I bought this M-S 1903 carbine in 6.5x54 M-S a year ago. I have wanted one since 1979 when I first read "Islands in the Stream".
The rifle is also famous for it's use by WDM Karamojo Bell in East Africa. It accounted for 300-400 of his 1100 elephant kills.
It is very slim and light at 5 1/2 lbs.
The Akah 6x42 scope is a little too far back for me and I will adjust it.
The rear sling stud was a little loose and I glued it in place with carpenters glue.
The 2 position wing safety is stiff but it may get easier to use once the scope is gone.
The cleaning rod is long gone but I have replaced it with an AR cleaning rod.
The button on the right side of the magazine well releases the loaded cartridges in the rotary magazine.
This is bringing out my inner Hemingway..................
The rifle is also famous for it's use by WDM Karamojo Bell in East Africa. It accounted for 300-400 of his 1100 elephant kills.
It is very slim and light at 5 1/2 lbs.
The Akah 6x42 scope is a little too far back for me and I will adjust it.
The rear sling stud was a little loose and I glued it in place with carpenters glue.
The 2 position wing safety is stiff but it may get easier to use once the scope is gone.
The cleaning rod is long gone but I have replaced it with an AR cleaning rod.
The button on the right side of the magazine well releases the loaded cartridges in the rotary magazine.
This is bringing out my inner Hemingway..................
