Attention Gun collecters

check the back pages of guns and ammo.

.303" Lee Enfield...

Chris

Ahh well, just approach some of the old UK ATC squadrons as I used to drill with one of those.

It seems that the relief of Mafeking is over but no-one's told them yet.

Richard.

Look for a model 98 Mauser...or a Russian made SKS - with the machined receiver. Both are good, collectable, reliable rifles.

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To enforce "rule .303", no doubt. If you are in the Calumet Region, Fetla's Trading Post has some Romanian bolt action rifles from God knows where, for like $59.95.

Kim M

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"Joe Drees" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@corp.supernews.com:

I have basically the same idea. I have the itch for surplus stuff, too. Be careful it's as much a disease as models.

Personally I have a Garand from DCM, an M1 Carbine, an Enfield No 4 Mk2 (post war but looks the same as a No 4 Mk1), a Yugo M48 (a virtual copy of the K98 Mauser) and my Dad has an Arisaka with Chrysanthemum. I have bayonets, helmets, web gear, etc. Even a belt of .50 cal (talk about a conversation piece).

This stuff is pretty easy to find. I'm pretty sure I paid less than $200 for any of the rifles. Check out gun stores locally. Gun shows are even better. Most the stuff available is usually in pretty decent condition. If it looks beat it is.

There are plenty of websites to give info, just type Mauser, Enfield, Moison-Nagant or surplus rifles in your favorite browser and set aside a weekend to read through it.

A lot of the surplus rifles were arsenal refinished and put in storage. A really bad or unsafe gun is very unlikly particularly from a reputable dealer. In my Shotgun News I see Moison-Nagant M-38 and M-44 carbines and M91/30 rifles (all Russian) and all for less than $99. All are advertised as shooters. Most dealers will recieve and process a firearm for you for a fee. The auction sites listed below also have dealer locators to help you find a dealer in your area who will do so.

The auction sites are good, too. In my experience they usually have a good selection and the folks are good to work with. Some folks have an overinflated sense of of the price but you can pick and choose.

Email me offline if you need more help.

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Military surplus, N.O.S. Yugoslavian, Mauser Gewehr 98's. Fully operable. Complete with all accessories. One of the finest bolt-action rifles ever made. The Lee-Enfield & Springfield '03, are essentially copies of it.

Choose your level of condition - starting at approx $200.

-Kevin

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What? Your reserve unit doesn't supply you with a weapon??

Bill Shuey

Swedish M-38 or M-96 Mausers, accurate and even with full up service load don't knock the sot out of your shoulder like the 8mm will. The

Thanks for all the information. Time to hit the newsstand! Thanks again......Joe

I don't think I would be hanging a working firearm in a den. That safety thing comes to mind. Now a replica MP-40 or a Thompson would look neat. Maybe something like a cool looking airsoft piece?

Aim High - Air Force

There are a couple of the large discount sporting goods chains in this area (Pittsburgh, PA) selling surplus rifles, like $90 for a M44 or M91/30, up to $500 for a Garand.

KL

"Kevin Vernon" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@news.teranews.com:

IMO Mitchell has a lot more regard for thier products than is warranted. I paid about half od what Mitchell wanted for my M48 and it was the same deal

- pristine unfired with all the extras.

Frank

If you live in any of these states Minnesota, S.Dakota,Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, W.Virginia,Pennsylvania, Maryland, NewYork

There is a Sporting Goods Chain called Dunhams. in their hunting deparment they sell some surplus arms way cheap. Many of the rifles mentioned in fact.

Here is a link to their store locator.

The Mosin Nagants that show up for sale (Big 5 Sporting Goods occasionally has them for under $100.) are actually rather good guns and exactly what was used in the "Great Patriotic War". The older, longer guns, like the M1930 or earlier would be most representative. For a while there were a lot of Finnish remanufactured Nagants, appropriate for the Russian/Finn conflict. The Warsaw Pact made guns are post WWII production, but would adequately represent an end of war M1944. The only downside is that your local market might not have ammo handy. The best place to find stuff for the MN would be "Shotgun News" which lists dealers for the guns, ammo, and often military accessories for them, enough to put together a fine display.

Well then dont come to my house :)

"Only a Gentleman can insult me, and a true Gentleman never will..."

If in doubt, go to an established gun store and get one there. You are going to have to go that route anyway, for unless you have an FFL, you have no choice but to get a local dealer to order any gun you see advertized. And you will pay a fee, should be reasonable.

I have four Russian WW II rifles now, one 91/30 (Moisin Nagant) one 91/30 PU (sniper model, think Enemy At The Gates, same thing) one 91/59 (carbine) and one Tokarev SVT (10 shot autoloader) They all are in pristine cond., and are all sheer fun to shoot !!!!!!! They are safe, and well made. One note, all Russian bolt rifles lack a gas escape port like all modern bolt rifles. It is an extra safety feature on modern rifles. MAKE SURE you wear shooting glasses when shooting any of these rifles !!I tell you this, as in make sure you shoot ammo that is in good condition. That said, most all surplus ammo is just fine. The Yougoslavian T 1 sniper ammo shoots the best in SVT's, and Druganovs. Sellier & Bellot made good decent non corrosive ammo, around $10 for 20 rounds, accurate, and the 91/30 sniper rifle shoots the best with it. (well except for my own handloads)

One other side note. IF (!!!!) you shoot the pleantifull surplus ammo, be prepared for extensive cleaning afterwards !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The ammo is corrosive, and will turn firearms into junk within days if said firearm is not cleaned properly !!!

Add in the occasional Enfield, several Mausers, etc... You get the picture. (and a beautifull 1917 DWM Luger :)

Remember SAFETY is the operative word here !!!

"Only a Gentleman can insult me, and a true Gentleman never will..."