Gottahaveone
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I walked into a local shop with a buddy of mine and we headed for the surplus rack as usual. I saw what I thought was an FR-8 and although it was close, I got my hand on it before he did. It was an FR-8 with the sling and bayo and was marked at $229. I told him I would show it to him after I paid for it and I made a beeline for the register.
It's in what appears to be excellent shape but it was painted with shellac by a drunk 6 year old. A drunk 6 year old who was playing in a sandbox at the time. It has so much sand in the finish that I'm not sure they weren't going for a non slip finish.
I have Mosins and Enfields but this is my first Mauser action. Any tips, tricks or general info that some of you experts might share with me would be much appreciated. I'll post an update after it's been cleaned up and shot.
It's in what appears to be excellent shape but it was painted with shellac by a drunk 6 year old. A drunk 6 year old who was playing in a sandbox at the time. It has so much sand in the finish that I'm not sure they weren't going for a non slip finish.
I have Mosins and Enfields but this is my first Mauser action. Any tips, tricks or general info that some of you experts might share with me would be much appreciated. I'll post an update after it's been cleaned up and shot.