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BNZ Single Rune SS Double Claw 6703

Hercules

Hercules

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BNZ Single Rune SS Double Claw Sniper Rifle 6703 was just sold on Gunbroker. Seems over priced to me $12,525.00 plus tax and shipping. So, that means a matching one in this condition is now worth $25,000.00 plus tax and shipping. Maybe? I thought the condition was a little off as well. This one sold at Simpson LTD a few years ago. I think the stock is for a DOU. Wasn't there period evidence that these SS Double Claws were made at the DOU factory. Regardless, I would guess the stock is a post war add on and not added by DOU during war. But, where else are you going to find a SS Double Claw?


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All his rifles had issues.. the total mismatched LSR is almost 9k !! ?? the helped along byf45 zf41 with the wrong bands and screws over 6k !! ???? The price they sell for means nothing more than these auctions have created on overpriced miss matched rifle...
 
mauser99 said:
All his rifles had issues.. the total mismatched LSR is almost 9k !! ?? the helped along byf45 zf41 with the wrong bands and screws over 6k !! ???? The price they sell for means nothing more than these auctions have created on overpriced miss matched rifle...
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Yes. It will be hard to resell them for their money back at least. Sometimes people buy the gun because of who owned it and not the merits of the gun.

I liked his kriegsmodel High Turret he had. I did not see much wrong with it in the photos. Maybe the stock looked cleaned. It was over bid and too expensive though.

I thought it was important to post this one because you don’t see many SS Double Claws and it could be another reference point for a sticky someday maybe. There are only a few SS Double Claws that have been posted on here.
 
yes, I have seen that nonsense in the past.. Had never heard of Herr Vickers and apparently he has this stuff in some sort of publication ? Means nothing to me but, maybe to other who knew him ?

The opportunity to own something and then the hype around an auction and a decent size collection is something some people want. Just the opposite of what most people now seek out wood work stuff barnfind items untouched and still grimy and rusted. This double claw was quite rusted at some point also. Probably sporterized and then found and restored.

Guys who have invested in the hobby do the right thing and tracking examples is very important and worth while IMHO. I did the same with BSW/GW kkw's
 
I bid on this rifle as I’m looking for a German Sniper. I think I bowed out at around 8k. Vickers is famous Vickers Tactical. Pretty big business that’s more high end stuff but heard it really good.
 
Based off most of the k98's he amassed they were all restored or enhanced in one way or another.. Not the first larger older collection I've seen that was a minefield.
 
mauser99 said:
All his rifles had issues.. the total mismatched LSR is almost 9k !! ?? the helped along byf45 zf41 with the wrong bands and screws over 6k !! ???? The price they sell for means nothing more than these auctions have created on overpriced miss matched rifle...
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The bands and screws on the BYF45 ZF41 are correct .
 
Sorry Dave not sure if we are talking about the same rifle but the Vickers 6k + byf45 had Czech bands and screws.. Maybe you were looking at another ???
 

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upper band then is clearly chamfered for tapered screw.. Yes if you have the parts its not a big deal. If you don't it is...…
 
Yes. I would say at least front band and screws wrong on ZF41. You can see the tampered hole for wrong screw. At least in the picture Mauser99 posted. Was really interested in this SS Double Claw.
 
Sorry, but the front band is not Czech. You can clearly see in the photo it has the larger weld line typical for Mauser. Czech bands have a thin weld line.

The SS double claw is a stock and scope mismatch, pretty pricey for a restored sporter.
 
than its been modified for the Czech screw.. Brian sorry to highjack your thread maybe we can break this off and start one on this byf45 ??? LOL

the lower band maybe not I cant tell but the upper band yes for sure been countersunk.. I may not be a Sniper expurt But I can screw … and counter sink. the guy who overpaid for the rifle can chime in when he gets it.
 
mauser99 said:
than its been modified for the Czech screw.. Brian sorry to highjack your thread maybe we can break this off and start one on this byf45 ??? LOL

the lower band maybe not I cant tell but the upper band yes for sure been countersunk.. I may not be a Sniper expurt But I can screw … and counter sink. the guy who overpaid for the rifle can chime in when he gets it.
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It’s OK. I don’t care. I guess I’ll get a good idea on something else from what I intended. I was hoping to get discussion on SS Double Claws, but I like ZF41s as well. Kriegmodell bands are cool too.
Plus this can maybe prevent this rifle from tricking someone someday with the matching stock, which it no longer has. It was way over priced. Thanks for posting.
 
mrfarb said:
Sorry, but the front band is not Czech. You can clearly see in the photo it has the larger weld line typical for Mauser. Czech bands have a thin weld line.

The SS double claw is a stock and scope mismatch, pretty pricey for a restored sporter.
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OK. I can’t really see a weld line on the front band though. I can see a counter sunk hole edge around screw though from what I can see. I am always working to see how to better see manufacturer differences. I don’t see the weld line real well your talking about in this one picture. Maybe you have better pictures? Not sure what you are talking about.
Yes the Double Claw was a sporter rescue probably. I remember when I was looking for one you helped me trouble shoot this one when it was for sale at Simpson’s LTD. Thanks for your help.
 
mauser99 said:
Sorry Dave not sure if we are talking about the same rifle but the Vickers 6k + byf45 had Czech bands and screws.. Maybe you were looking at another ???
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mauser99 said:
than its been modified for the Czech screw.. Brian sorry to highjack your thread maybe we can break this off and start one on this byf45 ??? LOL

the lower band maybe not I cant tell but the upper band yes for sure been countersunk.. I may not be a Sniper expurt But I can screw … and counter sink. the guy who overpaid for the rifle can chime in when he gets it.
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Wayne I am referring to the same byf45 6k Vickers rifle . I have no problem admitting when I have made a mistake , the screws are Not the correct type .
The Front band is the correct type . Not sure who the Sniper Expurt comment was meant for , but I have never claimed to be a Sniper Expurt and I will be the first to admit I don't know much about ZF41`s nor do I care to because as far as I am concerned there not a Sniper Rifle .
 
The band looks like it has a counter sunk hole to me. Not sure what I'm missing here? I wonder what else is wrong with it. Oh well back to SS Double Claws maybe?


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Hercules said:
Yes. It will be hard to resell them for their money back at least. Sometimes people buy the gun because of who owned it and not the merits of the gun.

I liked his kriegsmodel High Turret he had. I did not see much wrong with it in the photos. Maybe the stock looked cleaned. It was over bid and too expensive though.

I thought it was important to post this one because you don’t see many SS Double Claws and it could be another reference point for a sticky someday maybe. There are only a few SS Double Claws that have been posted on here.
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Hi I just want to introduce myself first. I’m Robert, and I hate for this to be my first post but if you don’t mind me asking which high turret are you talking about, because I might be the one who bought it haha. The same seller had 2 high turret k98s, but the first one was a few months ago.
 
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