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    Ross Mk 2 *** rear sight question

    I own a Ross Mk2 that was purchased by the US. When the rear sight is raised, the sight can be adjusted for windage and elevation, and the peep sight is used. My question is, what is the notch for...
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    zeroing No4 Mk1 with Mk 2 backsight

    Have a question regarding POI at 100 yards when shooting a correctly zeroed No4 Mk1, using the 300 yard flip sight.

    Based on information found in REME Training School info, if properly zeroed the...
  3. relative collector value of three MAS 36 pre war rifles

    I have 3 MAS 36 prewar rifles:

    G Series, 8xx, all match except bayonet, stacking swivel broken off, bore is frosted but strong, metal and wood show field use, cartouche (Dec 1937) visible, stamped...
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    Bolt question on 1933 Terni 1891 Rifle

    I have acquired a 1891 rifle made by Terni in 1933 that appears to be in very good condition. With the correct ammunition, it is accurate on the 100 yard and 200 yard range when the 300 meter...
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    Finn M38 Carcano front sight question

    Can someone advise on the height of the front sight above the base for typical Finn M38 Carcano rifles.

    The front sight on the rifle I own is about 7/32" above the sight base, and looks like it...
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    Type I Carcano Questions

    According to Chegia and Simonelli's book on the Carcano Rifle, the fixed battle sight on the Type I Carcano is for 400 meters. Does anyone out there know what the point of impact should be for this...
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    This website has not been updated for a while,...

    This website has not been updated for a while, but it contains good information on the Mossberg 44. http://www.cobs.com/lprgc/m44faq.htm You can get to it using bing or google, and searching by...
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    The Finns changed the zero on this rifle by...

    The Finns changed the zero on this rifle by increasing the height of the front sight. I am trying to figure out before I get to the range how to hold the target in my sights. I only have 40 rounds...
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    Sight picture for Finn Carcano M38

    Does anyone know what the correct sight picture is for the Finn M38? I know the Finns raised the front sight, but is the "mauser" sight picture used, or the Italian version with the front sight held...
  10. Thread: Ross Mk2***

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    Update: I had a similar question on the finish...

    Update: I had a similar question on the finish of a Carcano rifle that had been lathered up in a similar manner, and in the course of that discussion have found that the Ross Mk2 I have was coated...
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    Thank you for the reply. The coating is shellac,...

    Thank you for the reply. The coating is shellac, and it is easily removed with denatured ethyl alcohol. I rechecked the stock in the area where the number is stamped, the coating fills the numbers,...
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    Serial number on the stock is the same as on the...

    Serial number on the stock is the same as on the receiver. There are no other markings on the stock. I was going to remove the finish, but have learned the hard way not to mess with the old stuff...
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    TS Moschetta Stock Finish Question

    I purchased a FN Brescia TS Moschetta 6.5mm Ser# RA03xxx, dated 42-XX at a local gun shop several years ago. The carbine was brought in to the shop by a person that said this was her grandfather's...
  14. Thread: Ross Mk2***

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    My concern with the stock finish is that it looks...

    My concern with the stock finish is that it looks like someone varnished it in the past, and the varnish surface is mottled, almost like moisture pentetrated the finish and popped it off in some...
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    Ross Mk2***

    I have acquired a Ross Mk2*** that appears to be unaltered from its issue condition, except for the US markings behind the trigger guard on the underside of the stock, and some varnish of some type...
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    Ishapore No1Mk3* RF 50

    Looking for an answer on a rifle I have little experience with, have tried other locations but possibly someone here will know: Is a pristine, all matching, never looks like it has been in the field...
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    Sticky: First posting for me. Looking for information on...

    First posting for me. Looking for information on acceptable stock finish for 1942 M91 38 TS Moschetto (carbine). Rifle is in very good condition. Stock has what looks like original finish, a dark...
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