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Somebody did not keep up with their lay a way and the above rifle is back on the floor.
It is in 7.63x39 and in very good shape. Has rail for scope and a flash hider. Wood is teak and somewhat heavy. Looks like a jungle carbine. It is used.
Dealer wants $699.00. I think he is too high despite the scarcity of the rifle. Would you buy
http://www.australianinternationalarms.com.au/tests.htm
7.62x39 is not great target ammo. probably not much good for hunting, neither. mostly just for plinking. plus, its commie and un-american.
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Seems to me that it's very accurate in a Mauser bolt action with a .308 bore and a snug chamber. Decent sights are a must. Stay away from the laquer coated commie junk if you want the action to open as it should. So far Remington ammo and reloads using clean brass cases work fine.
Thats a lot of money....you could get a really decent 1903A3 for that kind of bread. To each his own I guess......Quote:
Originally Posted by A. F Medic
I don't think I need one as I already have an L39A1 and a L42A1.
john's first rifle:
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(he got it new)
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That's not John's. His was a matchlock :)
one of these?
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They even made a statue in his honor. Wearing his dress uniform too.
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I picked up the rifle (M10-A2) one day ago and I am going thru it's functions. Magazine is tight to fit and they are fitted to the rifle. Mags are marked with serial number. Gander gunsmith helped me with this and he is a forumn member now!
Hard to find history on these rifles as various vendors sold them (very few sold) and other vendors picked up when the first vendors dropped out.
Story is that Gander Mountain bought the last 100 from the only vendor and now is selling them through their stores. Selling at $699.00. Mine may be one of 30,000 in the country.
Mine is a 7.62x39 and that caliber is the first one they quit making. No others are being made due to the high cost of their manufacturing. They have chrome lined barrels,grey parked, sight rail, flash, teak wood, etc.
They come with 2 mags of 10 rounds each, front sight adjuster, thick buffalo hide sling, nice canvas case. No instructions.
Friendly Gander Mountain gunsmith fitted a 3x9 scope on the rail but I have not shot it yet. In NW Pa it has been raining, "Like a cow urinating on a flat rock".
Feels like a Mark 5 on steroids but tight! The flip safety looks like it has finger nail polish on one side so the shooter can see if the safety is on. After thought?
Gun broker has allready sold one for $1,200. See below.
Sold for $1,200...
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A1A Aussie...
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www.australianinternationalarms.com.au/tests.htm
Sorry Mr GOO, could not pass it up!