Just found in pawn shop 1911 amburg

[Fubar]

I was on my way to pick my kid up at school but decided to stop into this pawn shop I haven't been to In a few months. I see this on the rack two days ago. I have always wanted one of these but never was able to see one in person. I took some quick photos and I had to put it on layaway because I didn't have the time to do the paperwork. It cost me $700 and I don't know if that's the bad deal but I just wanted it cuz I don't think I'll ever see another one. It's import mark and very little of the numbers match. My question is if anybody could tell me if this would have been in world war 1 which I'm sure it was and also production numbers or any other information about the history of the rifle. I know 700 is probably a lot for it but I don't care I think it's pretty cool and they're hard to find where I live. Sorry about the photos they were taken and haste. The rifle is 100% complete

I'm trying to upload photos but it won't let me I guess the files are too big

 

[biggymu]

Try sending them to yourself via email and resize when you send. Looking forward to seeing this one!

 

[Fubar]

Try sending them to yourself via email and resize when you send. Looking forward to seeing this one!

It won't let me, do you have a email I can send too so you can see them?

 

[biggymu]

I just sent you a PM

 

[Cyrano4747]

Use a free image hosting site like Imgur and then the img tags built into the forum. Most hosts will generate the tags for you.

 

[Fubar]

Use a free image hosting site like Imgur and then the img tags built into the forum. Most hosts will generate the tags for you.

Thanks for the heads up, I'll do that next time. Biggymu was nice enough to post them for me shortly. I'll do the hosting next time.

 

[biggymu]

I had to crop them but here goes

 

[biggymu]

The last one

 

[Fubar]

Thanks for posting. Any information would be awesome and hopefully I didn't rip myself off for what I paid for it .

 

[chrisftk]

Even if it's a mixmaster it still neat to have an Amberg receiver

Yes, this absolutely saw ww1 service but was likely rebuilt several times during/after.

 

[Devkrovil]

I just picked up my own 1911 Amberg yesterday. Was initially looking for an M48, and asked them what other 8mm Mausers they had. And then he pulled out what I thought I'd never see outside of a collection.
They wanted $700 for it, but I managed to haggle it down to $400. Bore and barrel are in decent enough shape. And bolt body and receiver match. Many parts do not.

 

[krukster86]

Wait….is this the same rifle? Bolt body serial is identical, metal condition is similar and it has the same handguard damage.

 

[Devkrovil]

Oh my god, it is.
What are the odds. Guy did a nice job on fixing the cracks in the stock.

 

[heavy_mech]

All the bolt parts have the same number as the OP posted one.

 

[Devkrovil]

I ended up buying OPs rifle. Should have checked more thoroughly before posting.
Mine now I guess. Lol

 

[chrisftk]

I ended up buying OPs rifle. Should have checked more thoroughly before posting.
Mine now I guess. Lol

That's funny. Still a nice snag. This is a tough maker for these.

 

[OnlyMil]

Holy cow, it's a small world after all haha!!!!

 

[corifleman]

Somebody took a bath. Original guy paid 700. Dealer 6 mo later asking 700, took 400. Yikes.

 

[luftpirate]

That would have been a 1400 dollar rifle on GunBonker.

 

[Cyrano4747]

Somebody took a bath. Original guy paid 700. Dealer 6 mo later asking 700, took 400. Yikes.

OP said he put it on layaway. Wonder if he walked away and the shop owner just wanted it gone at that point.