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    Question about vintage ammo

    Appreciate the input, thanks.
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    Question about vintage ammo

    I have a full box of vintage Remington 44 mag and a box of Peters .357. Are these of any value because of their age? Thanks in advance for any input.
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    Mdl. 1884 Trapdoor

    I would like to sell a 1884 Springfield trapdoor serial # 328424, I believe this makes it a 1888 or 89 vintage. It is complete except for the cleaning rod and it has a broken firing pin which I intend to replace. The action seems to be good and tight and the bore is in good shape. Thought about...
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    Help identifying Mannlicher Stocked rifle

    Guys, thanks for the info. Murdoc Rose you are very astute, yes I have asked before, was hoping to get a little more info. I have not had it out of the wood. Looks like the next step is to pull the stock .Any thing I need to be careful about when removing the stock??
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    Help identifying Mannlicher Stocked rifle

    Anybody have any idea what this is. The only markings are on the left side of the receiver: "St. m. G." and "12.7 gr". The bore measures approx. 8MM. and it has double set triggers. The receiver is engraved on the top and both sides as is the trigger guard, floor plate and bolt. Is this a...
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    Ithaca 37 questions

    I inherited a Ithaca M37 form my Father who was an avid gun collector. The receiver and barrel have the serial # 521XX and the stocks serial # 581XX. By looking on the internet it appears this is a 1942 gun. The receiver has hunting scenes engraved on both sides but the left side of the receiver...
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    Value of Nickel 29-2

    Speaking of Dirty Harry, this Pre 29 used to be mine until I sold it to a member of this forum:
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    Value of Nickel 29-2

    Anybody help with a value of 29-2 in box with all acessories, has been fired but less than a box of shells. Thanks in advance.
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    Anyone here use Super Sniper brand scopes?

    Heck of a scope for the money. I have one mounted on a RRA Varmit upper. 11/2 years and 2000 rounds, no problems.
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    The Marlin 39 Club

    Here is my 1958/59 "S" prefix Golden 39A Mountie. I inherited this gun from my Dad who was an avid firearms collector. Do not know the history of the engraving, wish I did. With my 60 year old eyes, the 2.5X M8 Leupy is a necessity: 39A Golden Mountie 39A Golden Mountie II
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    Remington UMC 5.56 MC 55 grn?

    Just a heads up guys. There is a thread in the AR15.com Ammo forum which is dicussung some problems with the crimp or lack of on some current production UMC .223 ammo. Seems some recent lots had no crimp and the bullet was "loose" in the case neck.
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    Rifle Scopes a source for info

    +1 on www.opticstalk.com , great forum for optics.
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    New scope

    Not sure how these SS were procurred but these are all pictures of SS over in the Sand Box. Also it is my understanding Tasco never manufactured scopes, they had them built through a OEM.
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    Scope adjustment frustration!!!

    Yes, Leupold does have a lifetime warranty and is not limited to the original purchaser (no purchase receipt required). I have a 30 year old Vari-X II 2-7X28 that I could not get the eyepiece to focus, I sent it in and they fixed the eyepiece focus and completely rebuilt the erector system which...
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    Help me choose a lever-action .22 rifle!

    My recomendation is buy a Marlin 39. I was very fortunate to have a Father that acquired this one 50 years ago and now its mine. Its one of my most prized possessions and will be passed down.
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