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Per Springfield Armory’s display a 1903 receiver took 125 operations, (upper band 38, trigger 19, bolt 77) if that helps anyone. Figure you have 30-40 milled parts in a Mauser at an average of 20-30 operations per part you’re looking at 1000 unique operations. Some factories might have had a dedicat...

Stopped in at my LGS to pick up some powder and saw a Type 99 on the rack. Didn’t have a lot of time to look it over, but it had a full mum, matching bolt, AA sights. Had a ding in the right side of the trigger guard and a sliver about the size of my ring finger missing from the right side of the st...

You've put a lot of time into that project, the (accuracy) gains seem worth it.

Sarge wrote: ↑Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:20 pm Well almost. I've also got a half dozen G/K 43s, 6 MP 40s, 4 MP 44s, an MG 42 and 3 55mm mortars. Plus a heard of P.38s u. Lugers.
AND one Kubelwagen and 3 motorcycle combis.
Sarge

We need a family photo of all of that. Sounds like a great collection.

I was looking at a 1954 Izhevsk SKS that is for sale. It has not been refurbed (still has it's hardwood stock and the bolt carrier is still in the white), but the handguard is laminated. Is this normal or was this a replacement done either while still in military service or sometime over here. My mi...

Could you post more photos of that Brazilian, its lovely.

Ian at Forgotten Weapons did a video on one a few years ago. They seem to have been a great solution to the problem at hand. Your example looks great.

Super shape. How's it shoot?

Here we go. It does look like there was a small crack starting to form. http://i.imgur.com/Ze10tmH.jpg Brian Dick of EFD rifles suggested that this rifle had seen service in Greece (based on a 46' FTR stamp on the collar). I also spotted a very similar LB No. 4 that has Greek militia markings. http...

Ooh, very nice. I have a 49/56 and love it. A 49 would be great to pick up, but I think a FN49 may have to come first.

Very nice, how's the bore? Those carbines are handy, and the first 5 rounds are a hoot. After that things become less fun.

Shoot, with you being 28 that tree is probably younger than you!

I hate picture threads, it always makes the gun in question move to the top of my list. Wonderful collection there sir!

Very nice, I have a Kar98AZ that I need to repair. This looks like a good approach.

Those pre-WW1 Mausers are the best.