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  1. Can I ask how you were able to date it? I am...

    Can I ask how you were able to date it? I am under the impression that mine is between a 1916-1918, but have not been able to nail it down
  2. Thank you Jim, it carries a host of memories for...

    Thank you Jim, it carries a host of memories for me. My father brought it home when he got out of the Army in '46.
    He kept in a drawer it in his desk and as a kid well, it was like a bright, shiny...
  3. Thank you Jim, it carries a host of memories for...

    Thank you Jim, it carries a host of memories for me. My father brought it home when he got out of the Army in '46.
    He kept in a drawer it in his desk and as a kid well, it was like a bright, shiny...
  4. As stated in the header yesterday, it is a...

    As stated in the header yesterday, it is a Cruchon & Emons of Berne Switzerland and just from a cursory look on the internet it appears to be of at least 1918 vintage, though my understanding is that...
  5. Cruchon & Emons WWI Mirror Sighting Marching Compass

    Mine was made in Berne, Switzerland. What I do not know is the date it was made. The serial number is: 63372

    It was my fathers and he gave it to me before he passed. I have carried it for years...
  6. Thread: Another 1917

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    Another 1917

    This is my Winchester. Arsenal rebuild I suspect....there are no stampings on the underside of the stock. Barrel is a 10-17.
    I'm inside today and this is what happens when you are, due to...
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    Original 9mm Mauser Parabellum

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    This is the remaining stampings I could find on...

    This is the remaining stampings I could find on it. I assumed at first it was an IBM due to the barrel, but after breaking it down and examining further, the lack of stamps leads me to believe I...
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    In lieu of fireworks

    "Twas the day past the fourth, it was quiet and strange...not a bolt was slid back, not a round sent down range."
    Best I can do from here in the Northeast outpost where the temps are in the '90's...
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    Following this post closely because my scope...

    Following this post closely because my scope needs repair also. The turrets on my No.32 are frozen and I'd like to get them repaired in the future as well. I was surfing this afternoon on this...
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    They Shall Not Grow Old

    Sorry. I have to post this here because apparently, I don't have certain privileges for posting information about movies etc. Anyway, this is a stunning movie(documentary) about WWI. It has a very...
  12. Thread: G24T

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    Yup. Found a link a short while ago that was...

    Yup. Found a link a short while ago that was useful.
    http://surplused.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/g24t-right-side1.png
  13. Thread: G24T

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    Just a couple more of it, this time assembled. ...

    Just a couple more of it, this time assembled. Could you explain what had been altered on the stock? Looks like probably a metal heel, and I suspect, a strap ran through the buttstock. What I...
  14. Thread: G24T

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    G24T

    I have no idea what kind of Mauser I have here. I think it may have been bubba'd a bit?(the shoulder pad) Obviously, it's a Gew 24T. It has matching numbers on the stock barrel channel and on the...
  15. Thread: FN help

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    thanks for your comment

    thanks for your comment
  16. Thread: M1905

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    Thanks for all the replies. I'm probably going...

    Thanks for all the replies. I'm probably going to be selling this for something else I have my eye on, so appreciate the input.
  17. Thread: FN help

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    Thanks for all the replies gents. All the...

    Thanks for all the replies gents. All the feedback is helpful.
  18. Thread: FN help

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    FN help

    I could use some help on my FN. I think it's a '49(?), but I know nothing else about it. I'm going to post a dozen photos and see what the experts think. Not sure on the crest...Venezuelan? or...
  19. Thread: M1905

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    Numbers match on the bolt and dustcover. Last...

    Numbers match on the bolt and dustcover. Last three are 738
  20. Thread: M1905

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    yes, it does

    yes, it does
  21. Thread: M1905

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    ha....I know....am I stupid or what? Not...

    ha....I know....am I stupid or what? Not technically gifted....doh
  22. Thread: M1905

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    shizz....disregard my 1903 sniper.....holy hell

    shizz....disregard my 1903 sniper.....holy hell
  23. Thread: M1905

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    M1905

    Thoughts? In order to get buy, sometimes you sell.....which is the case here. Honest assessments and possible prices would be a plus, This is slowly being divested (or not) from my Uncle's estate...
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    Thanks to all of you for your insight and input. ...

    Thanks to all of you for your insight and input. I have some CMP 150 gr. I'm going to run through it a little. Looking forward to hearing it cough.
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    Thank you....I will look him up

    Thank you....I will look him up
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