This frustrating procedure is almost a deal-breaker for me...
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This frustrating procedure is almost a deal-breaker for me...
From a pure collectors standpoint I'd have to say,
My German "dot 42" G.33/40:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/03/3340rearright-1.jpg
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You see a ton of flat-buttplate mausers plagued by that same ailment...
I didn't realize the Japanese had another reason behind the dovetail than simply conserving hardwood.
I watched a program on History Television where they'd come accross the rumour that German soldiers were pulling and reversing the bullets in their 8mm ammo for use as armor piercing.
If I hadn't...
Heh, you had me second guessing myself for a moment... I had to pull out my own carbine to make sure I didn't bugger up the icon ;)
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/01/15-1.jpg
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I had a pretty good fall as well.
My dad, cousin and I happened to spot a moose accross a long marsh, on a steep sidehill covered in hardwoods. Close to 500yds away from us. It looked like a cow...
This would probably be better suited for the general discussion forum... but I too would like to see a MKL entry for the SKS.... maybe someone who is competent with a camera and who owns a...
Could you tell us what brand of furniture cleaner you used?
I've got a pitch black stock that could really use a brightening up...
Pics would also be a help in determining value...
Not a bad group, he'll be putting you to shame before long ;)
If you're Canadian gunbroker isn't too great, as most bidders are American.
That's better news. Let's hope it's accurate.
This sort of thing just makes me disgusted to live in this country.
My Grandfather spent years of his life dodging bullets overseas, and would absolutely roll in his grave and **** on his uniform if...
Also, I'm wondering if you're just not used to the "cock-on-open" way the Carcano functions.
If you're used to Lee Enfields and K98k's (although the K98k is cock on open as well), a Carcano can...
Is there somewhere you can see whats up for sale at each auction?
The website says there is a place to view, but I cant find it...
Could someone provide a direct link to the items for sale for...
A Square 10,
I dont mean to derail the thread, but from your pictures it looks like you've got a homemade gun cabinet of sorts.
It looks very nice and professional, I especially like the way...
My Lee Enfield holy-grail would be a Long Branch made between 1941-1946 that has my grandmothers inspection stamp on it.
She inspected receivers there during those years, and stamped them with her...
If you scroll down a bit on the mail forum page, you'll see a couple of yellow dollar sign icons, those are the sales forum, we call then "classifieds," you want the "members" one.
Another beauty Lou.
Nice collection Steve, that M41b is quite a piece, a keeper for sure.
Just screams "American."
Yes indeedy, and if you quote the known stats from Francis Allen's book, I believe it's the lowest serial number on record.
My collection is a little humbler...
Allies:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/02/allied-1.jpg
Axis:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/02/axis-1.jpg
COol,
I only ask because I've got a very nice matching non-refurb SVT, and I'm constantly scared of ruining the stock when I shoot it, so something but ugly and worthless to a collector is just what...
How's the spring tension on the firing pin? Sounds like it's old and tired.