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    I'm thinking eastern front near the Caucasus...

    I'm thinking eastern front near the Caucasus mountains.
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    So the Goo Gone worked? That's good to know!

    So the Goo Gone worked? That's good to know!
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    Do you have any M-Pro 7? Surprisingly, I have...

    Do you have any M-Pro 7? Surprisingly, I have seen it remove paint and it doesn't harm plastic. Good luck!
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    Thanks!

    Thanks!
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    Raw linseed oil. The stocks of the M1 Garands and...

    Raw linseed oil. The stocks of the M1 Garands and carbines were originally finished using raw linseed oil. You can purchase it on Amazon or at your local arts and crafts store. Your guns will...
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    With the metal going to white, I would leave them...

    With the metal going to white, I would leave them as is. They look terrific and "experienced". Maybe just rub in a few coats of RLO to rehydrate the wood and leave as is. I had to replace the stock...
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    I asked this same question a few years ago when I...

    I asked this same question a few years ago when I was negotiating the purchase of a Type 38 with the original bring-back papers pre-covid. The rifle was in ok shape, had an intact Mum and an original...
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    Great information, thank you!

    Great information, thank you!
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    Thank you for the information! That leads me to a...

    Thank you for the information! That leads me to a follow up question - would CMP have performed this repair and if not, would CMP have placed a new stock on this rifle? I'm just trying to figure out...
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    Garand Stock Repair

    I recently refurbished a WWII SA M1 for a friend. The rifles metal finish was excellent indicating a refurbishment. The "P" stamped within a square confirms that it was refurbished. I noted that...
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    I would recommend that you remove the finish. ...

    I would recommend that you remove the finish. That allows the steam/moisture to enter the pores and grain of the wood and expand them through hydration of the wood. Many finishes are designed to...
  12. Unfortunately, it is now just a good source of...

    Unfortunately, it is now just a good source of spare parts.....
  13. On top of the 10 contracted manufacturers, there...

    On top of the 10 contracted manufacturers, there were many subcontractors who made parts for them, thus creating additional collectible variations.
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    No real milsurp plans for 2024. I specifically...

    No real milsurp plans for 2024. I specifically make no plans so that each new acquisition is special and like Christmas over and over again. Since I am from California, I do have the wish that 2024...
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    In today's market, 1k is a bargain on almost any...

    In today's market, 1k is a bargain on almost any 1903 rifle haha! The others went for 750 to 1200, so the prices weren't too bad. Maybe prices are starting to come down?
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    Just a follow-up, this rifle sold at auction for...

    Just a follow-up, this rifle sold at auction for $5,750 so I assume someone believed it was genuine.
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    Just as a follow-up, this rifle was sold at...

    Just as a follow-up, this rifle was sold at auction for $1,000.
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    A Special Memory for an RAF Veteran

    This past Saturday, we held our yearly shooting party. We were honored to have a new attendee this year. Tony is 93 years old and served as an armorer in the RAF from 1950 to 1952. One of his primary...
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    Thanks. It is definitely a CAI replacement stock....

    Thanks. It is definitely a CAI replacement stock. I've decided to just be on the lookout for a decent original Egyptian replacement stock.
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    I got priced out of it. Based upon your...

    I got priced out of it. Based upon your responses, I have a feeling this is a bubba job. Normally a rifle like this hits $1,000 in the first week on the auction but this one took over two weeks so I...
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    Thank you for the analysis and information. I...

    Thank you for the analysis and information. I think I'm going to pass on this rifle and wait for a more genuine example.
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    Sorry this took so long. I have been working 4...

    Sorry this took so long. I have been working 4 jobs and all have been pretty busy! I have attached a couple of photos including the stamp and the serial number. I should have thought of looking up...
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    Very helpful information, thank you!

    Very helpful information, thank you!
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    Rock Island 1915 Stamped Stock

    Is it possible to have a Rock Island 1903 stamped with script "CN 1915" on the left wrist of the stock? I was reading that they stopped making then around 1913 and this rifle is distinctly stamped...
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    I could see that one of the screws on the scope...

    I could see that one of the screws on the scope mount was messed up indicating someone other than an armorer messed with it. Since it is an auction piece, there are no papers. It is part of a large...
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