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    As requested here are some pictures. It does not...

    As requested here are some pictures. It does not have a mum.

    Imgur: The magic of the Internet
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    Arisaka Gunsmith

    I have a Type 99 I inherited from my grandfather. The whole gun (metal and all) was covered with some clear coat shellac/varnish. My grandfather says it was like that way when he got it. I'm...
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    Dang, had no idea about this mess regarding the...

    Dang, had no idea about this mess regarding the front sight blades. So if I'm following right for my mid 50s Irish contract I use Mk1 and Mk3?
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    No4 Front Sight Issues

    Working on zeroing my No4 Mk2, was able to remove the original front sight but now I can't get a new blade in!

    that front screw has been removed, I bought No4 blades but nothing seems to want to...
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    Renaissance Wax and Parkerized Finishes?

    Good Evening everyone!

    Recently came across Renaissance Wax and everyone recommending it for the metal and stocks of their guns. I have been applying a thin layer of grease on metal surfaces in...
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    M1917 Disassembly

    There use to be a website showing a complete disassembly of the rifle (even removing the safety and floorplate catch). It appears that link is dead or has vanished. Anyone have it saved somewhere or...
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    Vickers Guide AR-15 Vol.2

    Just got my copy of Vol.2 and it's just as good as Vol.1. Forgotten Weapons described Vol.1 as a cross between coffee table book and history book, the same description fits the second volume. Great...
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    I hate guns that have been bubba'd but that is a...

    I hate guns that have been bubba'd but that is a thing of beauty
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    Thank you sir! I will attempt number 2! I am...

    Thank you sir! I will attempt number 2! I am tempted to find a fore end to play with to instill some confidence first.
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    As long as it's simple woodworking. I am willing...

    As long as it's simple woodworking. I am willing to follow the instructions to the "T"
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    I am curious what is required but is having it...

    I am curious what is required but is having it stick out a detriment other than aesthetics?
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    No4 MKII Tie screw

    I had disassembled my No4 Mkii to apply some much needed BLO to the wood. I tightened the tie screw (the one at the very end of the fore stock) until it stuck out ever so slightly on the right side...
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    My M1917 is a 3GMK rebuild with a JA barrel....

    My M1917 is a 3GMK rebuild with a JA barrel. Arguably my favorite rifle. I love the Enfield-esqe action in my favorite cartridge!
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    I didn't think about that! Do you think these...

    I didn't think about that! Do you think these actions can handle 30-40 Krag? I have heard of some RB's being chambered in them. Also do you know of any good gunsmiths to do this work or a decent...
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    Yeah it seems like some the responses I am...

    Yeah it seems like some the responses I am getting are it is Argentine RB. I was planning on taking it to a gunsmith to get inspected and a chamber cast done. Just wanted to see if anyone knew of...
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    Rolling Block ID

    I inherited a Rolling Block from my grandfather. The thing is completely devoid of details. It has a bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel at the 3 o'clock position. There is no serial number...
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    Just curious is there anyway to fix the excessive...

    Just curious is there anyway to fix the excessive headspace?
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    Let me ask another question. The gun closed on...

    Let me ask another question. The gun closed on both a no-go and field gauge. Yet I was told it should be ok with black powder loads. Is that true? The gunsmith obviously did not want to put him...
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    I appreciate the offer but unfortunately (perhaps...

    I appreciate the offer but unfortunately (perhaps fortunately this time of year), I am in Florida. I was planning on checking out Matthews books. Will flat based bullets be ok?
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    I don't have a mold for it, it will also be my...

    I don't have a mold for it, it will also be my first time shooting/reloading black powder. So I am having to learn a lot about this type of reloading from scratch. I also will probably buying the...
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    Bullet Size for Trapdoor

    I recently slugged the bore on my 1873 Trapdoor, it came out to .458. What size bullet do I use? .456, .458, .460? I was planning on shooting blackpowder cartridges.
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    Thank you sir! I was curious since you don't see...

    Thank you sir! I was curious since you don't see that arrangement on other milsurps. Knew this would be the place to ask!
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    Gotcha, why then wasn't the front swivel put on...

    Gotcha, why then wasn't the front swivel put on the right side instead of the underside?
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    No5 MkI Sling Arrangement

    Good Morning Everyone,

    Regarding the Jungle Carbine, what the reasoning behind its sling setup (one swivel on the bottom, one on the right side)?

    Why didn't they do two swivels on the bottom...
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    Mauser Bolt Rifles by Ludwig Olson

    Just a heads up Brownells has Ludwig Olson's book on sale. I finally pulled the trigger (pun intended) and got one since they are $20 off. Ian on ForgottenWeapons spoke highly of it so I thought I'd...
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