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  1. I had a bunch of Garand slings with some rust...

    I had a bunch of Garand slings with some rust stains & alot of grime on them. I took off all the metal, and made a sudsy batch of laundy detergent & water and soaked them in it overnight. The next...
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    Please tell me about this IJA 6.5 ammo

    This bag of ammo sort of fell in my lap and I would love to know more about it... Here are some close ups. There are at least 3 different types of bullet heads here. Corrosive? Value? ...
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    Beautiful....Those USGI 1903A3's are very...

    Beautiful....Those USGI 1903A3's are very accurate....I have one that will do 2" or better groups at 100 all day long...Just make sure you have 4-7 pounds of upward pressure on the stock tip &...
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    Ray....DO NOT remove the forward most screw...If...

    Ray....DO NOT remove the forward most screw...If loosened, there is a small rectangular plate under it that will spin & cut the crosshairs....Follow Chucks directions, and just SLIGHTlY loosen the...
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    First of all, welcome.....I have the same rifle,...

    First of all, welcome.....I have the same rifle, but a 1917 version....I would look for the serial number to be matching on all large parts like the bolt, receiver, barrel shank, front bayonet stud,...
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    Price/value involves the power of the scope as...

    Price/value involves the power of the scope as well.....If it's a much higher power scope, say 24 or higher, the price almost doubles...I sold a big 24 power for twice what i thought I'd get...20...
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    Will the action even cycle reliably at 1200 fps?

    Will the action even cycle reliably at 1200 fps?
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    Hylander....please check your email.. 218bee

    Hylander....please check your email..

    218bee
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    Dang.....I just saw a nice, original SPG stock at...

    Dang.....I just saw a nice, original SPG stock at a recent show...It was on a mixmaster and had a faint catouche, but was all there....knew there was something about this cartouche, but I never...
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    Thats what the readings where...on my Stone Axe...

    Thats what the readings where...on my Stone Axe guage...Actually, the Stone Axe guage I have only went to 8, and the barrel's throat went way past that...So it was a conservative 9......and yes, the...
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    Converting it to shoot 22 LR will be a big...

    Converting it to shoot 22 LR will be a big dissapointment......Due to the .224" bore on your rifle and the .222/.223" diameter of the 22LR.....Not to mention the twist rate is supposed to be...
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    I'm looking for a Remington 1903A3 stock with...

    I'm looking for a Remington 1903A3 stock with pins (not crossbolts)..also no RA stamp, but needs a clear FJA , crossed cannons & a circle P on wrist... If yours fits this description, and you want...
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    I had a K-Hornet, built on a 1922 M2 Springfield...

    I had a K-Hornet, built on a 1922 M2 Springfield trainer rifle...VERY accurate...Longest kill on a NY dairy woodchuck was 214 yds. (measured w/ rangefinder)

    Very easy to reload and a great...
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    I have to agree with DevilDog.....I have...

    I have to agree with DevilDog.....I have first-hand experience with a NM Garand barrel I once had...It had a throat erosion of an easy 9....But a muzzle of 1. This was off a "Club Gun", that was shot...
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    There's a great website called Vishooters. ...

    There's a great website called Vishooters. Admittedly, I have been having trouble getting to it lately, but if you google it, you should get there....It will give serial # dates, proper original...
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    Nice old Sporter...Most likely a 1950's-era...

    Nice old Sporter...Most likely a 1950's-era conversion...Probably a Bishop or Fajen stock....(might be marked on buttplate)...As to value, the collector aspect has been greatly reduced, but it sounds...
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    I had a 1922 M2 trainer, fitted with an Eric...

    I had a 1922 M2 trainer, fitted with an Eric Johnson heavy barrel....sold it, like a fool...dang....
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    Two bidders duking it out, since it was $25.00 ...

    Two bidders duking it out, since it was $25.00

    Classic bidding war...
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    Texwing; I have an all original Black Army...

    Texwing;

    I have an all original Black Army in the lower 500,000 range...looks just like yours (minus the filing), and has the USP scratched off as well.....It was probably through 3 wars for all...
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    Mea Culpa.....M8 not pre-war.....

    Jim, you're right about the M8 coming into the picture mid-war..:thup:.....I thought differently, due to the small knobs & data plate of this Ebay scope......but I was mistaken........In fact, here's...
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    Heres what looks to be an earlier, pre-war...

    Heres what looks to be an earlier, pre-war scope...Without the large, sniper knobs yours has...It went for $338, I believe.....I would say closer to the $450 mark on yours...Throw a set of parked...
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    Another 303 coincidence....

    Good buddy on my (Fire Dept.) job was stationed at Engine 303....He & his wife bought their first house ....you guessed it..address was 303 Tulip lane..

    I thought it was cool...


    218bee
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    For $580.57......

    For $580.57......
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    My Uncle Frank was stationed there...

    He told of a time when his main force left one small island, leaving behind a small M.A.S.H tent and medical personel...
    When they returned some time later the Japanese had attacked the M.A.S.H...
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    According to the Military Channel;

    They had a program that explained in detail what happened on this last Banzai charge....It seems there was a general order given a few days before to collect all ammo....
    The GI they interviewed...
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