what are you talking about of course it is!Quote:
Originally Posted by t42beal13t
just kidding, yes I did cut and crown the barrel down to 18 & quarter inches
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what are you talking about of course it is!Quote:
Originally Posted by t42beal13t
just kidding, yes I did cut and crown the barrel down to 18 & quarter inches
Pictures, please!Quote:
Originally Posted by YZINGERR
Here you go, with a fresh paint job (it was going to be desert sand/flat dark earth with black to break it up, but my sketch looked cheap so i went for all desert sand.. i'll be the first to admit, im no artist):
CLICK HERE for My photos
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Good looking setup, I like it.
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Originally Posted by YZINGERR
Thanks, but it cost a lot more than I wanted to spend on a old military rifle!Quote:
Originally Posted by t42beal13t
Mosin nagants are great I shot one my buddy had and had to run out to get one in the great blue state of NY they cost a bit more $125 OTD with the accessory kit. I too believe that they should be kept original but I sporterized one anyway.....my concept was its a decent rifle with cheap ammo 7.62x54R is between a .308 and .306 but cost way less then either of those rounds......when i get a few more shekels to spend ill pick up another (to leave in original condition, maybe just refinish the stock. I hate shellac.....) the worst part of buying a mosin is that damn cosmoline. overall it should be a part of anyones collection.
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the one good thing is that i havent done anything that cant be undone....and im refinishing the original stock with linseed oil