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Thanks! I didn't take sandpaper and oven cleaner to it or anything. :)

I just used plastic pics and brushes with a bit of Ballistol and some swabs to clean grime out of the sights and some of the...

Ebay is good. Occasionally you will also find good parts at Numrich Gun Parts.

Yeah, apparently the ATF mandated that Interarms add that extension back in the 1960s because the barrel is 17.7 inches rather than 18. That ruling was later overturned.I guess it is a sign of how...

Yes, I was just looking through the Dutchman's site . . . K for Kavalleri.

If I am reading the site correctly, I have a mix of Gustaf and Mauser parts on this gun. The crowns on the bolt handle,...

Thanks! I am pretty excited. I've had a couple of 96's before, but I've always wanted a carbine. I am going to take it out to the range this weekend. Added a few more detail pics. And ugh . . ....

Thanks! I will try to get some good pics of the numbers and such posted. It is serial number 185; all the visible small parts are numbered 85 with the sight numbered 185. I have not taken off the...

Oops -- should have called it an M-94/14 (since it has the bayonet lug).

I just picked up this rifle today from a friend -- it was part of a collection he inherited from his dad. It's an M/94...

Thanks! This is the MK IV .455 ... I believe they were only made from 1899-1913. The MK IV .38 is a different gun.

A friend sold me a nice MK IV .455 this week.

It was cut for .45 and has replacement grips, but otherwise looks all original ... still has nice original finish. Serial number in in the 105,XXX...

Thanks! Dean's Gun Restoration did that stock -- it's a modern commercial one sanded down to WWII size and finished in Danish oil. Temps are about 28 right now in San Antonio. I think I may put off...

Thanks! It took me awhile to get all the upgrades. My son was born soon after I bought that M1; haven't had all that much time to enjoy my shooting hobby.

I posted pics of this gun a long time ago here:

Just picked up an HR Garand -- looking for information

Here's the same rifle now with a DGR stock set, HRA op rod and trigger group, and a new...

I noticed it has tiny flakes of red paint on it near the sights, like something on it was painted red at one point. I could only see them in my close-up photo. I'll ask my friend if he cleaned off...

Thanks! So I guess that finish is not the original dark parkerize. Wish I knew where it had been. :) I have the CMP COA for it, so I know it came from them in 2008. Maybe a Greek return...

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Thanks! I'll try to post some pics in a day or two.

Hi folks,

I just bought a CMP Remington M1903 from a person who purchased it from CMP in 2008. I'm trying to figure out what I can about the history of the rifle.

Here are a few details:

US...

It may well be a parts gun ... I bought it as a shooter for a pretty good price, so it serves well for that purpose.

I'll eventually be installing a Criterion barrel, new wood and NM sights, so...

Thanks for the info! I *think* it has a USGI stock. Only markings are a P on the pistol grip and a very faint RA or WA stamped at a slant on the side below the back of the receiver.

Was my...

Hi folks,

I just picked up an HRA Garand at the local gun show this weekend. Barrel gauges about a 2.5, throat erosion is 4. Bore is shiny.

Only the bolt and the receiver appear to be HRA. The...

Yup, I practiced with it last night until I understood how everything lined up. Got it down now. I took the rifle out to the range today -- it shot very well. Kicks about like a .30-06 or .308.
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Thanks!

I just got a crash course in disassembly/reassembly of the bolt, when I accidentally took it apart while cleaning it. Man, that thing is complicated for a bolt-action rifle. Fortunately I...

Thanks! I'll pore through those links and see if I can find out about my safety concerns. Lots of good information.

Hi folks,

I just bought my first Swiss K31 ... and I admit I know very little about them. I've read the Wikipedia entry and some of the excellent entries here, but cannot find the answer to one...

Hi folks,

I am just easing back into collecting -- just bought one of those Long Branch .303 No.4 MK1*'s that are coming in through CAI. I'd forgotten how much fun spreading ancient grease all...