Mosin-Nagants and Swedish Mausers have always been my favorites, although I hunted with a U.S. Gov't marked Lend-Lease .303 Enfield for years.
I've recently branched out with a Spanish Model 1916...
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Mosin-Nagants and Swedish Mausers have always been my favorites, although I hunted with a U.S. Gov't marked Lend-Lease .303 Enfield for years.
I've recently branched out with a Spanish Model 1916...
While Spring Cleaning an acquaintance came upon an Winchester Model 1897
12 gauge Trench Gun. No Sling or bayonet but he claims it has a lot of bad memories attached and he'd like to get rid of it....
Many Czech Mausers are 7.92caliber....What's the deal with them?
I hunted using a U.S.Govt. Lend Lease Enfield which someone had sporterized for about 9 years before I started "branching out". My favorite round is now 6.5x55 but I am mighty partial to them Mosins,
Anybody know the "recipe" for a 308 CETME or something comparable?
Yes Claven2 I have read some references to a CETME 308 cartridge but what is it :dunno: I know what 7.62 x 51 147grain M80 Nato ammo is, I even have a number of rounds. Is this "reduced" enough in...
I have to go with my M96 Swedish Mauser from the Carl Gustav arsenal. That 6x55 mm just keeps on going and the metallurgy on a rifle dated 1900 is superb. :super: With the right ammo my Finnish...
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Yes, it's a Guardia Civil small ring. From what I can tell from my research, it is called a Model 1916 "OT" series (referring to the prefix in the serial #) At one time it was most...
I recently acquired a Spanish Mauser which after a little research turns out to be a Model 1916. The person I bought it from said it is a 308. Underneath the front sight just sort of the barrel is...
I recently acquired a Spanish Mauser which was labeled a Model 93. After a little research I have found it is actually a Model 1916. Party I bought it from said it is a 308. Underneath the front...
Consider myself a collector of opportunity. When a "rare opportunity" arises I tell the wife I couldn't resist. I have a couple of Enfields, A three some of Mausers, a couple of Mosin-Nagants and an...