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I need advice on cleaning the Du\Lite finish on a pistol without damaging the finish. It has some minor rust spots and one small area of browning and would like to know if there is a way to remove it...

I want to buy a Trapdoor carbine. I think I found one, but I'm not 100% sure. The serial # is in the 440000 range, I think? Can someone tell me what to look for to make sure it's not a cut down? Any...

About a year ago I was looking into getting one and I found loaded ammo for about $5 a round and empty brass for about $3 each if I recall correctly. You are right it is very expensive. I would like...

What would be the best Martini Henry to buy to shoot? I collect some other military surplus firearms, but don't know anything about the different models of the Martini Henry rifle. I see mk I, II,...

Your welcome, and thanks for all the info. I love this site, you guys are always so helpful. I wish there was some kind of get together so all 1903/a3 enthusiast could get together share info, and...

Yes, there is some sort of marking on the safety lug, but I can't tell what it is. Maybe a couple of lines or something?

Is this a RIA bolt? It came off one of the low # RIA M1903's that I bought from the South Store. I cannot see any markings on the bolt except a punch mark on the bottom of the bolt handle. Here...

Here are some pics of the bolt:

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I have a 1903 bolt that is marked with NS , I'm assuming that stands for nickel steel. Are these bolts considered safe to shoot? It does not have a swept back bolt handle. Thanks.

Of these two rifles which one would be the most collectible or have the most value? Any thoughts? Thanks .

What is a GG stock? There were some other nice ones there, but I don't know enough to accurately describe them.

There weren't any remington 1903's, only SA and RIA. All were low number.There was probably about 30+ when I left the south store saturday afternoon.With the overall finish of these two rifles and ...

Here are the pics of the 2 RIA 1903's I picked up at the south store. Also wanted to mention that the barrel on the 78xxx gauged ME1 & TE 2. The bore is pristine, looks unfired to me. The other...

Thanks Rick, I'll try to take pics tomorrow morning. Paul.

I just returned from the south store with two low # RIA 1903's and of course I have questions.No pics yet but hopefully in a couple of days. First rifle sn 78241 w/ barrel date AV 1-19 all metal...

Thanks for the info. The bore on this rifle is excellent, and it's very accurate.

I'd like to find out if this rifle is Italian Walnut. The stock is marked 1899 & the serial #192xxx. It has what I believe to be a 1902 rear sight.
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I'm new to reloading. I have a 30-40 Krag that I want to reload for, and was thinking of using a cast load. I've been reading in the Lyman manual about cast loads and have selected a bullet, but...

Did these HRA style stocks used by IHC have the numbers in the stock channel?

How safe are old Krags to shoot with factory loads? I love shooting mine, but wondered just how safe they are.Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks, Paul.

Are you looking to sell it?

Are 1903 and 1903a3 bolts interchangeable?Also what other parts are interchangeable, if any? Thanks.

I am looking for some used in good condition Krag handguards for my Krags. All of mine are cracked, and or beat to hell.Need for 1901 and 1902 sights. If so let me know, Thanks.

Could someone tell me what no. 84 extension sights are worth in very good condition, and is there a place to buy them?