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  1. J

    May be moving to WY. Residents, info on gun/carry laws please

    Well, If my interview goes well tomorrow, I may be moving to Wyoming for a new job. I have perused the net for a bit looking at Wyoming's gun laws, but would appreciate getting any info I can from current residents about WY gun laws, including CCW laws, the permit process and requirement/cost...
  2. J

    Webley revolver ID help please.

    I'm looking at buying a neat, owner believes possibly German or Austrian webley patent revolver, but I'm no Webley expert by any means, and the current owner doesn't know a whole lot either, so I'm hoping someone here can fill in some info. I'm told it has a 1 3/4" barrel, folding trigger...
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    40% off 1 book at Borders/Walden-good time to buy a gun book!

    Just an FYI, Border's/Walden Books is has a 40% off regular price on 1 book,in-store coupon,available (mine came in my email, but it appears to be available on their site too.I think it's only for people with the free "borders Rewards" thing, but, its free to get, so worth a call.) It's only for...
  4. J

    Мать Коллекция России

    Мать Коллекция России - Mother Russia Collection (I hope that translation is right, I used 3 different online translators, and got different results on 2 of 3.What a gyp.:() So, being of 1/2 Russian, and 1/2 German heritage, I thought this might make for a fun pic and thread. Here's my...
  5. J

    Help on Prussian Mauser 71/84 sling info/leads

    Not sure if this should go here or in "Rifles", but this seemed more appropriate. Mods, please move if you feel otherwise. I am a big fan of milsurps, and have more than a few, and I have a serious pet-peeve where it drives me nuts if they are missing their cleaning rods, slings, or...
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    My CMP Saginaw S.G. M1 Carbine arrived!

    My CMP service grade Saginaw S.G. M1 Carbine arrived yesterday! Once again, CMP comes through with a great gun, at a great price. The finish is perfect except a tiny bit of wear at the very end of the barrel, which looks like a little wear from a bayo.The wood is great, except a few dings that I...
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    Oil or grease to lube M1 Carbine?

    So, I just got my new CMP service grade Saginaw S.G. M1 Carbine yesterday, and it's all good and cleaned up.My queston is, should I lube with oil, grease, or both? The 1942 army field manual mentions oil to lube, but I'm wondering if thats what most feel is best, or if grease is the way to go...
  8. J

    Help ID MEC 600 jr press parts (edited)

    So, I have 2 MEC 600 jr shot shell presses my dad bought in the early 80's, and I inherited last year. I have not used them for 15+ years and don't recall all the details of them, and a few items I have are not shown in the manual. I am planning to sell them later on, as I have no use for them...
  9. J

    6.5x55 Swede surplus ammo question

    I just picked up 2 boxes of this ammo locally. Anyone know if 1) its corrosive (I'm guessing not) date code is 1970 FWIW 2) is it boxer or berdan primed? thanks. here's whats on the box: 20 st 6,5 mm sk ptr m/94 prj m/41 Prickskytte
  10. J

    My new Swede Mauser M96

    USPS guy just dropped of my new rifle I got in trade here on THR with another member. I practically cried when I saw it. This thing is in absolutely MINT condition. There are only 1 or 2 TINY dings on th stock, and thats it. The finish is like brand new on the stock and the metal is in like 95%...
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    CMP order question

    I know this has been covered, but I sure cant seem to track any of the threads dow, so soory, but here goes. I plan to order an M1 carbine from CMP this month. They say they will start accepting orders on April 28th for the one I want. There is a fairly limited quantity (compared to the Inlands...
  12. J

    .410 O/U choke measuremets

    I have an American Arms (Fausti Stefano Arms/Antonio Zoli) Silver I .410 O/U, and am unable to find any markings anywhere to indicate what the choke of each barrel is. The manual, indicates no marking is "extra full choke", as a single * marking would be full.The the certificate from the (or...
  13. J

    Open carry a right, concealed carry a privilege?

    This subject was briefly mentioned by 2 people the below thread on open carry, and I read the court case referanced by Lonnie Wilson, and found it quite interesting (having been a sailor myself, and being interested in history and all things maritime), and it got me to wondering what others...
  14. J

    LWRC M6A2 PSD Carbine 6.8 SPC

    Has anyone see this, or actually seen, handled, or fired one in person? I understand that it's not really anything all that new or revolutionary, just a gas piston AR variant with an 8"bbl in 6.8spc, but for $2000 msrp, it seems like it would be a pretty sweet HD/CQB type gun package well set up...
  15. J

    question for milsurp lovers/collectors/owners

    A lot of milsurp owners accent the symbols, numbers, markings, etc on thier guns in white.I really like how that adds a little "flair", and accentuates the neat markings.For those who do/have done this, what do you use and how do you do it. I have tried several things, from white grease pencils...
  16. J

    Bell & Carlson Varmint/Tactical stock for Win. Model 70?

    Does anyone happen to know if Bell and Carloson makes this stock for the Winchester model 70 long action and who carries it (a VERY similar stock by another maker wors too)? All I can find is the varmint/tactical S/A, which looks like the same stock minus the adjustable cheek piece, and really...
  17. J

    winchester model 70 stock question

    I have a Winchester model 70 XTR in 30-06 made in the 80's some time, and am looking into getting a synthetic stock to put on it so I dont have to worry about damaging the nice, original, kinda fancy wood one when I take it out hunting, target shooting, etc. My question is, whenever I'm browsing...
  18. J

    G&A magazine reviews "Extreme Shock" ammo

    Im sure by now we have a seen an ad for these guys somewhere:http://www.extremeshockusa.com/ Imagine my suprise when I opened this months issue of Guns and Ammo magazine, and find them doing a review of Extreme Shock ammo! Imagine my even greater surprise, when they talk about what good stuff...
  19. J

    You and your favorite gun

    Thought a fun thread might be us posting pics of ourselves holding/shooting our favorite guns.Thought it might be fun to put some faces to screen names (I know this has been done before, but we have LOTS of new people since then, and this has the "favorite gun" twist) and also give us a chance...
  20. J

    Mauser bayo ID help please.

    Got this off Ebay, thinking it would fit my K98 but (apprently my bayo ID-Fu is very weak) I was wrong (and in the sellers defense, he clearly stated he was an atiques guy, not a gun guy, he was told by a friend it was PROBABLY for german Mauser of some sort, so not thier fault at all).The...
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