Which one of these M41b's do I want?

[fargo007]

I want a shooter that I can use in local matches and also in CMP Vintage sniper comps. Shot a mauser with 40 year old ammo in a match yesterday and actually did okay with it! I have the bug.

I do not know the difference between the carl gustavs and the oberndorfs.

And I am also of the understanding that these have the rail that the mount goes on so all I need to do is add a mount and an appropriate scope. True?

Anyone in the know please clue me in.

Thanks a lot,

--Fargo007

 

[Joop]

Re: Which one of these M41b's do I want?

Are you looking at an M96, or the M41b sniper rifle? For the M41b, Samco is the only importer/vendor that has them and I believe that they are down to only the ones without scopes (only the base being present). By the time you find the correct scope/base, you could probaby have bought a complete rifle on the private market that's matching and be money ahead. It will likely run you in the $2k neighborhood, however.

 

[fargo007]

Re: Which one of these M41b's do I want?

The M41b. That's good to know.

I don't know what the difference is between the carl gustav mfg. rifles and the oberndorf mfg. ones. Interested in a shooter not a looker.

I found a lot of info on the caliber and starting loads.

--Fargo007

 

[Joop]

Re: Which one of these M41b's do I want?

Functionally, there will be no difference between CG and Oberndorf M96. The Oberndorf rifles were made on contract in Germany for only a couple years, so they are fewer in number. How many (if any) were converted to M41b snipers I don't know and perhaps a Swedish expert can fill in the blanks.

I just checked Samco and I see that they have the M41b rifles without the scope/mount starting at $595. I'm not sure if they still have the bases attached, so that would be something to verify, as well. I do know that an original Ajack 4x90 scope will usually run $1k or more. I've seen them as high as $1500 with the mount attached. Accumounts carries repro mounts/bases. I have no experience with those particular parts, but do have several of their other items and have been happy with them. But, as I stated before, the cost to piece together a rifle in this manner could easily match/surpass a complete original that may be a better condition rifle to start with. I think the devil is in the details.

 

[fargo007]

Re: Which one of these M41b's do I want?

I'm going to use a weaver K4 which is legal on that gun for vintage comps. I will verify they have the rail, if they do then I am off to the races.

 

[MJ1]

Re: Which one of these M41b's do I want?

Cut the crap-shoot down to size and shop an original CG 1908 to 1911 if possible.

 

[Joop]

Re: Which one of these M41b's do I want?

I would take any of MJ's suggestions over my own knowledge base. The guy knows his vintage sniper rifles.