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One of the best pieces of advice I have learned from this site is checking the fit of the stock to the butt-plate to determine if sanding has occurred. Since I learned that here, I have been able to...

That wasn't just sanded, it was bubba sanded! I thought the one I posted a few months ago was bad, but this one is REALLY bad. SSGross was able to find me a pretty nice replacement at a fair price.

Question is actually "captured or sold".......saw reports that an Abrams has also been captured but these versions of both tanks have been around awhile and I'm pretty sure there wasn't anything...

Very true, it was a recommendation from some other C&R holders to help avoid the appearance of using your C&R for profiting.

As it was explained to me with my C&R, I have to hold something I purchase with it for at least a year and can then sell it if I find a better example of that piece or a better addition to the...

Didn't think of that. Outstanding plan!

Can I get #1 for less than a thousand?

Can't go wrong with any of them. I have a post war 1956 Springfield that is absolutely beautiful since it never saw any real service. My WW2 Winchester is a true beater and still needs lots of love...

Really nice rifle! Definitely parts from several guns but your most important parts (bolt, barrel, trigger,receiver) all appear to match. It even looks like you have an original cleaning rod. The...

I learn something new here everyday. Thanks!

I recommend you take the barrel/receiver out of the stock and check it. I recently did a refurbishment on a Type 38 and when I took it apart, I found someone had taken a torch to the bottom of the...

I'm thinking eastern front near the Caucasus mountains.

So the Goo Gone worked? That's good to know!

Do you have any M-Pro 7? Surprisingly, I have seen it remove paint and it doesn't harm plastic. Good luck!

Thanks!

Raw linseed oil. The stocks of the M1 Garands and carbines were originally finished using raw linseed oil. You can purchase it on Amazon or at your local arts and crafts store. Your guns will...

With the metal going to white, I would leave them as is. They look terrific and "experienced". Maybe just rub in a few coats of RLO to rehydrate the wood and leave as is. I had to replace the stock...

I asked this same question a few years ago when I was negotiating the purchase of a Type 38 with the original bring-back papers pre-covid. The rifle was in ok shape, had an intact Mum and an original...

Great information, thank you!

Thank you for the information! That leads me to a follow up question - would CMP have performed this repair and if not, would CMP have placed a new stock on this rifle? I'm just trying to figure out...

I recently refurbished a WWII SA M1 for a friend. The rifles metal finish was excellent indicating a refurbishment. The "P" stamped within a square confirms that it was refurbished. I noted that...

I would recommend that you remove the finish. That allows the steam/moisture to enter the pores and grain of the wood and expand them through hydration of the wood. Many finishes are designed to...

Unfortunately, it is now just a good source of spare parts.....

On top of the 10 contracted manufacturers, there were many subcontractors who made parts for them, thus creating additional collectible variations.

No real milsurp plans for 2024. I specifically make no plans so that each new acquisition is special and like Christmas over and over again. Since I am from California, I do have the wish that 2024...