'December 03A3, straight stock and has no markings at all? The stock might have been sanded since it's a lot smoother than the M1, but it still has 90 degree corners on the handguards and stockline near the action, so I can't see how they would maintain that but take off enough wood to remove any sort of stampings.';

'Need to go shooting again been to long';

'If you could go back in time, would you buy a different surp as your first surp? Wondering what everyone's first buy was and if it was the right move.
Maybe it was right at the time, but hindsight would you have gotten something else.';

'>>61457749
I regret nothing and would replay everything all over again exactly how it happened';

'>>61457749
Nope, no ragrets. M1 Garand was the best first surp and set the bar for how I got all others.';

'>>61457749
My first one was a TS Carcano carbine from RTI because I actually wanted one from East Africa. I got one with a crack in the wrist and a nonexistent bore, with the only proof of its East African provenance being some faint Amharic lettering, probably from the time it got sold. Less than a week after I got it, I find a better looking example online for less than what I paid for mine, with a prominent AOI cartouche. Oh well.';

'>>61456425
The siding in that house is far more offensive than the rifle';

'what's the rarest gun you own?
for me it's my Luxembourg Contract FN49';

'Tell me about 7.65 Argie. Why did they adopt such a bizarre hipster round, and is it worth getting a mauser chambered in it?';

'>>61457912
Probably my Nagoya Type 99 long being 1 of 8000 or so. My Simson Luger is pretty close being 1 of 12k';

'>>61457956
>The 7.65×53mm Mauser was the result of considerable experimentation by Paul Mauser to optimize the bullet diameter for use with the new smokeless propellant introduced as Poudre B in the 1886 pattern 8×50mmR Lebel that started a military rifle ammunition revolution.';

'>>61457749
Nah. First was nugget. Taught me the importance of proper cleaning, especially after shooting corrosive. The well documented aspect of its markings and variants tickled my 'tism. Also the memes were great.

Maybe K98 for sheer price differential, but then I wouldn't appreciate a proper non-sticky bolt as much.';

'>>61457912 #
Aussie SLR
Not rare per se but apparently not too many made it to the civilian market intact esp. after Port Arthur';

'>>61457912
Bulgarian contract Luger. 1 of 10,000, all numbers and markings scrubbed (RIP)';

'>61454673
2018-dated PPU heavy ball, and no "D" mark. Bore sluts at .310".

>>61456517
>has no markings at all?
>I can't see how they would maintain that but take off enough wood to remove any sort of stampings.
Probably sanded using a sanding block, thus the paper doesn't follow the contour of a curve. My Gew.88 has no markings left on the sides of the buttstock however those stamped on the keel of the stock are clear and legible.

>>61457749
>would you buy a different surp as your first surp?
Probably, but then again my 'surp areas of interest have changed in the 12 years since I bought my Turkish-used Vz.98/22 which is my first surplus rifle.

>>61457912
>what's the rarest gun you own?
My Romanian Mannlicher Model 1893. Unfortunately it doesn't have the original stock. I have to modify this Dutch KNIL stock to fit better. But for 10% the price of an intact Romanian I felt it was worth it.

>>61457956
>bizarre hipster round
It's 7.62NATO fifty years before 7.62NATO existed.';

'>>61458825
>Bore sluts
Anon...
But yeah you have less freebore if no D stamp';

'>>61457912
Rarity on its own: My G98/40. Not easy to find a 100% matching example in picrel condition with a bore so shiny it causes temporary blindness. I sorta overpaid as a young and eager collector, $2000 in 2012, but I haven't seen one this nice and/or fully matching since. Not to mention only 138,400 of these were ever built and the majority lost on the Ostfront.

Rare for its serial number: My Nagoya zero series also in picrel. It is one of the first 85,000 Type 99 rifles ever produced. I paid $275 last year, some guy at a show had 10 Arisakas at his table and wanted them gone fast. Still on the hunt for an original monopod to complete the early rifle setup.

Rare for it's condition? My Chiang Kai-Shek Mauser because it doesn't look like deep fried dogshit on a stick, and has a shiny but frosty bore with sharp grooves.';

'^^Type 99 mum is also fucking obliterated';

'>>61458841
>Anon...';

'>>61458093
Thank you for sharing. I hope the shop fucked up and thought it was a typical 99 when you bought it.';

'>>61457749
>would you buy a different surp as your first surp?
I don't think so, I got my first surp as a 18yo the same day I received my license, it was a 1945 Tokarev TT33 and I paid around 100 euros for it. Knowing how much I abused it the first few months before learning more about proper care of firearms I'm happy that my first surp was such a common and cheap gun.
My second surp instead I would probably not buy again. I wanted to get a k98 and didn't do any research so I got a russian capture one for real cheap but it doesn't shoot that well and it's probably full of fake markings.
>>61457912
a soviet military svd, but I've been searching far and wide for an unmolested m28 30 or a m39 for a while but it seems every boomer in my country has a fetish for sandpaper and an hate for original stocks.';

'>>61459472
Just buy one from Asetalo in Finland my man';

'>>61459673
importing guns is a bitch since 2020 here. before that it was actually quite fast depending where you were buying from and ironically you didn't even need a gun license. (to be fair without a license you wouldn't be able to take the gun outside your house tho)';

'>>61459763
In Finland it's the other way around
The import permit is piss easy and the cops are still fairly lenient if you screw up on that end, but most foreign companies take ages and €€€ to fill out their export papers and then refuse to ship to boot';

'>>61457912
My rarest?
Milsurp:
Madsen M47
M95M
Indonesian Mannlicher
Rasheed Carbine
RC G98/40

Pistols:
Early/Mid war Kraut VIS-35
PHP MV

Parts kits:
Beretta AR-70
Zagi M91
Šokac

Shotguns:
Techno Arms MAG-7M1
CZ 241
>>61458992
My G98 is entirely non-matching aside from the barrel and receiver. It’s missing the front sight hood and the bolt has a chip and is missing a part or two.
I got it for 800. Spare parts for these rifles are basically unobtainium and people will buy beater and sporter rifles on the cheap to rebuild their rifles and sell off the broken arts alon with the now lesser complete rifles. Supposedly back in the day there was a couple gents making spare parts for these guns but I like it’s safe to say they’re either dead or long retired. It’s nice to see someone with a comeplete rifle to enjoy the mannlicher master race.';

'>>61460617
I have a soft spot for RC and Yugo captures, that's dope. I also used to work for Sarco and distinctly remember we had a drawer full of G98/40 parts. If you give the NJ warehouse a call they might have what you need. Just, be prepared for prices that might stop your heart. Best of luck.';

'>>61461308
Thanks for the info.';

'>>61459763
I just thought of something - why not just buy a stock from Finland? They are scarcer than they used to be but can still be found';

'>>61456425
First surplus buy. I'm one of you guys now!';

'>>61462038
Congrats. I've fired a buddy's SKS with the bakelite upper handguard like yours, had a fantastic trigger. I'm assuming your dust cover is aftermarket, but Norinco did all kinds of weird shit so I honestly don't know.';

'>>61457912
Based Luxembro. Other rare guns in my collection worth mentioning are a Rasheed carbine and a Swedish m/41b.

>>61457749
My first was a basic bitch Norinco SKS. If I could go back in time, I'd have gone straight to a proper Russian or something quirkier like a paratrooper instead, like I have both of now. Sold the first SKS. It was a good rifle, but ultimately kind of bland compared to other ones I've found since.';

'>>61462105
It's an aftermarket cover with a scope mount system. Had screws in place to help a scope keep its zero, but since I'm not gonna mount a scope, I took the screws out.';

'How can a trade stuff without wanting to die from dealing with retards?';

'>>61462661
Where are you trying to do your trade? You might have better luck on a collector's forum where people know their shit.';

'>>61462703
I haven't done anything, haven't used armslist in 6 years but I know trying to sell or trade will be miserable.
The M48 is kinda redundant now with the Argentine and the Type 53 isn't that interesting to me. So I wouldn't mind trading the 53 for a 91/30 or selling/trading the M48 for something non 98 pattern.';

'last surp I bought with an unmatched stock had an unsightly gap between it and the barrel. If I can I want to find a pristine all matching one.';

'>>61462797
meant for >>61461468';

'>>61462797
Just have it fitted or fit it yourself';

'>>61462661
I usually treat it like a Craigslist sale.
>broad daylight
>done either in a Walmart parking lot OR my local PD (which has a spot specifically for doing deals)
>bring friends
>ensure you and friends are armed';

'>>61462749
>haven't used armslist in 6 years
I have no idea how Armslist has stayed online since they decided to Jew out. I used to buy and sell guns on Armslist very regularly, but then they started charging to use the service, like even for people to be able to look, which SIGNIFICANTLY reduced the amount of traffic and potential buyers. You now have to pay money for substantially less chance to sell your stuff.';

'>>61462914
not him but I bought my first gun from Armslist. It was a 1939 tula mosin so sad that they decided to be Jews but there was a decent amount of scams if I recall.';

'>>61462661
Dont trade things with retards. simple as

>>61462849
this is acceptable too';

'>>61462914
>Armslist is pay-to-play now
whoa. I bought my Mosin off Armslist like 12 years ago and never used it ever again.';

'>>61463747
The general public are retards, so by default if I attempt to interact with any of them they will be retarded.';

'>>61463798
No kidding, I got my M44 through them in 2019, but it soured fast. First you had to pay to see a listing's contact info. Guys taped clearly written out pieces of paper to the gun they photographed as a work around. Then you had to pay to post listings, ok whatever they wanna cash in on dealers spamming a fuck ton of ads. One smoke break later, paid subscription is required to access any part of the site. I guess they couldn't get enough ad revenue to keep it free, or willingly chose to pursue being complete yids. It was great while it lasted, like all good things in surp world *sheds tear*.';

'Wanted to get my hands on an Arisaka for a while and got that drive back after shooting my buddy's Mauser. Any recommendations on who/where to buy from and what to avoid?';

'>>61464082
There are some premier Arisaka autists in this thread so stick around they'll let you know.';

'>>61464082
Off the top of my head, the main thing not to fuck up is accidentally buying a training rifle that has no rifling or locking lugs. Then you'll want to decide whether you'll want to be reloading 6.5 or 7.7. Do you care how "collectable" it is, or do you just want to shoot? If the latter, you don't need to mind the mum, whether it has a monopod, dust cover, or AA sights. But some people think those are neat and look for examples that have them. Also you will ironically pay extra for a last ditch rifle, if you so desire one.';

'>>61457567
Right there with you brother, i havent shot since October of last year.';

'>>61463802
fair assessment. What are you trading that your willing to interact with said retards over?';

'>>61464303
I already mentioned, a T53 and a M48.
I haven't done anything, I bought some stuff and already don't have room. It's the same old same old, I kinda want to move something but don't want to deal with the brain damage from moving it, facebook marketplace killed my ability to sell junk.';

'>>61457912
For milsurp, long guns probably:

Tankgewehr 1918
RSC 1917
SVT 38
G41
USMC used Barrett 82a1
1903a4
1897 ww1 trench gun
no 4 TR';

'>>61464448
nice pics';

'>>61464755
Here's a pic of the surplus pile With them.';

'>>61464845
ty. How much did the RSC 1917 run you?';

'>>61464876
Was around 8700';

'>>61464845
>Owns a bunch of expensive milsurp
>Haphazardly stacks them against each other
Aren't you worried about them scratching each other?';

'>>61464956
I was just thinking that.

My Model 12 Trenchgun';

'>>61464956
My safe filled up but I put them in their positions gently. They're also sitting on a rubber mat so they don't slide down';

'>>61464448
>USMC used Barrett 82a1
Jarhead here. What's the story behind it, that kind of provenance doesn't end up on the market often for Post-WW2 guns. Or at least it seems that way.';

'>>61464845
At least build a rack for them man';

'>>61457784
I do buy from RTI but if you are gonna be buying shit literally coming from Ethiopia, you got what you paid for. Unless it is something unique or strange like a Berdan II, Fusil Gras, or one of the Mannlicher 1895s or 1888/90s in 8x50mmR, it doesn't make any sense to buy a TS carbine when you can get one somewhere else or the Italian storage.';

'>>61465077
Not him but this is how it goes
>.mil sends guns to manufacturer for refurbishment and repairs
>manufacturer instead sends new guns to .mil
Manufacturer now sells former .mil guns to distributors who sell said gun or sellers it themselves
Happened with surplus M17, CQBPs, and a few other guns. Too bad this doesn’t apply to NFA toys';

'>>61465077
Apparently, 35 or so of the original 100 USMC Barrets made their way into civilian hands.

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/88/414/gulf-war-us-marine-corps-barrett-m82a1-semiautomatic-rifle';

'>61456198
How long did it take you to clean up the whole rifle? I am going with the linseed oil and Dawn soap plan with mine 1895s and 1888/90';

'>>61464845
Based surp closet bro';

'My room is like if I setup an easter egg hunt for milsurps. They're all scattered around: under my bed, behind clothes in the closet, also in plain sight because the dumb toddlers need a break.';

'In a hypothetical life or death situation, what surp would you most want by your side? Say you're in one of those bullshit skinwalker stories where all you have is your (insert gun here) by your side';

'How much should I pay for a M43 mosin ? You know, the prototype for the M44. My local gun store have one for 650$';

'>>61466006

I we are only talking about old surp, Spanish FR8.
Otherwise, an M16';

'>>61466012
I was intending mostly older type stuff, yeah. Also should've mentioned surp of yours, not just anything ever made';

'>>61466007
>M43 mosin
>prototype for the M44
Do you mean the M38? $650 is a bit high IMO, so see if they have wiggle room. Depending if it's in good condition or not, I could see one being worth $550.';

'>>61466006
M1 Carbine. Lightweight and handy, fast and easy modern reload, relatively high magazine capacity, and intermediary cartridge comparable to an AR or AK. It's a no brainer.';

'>>61466036
The 91/30 1943 Semin's trials rifles were imported to Canada. They were the 91/30 outfitted with the prototype bayonet system used on the M44.';

'>>61466019
What year is the cutoff point?';

'>>61466078
Say end of WWII, maybe. Leaves the door open to a few semis, but a lot of bolts in use, and most anons probably have stuff from that sort of time frame, as opposed to later surp';

'>>61466100
Then my gnarly M28-30
Works well enough, you can still find ammo for it and you can adjust the sights with a common flathead screwdriver';

'>>61466006
Probably my No4 Enfield because I can cycle the bolt fast and have 10 shot mag. Otherwise I take my K31.';

'I can't find a 7,62x54R chamber brush, is a 308 one okay?

>>61464982
get some gun socks, I managed to put 17 guns into my 6 rifle safe with them without worrying about scratches.';

'>>61466547
>I can't find a 7,62x54R chamber brush, is a 308 one okay?
Yes
You're not going to be reaming out the chamber with it, or if you are, then drop the brush and get on the ground now';

'>>61466006
Since (s)tanker Garand probably disqualified for being a fantasy, then my M1903A3 since I can trust its accuracy.';

'>>61466556
Thanks';

'>>61465338
>>61465077
This, There's a serial list of about 100 that were used in desert storm and Barrett got 35 back that they sold off and replaced them with m107s for the usmc';

'>>61465317
This was pretty much as soon as they went on sale in 2020. It was a couple of months prior to the Carabinieri imports. I ultimately did end up getting an M95 long rifle in 8x50 from RTI and a very nice Carcano moschetto from those Italian imports, at least.';

'>>61457783
absolutely based';

'>>61466007
>>61466036
>>61466069

I was indeed talking about the Mosin M43L, a 91/30 but with a folding bayonet. I don't know at all how much they worth, it's my first (and probably only) Mosin';

'>>61466019
In that case, I think I'll take my MAS36. It's a very solid rifle, and easy to maintain.';

'>>61457912
Numbers wise, probably my Brixia 1913. Only about 5,300 made. When it comes to absolute rarity, I have a rifle cobbled together post-WWI out of a Gewehr 88/05, cut down G98, and a Dutch Mannlicher stock. The only reason I know it's not a one-off is the Belgian proofmarks and seeing at least one other rifle like this out there.

>>61458992
I also have a Chiang Kai-shek rifle, where everything but the bore in really nice shape. My Type 4 is even rarer, and is even better shape. Pretty remarkable for a Chinese rifle made in 1934.';

'>>61467688
>I also have a Chiang Kai-shek rifle, where everything but the bore in really nice shape
I'd kill for a Chinese mauser with all the neat stock marks that wasn't in piss poor condition. Every time they show up they look like they sat in a bog for a decade.';

'>>61467625
>91/30 1943 Semin's trials
I've never seen those before (I guess they're not in the USA?) Neat, I learned something. It's why I come here.

In that case, disregard my pricing since that's for an M38. Those 1943 rifles are out of my wheelhouse, but if they were only used for trials, I imagine they're a pretty rare variety of Mosin and thus would command a higher price.';

'>>61467761
Ironically, my Chiang Kai-shek might have the least prominent stock marking out of any Chinese rifle I've seen. Somebody etched the characters for "practice" into it at some point.';

'PSA to other italian anons, before driving 1 hour to a store for a russian SKS ask them to take some unaltered pictures. New SKS imports from Russia (before the sanctions) all have shitty ugly Kalashnikov concern laser etched markings on the side of the rifle. So ugly I could vomit. How can those fucking russian think people would like a fucking laser engraved logo on such a visible part of an historical rifle? There's a fucking reason most proofmarks from importation are usually put under the barrel where you can't see them. Now I understand why it was 200€.
Sorry for the rant.';

'>>61468065

Yes, I'm in Europe

My local gun store have 2 mosin :
The M43 trial rifle for 650$, and a regular but pristine Mosin for like 400$

I really don't know what to choose, as I've said, I'm new to Mosin, and the price seem to be never the same.';

'Do any real finnish m39 rifle with a pu scope exist or are they all bubbad? I keep seeing a lot of those and the cut in the stock for the optic always look old.';

'>>61468359
All bubba, real examples had PE or PEM scopes';

'>>61468343
Should I try to get a finish mosin instead?
I've heard they are nicer';

'>>61468202
The new civilianized markings are NICE compared to what they used to be
Pic rel';

'>>61468384
Who do you think bubbad them?';

'>>61457912
The Lee Navy I guess. locally at least at the range I tend to have things while not rare overall, you rarely see anyone else with the surp I have so it tends to draw people.';

'>>61468202
>Italian anon
If you don't mind some questions, what are the gun laws and general culture around guns like in Italy? Always been kind of curious because I do some business with an Italian company that is full of people who I think would not be too friendly about guns, but at the same time Italy is known for Beretta, Benelli, etc. Are there more people who like guns or more people who hate them over there?';

'>>61468420
Idk I've heard Interarms';

'>>61468343
>>61468401
M43 if you're a collector and like rare guns. Finnish if you want a high quality Mosin. Russian if you are a Slavaboo or just want to have some stupid silly fun with it.';

'>>61457567
holy based';

'>sniiiif
ahhh
>sniiiiif
ahhh';

'>>61468425
Overall gun laws here aren't too bad imho, once I get home I could post a pic of what my collection looks like as everything I have can be owned with a basic sport permit.
A quick rundown would be;
We have 3 kind of licenses: CCW license, Sport license and hunting license. (CCW license is almost impossible to get)
All 3 allow you to own the same amount of guns (3 common guns, 12 sport guns, unlimited hunting guns) (semiautos are not treated differently than any other firearm)
Once your license expires you can keep your guns but you can't transport them, a license in a sense is just a title for purchasing and transporting firearms, not owning as if it's just owning you can also get a nulla osta. (but it's dumb unless you just want to keep your grandpa shotty and never use it)
>general culture around guns
It can vary a lot so I'm not the least surprised you feel that way about those italians, luckily I was born and raised near the cradle of firearm culture of Italy near Gardone and here most people I know either hunt or at least are okayish around guns. Things are rapidly changing tho and the closer you get to a city the more antigun and hippy/commie like people become. I honestly have no idea how things are in other eu countries but it is always offputting just how vastly different people can react to knowing you own guns from a place to another. Too often here the mentality is "daddy government needs to regulate everything dangerous". People make fun of the UK for knoife licenses, but here a bayonet is unironically considered a weapon and you need a gun license to own one and it is subject to registration like a firearm. Luckily nobody really follows these dumber rules and anytime you meet someone to buy a bayo or ammo they greet you with the old "oh yeah, it's unregistered"
>more people who like guns or more people who hate them?
Honestly no idea, gun culture is mainly a north italy thing but I fear that the majority would be against guns.';

'>>61468626
what would be a period correct oiler for a russian rifle in 1987?';

'>>61468839
A single cell metal or plastic one.';

'>>61468851
thanks';

'>>61468820
>I could post a pic of what my collection looks like
post it here >>61464919';

'>>61468420
>>61468426
Century did it.';

'>>61468923
>openly admitting to bubba fuckery
I hate importers I hate importers I hate importers.';

'>>61469041
The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.';

'>>61469041
Bah, they were worth nothing in Finland at the time and just be glad you haven't seen the bubba jobs from its country of origin';

'>>61469171
>just be glad you haven't seen the bubba jobs from its country of origin
BENIS';

'>>61468914
done';

'>>61469066
I hate that I love the top one. Would be better in walnut. God am I becoming a fudd?';

'>>61469194
>that carving
Fugggggg :DDDD';

'>>61469424
>Would be better in walnut.
>God am I becoming a fudd?
No Fudd would ever denigrate bird's-eye maple like that.

>>61469582
>Finland: We put that dick on everything!';

'>>61469667
>No Fudd would ever denigrate bird's-eye maple like that.
Phew, saved by the bell';

'>>61468820
>>61469416
Very cool, thanks for sharing pastafren. It sounds like the culture is similar as in most Western countries then. Liberal city people not usually liking guns, but conservative country people typically being more open to it. I wish you luck that things always stay balanced in your favor.';

'My latest milsurp';

'>>61470069
8mm? Or another caliber, either way, very nice.';

'>>61470086
8mm best mm. And thank you Anon';

'>>61470069
Very nice 08/15, Anon. Planning on shooting it from the hip with that belt or something?';

'>>61470069
That better be fullfunni.';

'>>61470128
Yes and

>>61470146 yes it is';

'>>61470069
>MG08/15
That's fucking sweet, who made it and what year? How much did that run you? I hear water cooled MGs are a much cheaper entry point into NFA MGs compared to more conventional stuff.';

'>>61470069
>live in NJ
>they made it a felony to fill out any NFA paperwork except for an AOW
>NY and CT are similarly trash
>only PA is OK, but it has shit for work opportunity
Just end my suffering.';

'>>61471071
I live in PA but work in NJ. longer commute but lower taxes and guns';

'>>61471071
WAfag here, and it's not any better for us. I feel for you. The Europeans literally have more freedom with their guns than we do. How ass backwards is that? I can't even buy a damn SKS anymore.';

'>>61471262
Fellow WA fag here. I am thoroughly entrenched with "Well I got mine". Im tired of caring. I got everything I ever wanted before things went bad. Everything else I would want surp wise at this point would be a 5rd bolt action.

I dont care anymore, I got mine, fuck you. Let what happens happens';

'>>61458825
I don't see how they could sand it so much to completely obliterate any stampings but maintain the contours and angles without it being super obviously sanded. Those circle P's and boxed inspector marks look pretty deep in pictures online. Then again I tightened the nose cap and front barrel band and they still aren't tight so maybe.
While looking at the nose cap, I did see on the end of the stock a faint fire bomb proof and a E on the end grain at the very front of the stock though?';

'>>61471071
>>61471262
I'm a IL fag, literally the one shit state in the Midwest. God awful AWB that bans the BRs I want by name (really want a Para FAL). Planning on aggressively paying off loans before I look to flee to WI. All I can buy now is bolt guns, pistols, and a very select few semi autos.';

'>>61464973
Hey, can you please post a closeup of the rear sling swivel?';

'>>61470570
It is a 1918 Nuremburg. For anon purposes I will tell you I paid <$10k. Totally agree that they can be an entry point. All water cooled MGs have gone up drastically, The MG08/15 is still reasonably priced because of the quantity. Get one before it is too late. Lol.';

'>>61471402
Looks like I need to clean and oil the old girl.';

'>>61471951
>All water cooled MGs have gone up drastically, The MG08/15 is still reasonably priced because of the quantity. Get one before it is too late
>mfw IL bans NFA items in addition to the AWB
Leaving this shithole is my priority.';

'I got drunk and took the 1903 and 1909 Argentine out of the stocks. Both looked good, but the front sight protector/bayonet collar on the 1909 carbine seems to have a bad screw, when I was removing it I had to help push it out. The threads are tapered somewhat and it lacks enough properly sized threads to allow it to get tight enough to not have some movement on the gun. Is there anywhere I could get a replacement?';

'>>61472882
Teflon Tape';

'>>61471262
>>61471284
I can see why WA is doomed - you even have our European gun owners
>I got mine and the kids are all terrorists anyway';

'>>61457956
7.65 is great, I especially like the 174 gr bt loading. Its performance is almost identical to .308, just requires a longer action. Paul Mauser got it right back in the 19th century.';

'>>61471262
You guys (apparently) can't even have a bolt action rifle with a mag over 10 rds. Shit's absolutely wild to me as a former NJ gun owner.';

'>>61466006
My unremarkable yugo sks. semi-automatic, 10 rd. magazine, no bulky spare mags, and the bayonet is always attached. wouldn't worry about scratching it either.';

'>>61471262
I tought you were exageranting till I saw that pastafag collection. How does this shit even happen?
>>61468914
>>61469416';

'>>61473616
>How does this shit even happen?
See >>61471284';

'>>61457912
>what's the rarest gun you own?
Other than my semi-auto Madsen lmg probably this. It still has the original sight leaf and the 2nd flip up rear sights. matching except for the bolt.';

'>>61457912
Nice crest my man, need me an FN49';

'>>61469810
>I wish you luck that things always stay balanced in your favor.
Thanks!';

'Does anyone have a buying guide for m1 carbines? I want to buy one since they are cheap but there are so many manufacturers that it's confusing.';

'top: danish surius patrol use P17
bottom: dutch knil p14';

'>>61465444
Checked. Fellow wz.48 bro does your bolt have the internal washer unthread during operation? Mine does and it pisses me off but I’m too much of a pussy to locktite it…';

'>bored
>need new surp
>buddy is a proficient welder
>hmm perhaps a parts kit
>sten and ppsh are cheap
>kits have horrific torch cuts that look like they were done by a drunkard
>friend goes wtf are these total fucking ass cuts
>shows me he can make pretty clean cuts even with a torch (which is far from ideal in the first place)
Let me guess, GayTF said regular saw cuts were illegal for some reason, and they made it a requirement to get sloshed before making the cuts with a torch.';

'>>61477633
>GayTF said regular saw cuts were illegal
Yes. A while ago.';

'>>61477633
They keep changing the definition of "destroyed"';

'>>61477643
>>61477651
Well fuck me sideways. So basically I'll need to buy the least shitty looming torch cut, clean the cut edges, and then have to add material while having it all welded back together? This of course is not mentioning the semi auto modifications.';

'Is $600 a good price for a type 99 with AA sights and very slightly defaced (but still fully visible and recognizable) mum? The rifling is surprisingly strong too.';

'Is armslist, tacswap, and gunshows going to be killed by newest atf definition of who a dealer is or is it not enforceable and everyone just keeps doing what they were doing';

'>>61466006
My AG/42 is coming with me for sure. Skinwalker doesn't stand a chance';

'>>61477763
Isn't this new law just banning private sales? Gun store owners still go to gun shows, it's why you commonly have to get a background check.
The only people this will affect are the guys like the one who sold me something at my local gun show who took my money, said"private sale" with a smile on his face, collected no sales tax, and gave me a business card with the title "freedom-loving American."';

'>>61477797
No one goes to gunshows for the dealer tables of 80 ars and polymer pistols. They go to see what the boomer has been horading past 30yrs';

'>>61475647
Noice
>>61477633
Try and find an older kit with saw cuts or torch cuts that can be cleaned and fixed. Some older parts kits even have intact original barrels but most of those have dried up.
What is it you want to have built? Easy build kits are mostly gone or are expensive.
>>61477688
GayTF and Bush JR are to blame for much of this.';

'why do I find such nice things right after buying stuff?';

'>>61457912
I don't own any rare guns';

'>>61478641
I was looking for a PPS/PPSH or Sten kit that wasn't utterly destroyed. The latter are pretty easy to build, from what I understand.';

'>>61480489
Weaponsguild is a good place online for how to/hand holdings. Plenty of spare parts, jibs, accessories and more for the Sten online. Mags are cheap and it’s in a caliber that ain’t dead.
PPS-43 kits are cheap but 7.62x25 is dead although you can do caliber conversions, typically in 9mm. If you really want a cheap PPS just get a used PPS-43C. It will likely function better than a kit build if you have no experience.
PPSH-41s are expensive now, are chambered in a less common caliber, and aren’t parts/accessories aren’t commonplace like the latter 2.
There is also other kits like Uzis, Yugo shit, and more but YMMV.';

'>>61458992
>dat tiger striping on top
Looks like it has a hell of a lot of chatoyancy.';

'>>61462038
V nice. And in better condition than mine lol.
>why yes my SKS IS bare silver...';

'>>61462426
>took the screws out
Leave them in or put tape them in a bundle and put them behind the butt plate. Trust me, screws get lost easy.';

'>>61470069
You better feed that girl well';

'>>61470478
What's the wait time for machine guns nowadays? I know the ATF has sped up other NFA stuff by a ton.';

'>>61483975
Not him, but it's a lot faster than it used to be. It's around 1-3 months now instead of 6-12.

>>61483637
I cry every time I see someone buy a pricey gun and shoot shit through it. I'm more than happy to run Turk 8mm or that random spam can of 54r through an old mauser or mosin, but when you're dealing with a gun that has a $5,000+ (or way more for NFA items) price tag, you better be running the good stuff.';

'>>61478907
those are sweeet, I always wanted a k31';

'>>61470069
FACKIN' NOICE';

'Any recommendations for relatively cheap guns that take 8mm Mauser to look for? I've already got a Turk 93/33, but I'd rather my next gun be one that takes the same caliber just to simplify ammo purchasing a bit. Obviously depends on local market, but never hurts to get some recommendations on what to keep an eye out for.';

'>>61485720
Vz.98/22. Cheapest, most under-appreciated Mauser out there.';

'>>61485801
>vz 98 with tangent sight
BARF
>vz 98 with glorious roller coaster sight
Nice.';

'>>61485983
The /22 designates the tangent sight, AKA the rifle as Paul Mauser intended.';

'Forty for a twenty';

'>>61472119
tyvm';

'>>61474416
Bump';

'>>61486287
Hornady touched my nono place when I went to buy .30-40 last week. $47 before tax and tip.';

'>all this talk of transferables
Theres a Lewis gun on Legacy right now for $17k';

'Had to buy me a Garand. 1944 production was in service in Korea (big if true).';

'>>61487644
What makes me absolutely asshurt is that I have the spare cash to get shiny NFA items and I want to do so, but my faggot state prevents me from doing so.';

'>>61484523
Surplus isn't even that much of a cost savings nowadays in addition to all the other surplus downsides. If you can afford $15k for an MG, you can afford new production ammo or a progressive reloading setup.';

'>>61487184
>$47 before tax and tip.
you are small time';

'Bump';

'>>61488288
>berdan primed
>brass isn't annealed
>necks crack every time
Why in the world would anyone pay for this crap when reloading is easy?';

'>>61490338
>Why in the world would anyone pay for this crap when reloading is easy?
nta, but I can't get over the fear that I'll double charge something by mistake and kaboom my guns';

'>>61490730
It's practically retard proof. You can't fit more than the load amount in there anyway.';

'Just got an Ethiopian Mauser to complement my German Mauser.
Almost not markings besides serials and the stock. I fixed the slings position.';

'>>61491731
We wuz mausernshiet';

'>>61491731
RTI goat piss rifle? How's the bore?';

'undefined';

'>>61490338
Yes';

'>>61490730
You can't really double charge most rifle cartridges since it'll just overflow.';

'>>61490338
>necks crack every time
not EVERYTIME. just sometimes.';

'>>61494769
great looking wood';

'There's a inland m1 carbine with folding stock for sale near me for around 1200€ Stock doesn't look like a repro, is it worth it to get as a shooter or should I get a normal one for half that price?
Also, should these para stocks match the SN of the firearm?';

'>>61498381
why would you shoot such a piece of history? get a repro';

'>>61498381
I could have bought one for €600 but it's well worth the €1200. Buy it. Too bad the seller was an unreasonable cranky motherfucker in my case
>>61498407
A gun you don't shoot is just a paperweight';

'>>61498407
What kind of fag doesn't shoot the guns he buys?';

'>>61498820
I can understand why someone wouldn't shoot their guns that often, but having some policy about not shooting them at all is pretty gay. Assuming we're talking about decent condition firearms from the 19th century upwards that don't have a habit of exploding.';

'>>61457749
I got a CMP Garand. Perfect choice';

'>>61457783
Real';

'>>61457749
>>61458375
Yeah I'm also glad I fell for the Nugget meme. I didn't have a collector mindset back then and just wanted a cool WW2 gun that I could affordably shoot. My 91/30 shoots exactly where you point it. Aside from the GAY AS FUCK import mark on the receiver, I'm glad I started out on it.';

'>>61499323
>he got a Century billboard
My condolences.';

'>>61499335
It's kind of an eyesore, but it's fine. My dad got it for me when I was in college so I'm grateful all the same.';

'>>61496771
This is my prettiest gun.';

'>>61499639
jesus that is pretty';

'>>61457749
Naw, I am very happy with my rock island m1903. Unlike most milsurp where you can only find the ammo at certain gun stores that aren't always open when you want to buy ammo, I can find .30-06 at a Walmart whenever the hell I need it. Since it is bolt action, there is no operating rod to potentially damage by shooting hotter hunting loads. It's also a very beautiful rifle, with neat vintage sights that were carried over from the trapdoor Springfield era. All around it's a beautiful gun and I still take it out all of the time.

Would 100% recommend an m1903 to any burger getting into 'surp who isn't afraid to drop ~$1k on their first rifle.';

'>>61499335
I will forever prefer my century stamps over GRIPZONE, READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING, FIRES WITHOUT MAGAZINE etc.';

'>>61485720
Spanish M43 or M44. Nice shooters, not too expensive, just shy of being K98k configured.';

'>>61499883
That begs the question, what is the best/worst stamp locations?
>best for handgun = those Itty bitty tiny ones on the bottom side of the slide like those Argie 1911s or East German lugers
>worst = giant billboard on slide by Century
>best for rifles = under the barrel near the muzzle, usually covered by the cleaning rod
>worst = giant billboard on the receiver by Century';

'>>61500204
Sarco did alright on my Makarov, the marks are like 1/16" tall and right above the grip panel. Very shallow too.';

'>>61500204
Best and worst import marks? I find this one funny. Huge. And hand written.';

'>>61500204';

'>>61499750
This warms my heart, Anon.';

'Is there any good book on m1 carbeans?';

'>>61500298
Based importer';

'lads...

https://auctions.springer-vienna.com/de/l/37000/unterhebelrepetierbuechse_winchester_mod_1895_kal_762x53r_362999_schalldaempfer

I want to bid on this and I will';

'>>61501177
Talking about based importer...

>>61501250
Holy shit. Now maybe I'm a little different here because tasteful high effort sporters from the right period interest me (for reasonable prices) but damn that looks nice. I'd be curious to see how quiet it gets. One of the few silenced sporters/vintage hunting rifles I've seen ever. And that's including Teddy Roosevelt's lever action.';

'MaDe iN ChInA bY NoRiNcO';

'>>61501250
>>61501275
first picture looks good for the left side

but the right side with the split 3? piece stock';

'>>61501293
I guess the gun needed a higher comb and a fatter underside to make it look good. Hard to say whether he just chopped the top and bottom flat or if those are just covers with a bit of shaving to glue them together. Also I think it's four, look at the grip. Probably strong, just a weird way of doing it. I don't blame the smith though; he already had a good piece of wood with the grain in the right direction and it was already fit for the tang of the rifle. A little overkill compared to what he could've done and made it a little cleaner, maybe, but it works and the stain is matched. Shame about the butt pad being a little crushed but rubber does not age well. Looks like it's been sat vertically on the top edge of the pad for quite a while. Probably kept in a gun cabinet. Likely pretty clean and well kept. You could just use a slip on recoil pad to cover it if it bugs you. Or like $20 for a new recoil pad with some fitting. Or like $3 if you want to find a guy who has a bin of vintage ones...

Either way very minor issues which don't affect function for such an interesting rifle IMO.';

'>>61501343
this piece also touches my tralala
my dingdingdong';

'>>61501389
forgot the link to the auction
https://auctions.springer-vienna.com/de/l/36533/repetierbuechse_waffen_bender_-_zuzenhausen_mod_mauser_98_linksschaft_kal_93_x_6?';

'>>61501250
>>61501275
Bubba 1895s are common as shit in Finland but I must admit I have never seen one suppressed yet.';

'>>61501389
God damn do a ton of Euro sporters look fucking amazing. Works of art. I wish our sporters in the US looked anything like that. A ton of them are real hackjobs lol. It seems even the lower effort ones in Europe look at least interesting. I forget what site it was but they were selling old Euro sporters in the US and every one of them had something neat about them even if it was lower effort. Stickers, pocket knife carved checkering, etc. Over here with US done sporters I've seen some rough shit lol.';

'>>61501389
The front sight and end cap made me laugh, fucking crazy
The rest mostly looks tacky though, won't say it isn't well-made however';

'>>61501451
It might seem counter intuitive but gunsmithing as a tradition in places like Germany, austria and Italy has been going on since the discovery of gunpowder. Meanwhile here in the US it has always been just an utilitarian thing';

'>>61457749
My first surp purchase (that I made myself) was a Yugo M48 I got from AIM Surplus for $299 back in 2016. I haven't shot it in a couple years but I love that thing.';

'>>61502802
>fatass m48
>when glorious 24/47 exists
What I want to know is why the Yugos made their mauser actions 1/8" shorter than everyone else's.';

'>>61503238
short stocky hill people';

'>>61457912
Rare in terms of availability: M1918 BAR made in January 1919.

Rare in terms of quality: never issued, never shot K31.

>I once let a Shanxi box cannon slip through my fingers at auction.
>pain.png';

'Bought these parts on a whim, seller said they were Arisaka Type 99 front bands and that they fit his Type 99 with some effort.
They don't look like any Type 99 parts I've ever seen, I thought they might be Type 44 parts, but after looking at the Type 44 front band I don't think so.

Any guesses what these might be for?';

'>>61504034
Do you even have a type 99 to reference them with?';

'>>61504063
Yeah, I have a Type 99 and a Type 2. I also have a Type 38 carbine.';

'>>61504034
Well they don't look anything like any bands I can see on a Series 11 Nagoya Type 99. That gap at the bottom doesn't appear at all AFAIK. No swivels like the middle band would have and the front band would have a bayonet lug. I'm no expert though. They look familiar however...';

'>>61503238
>why the Yugos made their mauser actions 1/8" shorter than everyone else's
Mauser started it; FN perpetuated it post-WW1 and Communist Yugos just inherited it because they were already on the M24 platform pre-WW2.';

'>>61504034
Maybe they are Carcano M38 front bands?';

'>>61504171
I love that bayonet. So silly; removable but also foldable while on the rifle.';

'>>61503238
Don't worry I love my M98/48 much more now.';

'Sheeeit stopped by pawnshop and an excellent condition Chink SKS was there for $525 out the door. Factory 0138 type 56. Another SKS I'll never shoot and in to the SKS pile.
>>61485720
Spanish mausers go for $300. Can also just wait closer to election season. People tend to unload milsurp to buy modern firearms and market is usually saturated with boomers suddenly wanting another black rifle. Even better if it's BLM riot season.
>>61503238
FN 24. Yugos went all in on the shorter FN action.';

'>>61485720
8mm is an awesome choice. Just wait until you start getting in to semi autos.';

'>>61505007
>there are MG42s that have been adapted to accept an AR FCG
>you can buy a registered full fun AR
>the registered part is the lower (or lightning link)
I think I'm on to something.';

'>>61468820
do you even have any gun related youtube channels in italy? that's unironically one of the few ways to convert normies to like guns';

'>>61505408
I don't know, I don't watch youtube much lately, sorry. the only italian channel I watch somewhat regularly is backyard ballistic which just does restorations so I doubt normies are gonna think about gun ownership, to them it's the same as if he was restoring a vice or a moka. then I think there was Vlad spara storia but he looks like the stereotypical gun nut so it might put normies off and then there was SBAM shooting but you can already guess how normie will react to see pic rel.
Most of these channels have like 20k subscribers at most so they are kinda irrelevant when idiotic "influencers" get 10M views and subscribers for acting like idiots. I might be getting bitter but I'm starting to believe we're better off without the attention of these kind of people who most like already have preconceived notions about muh scray guns. I'm sure videos can get people interested in firearms but it's also a double edged sword here. Personally I converted some friends from school over the years just by letting them shoot my 22lr guns.';

'>>61505237
There's a chance it'll fire oob. Check out the debate on dropping in frt triggers';

'bump';

'i love wood stock auto loaders';

'>>61508019
If you love em so much why dont you merry them?';

'>>61508019
Plastic is gay';

'>>61508019
Great composition.';

'>>61510605
is your bolt in the white or is that just the light reflection?';

'>>61510957
Very much in the white.';

'Gonna grab a mauser to round out the surp collection. If you had to pick a Yugo m48 or a Spanish 16/43 what's the better buy? Both are post ww2 manufacturer, are a similar price and are 8mm. There's also a turk mauser for a bit more. What's the go to purchase and why? The look a lot alike from the outside and I don't really have much of a connection to either country.';

'>>61511325
maybe get a spanish St. Barbara Mauser';

'>>61511327
I'll check it out, im just going off of what's for sale in my area. I'm a fucking leaf so don't have the same range of options as in burgerland';

'>>61511337
I'm a Euro and most our stuff was looted/stolen/carted off to the burgers as well';

'>>61511348
Hardly, especially when it comes to Mausers we still have lots of options';

'>>61511325
Yugo M48. I feel like it has more conflict history (Yugoslav wars, Iraq, Syria, Egypt etc.) than the Spanish M43s (Moroccan skirmishes).';

'>>61511325
I’ve got a Turk Mauser, and she’s real nice. Obviously nothing phenomenal, but enjoyable to shoot';

'Bump';

'undefined';

'>>61511367
I wonder if any of the Israeli Mausers made th their way over there to get a "Death to Israel" tag.';

'>>61518935
Probably. If Ethiopian Mausers can make it to Israel I don't see why some can't flow in the opposite direaction.';

'Got to shoot my friend's M1903 Springfield yesterday. Hates 180 grain S&B, loves 150 grain Norma and 123 gr Sako. They're kind of very scarce up here in Finland';

'>>61504993
>Even better if it's BLM riot season
Knew a guy who built budget ARs for fun because he couldn't afford what people were asking for surp in his state. Summer 2020 every boomer he knew was having a heart attack over not owning an AR for home defense while it was impossible to find affordable one for sale. He put cheap red dots on his and offered to exchange for surp. For one AR he received: Hungarian M44, Romanian M44, and a Maadi AKM. For another AR he received: two Yugo SKS' still in the cosmoline with consecutive serial numbers in the same letter block. Also ~200 rds of ammo per rifle.

The boomer panic is a real phenomenon.';

'>>61520196
That guy fucks';

'>>61520196
The summer of love was a magical time for milsurp. I had similar deals happen where my local shop got flooded with consignments because boomers were trying to cash out and buy ARs and survival gear.';

'>>61519720
<3';

'>>61511367
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0nvfVC2wdo
>My heart longs for Mauser rifles and assault rifles
Same here pal';

'Im about to do a local trade for a s&w model 3 that wont stay cocked, and a spanish mauser for a savage arms mk4 no.1
Is this a good trade or should I just get the model 3 repaired and sell it';

'>>61520196
>>61520389
dang. No such thing happened near me. Oh well. Im still counting on the boomer die off/retirement ran out refill to flood the market with a few things I might like.

Been spending years putting earworms in the local boomer population that hangs out at the LGS (including its boomer staff) that I would be looking to buy their pile. Diplomacy at its best.';

'>>61509653
What is this chart supposed to be? There's no rhyme or reason to it other than being a bunch of different early self loading rifles, but there's a ton it's missing (ag/42, MAS 44, Rasheed, etc.) and also the MAS 49/56 is mislabeled as a MAS 49.';

'>>61520389
For me it was retarded commercial guns. No one wanted shit like vintage single shot .22s.';

'>>61521686
Just random traditionally stocked semi-autos basically. It's the best picture I got of early semi-autos though I really should make my own.';

'>>61522805
>>61521184
>>61520389
During that time period I was under the assumption that a bunch of newbies were buying the guns. Some buying anything they can get their hands on, some taking a liking to the hobby/industry/lifestyle with instantly getting into collecting.
It’s been a hot minute since then but I can’t recall any outstanding deals.
Could be wrong.';

'>>61498381
>Also, should these para stocks match the SN of the firearm?
The only part numbered on M1 carbines is the receiver.

There are receiver serial number ranges of legit ones, but it's just a range as they picked up guns at random at the factory to put them in the para stock.';

'>>61457749
Nope, my first was a Yugo M24/47, in pretty good condition from a gun show. I wanted something like a K98 because I played a lot of WWII shooters, and found that it was basically the same think but cheaper than any actual 98s they had at the show. Fantastic rifle and I've loved it since.';

'>>61523761
Guns went quick as well as ammo. In my ammo, when the ammo dried up, guns went back to normal 50/50. Then there was the $2100+ M1 carbines lmao. I had chances to buy old .22s for decent prices as well as (I wish I had the money at the time) a Norinco Tokarev (?) in 9mm for like $300 (?), some Hi-Standards in .22lr for ~$250, and some real beat polymer framed 9mm Jerichos for like $300 (I'd have to check pics). Surplus in my area wasn't cheap but a lot of other things popped up that I haven't seen since. In fact, .30 carbine was the last thing on the ammo shelf at one store, albeit at inflated prices. Funny enough, the BP pistols with included lead balls and powder sat too.';

'>>61523911
Anyone know what powder charge S&B uses for their 180gr FMJ spitzer BT .303 BrIt cartridges?
I've been depriming my spent brass and have notice a quarter of it shows signs of pancaking primers.';

'>>61524467
Apparently rather hot, like their .30-06';

'>>61471336
All you need is a friend in Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin or Kentucky, They don't search you at state lines lol.
I'm IL fag as well except I got my FAL and other BRs before the AWB came into effect, I plan on getting anything else I want from across the border and the fat jew and his cronies won't ever know.';

'>>61523798
thank you. nice beans, they look amazing.';

'>>61521184
I think the boomer die off already happened.';

'Norwegian Krag from 1897, made by Steyr. Up for auction locally.

Should I?';

'>>61528928
Despite the sporterizing, it looks nice. Would. There was a nice sporter converted to 7x57 that I passed on, kinda regret';

'>>61528928
Depends on your location and how much it’s going for.
Are there additional images or a chance to inspect it in person?
I think it’s neat but remember that auctions come with additional taxes and fees in addition to the price when the hammer drops.';

'>>61528955
>>61529034
It's in 6.5 Swede.
Assuming I'd be highest bidder if I were to bid on it now, then it'd be around $480 that I'd get it for.';

'>>61529205
damn might as well, looks pretty neat';

'>>61529205
I'd gladly do that, even if it's sporterized (which that one is not bad at all.) Krags are fun to load/shoot, and 6.5 is way more pleasant (and accurate) than the American .30-40 counterpart. I wish Norwegian Krags were more plentiful and easier to find.';

'What auction sites are best/worst?

>Live auctioneers
Absolute garbage website, slow to load and everything bids high for some reason

>Proxibid
Very popular also, but quite a few smaller sellers so you can snag some deals if they mislabel something

>Hibid
Decent website, occasional good deals but seems very popular so everyone looks here anyways';

'>beautiful 1917 Swede Mauser
>some twat threaded the barrel

It's cheap and no one else wants it because of the threading. I don't need a stamp for a can where I live. Should I?';

'>>61529205
That's a nice and available cartridge, you can even still use the iron sights through the notch in the scope mount. I would jump on it.';

'>>61529334
Many m96 had factory threaded barrels so they could fire wooden training rounds
So yes, its supposed to be there, 8tz not bubbad';

'>>61529448
Ya, the only thing it's missing is the brass thread protector';

'>>61529448
>>61529456
$280 a good price?';

'>>61529465
Da comrade. Would be neat to see a suppressor threaded onto it.';

'>>61529491
Dropped a bid on it.';

'Is my new vz.24 retarded?
What the FUCK is going on with the trigger guard capture screw?
It looks more like it had a spanner nut on there, but I've never seen anything like it.
The one in front of the magazine is a normal Mauser type capture screw.
Am I having a stroke?
Why were Czechs so autistic?
How the fuck do I get a replacement?
(t. Czech)';

'>>61529948
The head snapped off. Replacements are cheap.';

'>>61529465
>>61529535
>$280
>bid
don't get too excited, in that condition 'll close at $500-$650 + premium';

'>>61530342
Oh. I wondered if that might have been the case but figured it wouldn't just be left hanging nearly all the way out.
Thanks. Are regular Mauser capture screws compatible?';

'>>61528789
I wouldnt say its happened like a flood of sudden surp on the market being directly linked to them. Itll be a slow but steady trickle of widows/grandkids bringing in guns to the LGS.

Its happened a few time near me. Suddenly one day, lots of surp at the store thanks to a dead boomer. Then months will pass and nothing. I feel the older they get and even late Gen Xers in poor health that months of not a lot of stuff will be not as long a gap between large injections of stuff at the store.';

'Is there any truth to the assertion that 8mm made in America tends to be underloaded, as compared to European loads? It sounds like a bunch of bull, but I couldn't tell you';

'>>61531630
Most American ammo is quite badly underloaded, Euro ammo is rated to a different spec.';

'Is there anything one can do aside from duck tape if the wood is becoming slightly less together on your rifle? It's holding together, but you can see a small gap where to bits of wood had formerly been sealed together';

'>>61532017
which specific rifle are you talking about? there are multiple ways to fix this but it depends on the rifle.
Unless you mean the wood its literally rotting or splintering';

'>>61532017
How severe and where and what gun?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-HdLKcSu1w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wTzpWRZzKQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWcygawcLGc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1OcvEs1Msk';

'>>61532017
>>61532044
Turk Mauser 93/33. It’s not severe, but I noticed it the other day and wanted to get the jump on it before it became severe. See here how it’s more separated closer to the bolt, and it’s better joined together further down the barrel';

'>>61532073
Anon...I think those are two pieces of wood. Don't worry about it. I think that's your upper handguard lol wtf? Yeah they can shift a little. Your barrel band and maybe a spring clip hold them on (not familiar with Turkish Mausers). Don't worry about it; I thought you had an actual crack lol.';

'Milsurp chads, is it safe to put silicone DuPont lube on my Winchester 1907’s rubber recoil? buffer?';

'>>61532093
Sorry for the alarm, this is my first surp and my first rifle actually of my own, so I'm a little paranoid about her wellbeing.';

'>>61532221
anon there are going to be lots of little things like this that come with surp rifles. Do a little more research on the parts of your gun (and future ones you own) before you panic and post about it. With that said not a bad choice for a first surp so have fun and just breathe.';

'>>61532073
yeah its totally fucked sell it to me for tree fiddy';

'I found picrel for $250 today. It's an M91/41 Carcano in 6.5mm and the nicest Italian rifle I've ever handled. No import marks either. I guess the dude who had it on consignment must've stopped researching prices when he saw RTI's website, oops.
Serial is in the AZ prefix block, so it was made by Terni. Has the side sling-swivel, bottom one was removed at some point, but this too is apparently historically accurate 'cause sometimes the factory just didn't mount them. Bore was very well taken care of and the crown is immaculate. Can't wait to see how it shoots.';

'>>61532221
Anon the first step after buying any surplus should be to look up how to detail strip the rifle.
Especially with old bolt actions you'll have rust where the wood contacts metal, and possibly cosmoline, all of which should be cleaned and oiled thoroughly.
Plus owning a gun and not knowing how it comes apart and back together or what it looks like inside is just... wrong somehow.';

'Long shot question, but does anyone have experience with semi auto rebuilds of MGs? I'm looking at a MG42 or 34. Is there a tier list as to builders? So far I've seen wiselite, BNP, and icehouse.';

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>>61536415
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