I thought the Russians used black paint instead of rebluing.
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I thought the Russians used black paint instead of rebluing.
Since Springfield made most of them they are not that rare. Of the other makers I am not sure of the production numbers. Perhaps someone will have them handy.
Don't remove anything. Push in the catch and then slide the floorplate toward the trigger guard. If you have removed all restraints and it is stuck you may need to use a bit of force. It just slides...
I'm not 100% sure how true this is but the dealer that sold me my Inglis HP told me all HP parts are interchangeable. I also have a newer model 35 and it sure looks the same although I have not tried...
and without a No.4 MKI
and an M1
and a MN or 2 or 3
and etc etc. :)
I just read Laidler's instructions and my head hurts.
Lovely job. You obviously saw the beauty beneath that grime and rust.
From the pictures it is apparent that the serial number on the receiver is the same as on the bolt components. So why is the bolt not matching?
Also that sight hood does not look like a sight hood....
Here is another possibility. If the D is followed by a vertical slash rather than I and then the Z or sideways N (I can't tell which it is) then it is Indian; made by the Indian Government Ammunition...
Hello Everyone,
Just joined. Have been lurking on some of the US sites but glad to find out we have our own. Am new to the field of collecting (2007); interested in WWII rifles.