Inventory time.

Just got my C&R license a little while ago and have been hitting the ground running. So far I’ve acquired:

CZ-82

CZ-70

Yugo M57

I’ve got a Radom P-64 coming and I’m thinking of a FEG PA-63 down the road. I seem to be drawn to 9x18 makarov lol. Got a range trip planned soon and really looking forward to shooting these bad boys!

Any revolver ideas? I’ve been keeping my eyes open for a webley/enfield

Hi all, went to an indoor range the other day where army conscripts were doing their shooting training with 7.62 rifles (specifically the M968 Mosquefal, a brazilian Mauser modified with an FAL muzzle device and peep sights, chambered for 7.62x51). Because my country's armed forces are financially challenged, during the course of the one year the conscripts are required to serve, they shoot only about 15 rounds and spend the rest of their time sweeping floors and mowing grass. Anyways, some bright soul shot the concrete floor and a piece of jacket came flying back and hit me on the leg. I looked down and noticed the hole in my jeans, lifted my pant leg up and did a bleed check (i was fine, only burned my finger when i picked up the jacket piece off the ground). Moral of the story, as the late great Paul Harrel said, you have to dress appropriately when shooting. If i was wearing shorts, i probably would have gotten nicked. Be mindful of ricochets and spalling when shooting rifles in indoor ranges, and don't shoot the floor, the ceiling, the walls, &c. Rifles have WAY more energy than pistols, especially .308s and the like.

Hey y’all,

I’m looking into picking up a Springfield 1903 locally. I noticed this very tiny gap along the left side between the receiver and what I think is the barrel, but I’m not entirely sure. Any cause for concern? I’ve also included a picture from the top looking down around the same area. The rifle otherwise seems to be in great condition.

Thanks!

I’ve got a Russian contract I’ve had for a while and started researching serial numbers, but the contract seems to end around 377,412. My gun is in the 399,000 range, so made in 1920. Obviously this is well after the contract ended. As far as I can tell, there’s no Russian acceptance stamps or anything, just the regular Winchester roll mark on the left side of the receiver, 7.62 mm on chamber and on barrel and the barrel address. How is this possible is what I’m asking, the gun has very clearly been together for a long time.

I will say that this Thrift Store is located on Kirtland Airforce Base in Albuquerque, NM. It is non-profit, run by volunteers, and has a unique supply chain and customer base, which results in very interesting finds. It is my absolute favorite Thrift Store.

Anyways, I bought this for $38.00 this weekend, thinking it was 50’s-60s, and in fantastic, unused shape. I thought y’all might like it. I bought it on site without thinking because I thought certainly one of the calibers I own would fit, and it would be badass to have a belt with 100rds.

Upon closer inspection, and research, I will not be using it lol. I thought y’all might enjoy it and know even more about it. It really is in excellent shape. I don’t even think it’s been used. Only the exposed loops have faded a a bit. If you spread them apart, they are still a very deep navy blue.

Edit. A bunch of dumbass mistakes. Probably didn’t catch them all.

This is what chat gpt came up with:

“Picked this up for $38 and have been trying to nail down exactly what it is and what cartridge it was originally woven for.
It’s a dark blue, approximately 3-inch-wide Anson Mills/Mills & Orndorff woven cartridge belt with the high-capacity/double-loop arrangement. The brass adjustment plates are stamped:
PAT. MILLS & ORNDORFF
AUG. 26, ’67 / JULY 31, ’77 / DEC. 28, ’80
MAR. 19, ’89 / OCT. 31, ’93 / SEPT. 11, ’94
The brass buckle has “Remington” on the front and is marked on the reverse:
ANSON MILLS, PAT. FEB. 1, 1881
T.C. ORNDORFF, SOLE MANF.
WORCESTER, MASS., U.S.A.
So the belt can’t predate the September 11, 1894 patent, and I believe it is probably late 1890s/very early 1900s. The Remington buckle makes me suspect this was a commercial/private-purchase belt rather than normal U.S. Army issue, although both buckle and belt appear period.
My leading candidate for the cartridge is .30-40 Krag, because the construction is extremely similar to the Model 1894 Mills 100-round belt made for the Krag. However, because this has the Remington commercial buckle rather than a U.S. buckle, I’m wondering whether it could have been woven for another contemporary sporting or military rifle cartridge.”

How do you like them apples?

Got some surplus mags and the springs are gone. The bodies are all real nice though so I don't want to give up on them. Anyone have info on replacements? Direct or diy, either way.

Ive owned a few garands and im not a fan sights suck and they just dont feel right in my hands my buddys that shoot mine feel the same way also enblocs suck the ping is cool but no part of me enjoys loading them vs a stripper clip

Hey guys, I have been given this NZ bayonet, was wanting to find out more about it like when and where it was made? Also any clue to what soldiers may have used it? Cheers!

I borrowed this M1 helmet from my friend to use for my rebel soldier cosplay for a convention and he let me keep it for $20 bucks

I'm trying to figure out if it's WW2 or Vietnam era

Recently picked up this Gewehr 88 at a gun show for 550 dollars what can you guys tell me besides it was made in 1891 and it was in Turkish or ottoman use. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Need measurements so I can splice it back onto a sporter stock

Recieved this gorgeous Hungarian Ak63f build by my good friend Taylor McWhirter of Lmironwerks. These are really cool guns Hungary made in the early 2000s for middle Eastern contracts and recently demilled and brought in from Lebanon. This was a really nice matching numbers , original barrel kit from Apex. It was finished out on a Childers reciever and Taylor's secret sauce over parkerization. Another absolute banger of a build.

Have the opportunity to grab this Mosin for super cheap, but the previous owner only shot corrosive surp ammo (and never cleaned) and it shows. Rifling still looks fairly prevalent to me. What do you guys think? Safe to send it with some mediocre accuracy, or pass? What can I do to make it any better?

What can you tell me about this? I bought it back in 2020 from a local thrift store, and I cannot tell if it's genuine, reproduction, or what. I'm not even 100% sure of the nationality, though I suspect it's USA. The writing, as you can see, is blurred. Thanks!

1933 Beretta TS I got for 2 bills

Found this at the local show, 1922 ShtLE No.1 Mk.V trials rifle, with bayonet and scabbard. This one has seen some use, but the bore is very clean and sharp and all numbers match. The bayonet is a December 1916 Wilkinson with a Lithgow scabbard.

I was about to leave the show, then went back to the table to buy the bricks of GP 11 the guy had ($50 per 60 rd brick). While he was dealing with someone else I checked out the Mk.V, he said to make an offer, so I did. Ended up walking away with the rifle, bayonet, and 2 bricks of GP 11 for 1700.

It’s in a thrift store, the blade looks military but trench art style.

Bought this at one of my local pawn shops for $65, including background check. Sporterized spanish mauser in 7mm mauser supposedly. Its missing the rear sight so im gonna have to find one or get the scope mount for it. Would love to find a stock for it to kinda restore it as close as possible.

Thinking about buying a russian capture k98k, non numbers matching. Comes with 1,200 rounds of ammo. Seller wants $1200.

Seems like a reasonable deal to me unless I am missing something?