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- Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:44 pm
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: 1943 Inland M1 Carbine
- Replies: 24
- Views: 33310
Re: 1943 Inland M1 Carbine
Thats a nice looking trio. Its a shame that were i live a M-1 carbine is basically not legal to own anymore. Maybe after relocating i will look into getting one.
- Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:00 pm
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: 1943 Inland M1 Carbine
- Replies: 24
- Views: 33310
Re: 1943 Inland M1 Carbine
After reading this post and shooting my friends M-1 carbine i thought it would be cool to own one. My buddies is a mint one made by standard products with lots of extras. Well the lgs and cabelas by me each had one. They are still there. Talk about sticker shock! I figured it would be best to stick ...
- Sat Jul 01, 2023 1:49 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: FWIW - Conflicting Data
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2341
Re: FWIW - Conflicting Data
Were these recievers serial numbered before or after proof firing? If after i wonder how many rifles never made it into service because they failed?
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 8:00 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Brass Muzzle Cover Price!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 830
Re: Brass Muzzle Cover Price!
When you get two bidders with money that want something the skys the limit. There are some minute differences between an original and repro muzzle cover. The spring for one thing. To a trained eye it is hard to match a real 120 year old patina on brass with one that was dipped in vinegar and put out...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:25 pm
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: A Buffalo Newton
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8635
Re: A Buffalo Newton
I found this on the innerweb. Hope it helps. Newton Bolt removal Turn up the bolt handle and draw backwards on the bolt at the same time pressing back on the front trigger. The backwards pressure on the front trigger causes the forward portion of the sear to rise up and engage a detent finger on the...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:36 am
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Woke Diversity Killed This Billionaire and His Titan Passengers!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1597
Re: Woke Diversity Killed This Billionaire and His Titan Passengers!
It doesn't seem like there was any clawing ,scratching or suffering. Just a loud cracking sound and then on to the afterlife. The ocean can be a cruel mistress.
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 2:47 pm
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: I remember him ...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 717
Re: I remember him ...
I remember exchanging light bulbs. That reminded me of going to the rexall drug store with dad with a bag of vacumn tubes and a little while later we could watch "wanted dead or alive" again. Times were a lot simpler back then.
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 2:11 pm
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Krag Carbine?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1126
Re: Krag Carbine?
Is there a saddle ring on the stock? An original will cost $100 to $150 U.S. You are making the smart move by running a potencial purchase past the members here If you want an original military issue Krag or a good sporter. Always take a look in the buttstock to see if the cleaning rod and oiler are...
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:55 am
- Forum: U.S. Military Krags
- Topic: Military Krag
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4770
Re: Military Krag
From the single picture it looks like a cut down rifle with a sanded stock incorrect front sight and new sling. What is the asking price?
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 1:14 am
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: Secret Lives of the Amish
- Replies: 13
- Views: 780
Re: Secret Lives of the Amish
Don't stop ranting. My uncles farm outside kalamazoo had amish on two sides for neighbors. They were always ready to sharp you if you let them. They would put fencing on his land and file papers in town to lay claim to it. He would fire up the john deere tractor and pull the fence out. We would have...