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by King carp
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.
by King carp
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 ...
by King carp
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?
by King carp
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...
by King carp
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...
by King carp
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.
by King carp
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.
by King carp
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...
by King carp
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?
by King carp
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...