Unboxing a Rare Israeli K98 in 7.62 Nato and a CZ 27 in 32 acp from Hunter's Lodge

[@MidwesternFC]

You can hear your excitement. Its always great to fill a hole in the collection. Always a fan of some Czech pistols. Nice video.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Yes sir, thanks for watching! I've since learned my CZ was made from Nazi parts, however was sanitized unfortunately.

[@traviscochran6280]

@@The_Casual_Collector Yeah, it looked to me like the markings on the slide were milled off. A lot of CZ 27's are missing safety parts and at least the left hand side of the grip is damaged. Usually by the safety catch.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

@travis cochran you're exactly right sir, after I looked more closely at it, mine appears to be a 1946 manufactured one that was completely sanitized unfortunately.

[@MidwesternFC]

@@The_Casual_Collector Although unfortunate, still a representation of historical events. Two nice pieces there. Enjoy.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

@MFC {Midwestern Firearms Consulting} you're exactly right. I may try to get a second lol. Considering the cost of the parts I need, the CZ will end up costing me roughly $500. Yes, I will certainly enjoy them both lol.

[@Toolness1]

Awesome, Im a big CZ fan. I have a CZ 27 that was made under German occupation w/ waffenamts. Unfortunately one side has pretty bad finish damage like it sat on a surface that attracted moisture for years (probably a cardboard box or foam). The other side is pristine. The Israeli K98's have a really interesting history, I'd love to have one some day. Those grips on the CZ kind of look like occupation grips, they removed the CZ logo from the mold where it was normally in the circle in the grip Mags definitely aren't easy to find or affordable. Mine did come with one but I wanted at least one spare. I haven't had much luck with Triple-k repro mags on anything I've tried so I hunted down a real one. I think it was 70 bucks or more.

[@lawrencenowinski3210]

Great vid. Enjoy your honesty in your videos.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Thank you sir, I try my best to show everyone what they can expect to get...I know otherwise you're taking a shot in the dark on what you're getting.

[@kyfirearms]

Great video. Cool rifle with neat history.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Yes for sure, I appreciate it.

[@hobofactory]

What are the odds, I also picked up a CZ vz.27 a few days ago as well. It’s an occupation-era but the magazine release was broken. Picked up a new production replacement from Jack First Inc; they do also make repro safety releases/buttons although they’re not cheap.

[@Bill23799]

Ironic that a German k-98 fought for Israeli Independence. Thank's for the interesting video. I especially like your choice of computer generated voice. It almost sounds like a real human. Liked....Subbed......Rang Da Bell

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Lol, that's my real voice 🤣

[@krandom354]

I read somewhere the Czechs scrubbed the top and the German markings after the war. Maybe it was one

[@thewolfhunter]

Great video brother ..I just ordered a German K98 in 8mm and a S&W Model 1905 from James at HL...Again nice video..

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Thank your sir. That's cool, I'm curious to see the quality of their German K98s. I dont think I've seen anyone do a video of them yet from HL. I'm looking forward to seeing what you get.

[@MegaBait1616]

My CZ-27 was a bring home with the holster, 2 mags and don't think wasn't shot much.... Has the marks on barrel n frame but top of slide is ground off a bit.... Shoots excellent.. be well.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Very nice! I'm jealous lol.

[@MegaBait1616]

@@The_Casual_Collector , Ya will get your 27 working fine.. Also Wolf sells spring kits for them.. be well and Keep America Great 👍.

[@stoegerstewie8351]

Great finds ! Can you believe Atlantic still has surplus IMI Jerichos ?

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Thank you sir! I can't, to be honest, lol. I really should order one. Thanks!

[@donaldhaeberle9666]

So as not to reinvent the wheel, could you post the document you use to order from Hunters Lodge and how to determine shipping costs. They advertise some cool stuff but how to successfully place an order is a real mystery.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Hey Donald, I just made and posted a video for you sir, check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJCwfqGOZraXmM0&feature=share8

[@matejkratochvil3573]

Man, your CZ27 is more rare that you think. This is “sanitised” 27, it was made for contracts where the gun manufacturer must not be known. I’ve studied Czech gunsmith school and we were told about them.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Very cool, I'm glad you found the video and weighed commented on it. Did they happen to mention how many were made? I know I've yet to see any like this for sale here in the USA.

[@matejkratochvil3573]

@@The_Casual_Collector commenting was a must :) sadly I don’t know exact number but Military Arms Channel has a video about them, just search sanitized CZ27. As I said I don’t know how many were made but I gues 3000 at most. CZ27s were sold for 50-70$ here a few years back and there were tons of them but as far as i know not a single sanitized one. You have a real gem of CZ27 pistols. :)

[@DDMarcozzi]

I have a German marked czech k98 dot 44 in 7.62. Except whoever had it before me refinished the stock. They're great rifles. I've been hesitant about ordering from hunters. Sending a check and waiting their long wait times always made me question it. But their prices seem excellent

[@The_Casual_Collector]

I hear you there, at times it can be a bit of a gamble, but I really enjoy projects.

[@DDMarcozzi]

@@The_Casual_Collector me too. However I usually stick to RTI projects since their purchasing and delivery is more predictable, quicker, and transparent than HL

[@billyo7932]

I bought a 1917 no1 mk3 from HL last year and was very pleased. I will buy from them again

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Nice, yeah, I've been pleased with everything I've gotten from them. I think many don't understand that most often there will be work/refurbishment involved with most of their offerings...which is why their prices are so low.

[@billyo7932]

I want the refurb, it’s a fun winter hobby for me. Nice videos. I subscribed

[@The_Casual_Collector]

@@billyo7932 sweet, thanks! Yep, I love refurbing them in the winter as well.

[@williamwang8799]

Would Love to add a Isreali 98k to the collection! do you think hunters lodge would have more if I called them up?

[@The_Casual_Collector]

I think they might, however keep in mind they may be incomplete, all I can say is give James a call.

[@RUSTYSURPLUS]

Casual my Israeli' Mauser Is Czechoslovakian marked and has the small trigger guard and i think it has the czech lion on the barrel crest. Video soon. THANKS for showing !! THAT CZ is nice.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Cool, I'm looking forward to it. Yeah, at first I was a little disappointed that the CZ wasn't nazi marked, but it is definitely more rare given the numbers of each that was produced...now to figure out all the parts I need for it lol.

[@Bill23799]

Hunter's Lodge must be a family owned company. It seems they have their grandchildren in charge of the packing and shipping department.

[@W.Edwardovich]

Very nice! I’ve seen a lot worse out of Hunter’s Lodge

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Yep, I still need to tear this one down to see the condition under the wood to make sure it's not hiding any surprises.

[@josephhauad8673]

Not bad for Hunters lodge..

[@canadiansfor2A]

I'm very jealous of what you guys get in the US!!!

[@The_Casual_Collector]

I hear you, but you guys used to be able to get new SKSs and M14 clones, which were pretty nice.

[@canadiansfor2A]

@The_Casual_Collector we can still get sks for like 450 for Chinese and 800 for Russian but the days of the m14s are gone under the liberals and they are coming for the sks and all semi autos.

[@canadiansfor2A]

@The_Casual_Collector love you videos keep up the good work.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

@@canadiansfor2A thanks! I really appreciate that.

[@augustinungurean3582]

I got one from 1944. Does that mean that it was from.the first batch?

[@gilliland426]

i would love to have one of those rifles... but that company doesn't answer emails or calls!

[@The_Casual_Collector]

I know, it's very frustrating at times. I completely understand.

[@FranksAFreeman-pe6oq]

How do you go about ordering from Hunters Lodge? They post the news letters but I can’t figure out how to place an order.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

Glad you asked, I have a video detailing just that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJCwfqGOZraXmM0

[@FranksAFreeman-pe6oq]

@@The_Casual_Collector thank you

[@TomP-nw4wu]

Winter trigger guard.

[@BowieBowie-o2u]

Okay you know why there is a big ring on the trigger guard because that rifle was captured and used by the Russian army because Russians put that big trigger guard on there for their mittens for the Russian winners so they could use the gun from the Germans that was a captured weapon I should know and I used to own one The rifle is a very good excellent rifle and the Germans also did large ring guards for the trigger for their mittens for the Russian Winters so they can use the gun in combat it snowed or anything so they could put their hands in the trigger to pull it with those big heavy mittens they call that a mitten guard but Russia got rid of those and sold some of the surplus guns to Israel so that's how you got a replacement rifle