Texas9
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I have acquired (through inheritance) more firearms than I have purchased. Seems the older folks in my family like guns. Some are more common than others. Like my Winchester 77 Clip-Fed and my Mosin-Nagant Carbine, respectively.
So, I've been thinking about this a bit lately, probably because I'm picking up an old CZ-52 here real soon. I wonder alot about acquiring ammo for these things (the Mosin is a 7.62x54R and the CZ is chambered for 7.62x25, if I'm not mistaken) and shooting them. Other times, especially with the Mosin (since it's in UNFIRED condition), I think that maybe some of these things are more collector items than actual shooters.
I don't often give too much thought to the latter. After all, Russian guns are just this side of indestructible, from what I've heard. Still, I can get a brand new Mosin just like the one I have for $79 right now. Mine is from 1953, so do I take the chance? Are there that many guys (or parts, for that matter) that can repair stuff like this?
Also, I need to get some more accurate information on these things. I've seen quite a bit of what the web has to offer, but I don't follow it well. I'm thinking that maybe some good photos should be taken and sent to an expert, since they'd be the ones to tell me more about it (like if it's special somehow).
Any feelings on the subject of owning older/rarer guns would be appreciated. I'd like to make an informed decision before I put any rounds downrange.
So, I've been thinking about this a bit lately, probably because I'm picking up an old CZ-52 here real soon. I wonder alot about acquiring ammo for these things (the Mosin is a 7.62x54R and the CZ is chambered for 7.62x25, if I'm not mistaken) and shooting them. Other times, especially with the Mosin (since it's in UNFIRED condition), I think that maybe some of these things are more collector items than actual shooters.
I don't often give too much thought to the latter. After all, Russian guns are just this side of indestructible, from what I've heard. Still, I can get a brand new Mosin just like the one I have for $79 right now. Mine is from 1953, so do I take the chance? Are there that many guys (or parts, for that matter) that can repair stuff like this?
Also, I need to get some more accurate information on these things. I've seen quite a bit of what the web has to offer, but I don't follow it well. I'm thinking that maybe some good photos should be taken and sent to an expert, since they'd be the ones to tell me more about it (like if it's special somehow).
Any feelings on the subject of owning older/rarer guns would be appreciated. I'd like to make an informed decision before I put any rounds downrange.