Interesting German "sniper" rifle

[ranger1183]

I saw this on another website and thought it might be of interest to someone here. I know absolutely NOTHING about this make and model of rifle. I also don't know how good a deal this really is.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">KRICO MODEL 640; 223 cal; like new bore, excellent stock, 23.5'' barrel, Made in Germany. Deluxe/Super Sniper model. Parkerized finish. Walnut stock with adjustable cheek rest, buttplate and vented forend. 5 round detachable magazine. B.Nickel 3-12X56 scope mounted with excellent optics. Includes an extra magazine., s/n 6133xx </div></div>

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.p...8dc236f60da7fb1

 

[Alderleet]

Re: Interesting German "sniper" rifle

http://www.pmulcahy.com/bolt-action_sporting_rifles/german_ba_spr_k.htm

Inflated prices ftl. Old B. Nickel Marburg glass doesnt add value at all.

 

[ranger1183]

Re: Interesting German "sniper" rifle

Alderleet, thanks for that info! That $2,000 is a hell of a mark-up on a rifle. Then again, what people pay today for a pre-64 model 70 is stunning compared to what those same rifles originally cost.

 

[bigjohnintexas]

Re: Interesting German "sniper" rifle

That price might not be all that bad. If you read the full site description of the price list that was given, you would realize that it is for a fantasy game and not reality.

From the fist page of the site-

"Q: The prices you list don't make any sense. How close to reality are they?

A: They bear no resemblance to reality whatsoever (except possibly by coincidence). They are more a reflection of the items' relative worth in game terms.



Q: Are you some kind of arms dealer?

A: Ha ha ha! No, the prices are for the game. I don’t sell anything from my site, period, and have no intention of doing so. And I have no idea whatsoever how to get virtually all of the items on my site. Did you really think I could have a B-2 Spirit bomber for sale?

 

[frog5215]

Re: Interesting German "sniper" rifle

Kricos are guns, but the price is nuts.

 

[ranger1183]

Re: Interesting German "sniper" rifle

Thanks for clarifying the pricing issue.

 

[Pete Lincoln]

Re: Interesting German "sniper" rifle

I just rebarreled one of those.
it was a wildcat based on a .223 case with a 6mm bullet,

its now a .243

and i'm in the middle of putting one in a HS precision thumbhole stock.


they fetch about 4-700 euro here, with or without optics,

interesting curiosity rifle, nothing to get excited about.

Pete