Looks like an Indian A1 long bayonet for the FAL. IMA had one listed at one point. Had a steel scabbard though.
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Looks like an Indian A1 long bayonet for the FAL. IMA had one listed at one point. Had a steel scabbard though.
The mostly obscured guy behind him certainly has a grenade launcher on his weapon.
The Finns didn't produce bolts or receivers themselves, they just used what they got from Russian or Soviet rifles. So long as it head spaces correctly, and is otherwise good as far far as condition,...
Good call. I started in a while back. Had a mold for .44 Special/ Mag for quite some time before, but sat on it for years. Finally picked up a Lyman 314299 mold, a pot, some welding gloves, and a...
IIRC, NEW made more of these rifles than Remington did.
They do look like carbines. Early mag cut-off, Lange vizier type rear sight, shorter barrel and no bayonet lug.
Slung up gas trap, M1905, empty cartridge belt pockets, helmet strap buckled,... stateside training?
Looks efficient.
There are special places for these people.
Opening day of the Colorado state legislative session they introduced a splendid bill that will no doubt halt Venezuelan Gangs from taking over apartment buildings. It's a real daisy.
I just have the one. It slugged out at .320, so I use the .32 Special bullets as well, with easy loads.
Interesting, thanks. Good to get some accurate detailed info on these rifles. Obviously, the myths abound.
Ah, so my take is indeed correct then. It's not due to the cartridge at all, just the feeding method.
I believe that particular conjecture was due to the notching of the receiver on the 88/05's. I understand that was because of the change to stripper clip feeding moving the round forward, rather than...
Thanks for the rational behind it there.
I've got no dog in the fight. Just relaying the standard stuff. Would be curious to know for sure why the throats were opened up in some cases though.
I like your thinking here.
Usual suspects include lack of controlled feed allowing out of battery detonation when second round (spitzer) hits primer of chambered round, over pressure due to change in bullet diameter, and...
Must agree wholeheartedly!
Right rear tripod leg support looks a bit sketchy. Wonder where the whole rig would wind up after a burst or two.
Was thinking the same, simply mechanically. Never even held one, so pure conjecture on my part.
Sounds like tenuous sear engagement. Have you tried cocking it and whacking the receiver with a plastic mallet to see if the striker releases without a trigger pull?
Mine somehow made it back to the States in a duffel bag. The Old Man was a B 17 Radio operator/ waist gunner.
Good.
Have an Enger-Kress as well, it is dated 1944.