.22 cal conversion kit
I have a .22 cal conversion kit for a 8mm German mausser.Its states that it is a 1937 ERMA ERFURT.The 1937 clip looks like it needs a spring,but there is a 1938 clip that is perfect.I have the paper work from when my dad purchased it during WWll.Just wondering value of this.Do not intend to sell.Also will it only fit a German 8mm mausser?Your response would be appreciated.
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You don't see these offered for sale very often and you seldom ever see the COMPLETE kit. Your example, dated 1937, is one of the more common dates encountered, although production of these units continued until around 1943 when the Germans finally decided to quit wasting valuable time producing these things and concentrate on just building the rifles themselves!. The complete .22 unit came in a wooden chest about 36" long and consisted of two .22 magazines, the bolt, inner receiver and sub caliber barrel assembly, a floor plate insert,and the installation tool. Many of these untis are serial numbered to specific rifles. In typcal condition without the chest these sell for around $400 to $600. With the chest and TOTALLY complete (everything I mentioned) these will bring a much more...maybe $800. There is no real way to put an exact value on an item like this because it appeals strictly to Mauser rifle collectors and everything depends on just how nice your unit is, how complete it is, and how badly the collector needs it to fill out a hole in his Mauser collection.
Mark T. Christian0 -
I do have the complete set including the installation tool if this tool is about 1"1/2 inch long.The wooden case seems to be custom to the complete set.The number stamped on the bolt is 1818 with a lower case "d" below it.There is also 4 symbols above this,three look like eagles or something like that. You mentioned that this kit was made for a specific rifle.Does this mean that if i were to purchase a german mausser that this kit would not work or it doesn't matter.Your help will be greatly appreciated. 0 -
OUTSTANDING! You seldom see the complete kit and this adds to the value considerably. These kits will work in any standard Kar98 service rifle and were only serial matched to a specific rifle which was set aside for training purposes. This is why you see so many with pre war dates; there was time for these sorts of luxuries during this time period. Although you could fire your conversion unit I suggest against this and urge that you leave simply keep it as a collectors item. If you simply must shoot it remember that it was designed to fire low velocity ammunition. You have a seldom seen Mauser accessory and there are many collectors who lack an example and would dearly like to own yours...enjoy it!
Mark T. Christian0 -
I thank you for this information and i will as you put,simply keep it entacted.But i will also try to aquire a K98 mausser to add to the value if any.Your help and expertise has been greatly appreciated. 0
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