Search:

I agree with Jim's assessment. Overall, I don't think even the pitted ones are particularly bad.

Some of these milsurp barrels can look terrible (yours do not) but still shoot pretty well. Also,...

I feel like I needed to clarify. The "camera app" that I was referring to above is the app that comes included with Windows 10. The borescope doesn't have its own.

Not sure, but maybe it's a different model.

Mine doesn't have any software that gets installed, it's only a camera with a light. When plugged in via USB, Windows 10 automatically recognizes it...

That's all I'm going to do. Between 8 rifles, with all the pics, some extras and some retakes, there was at least 100 photos taken Not all got posted here obviously.

I'd say this borescope passed...

As my finale, here's my Arisaka Type 99, "Last Ditch Rifle". Complete with an intact mum, late model sights, hand carved wooden buttplate, and duffel cut stock (grrrr....).
...

The Turkish 1893 is a total loser.

As for the VZ.24, I think that one might be OK. I don't think it will get much use, but I do want to try shooting it someday.

I couldn't get any responses about the discontinuities in the SKS barrel, but I am still going to post another oddity.

This is a Romanian contract VZ.24 that I won at auction (like most milsurps...

I'm getting tired of all this cleaning.

I have just a couple more posts, then I'm going to call it a day. If I can make it to 8 rifles total (we're at 5 already), then I've officially hit the...

Bump...

Anybody have any thoughts? To me, this looks like a material defect that was inherent to the original steel bar, and then reamed and rifled over. It definitely doesn't look like it came...

Not really a true title.

What happened was I got bored. And tired. I was also becoming concerned at the rate I was going through cleaning supplies. Some of these supplies, particularly the VFG...

Two wipes with solvent patches, the we move on to the pellets and JB paste. I'll let the solvent sit in the barrel for about 30-45 minutes, then run the pellets back and forth repeatedly. After that,...

Back to the kitchen counter for some cleaning.

If you don't' have one, get a carbon fiber cleaning rod. I also like these disposable pipettes, as it keeps me from getting solvent everywhere. If...

The Mrs. has been a saint so far, but I can see that I'm going to clean up some. The pictures don't capture the kitchen table, kitchen pantry, hall closet, bedroom closet, extra room, etc. In...

I have to run some errands today, so I'm just going to prop the Turkish Mauser up against my work bench and shoot some foaming bore cleaning down the barrel. I will check later. This probably isn't...

After some thought, I decided why the hell not?

I was looking for some pics of bad bores, so here's a few of the Turkish Mauser posted above. Same views as before, the first pic is at the throat,...

Editorial note: I do realize that I spelled this wrong at least a half-dozen times. "Preduzece" should be the correct spelling. Foreign languages are hard.

I don't know if "clean" and "Turkish" can really be used together when discussing the condition of milsurp Mausers. Maybe I'm just unlucky when it comes to these particular rifles.

This is an...

I don't think I can buy guns anywhere near as fast as our government spends money. That said, a $600 Corona check could buy a pretty nice rifle. A $1200 check could be both a rifle and ammunition.

Collecting can become a very space-intensive hobby for sure! I was actually building two racks last time, so I've got a spare one in reserve, but that won't last long. After that, I think I'm just...

I'm thinking this Chinese SKS is going to be a hot mess. It's pretty rough on the outside. I like it because it's a Vietnam era capture (supposedly), and has authentic (supposedly) trench markings....

Up next is an 1895 Chilean Mauser Mondelo. I really hope this one turns out OK, as it's one of my favorite rifles. Unlike the last two rifles which were 8mm mausers, this one is chambered in 7mm.
...

Yes! I do exactly the same thing, and have the same issues. I'm enjoying this, and also getting a few surprises.

JB paste is awesome. I started using it with the VFG pellets and I will never clean...

I was just getting started, but now my wife says I need to clean off the counter so she can make dinner.

Here's a picture of the entire borescope. I haven't measured it, but it has to be over 6'...

Here's a post WWII Yugo M48. This was manufactured post-war at the same plant where the Preduceze 44 was refurbished (Institute 44), and its actually a very similar rifle, but about 1" shorter. I...

Mine's got a side mirror. It seems to be working pretty good, but it can be a bit of a challenge to use. I'm not sure about the long-term durability of the thing, but at least it's not $350+. I...