My new 038Mag2

[logeeland]

Nice! Prettier than mine, and I thought mine was relatively low-mileage!

Is that a serial number 1,2, or 3 saw?

 

[laslabjohn]

Does the serial number start with a 1,2,or 3?

1

 

[SteveinUT]

Is that a serial number 1,2, or 3 saw?

3

 

[merc_man]

You can run it all you like, but don't cut any wood with it.

Just piss rev them[emoji6]

 

[darkimpulse]

Some damn nice looking saws, great find.

 

[Al Smith]

Weather they might be listed as a dinosaur is strictly a matter of opinion.In my opinion that series was Stihls best effort .I guess I'm a dino myself because I'd take an 038 mag over an 044 any day of the week .

Plenty of torque for the size,easy to work on ,easy to find parts both OEM and AM .Very easy to modify .Very dependable .

Weak link rear upper left side annular buffer .The rubber goes to hell after a while allowing the engine too much rotation in the mounting which tears the intake boot on the bottom side ,air leak .The tear is so small you about need to remove the boot to find it .

 

[Stihl working Hard]

You can run it all you like, but don't cut any wood with it.

I know I would

 

[Stihl working Hard]

And the final shotView attachment 17003

Awesome looking saw great score there

 

[Deets066]

Having a saw that don't cut wood is like a hoe that don't........... Well you get the picture

 

[drf256]

Beautiful saw John.

I see the complete confusion about a saw that clean. I don't know if I'd cut wood with it, but then at the same time, what's the point in owning it.

My buddy is a pro landscaper and has been using an 038M for 25+ years without a hitch. He's never even touched the carb screws, and he's on his 5th or 6th 28" Rollomatic.

His is a Brazil "3" SN Mag I saw that he bought new. Spent over $1000 in (IIRC) 1987. Whatever year it was, the advertisement pamphlet in the box listed the 044 as a "new model".

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

Having a saw that don't cut wood is like a hoe that don't........... Well you get the picture

Hey now...don't take this to far.

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

I know I would

Ya might scratch the paint! LOL