Search:

Type: Posts; User: Chubby308; Excluded Forums: Milsurp Knowledge Libraries (READ ONLY)

Search: Search took 0.04 seconds.

  1. Replies
    12
    Views
    13,043

    Matt, Could be a weak or damaged clip ejector...

    Matt,
    Could be a weak or damaged clip ejector spring. This is part of the trigger housing assembly.
    Hope this helps.
    Regards,
    Chubby 308
  2. Replies
    20
    Views
    25,343

    Something I have used that works well is a heat...

    Something I have used that works well is a heat gun.
    You do need to be careful and use this only on a gun where you
    can remove the stock completely.The last one I did took about 20 minutes. I did...
  3. Beautiful rifle

    Alamo 308,
    A really beautiful rifle.:thup: I have one as well, but not as nice looking as yours.
    Like jmoore said the group is not bad considering the ammo. Mine shoots quite well when I
    do my...
  4. Replies
    24
    Views
    19,006

    Good Find

    Congratulations on a good find.:thup:
    The prick punch mark on the barrel is in the center of the ordnance bomb.
    If you are looking for the one on the receiver, I believe it is on the right side
    ...
  5. Replies
    12
    Views
    30,035

    More info on army testing in case anyone is...

    More info on army testing in case anyone is interested.
    The 2 most important test scores are (normally) the AFQT and the GT (general technical).
    The GT was the main one used to decide if you were...
  6. Replies
    12
    Views
    30,035

    bristolbayman, as stated by others the test...

    bristolbayman, as stated by others the test versions and scores change over the years.
    The tests in the second group were not given to everybody. You had to score higher than average on the first...
  7. I've been collecting these since they first came...

    I've been collecting these since they first came out in the late eighties.
    They used to number them. Not sure when they changed that.
    Of course they recycle the articles now and then. The photos...
  8. Smith & Wesson revolvers of course!

    I primarily collect old milsurps. But I do have a number of Smith & Wesson revolvers.
    A 32 H.E. , M&P 38 spl, 38/44 H.D. , 38/44 Outdoorsman, K-22, 25-2, 27-2 and a 28-2.
    Great shooters all. :)...
  9. Replies
    7
    Views
    9,482

    JMoore, thanks for looking. I have heard the same...

    JMoore, thanks for looking. I have heard the same thing about the cases being harder
    to find. This is one of those problem items, in that they come up so rarely there is very
    little info on value....
  10. Replies
    7
    Views
    9,482

    More Pics

    Here are pics of the carrying case. If anyone needs more pics of this scope let me know.

    Thanks,
    Chubby 308
  11. Replies
    7
    Views
    9,482

    Pics added

    I will add pics of the case shortly.
  12. Replies
    7
    Views
    9,482

    Type 97 Sniper Scope value?

    I have a Japanese type 97 sniper scope in my collection.
    I have had this for over 10 years. I am considering selling it to raise
    funds for another project. I am wondering what the ballpark value...
  13. Replies
    3
    Views
    7,024

    Probably just a worn or damaged stamping die....

    Probably just a worn or damaged stamping die.
    Should say: US RIFLE.
    Pictures would help.:)
  14. Replies
    6
    Views
    7,182

    Help with the year of production

    Gunner,
    Got home a bit early and checked the books, Rifles of the world by John Walter, and Mauser Military Rifles by Ball. Not a lot of info on the Argentine
    rifles. Contract dates for DWM...
  15. Replies
    6
    Views
    7,182

    Gunner, With an E4540 serial number it...

    Gunner,
    With an E4540 serial number it should be DWM manufacture. So I'm guessing 1910 maybe.
    IIRC the German contract ran from 1909 to 1913. Argentine production was during the WW2 time...
  16. Replies
    4
    Views
    12,865

    Ama 91

    Danish manufacture, Berdan primed, Non-corrosive.
    Great stuff, enjoy.:thup:
  17. Replies
    8,872
    Views
    2,607,815

    Sticky: Howdy

    Just joined the forum. Long time milsurp collector and shooter.
    U.S.Army retired (28 yrs). Currently make a living as a radar engineer.
    Living in El Paso, Texas.
Results 1 to 17 of 17
Milsurps Talk Radio