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05-17-2013, 08:28 AM
Thread: Mosin bolt ?
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Got a couple of those, myself. Poor packing from...
Got a couple of those, myself. Poor packing from the shipper.
As a fellow who doesn't need to pretty-up or alter guns, I chalked it up to the new history of wear and tear on my milsurps, and left... -
05-16-2013, 09:02 PM
Thread: Carbines. Just Carbines.
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'Dems mostly carbines, Pilgrim!
Nice, nice...
'Dems mostly carbines, Pilgrim!
Nice, nice show everyone. I've only got eighty four more to go. [shocked]
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05-15-2013, 07:16 AM
Thread: Carbines. Just Carbines.
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Two very rare M38 Mosin Nagants.
1. MO double...
Two very rare M38 Mosin Nagants.
1. MO double date in a laminated stock
2. East German triangle-1 stamped in an East German made stock.
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05-14-2013, 04:39 PM
Thread: Milsurp Rifle Collection showcase
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Not a clue! It isn't a Cyrillic letter, nor any...
Not a clue! It isn't a Cyrillic letter, nor any symbol that appears on any list of Mosin Nagant markings.
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05-14-2013, 03:50 PM
Thread: Milsurp Rifle Collection showcase
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Bore is a 7 of 10. The previous owner did fire...
Bore is a 7 of 10. The previous owner did fire it, but I won't. 'Tis not a stock that one should risk the chance of cracking - could be a mistake of better than a thousand dollars.
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05-14-2013, 02:26 PM
Thread: Milsurp Rifle Collection showcase
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Many apologies for all the pics, but to do...
Many apologies for all the pics, but to do justice for this completely original 1898 Tula Mosin Nagant Model 1891, all of the arsenal marked parts are included.
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05-13-2013, 05:07 PM
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It's regrettable that the circumstances could not...
It's regrettable that the circumstances could not be resolved fairly without intervention.
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05-11-2013, 09:29 AM
Thread: 2013 Spring Turkey Hunting megathread
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Thank goodness for the chance in Maine for a 2nd...
Thank goodness for the chance in Maine for a 2nd turkey tag.
This 16.5lb tom sauntered into range at 5:45 am this morning. Was hoping my girlfriend would get a crack at him this morning, but he... -
05-10-2013, 07:19 AM
Thread: Carbines. Just Carbines.
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Time to show a descendent of the Russian SKS-45...
Time to show a descendent of the Russian SKS-45 that saw some action. Following the expulsion of the French from Indochina in 1954, and Ho Chi MInh's inability to lock up control of both the...
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05-10-2013, 07:13 AM
Thread: Milsurp Rifle Collection showcase
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Oh my gosh, Maninblue! Two entries! Violations...
Oh my gosh, Maninblue! Two entries! Violations of rules!
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05-09-2013, 04:02 PM
Thread: Carbines. Just Carbines.
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Oops. [shocked]
Somehow, we're getting into...
Oops. [shocked]
Somehow, we're getting into very long looking carbines! So, back on track!
Mauser Modelo Argentino 1891 Cavalry Carbine
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The HS barrel is a score, as they are highly...
The HS barrel is a score, as they are highly coveted for accuracy.
And the finger groove stock is also a big plus. These, alone, can sell for upwards of $400....
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The finger groove stock was redone at San Antonio...
The finger groove stock was redone at San Antonio arsenal, and may have a maker's mark on the nose, such as seen below.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/Springfield_024.JPG
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First time I ever heard the term "low high...
First time I ever heard the term "low high number" [thinking]
But I like it!
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05-08-2013, 10:12 PM
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Fred, surely hopes this is fully resolved for you...
Fred, surely hopes this is fully resolved for you soon.
Still, no excuse for the seller not to back up his refund guarantee, nor GunAuction for not enforcing rules.
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05-08-2013, 01:32 PM
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Congrats.
Never delved into the rifles and...
Congrats.
Never delved into the rifles and pistols of Germany, myself. One of those incidents where you probably can't have just one....
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05-08-2013, 09:01 AM
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I used their "rule breaker" reporting address.
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I used their "rule breaker" reporting address.
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05-08-2013, 07:03 AM
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Email sent, with a link to the original thread.
Email sent, with a link to the original thread.
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05-07-2013, 10:02 PM
Thread: Sks refinishing?
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I like original military configuration and hard...
I like original military configuration and hard earned wear and tear, best of all.
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05-06-2013, 07:04 AM
Thread: Carbines. Just Carbines.
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Navy Arms Farmer's Friend and Sharpshooter. ...
Navy Arms Farmer's Friend and Sharpshooter. Complete rigs with all accessories and carry crates.
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05-05-2013, 08:26 PM
Thread: A baby brother to my Trapdoor
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Simply fantastic condition. And the stock...
Simply fantastic condition. And the stock cartouche surely looks like an 1884 to me.
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05-05-2013, 01:12 PM
Thread: Carbines. Just Carbines.
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Non-import marked M21 Chinese SKS. Highly...
Non-import marked M21 Chinese SKS. Highly probable Vietnam cache gun bringback. Appears unused.
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05-05-2013, 01:07 PM
Thread: 2013 Spring Turkey Hunting megathread
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On occasion. He mostly buys and sells. He...
On occasion. He mostly buys and sells. He hasn't decided if he will keep all of the punt guns, yet. His dad has already laid claim to one for a camp wallhanger.
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05-05-2013, 10:42 AM
Thread: MilSurp of the Year Award
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No concessions this early in the contest! And of...
No concessions this early in the contest! And of course my vote will likely be going to another worthy entry. I am always very envious our US 1911 owners. Someday, I may reach out for one.
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05-05-2013, 08:02 AM
Thread: 2013 Spring Turkey Hunting megathread
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It's a 4ga "Punt Gun", partially seen standing...
It's a 4ga "Punt Gun", partially seen standing against the wall in the picture below. Also shown, are the 8ga and 2ga punt guns with their recoil sleds. A Russian SKS is placed in the picture for...
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