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Rifle is an 1888 SA Trapdoor serial #: 127519
SWB 1891 cartouche,
Top of Comb on stock: A 16
Right side of stock: “71” "16"
Little bit of history I have is that it is a early...
Those marks, at least to me feel sharp, but Im no expert on it, if its been sanded its been very very lightly done
Using your suggestion, I was able to remove the butt stock plate.
Stamped into...
Promo,
Ive gotten the 2 screws out the butt plate but can get the plate off, not wanting to bugger up the wood
so I stopped trying not sure how to remove it with out hurt to the wood. ...
Hey Doug,
If you click on my pictures they will enlarge, and also can go here to view them: after shellac removed: http://imgur.com/a/uSoTK#10
and also here: http://imgur.com/a/WVScF#5
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Doug, there was a light coat of shellac on it when I got it, but its been removed, I believe I mention this in my description
As for sanding, I do not know. The Shellac came off very...
I recently acquired this K98 through private owner, whom stated that his grandfather had brought this back from WWII but there are no documents to substantiate the claim.
First off, I am no expert...
I recently contacted CMP and they have confirmed that it is a CMP rifle.
Authenticating Document is being mailed from CMP ...
Thanks Neal and Rick appreciate the info
I've completed the data sheet and its all Smith Corona, granted the top hand guard is a replacement.
I do have a USGI walnut top guard for it that I am...
Thanks for the comments guys...
I am still working on completing the data sheet on it, and havnt gotten it out to the range yet,
I will give a report back on how she does...
Front Sight Covers...
I recently had an opportunity to pick up what I think is a nice 1903A3 Smith Corona. It definitely needed a good cleaning as it was loaded with cosmoline,grease, dirt etc.
It cleaned up rather...
Thanks Bob for the info, I will look up the GCA Summer 2012 journal for sure
I was wondering if that's most likely how this one was since it has CMP new wood on it.
Thanks for the information, in finding bits and pieces of info on these marks,
I recently found the the Rear Sight has the windage hole and that its the 1/2 moa adjustment.
but does not have the...
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I acquire this Springfield M1 awhile back and it came out of CMP
as Special Service Grade as the serial number is in th 6,08X, XXX range
and would be in the 1956...
Happy Birthday
For Sale/Trade: WW-II 1903 Remington (1942) 30-06
This is rifle is 1903 Remington rifle, 30-06 complete with front sight hood.
I did a breakdown data sheet on this rifle and logged part...
Thanks for all the help on this....
Thanks Skip... To me it looked strange too, I was hoping someone would bring that up
least I know my eyes are deceiving me. I agree looks like possibly M60 links but why
Russian ammo in it ? ...
I recently pick this belted ammo up in a garage sale
and the best I can determine doing research is that
it is Russian 7.62x54r rimmed ammo.
The headstamp reads 188 over 83
I have been able...
Welcome to the forum ....
This a military slide projector which is marked US Army Air Forces by the Society for Visual Education. Serial # is 109. Ive been trying to research this but not having much luck.
I know similar...
Yeah I saw that on JC Militaria, it looked like a real nice one
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Hey LesterH,
Personally THANKS...
I would say to just keep searching and searching sooner or later you will come up on great deal.
I am like you Ive constantly been searching for the bayonet and scabbard for my Jungle Carbine.
just...
Submitting my Long Branch
1942 No.4 Mk 1* Long Branch
S/N: 20L5382
All matching including Magazine
Grooved hand-guard
Bright & Shiny and Great Rifling bore.
Somewhat Gray color butt plate...