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    That shell looks like it is a candidate for...

    That shell looks like it is a candidate for cleaning by electrolysis and a coat of clear lacquer.
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    KneverKnew, My two cents worth. You could...

    KneverKnew,
    My two cents worth. You could save the old powder and reduce the charge a few grains or have a trustworthy load using modern powder. A study of several reloading manuals will provide...
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    Sixth "helmet" from right. Is that an 03-A4...

    Sixth "helmet" from right. Is that an 03-A4 sniper rifle with Unertl scope?
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    Many thanks for all your great postings. Get...

    Many thanks for all your great postings. Get well soon.
  5. Looks like a 3" 50 cal. Projectile dia is 3". ...

    Looks like a 3" 50 cal. Projectile dia is 3". The 50 cal means it is designed to be fired in a barrel with a length that is 50 calibers of the bore dia or 3" x 50 calibers = 150" long barrel.
    ...
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    Nice find and in great shape! Enjoy

    Nice find and in great shape! Enjoy
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    The pic shown looks like a US Navy 3 inch...

    The pic shown looks like a US Navy 3 inch dummy/drill round. In the early 80's the market was flooded with new in the box WWII 3 inch drill rounds. As I recall the price then was $15-20USD. Used...
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    The DCM (old CMP) sold M-1s with this type of...

    The DCM (old CMP) sold M-1s with this type of repair out of government storage in the 70's. These rifles were depot rebuilt in the 60's. If brass nails were used in the repair most likely it was...
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    That was an arsenal repair to save a stock that...

    That was an arsenal repair to save a stock that had poor trigger group stock compression. Accuracy requires that the trigger group locks up tightly compressing the wood between the receiver and...
  10. WTB: WTB: Mosin-Nagant Model 91 Front Band and Rear sight spring

    Need the following Mosin-Nagant Model 91 rifle parts. Note this is the pre WW1 and WW1 model and not the more common WWII 91/30.

    - Front Band: Smaller of the two milled bands with screw. Not...
  11. Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas!
  12. Thread: Xmas 2023

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    May the blessing of Christmas be with you all.

    May the blessing of Christmas be with you all.
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    French Model 1916, 37MM Infantry Gun. See...

    French Model 1916, 37MM Infantry Gun. See attached link.
    https://www.thearmorylife.com/m1916-37mm-infantry-gun/
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    WWII ETO Winter stories for you: Dad was an...

    WWII ETO Winter stories for you:
    Dad was an Operations Sgt in a Combat Engineer Bn in Europe. He said the winter of 1944/45 was the coldest he ever saw.
    -He had two pairs of socks. One pair on...
  15. No. 4 Mk 2 (F) 7/53 Removing rear sight pin retaining pin

    Having a problem removing the small retaining pin that holds the rear sight pin in place on a No. 4 Mk 2 (F) 7/53.

    The small pin has very little movement down and none up. What is the trick for...
  16. Master Chief: Agree. Was just trying to save...

    Master Chief:
    Agree. Was just trying to save all the load development time and have fun shooting a good load from the get go.
    Is that possible? LOL Thx, Steve
  17. Hardness of centerfire salvaged outdoor range lead

    Does anyone have a guess on the hardness of salvaged outdoor range lead. Lead would be from cast centerfire pistol bullets and jacketed pistol/rifle bullet cores picked up from the backstop of an...
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    WTB: Stock, Western Field 31, aka Mossberg R

    Looking for a stock for an early 1930's Western Field Model 31. AKA Mossberg Model "R". It is a .22lr bolt action rifle with tube magazine. The model 31A is not the same as the 31. Need the Model...
  19. Need ID- 98 Mauser barrel makers or inspection mark

    Need ID on a makers or inspection mark on an 8MM 98 Mauser barrel. Has several of these marks on the barrel, rear sight base and front sight base. No other markings or WWII German marks found....
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    Many thanks to all for the info provided.

    Many thanks to all for the info provided.
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    [QUOTE=Patrick Chadwick;507312]Yes, the...

    [QUOTE=Patrick Chadwick;507312]Yes, the "sunburst" is a Kuomintang (Nationalist Chinese) marking. And the butt mark looks like a variation of the "double diamond" mark of the Kung-Hsien arsenal
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    Many Thanks for all the info.

    Many Thanks for all the info.
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    Thanks All.

    Thanks All.
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    Need ID on Mauser Banner marked 98 rifle

    Need an ID on this wreck of a 98 rifle. No bolt, stock cracked in three places and the barrel is rotted out. But it is interesting because it is Mauser Banner marked. It looks like a standard WWII...
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    Need ID on NOS stock

    A friend (yes, no BS) acquired this rifle stock in a buy of misc military items. Need help to ID stock. Is an un-marked NOS rifle stock that is not a 98 Mauser, Mosin-Nagant, 39 Fin etc. Do not...
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