82jumpmaster
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All,
This is my first post on the site so any pointers or feedback would be appreciated.
I am slowly attempting to collect C&R military surplus rifles and would appreciate any feedback or guidance on this. I'm also interested in any information about a gun smith in southeast Louisiana with expertise in these types of firearms. I have been around firearms my entire life and was trained and certified as an armorer while in the Army. However, the difference between an armorer and a gunsmith is vast and I'm starting at ground zero with firearms like this.
At this point my "collection" is small:
1897 London Small Arms Lee Enfield MLE 1*, converted to CLLE in 1903, sighted and proofed for smokeless powder. At some point it was sold-out-of-service and the wood fore-end and butt-stock were checkered. All numbers matching and still shoots well. Passes the "bullet" test at the muzzle and chamber.
1908 Carl Gustaff Swedish Mauser - Still in the original issue configuration, all numbers matching including all wood, rings, magazine plate, etc. I have not fired this rifle since acquiring it and have disassembled and cleaned it fairly thoroughly. Bolt action is smooth and positive, magazine follower operates as it should by locking bolt to the rear when empty, bore was dirty when I brought it home but after several cleanings with Hoppes bore cleaner rifling is visible and defined. No bayonet or cleaning rod (wasn't a buying point for me).
1928 Izhevsk 91/30 Mosin Nagant - Again, still in original issue configuration, all numbers matching including magazine floor plate and butt plate. I have fired this rifle and it cycles and works well. No bayonet or cleaning rod.
I do have plans to continue to add but I want to start understanding the pieces listed above so I can use and care for them properly.
Thanks.
This is my first post on the site so any pointers or feedback would be appreciated.
I am slowly attempting to collect C&R military surplus rifles and would appreciate any feedback or guidance on this. I'm also interested in any information about a gun smith in southeast Louisiana with expertise in these types of firearms. I have been around firearms my entire life and was trained and certified as an armorer while in the Army. However, the difference between an armorer and a gunsmith is vast and I'm starting at ground zero with firearms like this.
At this point my "collection" is small:
1897 London Small Arms Lee Enfield MLE 1*, converted to CLLE in 1903, sighted and proofed for smokeless powder. At some point it was sold-out-of-service and the wood fore-end and butt-stock were checkered. All numbers matching and still shoots well. Passes the "bullet" test at the muzzle and chamber.
1908 Carl Gustaff Swedish Mauser - Still in the original issue configuration, all numbers matching including all wood, rings, magazine plate, etc. I have not fired this rifle since acquiring it and have disassembled and cleaned it fairly thoroughly. Bolt action is smooth and positive, magazine follower operates as it should by locking bolt to the rear when empty, bore was dirty when I brought it home but after several cleanings with Hoppes bore cleaner rifling is visible and defined. No bayonet or cleaning rod (wasn't a buying point for me).
1928 Izhevsk 91/30 Mosin Nagant - Again, still in original issue configuration, all numbers matching including magazine floor plate and butt plate. I have fired this rifle and it cycles and works well. No bayonet or cleaning rod.
I do have plans to continue to add but I want to start understanding the pieces listed above so I can use and care for them properly.
Thanks.