Recent content by golanglobus

I do a detail strip when I buy a gun, new or used. Some are dirty, some not. Either way I want to check overall condition, see how it operates, grease contact points (big fan of grease), and just generally get to know my new toy. I know, I know guns aren't toys, but... yes they are. It's fun...

1. SN 49209, think it's all matching but can't read numbers on ejector, needs a good cleaning. 2. Firing pin on hammer. 3. Safety rim present, two patent numbers. 4. Small push button. 5. Worcester, MA, right side. 6. DA 7. Adjustable Very good condition, paid ~$170 after sales tax...

Thanks, I've also heard exactly the opposite advice: To close the valve a few clicks from "normal" and work up from there until the brass is thrown clear and the last shot bolt hold open engages consistently. My little brain has tried to process both of these ideas and, I may be wrong, but...

I googled this and found a few posts on other forums but no good information. Questions: Has anyone out there shot the 1950's Iranian Surplus 8mm mauser ammo currently available from Samco in their Hakim rifle? If so, where did you set the gas valve for safe/reliable operation (especially...

Gun show in St Paul yesterday. Two Egyptian Hakim rifles in 8mm there. Both in similar condition, opposite ends of the room. I always wanted one of those. One guy wanted $650, the other marked $435! I must have stood there for ten minutes - hands on hips, cracking knuckles, arms folded...

It's all been said already, but I needed to chime in with my praise for the .22, just to add to the heap of love. It really is a fantastic all-purpose round - the duct tape of the shooting sports. I shoot my iron-sighted Marlin 60 almost as well as any scoped centerfire rifle, and I shoot my...