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  1. Japanese rifles are pretty hard to find here, in...

    Japanese rifles are pretty hard to find here, in Western Canada. If you do find one, they are either outrageously expensive or dirt cheap. (because the seller has no knowledge of the rifles, or think...
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    Hi Gunner, I saw a similar bayonet for an...

    Hi Gunner,
    I saw a similar bayonet for an Italian Vetterli at a gunshow for $135 CAD. Can you tell me what the one you pictured is worth? I may try to bargain with the guy if I see it at the next...
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    Gross, I don't like it at all......I'm a purist...

    Gross, I don't like it at all......I'm a purist when it comes to Milsurps.
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    If he has the sights raised like that on his Type...

    If he has the sights raised like that on his Type 38, it's likely he wasn't sniping per se, just trying to "range in" his shots....
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    My god, those pics are horrible...all those...

    My god, those pics are horrible...all those milsurps being smashed to bits, and/or dumped into the bay. I bet they make an interesting artificial reef, but it still makes me ill:banghead:
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    My god!!!! That is one sweet STG44...do you...

    My god!!!!
    That is one sweet STG44...do you fire it, and if so, where do you find the ammo?
    Kudos to you for owning such a unique and gorgeous firearm:beerchug:
  7. $275 isn't a bad price IMO. The fact that it's a...

    $275 isn't a bad price IMO. The fact that it's a "parts gun" has no real signifigance other than to a "die hard" collector (during the war, lots of rifles were repaired/refurbished with whatever...
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    Damn-I have one on order from Frontier, $241 with...

    Damn-I have one on order from Frontier, $241 with free shipping and handling. I don't feel too bad though, I was at an antique firearms show today (HACS) in Chilliwack BC and they had 2 SKS' for...
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    I have gone through 2 boxes of Dominion Arsenal...

    I have gone through 2 boxes of Dominion Arsenal (Canadian) Mk7 with no hang or misfires.( GREAT ammo!!!) One box (48 rounds) from 1943 had reloading potential, but the other one (1942) had numerous...
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    I restored my #4 MK1* Sporter as well. I ended up...

    I restored my #4 MK1* Sporter as well. I ended up using Acetone to completely remove all of the old varnish and finish from the wood, and then put 3 coats of boiled linseed oil on it to bring back...
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    Thanks guys, for relating your positive...

    Thanks guys, for relating your positive experiences with Frontier...I just ordered a Russian SKS carbine for $241 and change. (free shipping included!)
    I was kind of hesitant about giving my Visa #...
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    feedback on Frontier Taxidermy?

    Hi all
    I was wondering if anyone has had any dealings with Home Frontier Taxidermy in Sakatchewan... Are these guys reputable? I am very interested in ordering a SKS from them, but am...
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    Another good source is Numrich Gun Parts (also in...

    Another good source is Numrich Gun Parts (also in USA). I like their secure online credit card payment procedures. They helped me restore my Sporter Longbranch #4 MK1*, and with very reasonable...
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    Sticky: hello everyone

    Newbie here...I just finished restoring my dad's Sporterized '43 Long Branch #4 MK1* Enfield...I am fascinated by old Military arms, and would love to obtain more!
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