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    Thank you for your opinion but that's nonsense.

    Thank you for your opinion but that's nonsense.
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    Sounds like a good idea. I'll leave mine as is,...

    Sounds like a good idea. I'll leave mine as is, though. I was never overly enthusiastic when it came to '17 Enfields but have discovered that they can grow on one. Next I'll have to invest the $25...
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    Thanks, Jim. It must be lens distortion that...

    Thanks, Jim. It must be lens distortion that makes the cartridge bases appear to be a different size. In reality, the dimensions are identical and the overall length of the mystery cartridges is 2...
  4. Thread: 1896 Krag

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    My thought would be that the Krag had a field...

    My thought would be that the Krag had a field replacement stock (these were unmarked) applied while in service. When the rifle was sent to the armory for the sight upgrade, it was gone over, test...
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    Sent pix. During my enlisted service we had a...

    Sent pix. During my enlisted service we had a double round for the M14 with two projectiles. These were supposed to have been issued but I never came across them although I have met some soldiers who...
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    The cartridge must have also been made in the '06...

    The cartridge must have also been made in the '06 case length but given the 1933 headstamp, that's obvious. Wish it were a .30-03. Still seeking reliable information.
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    Got lucky going through my junk boxes and found...

    Got lucky going through my junk boxes and found an original 1918 manual with oilcloth cover (which I thought I'd sold) and a canvas breech cover, also 1918 dated. Now it's a keeper!
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    Brophy both illustrates, and gives a description...

    Brophy both illustrates, and gives a description of the round that is identical to mine on page 312. I wouldn't waste anyone's time on something other than a factory load. I believe the cartridge is...
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    USS Indianapolis Wreck Found

    The wreck of the USS Indianapolis, the last capital ship sunk during WWII has been found in 900 fathoms at the bottom of the Philippine Sea. She was sunk 30 July 1945 by I-58(?) commanded by Cdr....
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    Interesting rifle! Mine has the original...

    Interesting rifle! Mine has the original Remington .075 front sight that is spot-on at 100 yards using the peep with the leaf down. The blade is too thin for a combat sight in my opinion at least, so...
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    US M1906 Multiball Cartridges

    I have five rounds of FA (Frankfort Arsenal) 33 (1933) cartridges for the M1903 rifle and am seeking information as to their rarity as these are the only examples I've had. The casing is of the...
  12. Thread: 1918 colt

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    It appears correct and free of upgrades, even the...

    It appears correct and free of upgrades, even the combined PH barrel would be original. The finish on these "Black Armies" wore quickly, as was the case with yours and Colt didn't use it in the...
  13. Thread: New to me P17

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    Thanks for a great article! The Danes also...

    Thanks for a great article! The Danes also stamped the rifle's serial number on the bottom of the stock between the grip and lower sling swivel. I acquired one of these rifles in pristine original...
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    It's a lot of loose parts flying in tight...

    It's a lot of loose parts flying in tight formation. Should make a good brush gun, though.
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    That does seem a bit steep, especially if they're...

    That does seem a bit steep, especially if they're parkerized mixmasters. Was going to sell my Rem in original blue at a recent show for $850 but now I'll keep it. Thanks for the thread!
  16. Thread: 1918 colt

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    Should be. Is it as manufactured or was it...

    Should be. Is it as manufactured or was it upgraded for WWII?
  17. Stuck, I sold a beautiful US&S about 17 years...

    Stuck,

    I sold a beautiful US&S about 17 years ago and the entire gun brought $1200, which was good at the time. Colts with matching slides were going for 2/3's of that. The slide is a screamer but...
  18. Doubt seriously that there's another one like it...

    Doubt seriously that there's another one like it on the market but finding the correct frame would be even more difficult. Post it for what ever figure you're comfortable with. I'd ask $350 but maybe...
  19. Why not offer it to forum members first?

    Why not offer it to forum members first?
  20. Common Rem Rand GI slides are bringing $200-$250...

    Common Rem Rand GI slides are bringing $200-$250 so a US&S if it were mine in that condition should sell in the $300-$350 range. I have a correct High Standard barrel in about the same condition as...
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    I had bought that '17 for trading material but...

    I had bought that '17 for trading material but it's still like new with the original blue finish, so I'll keep it. I've had many US Enfields but they were all parkerized reworks. In disassembly I...
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    I enjoyed the pictures that you posted.

    I enjoyed the pictures that you posted.
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    I was referring to the notch cut into the rear...

    I was referring to the notch cut into the rear surface of the receiver ring. The rifle in question doesn't and never had the stripper clip modification. Thanks for the pix!
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    It's a large organization of Norwegian gun...

    It's a large organization of Norwegian gun collectors. Tor Karstensen, an old friend, was its long-time president but I haven't seen him in at least five years. He has what is probably the finest...
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    .30 M1 cartridges aren't that common either. I...

    .30 M1 cartridges aren't that common either. I have a full clip of original '03 guard rounds with two balls in place of a bullet and these are hard to find as well.
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