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+1 tiriaq. If you are planning on doing any rebuilding like barrel or bolt replacement you'll want more but they are expensive. I still have to borrow from a friend whenever I do that kind of work...

I would agree with the "collectors who've dreamt" part, but I would say that they ARE being bought by "shooters who've dreamt".

I have a Carcano 6.5mm manufactured in 1938. It is a real dog. You can't close the action on a round without forcing it. The bore appears very clean but I don't know about the chamber. I have...

Old shotgun shells work nicely as bore guides. Just pick one that is the right size for your barrel and punch the old primer out of the center for your cleaning rod to go through.

I started with an SKS years ago. Loved it and that was the end of my collection. Then I found a Carcano at a garage sale. Bought it for $80. Its a complete dog but cool. Winchester 1917, Mosin...