I need some fast advice (please)

c3006 · 12-31-2011, 07:29 PM

I have the chance to by this broom handle carbine thing I know nothing about at the Gunshow I'm doing. price is $2500 and it does not look like anything I've seen before. I have it in my possession and have till tomorrow at lunch(Jan 1st) to make up my mind. any help would be appreciated. Thanks. C

Edward Tinker · 12-31-2011, 07:52 PM

Clint, hopefully some guys will come on and say yea or ney

Even if a new made toy, the price seems reasonable to me, if old and not faked, then a very good deal?

John in Montana would know more.

I have seen originals like this...

Ed

alvin · 12-31-2011, 09:44 PM

Looks to me it's a pistol conversion. Real Mauser small ring carbine's magazine well is way wider than that of pistol's, and has much longer connection area between barrel and receiver.

alvin · 12-31-2011, 09:53 PM

The barrel length is another indicator. Pistol conversion has barrel longer than 16".

c3006 · 12-31-2011, 09:56 PM

Got it figured out,it's a Navy Arms Rework imported in the early 80s. Not worth the money. Thanks for the help guys. Clint

sheepherder · 12-31-2011, 09:56 PM

That same carbine seems to be on GB right now...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=267315938

At the risk of being flamed, I believe Eugene Golubtsov makes these (and others) and occasionally offers them on GB...or rather, he offers to make one for you...

12-31-2011, 07:29 PM	#1
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	I need some fast advice (please) I have the chance to by this broom handle carbine thing I know nothing about at the Gunshow I'm doing. price is $2500 and it does not look like anything I've seen before. I have it in my possession and have till tomorrow at lunch(Jan 1st) to make up my mind. any help would be appreciated. Thanks. C __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

12-31-2011, 09:56 PM	#5
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Got it figured out,it's a Navy Arms Rework imported in the early 80s. Not worth the money. Thanks for the help guys. Clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

12-31-2011, 09:56 PM	#6
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	That same carbine seems to be on GB right now... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=267315938 At the risk of being flamed, I believe Eugene Golubtsov makes these (and others) and occasionally offers them on GB...or rather, he offers to make one for you... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

12-31-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,931 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Clint, hopefully some guys will come on and say yea or ney Even if a new made toy, the price seems reasonable to me, if old and not faked, then a very good deal? John in Montana would know more. I have seen originals like this... Ed

12-31-2011, 09:44 PM	#3
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Looks to me it's a pistol conversion. Real Mauser small ring carbine's magazine well is way wider than that of pistol's, and has much longer connection area between barrel and receiver.

12-31-2011, 09:53 PM	#4
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The barrel length is another indicator. Pistol conversion has barrel longer than 16".