be careful on Gun Broker

[Joe in Colorado]

Hello members, just a reminder to be careful with online auctions like Gun Broker. They are a great way to learn and buy, but be careful.

Here is one sale I have been watching:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/878099566

I will attach some screen shots and you can look at the 56 photos if you like.

I felt more clarity was needed and emailed the seller:
Hi, my name is Joe, I'm a collector in Colorado. I've been watching your Mauser and see you revised the price. I'm not the greatest expert on these but-allow me to say without implying anything-in fairness to the buying public there are some things you should make clear. For example, the pistol is a WW1 .30 caliber model-the double-sight curves and 1000m rear sight are for the .30 not 9mm round so this should be made clear in my opinion-especially when you suggest this would be a great shooter. Also, you should make clear how many items are reproductions-and include a photo of the stock lug where the sn would be found. Also one mismatched part inside. Best Wishes, Joe

His reply:

Put your reading glasses on and check out the description next time boomer. The info is all in there, I even said the barrel was milled and re-lined to 9mm. Never said the stock was original, I just said it was high quality. I made the description very clear that the gun was restored.

My reply:
Thanks for your reply, I did not intend to start an argument or get personal as you just did, you should still address the issues I mentioned, good luck, Joe.

Conclusion: I won't make any judgements but it is odd that with 56 photos none show the 1000M rear sight clearly, none of the stock lug, etc...note-sold AS IS-that much is clear.

Best Wishes, Joe