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    New life for my Mannlicher 1908

    Target I received my dies, and made brass from 30-06. The result 8 x 56 brass is fine. Also I acquiere an original box of old Winchester 8 x 56 MS ammo, with 200 grain bullets and comparing the brass made from 30-06 with the original, there is no diference. Also I buy two boxes of Federal 8...
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    New life for my Mannlicher 1908

    Thanks Thanks NCsmitty, here in Mexico is hard to find 8 x 57 mauser brass, I think it´s also posible to use 7 x 57 brass to make the 8 x 56 MS, the 30-06 is a bit fater at the base, thats why is necesary a base reducer die. 30-06 brass is available in large cuantities and thats why I use it...
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    New life for my Mannlicher 1908

    I recently receive a set of 8 x 56 Mannlicher dies from CH, also a trimming die, the base reducing die is in back order, however with patience I resize first 30-06 brass without the neck expander, then cut the brass, and resize again with the expander. finally I will be able to shoot my...
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    Mannlicher help.

    CH dies have everything I just contact CH dies, and they have everything to make 8 x 56 MS from 30-06 brass. I´m glad with these notice, so I will keep the rifle in it origanal chamber.
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    Mannlicher help.

    First, I want o thank Mannlicher partner of the foum for his help in the private messages section. I buy a Manlicher Schoenauer 1908 carbine. The metal is 80 90 % and wood need a good cleaning and oiling. Everything points to a 8 x 56 MS caliber, but the guy that sell it to me told me that is...
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    Shotgun Pics!

    My doubles S x S ITALY: V. Bernardelli cal 20 BELGIUM: Bayard cal. 16 SPAIN: AAA Manufacturas de Armas cal. 410 Double hammers
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    HELP identify two shotguns.

    2 3/4 Chambers The Chambers Are 2 3/4", The Balance And Fit Of The Shotgun Are Very Nice. As You Said It´s Chokes Are Maybe Full And Light Full Or Improved Mod. Unfortunatelly Here We Don´t Have Good Gunsmiths. The Bores Look Good They Have No Pitting And The Marks Seems To Prove Them...
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    HELP identify two shotguns.

    Picture of the pieper bayard Last weekend that I have some free time, I clean the pieper bayard shotgun and find some clues: 1- It´s 16 Ga. not 12 2- It´s a Pieper Bayard with case colored receiver. 3- The barrel is marked POUR POUDRES VIVES, ¿It´s safe with modern standard velocity...
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    HELP identify two shotguns.

    I need to identify and value this old shotguns, any help will be appreciated. 1- Double barrel SxS, external hammers, .410 ga. Marked: CAL. 410 EIBAR-1918-MGA 36XXX AAA-MANUFACTURAS DE ARMAS, Good Condition 2- Double barrel SxS, hammerles, 12 Ga. Marked: ACIER BAYARD, Good condition...
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    Marlin 39 FP question

    I ordered one from brownells, Since my rifle was bought in the 1970´s I ordered the knew model, Since I live in Puebla, Mexico, and it´s hard to send it back for a change, I just need to make a minor adjustment with a jewerly file and it works perfectly, only the knew one is a little thinner. I...
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    EUSKARO Revolver

    I recently acquire a Colt Single Action Army Copy, The barrel is stamped Colts Catridges are The Best for The Euskaro Revolver. Can I shoot soft reloads in it, it´s in good working conditions, but I don´t know anything about the quality of the materials, The frame is cast.:confused:
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    .22 rimfire target gun

    S & W 41 the best! As Joe said, the best of the ones you mention is the S&W model 41. I have one for more than 25 years, with two barrels one heavy and one slim. It´s very accurate, has the best triger of the batch. The triger is one of the most important things for shooting a pistol with...
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    Need Luger Experts Help!

    DWM You Are Right It's A Deutsh Waffen And Munitions Luger. Dwm. Thank You.
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    Need Luger Experts Help!

    I Can't Find Exactly Wich Model Is This Luger. It Just Have The Mauser Logo And The Serial Number With Matching Numbers In All Parts. The Serial Number Is Three Digit. The Safety Doesn't Have Any Mark, No Stock Lug, 4 Inch Barrel. I Think Is A 1906. Thanks In Advance For Any...
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    Heavy duty steel "gong" targets for rifle calibers?

    Agriculture tractor disks You can find used agriculture tractor disks, they are very hard and you can hear the gong easily up to 300 meters. They came in many sizes, because the more used they are the more small diameter they have. Try some ranch or farm that have used ones, once they change...
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