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Articles & Manuals |
Surplusrifle.com Argentine Modelo 1891 Mauser Rifle Disassembly & Reassembly
Manual
39 pages
Surplusrifle.com Colt 1917 Pistol Disassembly & Reassembly Manual
31 pages
Surplusrifle.com C-96 Mauser Broomhandle Pistol Disassembly & Reassembly Manual
29 pages
Surplusrifle.com Italian Mannlicher-Carcano Model 38 Carbine Disassembly &
Reassembly Manual
26 pages
Surplusrifle.com Italian Mannlicher-Carcano 1891/41 Rifle Disassembly &
Reassembly Manual
31 pages
Surplusrifle.com Model 1949 FN Semiautomatic (FN-49) Rifle Disassembly &
Reassembly Manual
35 pages
Surplusrifle.com GEW 98 Mauser Rifle Disassembly & Reassembly Manual
34 pages
Surplusrifle.com Kar 98k Mauser Rifle Disassembly & Reassembly Manual Version 2
31 pages
Surplusrifle.com US M1917 & Enfield Pattern 14 Rifle Disassembly & Reassembly
Manual Version 2
41 pages
Surplusrifle.com US M1 Garand Rifle Disassembly & Reassembly Manual Version 2
43 pages
Surplusrifle.com Enfield No. 4 Rifle Disassembly & Reassembly Manual Version 2
31 pages
Surplusrifle.com Enfield No. 5 "Jungle Carbine" Disassembly & Reassembly Manual
Version 2
30 pages
Surplusrifle.com SKS Carbine Disassembly & Reassembly Manual Version 2
26 pages
Surplusrifle.com Spanish Model 93 Mauser Rifle Disassembly & Reassembly Manual
37 pages
American Krag Rifles and Carbines
American Krag
14 pages
I have been collecting for quite awhile and the Krag was one of the last major
categories to elude me. I finally decided about six months ago that I would save
up and pick up an 1898 rifle for the site. I looked around locally and the
pickings were very slim and I did not like the idea of spending the $695+ price
tag through an online auction to buy a specimen sight unseen. For this much cash
layout I wanted a taste before I decided to buy. Basically I wanted to peer down
the bore and know I was investing my money wisely.
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U.S. Magazine Carbine, "Krag" Model of 1899 Ammunition
2 pages
U.S. Magazine Carbine, "Krag" Model of 1899 Bolt Disassembly & Reassembly
17 pages
U.S. Magazine Carbine, "Krag" Model of 1899 Disassembly & Reassembly
41 pages
U.S. Magazine Carbine, "Krag" Model of 1899 History
2 pages
U.S. Magazine Carbine, "Krag" Model of 1899 Operations
5 pages
U.S. Magazine Carbine, "Krag" Model of 1899 Specifications
1 page
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U.S. Magazine Rifle "Krag", Model of 1898 Ammunition
2 pages
U.S. Magazine Rifle "Krag", Model of 1898 Bolt Disassembly & Reassembly
17 pages
U.S. Magazine Rifle "Krag", Model of 1898 Disassembly & Reassembly
44 pages
U.S. Magazine Rifle "Krag", Model of 1898 History
2 pages
U.S. Magazine Rifle "Krag", Model of 1898 Operations
5 pages
U.S. Magazine Rifle "Krag", Model of 1898 Specifications
1 page
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Bayonet Collecting
On Point - Bayonets for the Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield Rifles
15 pages
The Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield rifles enjoyed a very long service life,
upwards of 70 years. In this article, I will address the dozen or so bayonet
types most available to U.S. collectors who may have recently purchased a
Lee-Enfield No. I Mk. III, No. 4, or No. 5 rifle. Bayonets are not
interchangeable between these rifles, so I will discuss each rifle and it's
bayonets in turn.
Why Collect Bayonets?
4 pages
Why collect bayonets? Because it's a great way to add depth to your rifle
collecting activities! Bayonets have their own rich history often separate and
apart from the rifles they mount to and the search for bayonets sometimes leads
to places a rifle collector wouldn't normally go. In this first article I will
discuss how the bayonet came to be, different types of bayonets, how to get
started collecting bayonets, and where to look for bayonets. My foray into
bayonet collecting began innocently enough in 1998 with the desire to acquire a
few bayonets to go with the rifles in my collection. As is so often is the case
with collectors, one thing lead to another and bayonets soon took on a life of
their own to become a collection in their own right.
Why Collect Bayonets Part Two?
7 pages
This is the second part of an article regarding bayonets and bayonet collecting.
Part one covered a brief history of bayonets, bayonet types, getting started in
bayonet collecting, and where to look for bayonets. In this article, I cover
some of the more technical aspects: bayonet terminology, bayonet identification,
condition issues, care of your collection, storage and display, and frogs.
Made by Who? Bayonets from Unlikely Sources
8 pages
In times of need, some rather unexpected manufacturers have produced bayonets.
In this article, I wanted to share some of the bayonets in my collection that
were made by firms that one might not normally associate with bayonets or arms.
Over the years, I have often been just as fascinated by the history around some
of the firms that produced bayonets, as I have about the history of the bayonets
themselves. This is another interesting aspect of bayonet collecting.
Beans and Bullets: Military Accoutrements - The Other Side of Mil-surp
Collecting
9 pages
Faux weapons aren’t a new concept. Many militaries have ordered such items. It
makes sense to use a substitute when a real firearm isn’t required. I well
remember a Warrant Officer in the Army who had a hard rubber 1911A1 with a
lanyard loop. During alerts or parades, he never drew a real pistol. He always
had his faux .45 on hand.
On Point: The German SG. 84/98 III Bayonet for the kar 98k Rifle
17 pages
One aspect of the SG 84/98 III's history is the absence of production records.
The number of bayonets produced from 1934-1945 is not known. The 98k Bayonet
Collector's Network (BCN) was founded in 1996 by John C. Jacobi, as an
organization focused around collecting of the German SG. 84/98 III bayonet. A
continuing project that dates from the BCN's beginning is to re-construct the
production record of the SG. 84/98 III bayonet, through collection and analysis
of maker and serial number data.
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C96 Mauser Broomhandle Pistol
C96 Mauser "Broomhandle" Pistol Ammunition
2 pages
C96 Mauser "Broomhandle" Pistol Disassembly & Reassembly
56 pages
C96 Mauser "Broomhandle" Pistol History
6 pages
C96 Mauser "Broomhandle" Pistol Operations
6 pages
C96 Mauser "Broomhandle" Pistol Specifications
2 pages
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Carcano Rifles and Carbines
The Other Carcano
8 pages
A fact not well known to everyone is that some Carcanos were made in the 8 X 57
Mauser chambering for the African campaign. The logic I suppose was to simplify
ammo supplies with the Germans. I am not sure exactly how many were made but
they are not real common today as is the other two chamberings. I heard that
about 50,000 of those rifles were manufactured.
Huntin' Swine with a Carbine" The 6.5x52 Carcano vs. the Wild Boar
2 pages
The carbine: I decided to go with a sporterized 6.5x52 M38 Carcano carbine I had
picked up at a sidewalk sale years ago for $80.00. It looked to be one of the
thousands imported by Interarms in the 60's and commercially redone for the
American sporting goods market. Fitted with new sights, and it's re-finished
G.I. issue straight grip beechwood stock the little carbine looks like a
sporting firearm. The Carcano fit Adam like a glove! The recoil was light, and
he was hitting the center of a paper plate at 25 yards right off the bat!
In From the Cold: A Finnish Carcano
7 pages
I noted that November 22nd passed this year with minimal remembrance and fanfare
at least as far as the media is concerned on the subject of the Kennedy
assassination. The idea for this article came about when a reporter from a large
financial publication contacted Surplusrifle.com and started to ask questions
about what type of people collect Carcano 91/38 short rifles. He wanted to know
if we knew of collectors that collected for the sole reason that allegedly
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in
Dallas, Texas with a M 91/38 short rifle, with the serial number C2766,
chambered in 6.5x52 Carcano. I am not going to debate the assassination as I am
not even an amateur buff but I do enjoy collecting Carcano rifles and carbines.
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Cleaning Firearms
Review by. R. Ted Jeo : DAC Technologies Gun Cleaning Kits
6 pages
As I was wandering the aisles at the new Rogers MN Cabelas, I noticed a display
of cleaning kits that I had not seen before in my travels. Marketed by DAC,
these kits range from the standard rifle/pistol/shotgun/handgun individual sets
all the way up to universal sets that can cover pretty much anything you want to
throw at it. I got a chance to review some of their items.
The Dishwasher Method
5 pages
The method that I am talking about is using your dishwasher. Yes, I just said
it… your dishwasher. I cannot count the amount of stocks that I have refinished
this way. I have also used the dishwasher, at the same time, to clean and
degrease, literally to bare metal, all of the rifles metal parts. The dishwasher
is a safe way to strip the stock set and to also clean out all of the small
little nooks and tight spaces on a rifle that would normally be very tedious to
clean, and might take several hours to finish.
Low and Constant Heat: Cosmoline Removal
5 pages
The most important task relative to Cosmoline cleaning is to memorize and then
continue to repeat to yourself, "Cosmoline is my friend, Cosmoline is my
friend", remembering that this substance is why your "new" rifle is not a pile
of rust and rotted wood. Then, equally important, is to adopt the concept of
"reversing the cosmoline application process." If you have any desire to put the
military surplus rifle back into the exact condition it was in before being
dipped in hot cosmoline you will avoid harsh chemicals and water.
Low and Constant Heat: Cosmoline Removal Part 2 - One Big Easy Bake Garbage Can
13 pages
I had two designs in mind. The first is based upon a $17, 30 gallon galvanized
steel garbage can. You can set it on its side in a stand and mount the lights
inside. Close it up and you are good to go. No fear of it catching on fire. The
other idea is based upon how the sun works. If the heat is high enough and
constant it does not need to be an enclosed unit. You could make a frame out of
PVC pipe and connectors. Then put tinfoil drip pans below to catch the
cosmoline. I opted to go with the garbage can approach.
Low and Constant Heat: Cosmoline Removal Part 2 - One Big Easy Bake Garbage Can:
An Addendum
9 pages
Jamie recently put together an article on a home made super Easy Bake Garbage
Can that will do the job of cosmoline and grease removal without making a mess
out of your oven or dishwasher. There are some people that absolutely swear off
any sort of water on wood or metal for cleaning. There are some people that
absolutely swear that water on wood and metal works the best. I’ve used both the
oven cleaner method and the Draino methods to great success, but both leave the
stock totally bleached and wet, needing to dry. The wood on the stocks that I
used those methods on was messed up enough that I basically did not lose
anything by refinishing them. But in both cases, I was using some pretty nasty
chemicals, plus, I lost time in the days it took to dry the stock. I am also not
one to mix anything gun or mil surp related with anywhere I cook or eat food.
Low and Constant Heat: Cosmoline Removal Part 2 - One Big Easy Bake Garbage Can:
An Addendum
5 pages
I have taken the idea that was used on Surplusrifle.com and I think made it
easier to build. It cost about $10.00 more than the original but I feel that the
design and ease of assembly are well worth the extra cost. Below are a few
picture of what you will need to make your own. as well as very easy to follow
instructions and pictures of the finished project. I have also included a price
break down.
Taking the Salt Out: Testing of Popular Cleaning Solvents on the Removal of Salt
Formed from Firing Corrosive Ammunition
Surplusrifle.com's largest article published to date! 95 pages long, 198 photos,
5 separate Adobe PDF download files.
In this first article, I obtained 23 commercially available gun cleaning
solvents. Some of these are popular, some are new, some have been around for
ages (literally). Working with a select few “science” shooting guys, I formed
what we like to call a sort of “mythbusters” type group. The goal was to see
which solvents removed salt off of metal the best, given as stringently as
possible similar conditions.
A Little Salt part 1 8 pages
A Little Salt part 2 26 pages
A Little Salt part 3 21 pages
A Little Salt part 4 27 pages
A Little Salt part 5 13 pages
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Colt Model 1917 Revolver
United States Revolver, Caliber .45, M1917 "Colt 1917" Ammunition
2 pages
United States Revolver, Caliber .45, M1917 "Colt 1917" Disassembly & Reassembly
41 pages
United States Revolver, Caliber .45, M1917 "Colt 1917" History
2 pages
United States Revolver, Caliber .45, M1917 "Colt 1917" Specifications
1 page
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Editorials
The Last Bullet #1 Playing It Safe
3 pages
This is the first in a regular series of shooting related editorials on any
subject that comes to my mind at the time of writing. The first article is on
the subject of shooting safety while at the range.
The Last Bullet #2 The Politics of Politics
3 pages
The majority doesn’t rule. It’s the majority that votes that rules! If you ever
call an elected official to voice your opinion on a matter coming up for a vote,
or call to gain assistance with a matter, you can bet your last dollar that some
assistant at the elected officials office will check your attendance at the
polls! This is a matter of public record. They only take you serious if you
vote. They may make an effort on a non-voter’s behalf, but don’t count on it. If
they discover you vote every time a matter is put before the people, they will
work on your behalf. They know you & you alone can keep them in office, or send
them packing in the next election.
The Last Bullet #3 The Grinch Revisited
2 pages
When you frequent online forums and auctions you need to be aware of one truth:
Most of the time you really do not know the person you are conversing with or
buying from. Just like walking into a dark parking lot at night you should be
aware of your surroundings. When purchasing goods online take your time and be
cautious. Make sure the person is reputable.
The Last Bullet #4 Purist Vs. Modify - The Debate Rages On
4 pages
The rub is some of these folks cannot seem to “agree to disagree”, and often the
dialog gets nasty, especially when a person can stand behind a degree of
Internet anonymity. Let’s face it, there are those who love it when gun owners
cannot get along. The ultra–liberal “hate America first” crowd wants us to be
splintered. Then its all the easier for them to further dismantle you right to
own arms. If they had their way, a flintlock muzzleloader would be declared an
“assault rifle”. Don’t make it any easier for them by openly showing contempt
for your fellow gun owners just because they have a slightly different idea on
whether a Mil-Surp should be modified.
The Last Bullet #5 Myopia: A Stark Reality
2 pages
Recently I had a reader email me and they were angry about a statement made in
an article we published. Because of this statement they would no longer read
anything written by the author of the article. The statement made was political
in nature. Almost all of what the author has written before and continues to
write is really great technical and historical information. I started to think
about what would happen if I looked at life in similar terms.
The Last Bullet #6 Is Flash and Blast Necessary in Carbines?
3 pages
In my opinion this problem affects all carbines, not just mil-surplus carbines,
even those recently made by Remington, Winchester, Mossberg (and others). I
believe it is not the carbines’ fault, but rather the use of cartridges designed
for use in longer barrels. The perceived shooter discomfort is exacerbated by
the fact that the gun’s muzzle is a few inches closer to one’s face. Among
well-liked mil-surplus carbines are: British Enfield jungle carbine, and the
Russian Mosin-Nagant M44 and M38 carbines of WW II vintage. We have been
conditioned to think that flash and blast cannot be helped. I beg to disagree.
Lets first consider what causes flash and blast.
The Last Bullet #7 My Recent Forum Decisions
4 pages
It was Saturday morning and I pulled up my email and there was an email showing
an almost $250 charge from my PayPal debit card to my service provider for the
message forum on the website. I emailed the company because I had no outstanding
bills that I was aware of. I knew I would have the money shortly put back in my
account and I would be able to pay my bills that were due on Monday.
The Last Bullet #8 World Wide Firearms Industry – Change is a coming!
4 pages
In the U.S. as an example General Motors (GMC) is in serious financial trouble.
Early in the week of April third they announced they were going to sell off GMAC
a major profit element of the corporation Analysis of this huge “staid company”,
at one time one of the best in America, shows that because of two many layers of
administration and out of date business practices they are in serious trouble.
The Last Bullet #9 He Who Hesitates Is Lost
2 pages
I had wanted a certain Mil-Surp arm for the longest time. Several acceptable
examples came my way. One was offered at my local gun shop, one was seen at a
gun show, several were viewed in on-line auctions. All were within fair market
value, and most importantly; all were within my price range. Each time I found
some lame reason for passing on a good gun…and each time woefully I regretted
it.
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Enfield Rifles
Review by. R. Ted Jeo: Treasure is where you find it-The thirty-year quest to
save the Royal Armory of Nepal
3 pages
As a kid, you probably read books about treasure and treasure hunting and
finding that hidden pirate’s treasure. This book is like a dream come true for
many of us collectors/shooters. For collectors of older mil surp weapons, the
palace of Lagan Silekhana is exactly that, a treasure find of enormous size and
value. Not only was there so much material purchased and shipped (over 430 tons
packed in 31 twenty and forty foot shipping containers) but the quality of the
weapons found was amazingly good.
A U.S. Property No. 4 Mk 1 * Gets Repatriated!
13 pages
So it was that Savage Arms Corporation in Massachusetts got a contract to
produce Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I* rifles. Savage produced over 1 million No 4 Mk
I* rifles between 07/22/41 and 06/22/44. The exact number is in dispute,
however, all sources do agree the total was far in excess of 1 million.
Review: India's Enfields by Mark Trope
2 pages
Col. Edwards has done an absolutely fantastic job in his work “India’s
Enfields”! This book covers not only each of the Lee Enfield models produced at
the Rifle Factory Ishapore in India, but also includes a complete military
history of India and the political & sociological factors that shaped India.
THE “OTHER” LEE ENFIELD: A Indian Produced Lee Enfield No.1 Mk.3* (type3)
10 pages
The focus of this article is a Lee Enfield produced in India at the Rifle
Factory Ishapore. In 1909, the SMLE No. 1 Mk III went into full production at
the Ishapore factory. Actually, Ishapore has been in business since before 1909,
doing conversion & repair work on lee Enfields. Various arms related work still
goes on there today. To get the full story on the all the arms produced at
Ishapore, the best reference in existence is the book “INDIA’S ENFIELDS” by
Robert W. Edwards.
My Enfield ate my .45!
8 pages
Ted Jeo built a .45 ACP Enfield No. 4 and I have wanted to shoot one ever since.
Especially after reading the history of the Delisle carbine written by Mark
Trope. My all time favorite pistol is the Government 1911 and I think the .45
ACP is a phenomenal home protection and shooting round because 1) it is very
accurate 2) it will knock down an assailant with one shot and 3) you do not have
to worry about errant rounds traveling through your home's walls and into your
neighbor's house. I recently saw the ads on Century Arm's website for an Enfield
carbine chambered in .45 ACP.
The Last Lee- Enfield: The Rifle Factory at Ishapore India Produced the Last in
a Long Line of “Old Soldiers”.
16 pages
The .303 caliber Lee Enfield (in various versions) had been in continuous
production at the Rifle Factory Ishapore for decades, and was still being
produced at the time of the Indian / Chinese war. The Indian government wanted
production of the Lee Enfield to continue, because they knew it would be years
before the Rifle 1A would be issued to all units. However, they wanted the Lee
Enfield produced in caliber 7.62 NATO.
Enfield No. 4 Disassembly & Reassembly Version 2
49 pages
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GEW 98 Mauser
Gewehr (Rifle) 1898 Mauser (GEW 98) Bolt Disassembly & Reassembly
20 pages
Gewehr (Rifle) 1898 Mauser (GEW 98) Disassembly & Reassembly
38 pages
Gewehr (Rifle) 1898 Mauser (GEW 98) Ammunition
2 pages
Gewehr (Rifle) 1898 Mauser (GEW 98) History
1 page
Gewehr (Rifle) 1898 Mauser (GEW 98) Operations
6 pages
Gewehr (Rifle) 1898 Mauser (GEW 98) Specifications
1 page
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Misc Mauser Rifles and Carbines
The Little Mauser That Could: A Rifle Ahead of its Time
13 pages
Morocco also ordered a small quantity of these carbines from FN. However, the
Moroccan version was in caliber 30/06. Little is known about the circumstances
under which Morocco ordered these carbines, or even how many were ordered. There
is speculation the carbine may have been for civil police, or home guard use,
however this is not verified. There is not even an “official” Moroccan model
designation! It is sometimes called model 1930, sometimes model 1950. What is
known is the action is exactly like the FN Belgian Military model 1950.
Kar 98k Mauser Updated Disassembly & Reassembly
38 pages
Spanish Mausers Revisited
3 pages
The 1893 pattern is a small ring Mauser action, 1893 pattern, with the two-lug
bolt system. The 1943 model employs the much-improved three-lug bolt system (two
locking lugs and a non-bearing safety lug). The model 1943 is a large ring rifle
that was originally chambered in 8X57. The FR-8 is a converted 1943 model. The
FR-7 is constructed on the 1893 pattern. Many of both the 1893 pattern and 1898
pattern rifles were converted to the 7.62 x 51 mm NATO cartridge.
Putting a Modern Spin on Things
19 pages
Recently I was reading our message forum and came upon a post that caught my
interest. The post showed a picture of a simple scope mount that attached to the
left side of the receiver ring of a Mauser. It is a drill and tap style mount
that requires permanent modification to the firearm. The kicker is that the
mount allows for the attachment of a side mounted Russian military POSP style
scope. POSP scopes come in many configurations and from what I have read and
seen offer clear and very bright optics at a bargain price. They come typically
in either fixed or variable magnification and have battery powered (lit)
reticules. All these features are bundled into a very military non-commercial
looking package. Using the POSP style scope and base combination you can easily
remove the scope for transit and reinstall on the rifle with minimal sight-in,
if any. The forum poster asked if anyone had ever installed this mount on a
Mauser and I toyed with the idea for an article because of the minimal cost and
novelty. I found a good candidate for the project in a Yugo m48 that I had
already previously made modifications to.
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Misc Subjects
S&K Scout Scope Mount for the Type 99
16 pages
The mount itself is made of machined aluminum to very exact specifications, just
like all the other mounts we have reviewed from S&K. The difference with this
mount is that is available only for use with their S&K 1” steel scope rings.
These rings are precision made from solid steel stock and finished a in very
smooth non glare burrless finish. The rings are designed to lock into 3/8” holes
in the mounts and are held in place by hex screws that allow for windage
adjustment as well.
Surplusrifle.com 50 yard Target
1 page
Review by. R. Ted Jeo and Mark Trope: Standard Catalog of Military Firearms: The
Collector’s Price and Reference, 3rd Ed.
4 pages
This is the third edition of this very informative catalog of military firearms.
I consider it to be the only all-encompassing single reference for the collector
of military surplus firearms. Whether you focus on military rifles, pistols,
machineguns or shotguns, this book is a must have in your library.
Stone Axe Engineering Throat Erosion & Muzzle Wear Gauges
4 pages
I could see that his face suddenly had some frustration to it. He came over and
asked me, "Just what the hell are you doing?" I told him that I measured the
muzzle wear and the throat erosion of the barrel that he claimed was in "very
good condition and was a good shooter." As it turned out, the barrel on his
"good shooter" had a muzzle wear of "6" and it's throat erosion was at "7". I
then told him that his asking price of $850 was outrageous. He didn't like to
hear that and with that, I walked away. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the
worst, you can see were this barrel measured up to. It was basically a
"shot-out" tomato stake.
Figuring Out Your Barrels Twist Rate or Pitch
2 pages
Rate of Twist or Pitch: The distance a bullet must travel in the bore to make
one revolution. The distance required for one complete turn of rifling usually
expressed as a ratio.
Book Review by R. Ted Jeo: US Infantry Weapons in Combat : Personal Experiences
from World War II and Korea
3 pages
US Infantry Weapons in Combat interviews 65 individuals who served in World War
2 and Korea. The book reads very fast with each solider getting just a few pages
to tell their story. And tell their stories they do.
A Tube with Lands and Grooves: The Mil-Surp Barrel - Where Accuracy Lives
6 pages
How many times have you been to a gun show, or gun store & the first thing to
catch your eye is a sweet looking stock on a rifle? Perhaps it’s that wave of
black meandering slowly thru golden brown in the forearm, or fiddle back in the
buttstock area. If you intend to shoot a rifle, don’t let “eyewash” be your
guide while looking to buy! Of course you’re going to give the outside of a
rifle the “once over”. Look for obvious damage, missing or broken parts. Work
the bolt & safety, trip the trigger etc. If all that passes muster, then remove
the bolt and make the most important examination, the barrel.
Reviving that Ol' American Work Horse with a Brand New Boyds' Garand Rifle Stock
39 pages
purchased an M1 Garand without a stock. I borrowed the stock pictured in figure
1 from a friend and needed to return it so I was looking for a replacement. I
had installed a Boyds' stock on my 7.62 NATO Garand that I had built and really
liked the beauty of the walnut wood.
Building a Gun Stand for Under $10
5 pages
This gun Stand/Firing fixture (Fig. 1) is not only inexpensive to build, it
serves double-duty, and is probably stronger than most “store bought” stands; it
is right up the alley for woodworking Gun-lovers. Built almost entirely of
lumber-grade 2 X 6 wood, and held together by 3” long dry-wall screws. If you
own, or fire a shoulder gun frequently, you really need a gun
cleaning/inspection/repair stand. It sure makes the chores a lot easier, and
produces better cleaning results. Besides, it’s fun to build this one.
FFL 03 FAQ: aka Questions Posted to ATF Part II
9 pages
C&R FAQ Part III: Questions Posed to the ATF
8 pages
The Czech Army Vz 82 aka The CZ-82 Pistol
5 pages
The CZ 82 was the replacement for the obsolete CZ 52 (as “decreed” by the former
Soviet Union) for use by the Czechoslovakian Army for which it became the
standard issue sidearm as soon as it became available. It was produced by Ceska
Zbrojovka (or as we know it CZ). As far as I can determine it’s still the
official sidearm, but other models and sidearms by other manufacturers are being
used as well in smaller quantities.
GUN-LOVER LINGO: For “Do-it yourselfers”, and others: Dictionary of Terms Used
by Gun Collectors and Shooting Enthusiasts
6 pages
Somebody said: “What we have here is a failure to communicate”. Indeed we gun
lovers sometimes get into silly arguments about guns, because we do not say what
we mean, or don’t mean what we say. This is another way of saying that, often a
word means something to one person, and something else to another. It is almost
as though we were not speaking the same language.
Setting My Sights On...Things That I Covet
8 pages
I have been coveting the DSA Arms FAL carbines that I always see at a local gun
store for some time now. They are really hot looking little firearms. I had an
Imbel receiver in a box sitting at home (don't we all?) and when I saw that the
DSA U.S. made 16 1/4 stainless steel barrel (1) with an integral muzzle brake
had been reduced in price from $325 to only $250 I decided it was time for me to
order one and do some FAL building. I made the trek to my friend Randall's house
and we installed the barrel and headspaced it.
Bloom Automatic Golf Ball Launcher
6 pages
Those grenade launcher attachments on your Yugo SKS 59/66 are cool looking but
what can you really DO with them? A lot of the shooters are removing them and
replacing them with much better looking and even somewhat functional brakes and
flash hiders. But what if you could actually have some fun with the original
launcher?
Heym Military Surplus .22 Trainer
11 pages
The Heym is extremely well finished! The bluing is deep & even. The bolt fits
extremely well and glides back & forth in the action. The trigger is two stage,
like that of a military rifle. The let-off is fairly light & quite crisp. A wood
screw holds on the forward band. Personally, I found the length-of-pull (LOP) a
bit short. However, the LOP would be perfect for a young teenager.
Training DVD Review with Video Samples
2 pages
USMilitaryVideos.com offers quite a selection of WWII era and later U.S.
Military training videos. All selections come on either VHS or DVD format and
each title is only $19.95. My favorite of the two I received is M1 Rifle
Marksmanship.
A Visit to the Rock island Arsenal
37 pages
Tucked away in this country’s largest government owned and operated arsenal is a
small museum dedicated to showing the world what the Rock Island Arsenal did and
does for United States history.
Project: Camouflage
6 pages
I am not a painter. Let me repeat, I am not a painter. Like anyone I can kind of
stencil. I searched around on the internet and after watching the DuraCoat video
on camouflage techniques I got the idea of creating my own stencils and trying
to camouflage a stock for my M1A carbine.
Project: DuraCoat
16 pages
My friend Randall and I recently came up with the idea that we were going to
venture to try our hand at DuraCoating a few firearms and we would document our
effort in an article. DuraCoat is a two-part chemical based firearm coating
manufactured by Lauer Custom Weaponry. One great thing about the DuraCoat
product is the myriad of colors that are available. There are at least 60 stock
colors and even what Lauer refers to as Electric Colors. There are currently
seven of the Electric Colors with names like Lime, Sunburst, and O'Sherbert. Can
you imagine your SKS or AK in Lime? Your imagination is your only limitation.
MUZZLE DEVICES: Taking the Mystery out of Mil-surplus Gun Muzzle Devices
3 pages
Conversation overheard at a Gun Show: “Hey, what’s that mean looking thing on
the end of the barrel? Man! I don’t know, but it looks wicked!” What they were
talking about was one of the muzzle devices described and /or explained below.
Their problem was not uncommon; many gun lovers can’t tell either. Problem is
that other than for the names we see in sales brochures, no one explains what
they do. Accordingly, makers/sales people have used the most function
descriptive names possible (even though some call them by different names), few
tell us how effective they are, and even fewer tell us “how” they work. Let’s
then take a look at some of these devices, and how they work. Lastly we will
consider their need/advisability in civilian life.
Clay Shooting with a Sub Gun: MTM's Jammit Complete Target System
6 pages
I set up the new MTM Complete Jammit Target system to shoot some clays with the
Model 60 Reising. I set the target holder out at about 60 feet or so and mounted
6 clays onto the plastic target all weather backer. The backer is made of what I
would call “corrugated plastic”. Looks a lot like corrugated cardboard, but it
is very stiff, waterproof and can take a number of hits to it from bullets
without flopping over. The Complete Jammit also comes with 18 clay clips that
allow you a very quick and secure means of hanging clay birds. REMEMBER, always
know your backstop!
The Little Sub Machine Gun ... that didn't
13 pages
Designed by Eugene G. Reising (pronounced RISE-ing), his name probably would
have become as famous Thompson’s for his sub gun, if only the Reising sub gun he
designed worked reliably in the heat of battle in the hands of US Marines
fighting on the beaches of the Pacific.
MTM Front Rifle Rest
4 pages
The first thing you will note about the rest is the large front rubber support.
The MTM rest will not allow your barrel or stock to slide very easily, if at
all. When you first set up, you will need to pick up and move the rifle/barrel
into place, it does not slide against this non marring rubber shield very easily
if at all. This feature I liked very much. It really locks the rifle into place.
The design shape of the rubber rest is such that it will take nearly every shape
of stock and barrel out there, from the mil-surps to black powder muskets with
their ramrods hanging below (which you won’t have to remove) to the flat
footprint of a bench rest rifle.
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Mosin Nagant Rifles and Carbines
Screw-On Semi-Pistol Grip for Rifles “For Do-it yourselfers”
4 pages
Few things can make a gun feel more like “your gun” than tailoring the “grip” of
a rifle to suit your needs/feel. Have you noticed that some guns feel just right
in your arms/hands? In the case of guns it has to do with a science called
“ergonomics”: An applied engineering science that seeks to interface man and
machines in such a way that they are safer and more efficient. This science was
not born until 1949, so Mr. Mosin didn’t use it; besides, in military weapons,
many manufacturing decisions have more to do with manufacturing expediency and
materials availability than Soldiers’ comfort. Even so, no one can tell us what
feels good, and what doesn’t. One just knows, so make you comfortable. You may
even shoot more accurately.
Hunting with Mosin Nagant Rifles & Carbines
4 pages
So why did I choose a 50 year old Chinese-made bolt action carbine that was
already obsolete when built for the hunt-of-a-lifetime? Simple, it fit me well,
and I knew exactly where it would place the bullet when I pulled the trigger.
Prior to using it for bear, three whitetail deer had fallen to the Type 53, all
one-shot kills. Rugged, accurate, and above all reliable, Mosin carbines and
rifles are excellent hunting guns.
Improving"Re-arsenaled" M-44 Mosin-Nagant Carbines: For the Do-it-yourselfers
9 pages
I recently bought three (3) M-44 Mosin-Nagant “Re-arsenaled”Carbines (Izhevsk
Arsenal-Russia); they are stamped either 1944 or 1945. The M-44 is the final
wartime version of the Mosin illustrious line of bolt-action rifles, and
probably the most manufactured bolt action in the world. These may be bought for
$55 for a “good”condition, to $70 for an “excellent” condition, by mail if you
have a C&R License . Russian shoulder weapons are simple, and very well machined
and finished (except for the furniture) for a military weapon. However, in my
opinion, all three (3) of these weapons really needed at least three (3)
functional improvements to “sporterize” the action. Bayonet removal and stock
(furniture) treatment are a subject for another day.
My Mosin Nagant 1891/30 Sniper Project
11 pages
The problem is that I cannot see myself spending three to four times what I paid
for a rifle to mount a scope on it. After I built up a Yugo Mauser sniper rifle
using a POSP scope a reader sent me an email saying - "Hey, you know
Interordnance also makes a POSP mount for the Mosin, don't you?" All right! I
already had the 4x POSP scope. Sure enough - they do offer a mount for under
$20. As usual my compulsive disorder took hold of my diminishing ability to
reason and before I knew it I was already receiving an email receipt in my inbox
for my recent purchase.
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New Product Announcements
New Products: January 2006: MicroClick Mojo for the SMLE Enfield; Standard
Catalog Of Military Firearms: The Collector's Price & Reference Guide
(Paperback) by Ned Schwing; P3 ULTIMATE GUN VISE - Shooting Rest; ROSS LEATHER
WORKS: LEATHER DRESSING
4 pages
New Products: February 2006: Now you can order primers and powder from MidwayUSA
online!; Tapco SKS T6 Adjustable Stock Tan, Blade Bayonet Cut; Exact Resin
Reproduction M1 Garand Rifle; Soviet PU Scope for Mosin-Nagant 91/30
3 pages
New Products, May 2005: 1" PU Scope and Mount; Load Data; New Military style
Ruger 10/22 sighting system
4 pages
New Products: November 2005: Reproduction Arisaka Military Stock & Handguard
Sets; Book: Infantry Weapons of World War II; Book: ARGENTINE MAUSER RIFLES
1871-1959; Book: VIS: THE MODEL 35 RADOM PISTOL
3 pages
New Products: December 2005: Yugo 59/66 SKS Muzzle Brake, Hodgdon Powder 2006
Annual Manual, Just Shoot Me Product's Sniper Training Cube (M-STC4), and the
TAPCO SKS T6 Adjustable Stock
4 pages
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Portuguese Model 1904 Model 1939 Mauser
Portuguese Model 1904 Model 1939 Mauser-Vergueiro Rifle Ammunition
2 pages
Portuguese Model 1904 Model 1939 Mauser-Vergueiro Rifle Bolt Disassembly &
Reassembly
12 pages
Portuguese Model 1904 Model 1939 Mauser-Vergueiro Rifle Disassembly & Reassembly
49 pages
Portuguese Model 1904 Model 1939 Mauser-Vergueiro Rifle History
1 page
Portuguese Model 1904 Model 1939 Mauser-Vergueiro Rifle Operations
5 pages
Portuguese Model 1904 Model 1939 Mauser-Vergueiro Rifle Specifications
1 page
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Postal Matches
Postal Match #12 Results: Combination Rifle-Pistol Postal Match
7 pages
Postal Match #13: “The SKS Shoot Out" aka 7.62x39's Only
4 pages
Postal Match #13 Results: SKS Postal Match
6 pages
Postal Match #14: The Charles Buckner and David Maphet Memorial Mosin-Nagant
Match
6 pages
Postal Match #14 Results: The Charles Buckner and David Maphet Memorial
Mosin-Nagant Match
6 pages
Postal Match #15: Enfields Galore!
6 pages
Postal Match #15 Results: Enfields Galore!
6 pages
Postal Match #16: Happy Birthday to the 30-06: 100 years and still going strong!
Match
6 pages
Results for Postal Match #16: Happy Birthday to the 30-06: 100 years and still
going strong! Match
6 pages
Postal Match #17: Swiss Rifle Match
6 pages
Postal Match #17: Swiss k31 Results
6 pages
Postal Match #18: Back to the Basics of Mil-Surp shooting: Turks
6 pages
Postal Match #18: Turkish Mauser Results
6 pages
Postal Match #19: D-Day and Surplusrifle.com 4th Birthday - June 6th
6 pages
Postal Match #19:Results
6 pages
Postal Match #20: Caliber specific…the 6.5mm
6 pages
Postal Match #20 Results: Caliber specific…the 6.5mm
6 pages
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Reising Model 60 machine Gun
Reising Model 60 Machine Gun Ammunition
2 pages
Reising Model 60 Machine Gun Disassembly & Reassembly
16 pages
Reising Model 60 Machine Gun History
2 pages
Reising Model 60 Machine Gun Specifications
1 pages
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Reloading and Ammunition
Review: Handloader’s Digest, 18th Ed by R. Ted Jeo
3 pages
This book consists of several articles written by acknowledged and published
reloading experts. Of particular interest to the mil surp reloader is an article
by Don Horne on Handloading for the 30 Mauser C.96, better known as the Mauser
Broomhandle. I would get this book JUST for this article. Horne goes into some
background on shooting the Broomhandle and then proceeds to use KNOWN and
AVAILABLE powder and bullet combinations and tests these loads in his C.96
Mauser, complete with accuracy and functionality notes.
A Portable Reloading Station for When You Don't have Space for a Full Reloading
Bench
16 pages
I started thinking about it and came up with an idea on how to make one cheap
(around $50.00), durable and up to the task of reloading. My new requirements
were simple, I want to do my reloading in my office. It must be portable and can
be taken apart so it can be put away when not in use. It must not take up a load
of space and it must not damage our hardwood floors. So here is my design for a
portable reloading workstation. I got all the materials from my local hardware
and lumber store.
".308 WINCHESTER VS. 7.62 NATO: The continuing discussion of these two very
different cartridges, and their use in Mil-Surp rifles
6 pages
The differences between the .308 Winchester and the 7.62 NATO continue to be the
subject of emails from readers. Quite frankly, I’m not at all surprised at the
volume of email we receive on the subject. The Mil-Surp bug bites more people
every month, guns are acquired, and new readers are constantly adding
Surplusrifle.com to their favorites. The .308 Winchester vs. 7.62 NATO
discussion is one of those subjects that just has to get re-clarified every now
& then. So gentle reader, if you recall many of the points brought up in this
article from an article you read a few years back; please remember, lots of new
brethren have come to the Mil-Surp fold.
Review: The ABC’s of Reloading, 7th Edition by R. Ted Jeo
3 pages
I have been reloading since 1985 or so. I do not consider myself an expert by
any means, but I do feel I am competent to pretty much take on any sort of
reloading technique that is out there. I was, at first, thinking that this book
would be too “beginnerish” for me, instead, I found “The ABC’s of Reloading”
book an excellent reference manual that would be equally valuable for the very
beginner to the most advanced reloader.
BREAKING IT DOWN! RIFLE AMMUNITION Disassembling factory loads or handloads
swiftly and safely so the components can be reused.
17 pages
Hornady Manufacturing Company makes a tool called the Cam-Lock Bullet Puller.
The Cam-Lock Bullet Puller is a press-mounted tool. Instead of using kinetic
energy to separate a bullet from the brass case, this tool is installed in the
die station of a standard reloading press. The leverage of the press handle
supplies the energy to disassemble the loaded round. There are no disadvantages
to this tool and lots of reasons to recommend it. Let’s take a closer look at
the Hornady Cam-Lock Bullet Puller.
Berdan Reloading Part 3
9 pages
In this third installment on Berdan reloading, I take a look at the RCBS Berdan
Decapping tool. Now, you may say, but why? Well, I also asked that before I used
the device for the first time, but I would have to say, this little piece of
equipment may become a Berdan reloader’s standard tool. The device comes in the
standard RCBS green plastic box and includes a case holder and the decapper
proper. Both are made of extremely high grade hard steel.
Chronograph: A Reliable and Inexpensive Velocity Measurement and Diagnostic Tool
for the Mil-Surp Shooter.
8 pages
A chronograph is simply a device used to measure bullet velocity. As a bullet
passes the first screen a timer is started. As the bullet passes the second
screen the timer is stopped. The microprocessor translated this raw data to a
direct read out in feet per second (FPS). Owning one today is as simple as
selecting the model you wish, and ordering it from any on-line or catalog
dealer. It wasn’t always so! At one time, the prospect of acquiring a digital
chronograph with light sensitive sky screens, that gave a direct read out in FPS
was as expensive and daunting as acquiring one of the first VCR’s! In 1976, such
a model chronograph would set a fellow back at least $300.00 dollars + shipping!
BENCH TOPICS Thinking outside the box: Using a LEE .308 Collet Die to neck size
the 7.62X54R
9 pages
Let’s take a quick look at the The LEE Collet Die. The LEE Collet Die has a
center mandrel that serves two functions. It serves as a holder for the
decapping pin; however, its main function is to provide a properly sized shaft
for the fingers of the collet to close around when a cartridge case is inserted
in the “die”. Actually, the “die” body only serves as a holder for the collet &
sliding sleeve. A cap threads into the top of the die body and retains the
mandrel. A sliding sleeve is in the lower part of the die. The sleeve is pushed
up by the press shellholder to engage the collet assembly. The sliding sleeve
causes the four “fingers” of the collet to compress. Since each collet die is
precisely made to fit a certain cartridge; the fingers of the collet will
surround the outside neck of the correct cartridge case. The mandrel will
already be inside the case neck. The case neck will be squeezed down to the
correct diameter as the collet fingers contract.
Bench Topics: New Reloading Die Prep
10 pages
Redding’s dies come coated with the usual petroleum based shipping preservative
(Note.1). The shipping preservative must be removed prior to using new dies.
Removing shipping preservative and properly preparing dies for loading
operations is a simple task and only takes a short amount of time.
Bench Topics: LEE CLASSIC TURRET PRESS: Putting Lee’s Newest Reloading Press
(and associated Lee tools) To The Test
27 pages
In this article we are going to look at Lee’s latest offering, the Lee Classic
Turret Press. The Lee Classic Cast Press (single stage, O frame design) has been
so successful; that Lee took the next step; and used that press design as a
basis for a heavy-duty, compound leverage turret press. Does the Lee Classic
Turret Press qualify as a “best quality”? Will it load ammunition fast, and
accurately? Let’s check it out.
Making A Prudent Choice: Smokeless Powder, Loading Data & the Mil-Surp Medium
Bore, Bolt Action Rifle
6 pages
I decided to do a quick check of 3 current manuals for the number of powders &
loads listed for the most common bullet weights used in one popular Mil-Surp
cartridge. I was going to check the 30/06. However, since I wanted to make it a
quick check, I choose the 8mm Mauser (8X57) instead. There are page, after page,
after page of 30/06 loads!
Reloading and Shooting the 88 Commission Rifle
9 pages
The 1888 Commission rifle has a hand guard around the barrel which in theory
gave it more accuracy but was difficult to produce and install. It also
collected water inducing rust on the barrel. It was a well made product for its
time but isn’t as strong as the 98 Mauser which replaced it. We must remember
that in 1888 smokeless powder was in its infancy and the gun makers did not
fully understand the requirements for heat treating for the higher pressure
powder. The workmanship appears to be typical for an early German arm, meaning
that it was good with few or no tool marks.
Reloading for the 8x50R Austrian Straight Pull
5 pages
The big question for me was whether or not I could shoot my new find. Wall
hangers, while nice to look at, really don’t interest me. If I can’t shoot it -
then I don’t want it. As with any older gun it’s important to check it out for
safety and proper caliber. If you’re not sure then have a gunsmith check it out
for you. A few dollars of safety is better then thousands of dollars of misery.
Reloading and Shooting the 8x52Rmm Siamese Mauser
7 pages
For brass I found that the 45-70 cases is the best one to use. The rim has to be
cut down and the case sized correctly in order to obtain good cases. Case length
is 2.04” while the rim is .560” in diameter. If you are making your cases I
suggest an intermediate step by partially necking down in a 33 Winchester die.
Then size it until the case chambers in your gun. I have developed and
chronographed some loads that are safe in my gun but you may want to approach
from below with the full power loads.
Reloading and Shooting the Japanese Type 99 Rifle: Part 1
12 pages
According to sources, my particular rifle was made in the Nagoya Arsenal, the
series number is 6 and the serial number places it very near the start of that
series of nearly 100,000 rifles. The mum has been ground down, but you can see
some residual marks where it used to be. Over all the quality of my rifle is
fairly decent, the bluing is quite good and the wood (as most mil surps have) is
pretty beat up and dinged. As I mentioned, I didn’t do anything other than clean
the bore to it. So now the ammo issue. I could purchase the new made 7.7
Japanese ammo that is currently available from Hornady. But at more than $20 a
box of 20, well, why? I’ve got the reloading equipment needed, so I bought the
dies needed from Lee.
Reloading and Shooting the Type 99 Japanese Rifle: Part 2 - Huber Type 99
Trigger Replacement
18 pages
This is the second part of an article regarding the shooting and reloading of
the Type 99 Japanese rifle in 7.7mm. Previously, I talked about how to convert
both 30-06 and 8mm brass into a usable 7.7mm substitute and then made up some
ammo using our standard Surplusrifle.com cast bullet load. If you recall, I did
not get to test out the load for a long distance 100 yard shoot because it got
dark. In this article, I will test the standard load at 100 yards. In addition,
I go about installing a Huber match replacement trigger into the Type 99 also.
Finally, in the range report, I present the overall results of the reloads,
trigger and the S&K scout mount previously reviewed.
Two Reloading Tools And A Process: The Lee Decapping Die, Lee Case Neck Flaring
Die And Safely Decapping “Live” Primers
16 pages
Removing live, corrosive primers is a simple procedure. First, the bullet and
powder must be removed. Bullets can be removed with either a kinetic, or a press
mounted bullet puller. Mil-Surp ammunition usually has some type of sealer
between the bullet and case mouth. Often, it is a black asphalt mixture;
sometimes it is a lacquer seal. If using a kinetic bullet puller, first you’ll
want to seat the bullet a few thousands deeper in the case with the seating die
installed in your press prior to attempting removal. Seating the bullet a few
thousands deeper will break the seal between the bullet and case mouth, allowing
the kinetic puller to remove the bullet and powder. Next, the reloader must
decide if the original powder is to be reused. If not, it must be properly
disposed of. Disposal is easy. Flush it down the commode, or, alternately,
scatter it in the grass & bushes. Powder is loaded with nitrates; it’s fine
fertilizer!
UPDATE: .308 Winchester vs. 7.62 NATO - Finally, light at the end of the tunnel
for the non-reloading shooter of 7.62 NATO chambered Mil-Surp rifles.
16 pages
How did Federal do it? By combining a thinly jacketed 170-grain bullet designed
for the 30/30, and a low-pressure powder charge, Federal’s 308LR Power Shock
load is designed for hunting medium game. Medium game often shot at relatively
close ranges; does not requiring a full power .308 Winchester load. Consider how
many deer are harvested every year with a 30/30-lever gun. Federal’s 308LR Power
Shock load fairly well duplicates the performance of the 30/30.
BENCH TOPICS: RELOADING THE 7.5 x 55 SWISS - Part I: Tools, Tips & Tricks For
The Swiss K-31 Mil-Surp rifle
31 pages
On the 7.5 X 55 bullet front, it’s all good news. The 7.5 X 55 Swiss round uses
a “standard size” (standard size for the US and 7.62 NATO rounds) .308 (.30
caliber) diameter bullets. Readily available jacketed; or cast bullets from
standard molds are the ticket for this cartridge. Now let’s look at commercial
brass and ammunition.
THE MARTIAL HANDGUN: Merely A Symbol Of Military Authority, Or Legitimate Combat
Weapon? Smith & Wesson 1917, Caliber .45 ACP
31 pages
Two American companies were in a position to supply large numbers of revolvers,
and do it fast! Colt had its “New Service” revolver (Note.1), and Smith & Wesson
had its “N” frame revolver already in production. Both these guns have very
large frames and cylinders. Chambering them in .45 ACP was no problem for
factory engineers. The addition of a lanyard swivel, military finish on the
metal, and smooth, walnut grip panels completed the package. Colt and Smith &
Wesson were soon shipping large numbers of Model 1917, .45 ACP chambered
revolvers to the military.
BENCH TOPICS: Half Dozen Good Reasons To Choose A Lee Multi - Cavity Mold
24 pages
At that time it was nothing to be shooting 100 to 150 pistol rounds in a
session. At one point, another friend brought over a 4-cavity mold ferrous mold
made by an old-line company. Talk about production speed. If the 2-cavity mold
seemed 4 times as fast as a 1-cavity mold, the 4-cavity mold seemed to be moving
at “warp speed”!
BENCHTOPICS: Shooting Congruence: Sizing & Lubricating Cast Bullets For Success
(Smith & Wesson 1917, Installment III)
25 pages
As we said, all lead bullets require lubrication. What kind, and how much
lubrication depend on the velocity of the bullets. Some loads (starter loads)
listed don’t have very stringent lubrication requirements. Others, (medium and
high velocity) require all the lubrication they can get.
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The SKS Carbine
Rick Miller’s SKS Muzzle Brake for the Yugo 59/66 SKS rifle
6 pages
First off, many would say why even bother with a brake that reduces recoil and
muzzle flip on a rifle that shoots such a small easy to handle cartridge. The
answer is, well, why not? If it works, it makes for more comfortable shooting.
Besides, the original is a grenade launcher, not a brake at all. Second to that,
the brake that Miller makes looks a lot better than the original grenade
launcher, so if you want to “modernize” your rifle, here is a way to do so and
also get some functional use out of the new brake attachment.
No Gunsmith Required SKS Muzzle Brake and Bipod
6 pages
I was recently skimming through rifle parts on eBay and came upon a gentleman
that sold muzzle brakes and bipods for both the SKS as well as Mosin Nagant
rifles. One thing in common all of the parts have is that they are all of the
"no gunsmith required" persuasion. This means that you do not have to make any
permanent alteration such as drilling and tapping to the firearm and as a result
you are not destroying the collectible value. This is a good thing. I get a lot
of emails asking about what brakes and bipods are available for the typical SKS
carbine. I asked Ron Hartmann to please let me take a look at a set and he
promptly sent them out to me.
TS200 Windage and Elevation Adjustable Rear Sight and Fine Front Sight for SKS
Rifles
25 pages
The TS200 is an improvement over the TS100 in that it allows for both elevation
and windage adjustments on the rear sight. If you already own a TS100, you can
order the TS220, which is the elevation adjustable aperture to upgrade you sight
to a TS200. These sights help the shooter in that they increase the sight radius
by 10 inches from the normal SKS sights and give a similar sight picture of the
familiar Garand and M16 rifles. Neither sight requires any drilling or tapping
of your original rifle components. There is just one piece that needs to be
permanently altered in most rifles, which we will see in a moment.
SKS Trigger Master: A Visit with Kavaari
14 pages
Now my very first question was…what does his forum name (“Kivaari” pronounced
KEY-VAR-EE) mean? The answer was that it is Finnish for “rifle”. That should
give you are REAL good hint what one of his collecting interests lies in. Tom
says he enjoys all firearms, but he really has an interest in the Finnish Mosins
and British Enfield rifles. Of course, when I asked him what his most favorite
was, his answer was tongue in cheek…whatever he has ammo for…. Matter of fact,
as we were talking at the kitchen table, he showed me his latest project. He had
picked up an Ishy Enfield from AIM and was in the process of cleaning it up and
working it over. I should explain what I mean by working it over.
SKS Carbine Safety Concerns and Trigger Re-Work Tips!
13 pages
Of the three types of hammer/sear engagement, the positive type is the safest
and most desirable. To check your SKS, pull your bolt back to cock the hammer,
then remove your receiver cover and recoil spring. Take care not to let the
recoil spring shoot across the room! You can now look down to see your hammer.
Slowly squeeze the trigger while watching the movement of the hammer. You may
have to repeat several times, as the movement can and will be minimal. (Keep
your fingers clear).
Yugo 59/66 SKS Gas Valve Replacement
8 pages
I have read time and time again in emails to Surplusrifle.com or in the message
forums about the dilemma of owning a Yugo 59/66 SKS or variant that has a gas
related problem. The symptoms are always the same. You have to cycle the bolt
carrier handle after every shot because the rifle is functioning like it is in
grenade launching mode or it is kind of like the rifle thinks it is a bolt
action. Not completely ejecting (stove piping) spent cases is another reported
problem. Folks have tried welding, silver solder, paper clips, tape and any
other number of unreported remedies. Finally someone has actually come up with a
way to fix the problem with a simple to replace newly manufactured part. In
steps Greg Lane.
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Spanish Mauser Model 1893
Spanish Mauser Model 1893 Ammunition
1 pages
Spanish Mauser Model 1893 Bolt Disassembly & Reassembly
21 pages
Spanish Mauser Model 1893 Disassembly & Reassembly
49 pages
Spanish Mauser Model 1893 History
1 pages
Spanish Mauser Model 1893 Operations
3 pages
Spanish Mauser Model 1893 Specifications
1 pages
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Swiss k31 Carbine
Scoping It Out! A No Drill/No Tap cope Mount for the Swiss k31 Mil-Surp Rifle
15 pages
The fine folks at St Marie Graphics have designed a clamp-on scope mount base
for the K-31 that places the scope in a traditional, over-the-action position
(or as close as possible), but does not require any modification of the rifle.
Not only that, brass ejects without any trouble, and the bolt can be removed
while the St Marie Graphics scope base is in place. Lets take a closer look at
this item.
REVIEW: Huber Concepts Fully Adjustable Trigger For The Swiss K-31
20 pages
The pull weighs came in with a high of 4-½ lb, to a low of 4 lb even. I added in
the pull weight of my rifle (4-¼), and averaged them. The average weight-of-pull
for a Swiss K-31 is 4-¼ lb. Good, my rifle is average. That makes the test all
the more accurate. Now, let’s look at the Huber Concepts Trigger.
BENCH TOPICS: RELOADING THE 7.5 x 55 SWISS - Part I: Tools, Tips & Tricks For
The Swiss K-31 Mil-Surp rifle
31 pages
On the 7.5 X 55 bullet front, it’s all good news. The 7.5 X 55 Swiss round uses
a “standard size” (standard size for the US and 7.62 NATO rounds) .308 (.30
caliber) diameter bullets. Readily available jacketed; or cast bullets from
standard molds are the ticket for this cartridge. Now let’s look at commercial
brass and ammunition.
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