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Hey gang thought I’d share a new toy that my gem of a wife just gave me. I’ve been saying I wanted one for the last year or so and she popped this one on me out of the blue. She said my 12 year old son helped pick out which one to get. He like the condition of this one and the fact that he also...

Hey guys need your help. A friend just sent me this picture of a type 99 firing pin. It looks like that’s a crack just in front of what I assume is the cocking piece. And yes the spring is broken too. I’ve never owned an Arisaka so I’m not 100% sure. Can anyone out there verify that’s...

I recently found this at an LGS. I wasn't really looking for a Spanish in particular, but I've wanted a shooter Mauser for some time. I really liked the size, and the wood on this thing is fantastic. My pictures really don't do it justice. The sale tag on it said only Spanish 8mm. I've got...

Needless to say powder's been tough to find locally, so I'm trying to make do with what I have on hand, which like he title says is IMR4320. I'd just like to get some opinions before I go out shooting an unfamiliar load. Here's what I've got: Shooting an AR type rifle, 20" 1-9 barrel. Using...

Hey guys, anyone know if a factory 10 round Norico mag will work in a Russian SKS? I can't see why not, but thought I'd ask to see if anyone knew for sure. Thanks.

Just thought I'd pass along this idea, it's probably not the first time somebody's done something like this, but I think it's pretty useful, so I'm sharing with you guys. As you can see it's just a cheap AR cleaning brush that I cut in half and drilled some holes for the key ring. I did it to...

I got this 1944 98K about 8 years ago on a consignment rack at a local gun shop. Somehow I've just never gotten around to taking some pictures and sharing them, so here goes. Like I said the rifle is a 1944 model 98K that if I'm correct is sometimes refered to as a semi-Kriegs model. It's...

Hey everyone. I was just sitting around organizing some photos and thought I'd put up some random pics. First is a new Springfield Armory M1A standard. I've wanted one as long as I can remember and finally go this one about 3 months ago. Next is just a run of the mill AR I built on a DPMS...

Hey all. I was just watching an episode of Futureweapons that was testing the HK416. Leave it to my wife to not simply enjoy some full auto fire, and start asking questions. She wanted to know how it was different than my AR, and I explained the difference in gas pistons and D.I. Then she...

Hey guys I thought you all might like to see this so, I scanned a couple pages. A good friend was at a yardsale and found a box of about 100 old gun magazines, mostly American Rifleman dating from the mid 60's to the early eighties. I am posting pics of the March 1974 edition, which was kind of...

Before I start on my latest project I would like some opinions from any AK builders or gunsmiths out there. I picked up this WASR (cheap) with full knowledge that the previous owner couldn't get it on target even at 25 yards. It had an AR birdcage type flashhider on it that looked crooked to me...

About a week ago I posted some pics of an old 20 gauge Ithaca SxS I recently aquired. I knew absolutely nothing about it other than it was old and had been badly refinshed with a flat black paint job. I got some great info from fellow members and found out it was actually a 28" Flues model 1 1/2...

I'd appreciate any help or advice that can be given on this one. I just got my hands on this old Ithaca 20 ga double. I'm not really a shotgun guy, but I got this as part of a package deal and I love old guns. Not to mention I hadn't until now owned a double, and something about it just feels...

She'll want it to look just like her mom's. Here is one I call the mini Mini. When my 5 yr old daughter saw the wooden M1 I posted here a couple weeks ago, she said she wanted one. My wife suggested I copy her Mini 14. This was done basically like the M1, cut, rasp, chisel, sand and paint. My...

it can't be just any rifle. I thought I would show off a project I just finished for my son's 2nd B-day. As you can see from the photos, I used my '44 Springfield as a model. I am no woodworker so I am happy with how it turned out and my boy loves it. It is cut/carved from a plain old 2x6, so...

Thought I would share a fun project I just finished. What do you do with a WASR and an old paperweight? Make a tribute to your home state. After tracing the seal onto the stock, I inlet it with a chisel and razor knife, yeah I know it's kind of rough. The seal was bent to match the contour of...

I just read this and was suprised and dissapointed. Anyone else heard of this? For those unfamiliar with them, VCDL is a great organization, constantly fighting for Va gun owner's rights. NOTE: THE NEW OWNERS HAVE DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO FIX THE EGREGIOUS AGREEMENT THE PREVIOUS OWNERS...

I was in one of my favorite local gun stores yesterday, when I heard something that has made my blood boil for several reasons. I was looking for some scope rings, which are kept behind the counter, so I had to wait while the guy behind the counter showed another customer a Sig 556 rifle. After...

I just got a set of handguards for the old Garand, and there is no heatshield between the barrel and op rod. I thought that I could just put in the shield from my original handguards, but there are no cuts in the wood. IAnyone have any experience with these, or know for sure if there are any...

Looks like we're in for a rainy opening day of deer season here in central Va. I have already arranged a baby sitter so there's no way I'm staying out of the woods tomorrow. Anyone have any good ideas on what, if anything I should do to my rifles before heading out into the weather? I thought...