The cost of the mosin nagant

5/25/2013 1:55:35 PM

When i first bought a mosin they were $100 with everything and easy to find. Ive heard stories of people getting them in the 60 dollar range years ago. Now days the cheapest ive seen was AIM for 129 and the short time they had hex for 139. All oth...

Mauser bolt help

5/25/2013 12:17:45 AM

I bought a WZ 29, but the bolt was missing the safety. Ie. the bolt was assembled and in the rifle without the safety. How in God's name do I disassemble the bolt now to install the replacement safety I found. I took apart my VZ 24 bolt, with safe...

Century Ufixem T53s

5/24/2013 10:18:11 PM

I got two T53's. They are $60 apiece so I took a chance on complete rifles. Pretty happy overall. The lighter one needs some work with a broken toe and active rust in one area. The darker one is a mixmaster. The lighter one matc...

Need help pricing out a Chi com Paratrooper SKS

5/22/2013 6:02:30 PM

Hey guys - a coworker recently asked me to make an offer on a paratrooper SKS - I know that they're a lot rarer than the standard SKS and that this one not a Norinco made Chinese paratrooper (Haven't seen it yet - when I do, I'll try and get some ...

What do I have here 37mm Shell looks like a 30 06 until you look at the measuring tape

5/22/2013 5:21:54 PM

Wondering what we have here. I can find a lot like it online, but can't seem to nail down exactly what it is. What does the hive say?

Private party CandR transaction question

5/22/2013 12:28:19 PM

Searched for "PRIVATE" in C&R and came up with nothing. I dont know if this was covered in here so forgive me if it has and I cannot find it. Situation: You are a C&R license holder and you find a person wh...

Buymilsurp com Good to go

5/21/2013 11:16:17 PM

Looking at ordering from them, anyone order from them? Good? Bad? Just want to make sure they're good to go before spending my $$$ Thanks!!

mosin help

5/21/2013 10:21:46 PM

Just got in a hex 91/30 from aim. Well i went and looked up the markings on 762x54r.net and it matched the Izhevsk pre-1928 Soviet M91 or Dragoon. Just wanted to verify and share. Maybe someone could tell me a few things. http:/...

Where the heck am I going to find a Chilean Mauser stock

5/21/2013 9:52:47 PM

Anyone know of any vendors out there who have stocks for 1895 7mm Chilean mauser(s)? Picked up a sporterized one and I want to bring it back from the dead. I'm going to need stock and metal. No drilling o...

Need help ID ing a Mosin possible Dragoon

5/21/2013 8:27:33 PM

Hey all, looking for some help from those with more knowledge of Mosins than I possess. I recently picked up a 1930 Tula Hex receiver, it's approximately 48 1/2" long overall, with a barrel length of 28 3/4". It has the Konovalov rear...

1st CandR an SMLE model 1 mk 3

5/21/2013 3:02:20 PM

I stumbled on a SMLE model 1 mk 3 yesterday. 1942 date and looks good. Picked it up for $150. Stock is fine, but prior owner removed the full length handguard and semi-sporterized it. Cannot wait to shoot it as it but left with the decision of re-...

SMLE ballistics experts needed No 1 Mk III keyholing Slugged barrel now even more confused

5/21/2013 12:59:58 AM

SORRY FOR THE GIGANTIC PICS Hi gang, I purchased an Enfield 1916 SMLE about 10 years ago for $89 on a whim. The action was slick and I really liked the look of the early SMLE line. The bore was a bit dark but there was st...

Purchased Chinese M53 Parts Question PIC HEAVY

5/20/2013 1:53:34 PM

I just recently purchased a Chinese M53. For around $135 OTD I couldn't pass it up. When I got it home and started taking it apart I noticed the front barrel band spring was rusted through and broke. Is the Mosin one compatible or anyone know w...

CandR rifles from related to Taiwan

5/19/2013 8:45:44 PM

I'm an unofficial host to some Taiwanese cadets that are here in the US, and would like to get them a rifle that they can hand down from generation to generation. Being students, a generation is a mere 4 years, and there can be a lot of overlap. ...

This is what happens when people don t do their research

5/19/2013 8:26:07 PM

Gee it looks awful nice don't it? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp...

Why aren t cock on close bolt actions more popular

5/19/2013 2:40:53 PM

Having played with enfields and Swedish Mausers, I've really come to like that style of action. But why are the only cock on close rifles you can find these days Mil surp rifles? I've never seen a hunting rifle ever have this type of action unle...

Need help with Japanese bayonet

5/19/2013 1:56:58 PM

I have a chance to trade on a type 30 Japanese bayonet. It is a Toyoda manufactured and comes with scabbard. It also has metal grips which I have never seen before. I don't know what type of metal but its does not have any rust like the rest of...

Model 1898 x 2

5/19/2013 11:20:13 AM

I ran across two Krag rifles this week and they followed me home. I enjoy the old military rifles, but I haven't owned or know much of anything about the Krag. I met a guy that is moving the other day, and he pulled out these two to show ...

Sporterizing a Gew98 a bad thing

5/19/2013 9:47:19 AM

Not when it was done by the Royal Prussian Arsenal (Erfurt), 1918-1921....

Going rate and questions about FN49

5/18/2013 7:47:51 PM

Found an FN49, has belgian markings. I think there was an "AB" or "AL" on the crest (I forgot which it was and didn't write it down). I didn't have a bore light. Looked a little rusty on the end, but I didn't have enough light to get a good loo...

58 Remington Rolling Block

5/18/2013 7:45:34 PM

I picked up this .58 cal Remington Rolling Block at a yard sale this afternoon. It's in pretty decent shape except it's missing the cleaning rod. Bright barrel under wood gone to brown otherwise. A bit of pitting toward the muzzle but servicable. ...

Samco how are they

5/18/2013 5:48:07 PM

I have seen a few things on their site, I may consider ordering, just wanted to know how they are to deal with. I have a C&R, but never bought anything directly from them for some reason, I used to get their catalog, but i don't think i sent them...

Help with a family heirloom

5/18/2013 5:00:43 PM

I've got a double barrel, percussion cap, muzzleloader that was my Great-grandfather's. I suspect that it was made by a regional gunsmith, but not sure. I would date it, based on my Grandfather's info (he's been dead 21 years) somewhere around t...

Shot my 1903A3 today

5/17/2013 6:32:05 PM

Got out to test some fresh loads in my 1903A3 today. Remington 1903A3 with a 8/1944 barrel. Had some fun punching holes at 100 yards. I got three separate groups on the target from the loads tried. Will post in the reloading forum wi...

Swedish Mauser info needed

5/17/2013 6:19:58 PM

I'm in need of some general info on swede mausers, and the 6.5x55 round. I have a line on a M96, and if I buy it I'll need to know everything about them Swedes a...

Finally got a Luger

5/17/2013 2:33:14 PM

Picked it up last week at my LGS. Produced in 1938 by Mauser. Its numbers matching w/ the exception of the magazine. Finish and bore pretty good, grips are a bit worn though.

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