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    Yep, I believe that is it. Thanks Bob! ...

    Yep, I believe that is it. Thanks Bob!

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    Thanks!
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    Mk III Safety Missing

    Just picked up a sporterized Mk III that is missing the safety. I’m sure I can find one to replace it, but am curious if there is any issue test firing it before I get the safety replaced?
  3. Picture of target

    I disassembled and cleaned the rifle and installed the catch and spring this morning, then went to the range to sight in. I had to adjust the front sight a little but here's a picture of my target...
  4. Would you think I should replace it anyway? It...

    Would you think I should replace it anyway? It looks like I can get a catch and spring fairly easily...I just wonder if I might also need the bolt head release stop and screw? I haven't...
  5. NO4 MK1 Bolt Head Catch Missing - Safe to Shoot?

    I just picked up my second No4 Mk1 in good overall original condition except that the bolt head catch is missing (2nd pic). I was hoping to take it to the range tomorrow but thought I should ask...
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    Calif-Steve, thanks for a quick and helpful...

    Calif-Steve, thanks for a quick and helpful reply! Now, when you say "desirable" does that put this rifle into the "really neat shooter" category, or the "leave it in the cabinet to admire" category?
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    A few more pics...

    Here are some receiver markings...

    49755

    49756
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    Mauser 98 Stock "Issue"?

    I was surprised when I disassembled this Mauser 98 that the front end of the stock comes apart at the barrel band. None of the schematics I've seen indicate this is correct, but it appears to be...
  9. Thread: My First Garand

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    Here is the pic of the numbers on the receiver. I...

    Here is the pic of the numbers on the receiver. I can make out D 28291-3 and there are some letters/numbers above it but harder to make it all out: but, appears to be a "backwards 7", "upside down...
  10. Thread: My First Garand

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    My First Garand

    I bought this Garand at an auction because it seemed like a good deal and I only knew they were a part of history I'd like to have. Since then I have grown very fond of it and have loved learning...
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    NEW Ammo in Garand

    I asked this question in an older Garand forum thread yesterday, but figured it might be better to ask in this one as a new thread. When I got my Garand a few months ago I knew very little about the...
  12. Thread: my baby girl

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    Safe to finish box of 180 gr lead tips?

    I lucked up and got a Garand at an estate sale a few months back only because the bidding was low and slow and I figured what the heck make a bid...and I got it. Since then I have been learning...
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    Sticky: Hello all, I've found a lot of good info on this...

    Hello all, I've found a lot of good info on this site since I lucked out and got a Garand at an estate sale a few months back. It started out as a deal I couldn't pass up and now I can't stop...
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