able to get back to the shop to grab it - and share it with us.
That's awesome!! Congratulations! That stamp is so uncommon, many people - even some collectors - might not immediately recognize it's signifigance. I'm glad you were able to get back to the shop to grab it - and share it with us.
Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful find! Thanks also for the info, now I will be on the lookout for bears!
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gurn wrote:Thanks for sharing such a beautiful find! Thanks also for the info, now I will be on the lookout for bears!
Where I live you have to look out for bears all the time! Had one in the apple tree one night awhile back, tore the crap out of the tree and made a heck of a racket.
Sorry I could not stop myself!
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Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
Very nice, Martin. I have never seen the bear or a VKT bolt head, so yeah that is a pretty special piece there.
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Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
Looks like there may have been a mark above the bear where the circular depression is......any ideas?
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The imperial eagle was there.mosinowner wrote:Looks like there may have been a mark above the bear where the circular depression is......any ideas?
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Read, Read, and then read some more. God has hopefully blessed you with many more years to read and learn and hopefully has given you much more brain matter to absorb and pass this information on to others. I hope you are much younger than my 69 year old age and will use that younger and more vibrant brain of yours to learn and pass on to others that way we will keep this great hobby and sport growing and going. I get the feeling of really sinking fast here and being frustrated with my retention ability at my current age but hopefully you will more than pick up the slack and lead the way for others. After I have passed on I am willing myself to come back in ten years and see what you have all done to improve things and you better sweat it a bit because there will be a test!!!!mosinowner wrote:Looks like there may have been a mark above the bear where the circular depression is......any ideas?
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Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
Imperial eagle was scrubbed off. Some still have them so you can tell what was there. . ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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Re: Common Gun, Rare Stamps - Berndorfer, VKT
Awesome find man.