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I happened across this rifle at a nearby pawn shop yesterday the bore looks bright and sharp, about a 7-8 out of ten (used a bore light) and it'll probably clean up a bit better 90%+ bluing, stock looks original, not re-finished, w/ the usual dings and gouges, but no cracks has the cleaning rod...

Need some info on an old S&W revolver that I've been looking at. The Seller says: Smith & Wesson 38 M&P Pre War model 5 screw 5" barrel diamond grips, 85% blue all original ser. # 3996** (I wasn't aware that S&W made 5" models back in the 30s.) Any info as to the date of manufacture and...

Like to find out a little info about a H&R 'topbreak' revolver that I rescued from a junk pile. 3 1/4" barrel 5 shot cylinder 38 H&R caliber (?) blueing (if it ever was) is gone plastic grips (replacement) serial #9815** trigger is shot so can't tell if single or double action barely can make...

Came across the old warrior many years ago. Like to know the year when this 4" blue model was made. The serial # is 792XX. Thinking about using it as trade fodder (see previous thread). Any help or advice is always appreciated. have tape, with an eye on a Python...

A friend of mine is wondering what year his 6" blue was manufactured: Serial # 136XX Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. have tape, but am Python-less....

Since my HS French is not what it used to be, I was wondering where I might go to find an English translation of the MAS 49/56 manual? That way should I ever decide to part with the rifle and all its assessories, the new owner would also have one less thing to worry about. Any help or advice is...

Can anyone tell me about these re-arsenaled, mil-surp rifles? Background history, reliability, takedown, etc. Seems to be a good deal, especially with all the assessories that go with one. And once the Foriegn Legion got through with 'em, and the sand was shook out of them.;) Remind me a little...

Differences and significance of mags with ribbed floor plates and those with smooth bottom plates. Any other variations of the T-94 pistol? I believe that the late-war models had slab, rather than checkered grips. Were the blue mags also a late-war variation? Any help or advice is greatly...

Bought an old Mosin-Nagant M91/30 rifle the other day. On the hex receiver, dated 1931, are both the hammer and sickle as well as the Czar's eagle crest. Thought that the Bolsheviks went out of their way to remove all traces of the Russian first family. That would have included markings on all...

Trying to remove the cylinder from an old, beat up, rusted one. Yes, I realize that the re-arsenalled, surplus ones are a dime a dozen out there. But I don't much about these revolvers yet, and want to start by trying to salvage this one. Besides, it didn't cost me anything. :) Any help or...

I'm looking for any and all info regarding this old pre-WWII relic. History, disassembly, serial number breakdown by manufacturing year, relative worth based on condition, and overall usage and realibility would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and efforts. have tape, and looking...

Recently I've become fascinated with these old WWII pistols. Thanks to Harley, I've already received detailed disassembly info. But I haven't been able to find much on the general history and various arsenals involved, or a detailed listing of all the Type 14 variants, such as production dates...

A fellow TFLer suggested that I post this in this forum, since I hadn't gotten much response in Harley's. Bought a SKS the other day, which the former owner claims came from the Tula arsenal in 1951, (ser. #01021xx). It's in 98% condtion, well taken care of. Serial #s match, but has no...

Came across one that a guy wants to sell. He claims that it was made by the Tula arsenal in 1951. It appears to be in 98% condition (stock, receiver and barrel). Serial #s (01021xx) match, has the attached 10 round magazine, but no bayonet. It doesn't look to be altered or modified in any way...

Gave one of the Type 14 pistols a new home the other day. I know about the inferior cartridge and the high cost of ammo by reading back thru some of the old threads here at TFL. But what is the correct way to field strip/reassemble? Don't plan on taking it out to the range much, but I didn't...

I've been looking for a M1 Carbine and found more than enough info to make an informed decision by searching through some of the old posts within just the last 2 months. I want to thank Rich, et al, for providing an invaluable service which is above all fast, accurate and free. And it sure does...

I looking to pick up an economical .22 caliber rifle in the next week or so. Something maybe along the lines of a Sharp or Marlin. And speaking of the Sharp: are additional 10 round, detachable box magazines readily available? And where? And did I see right? The Marlin holds 14 rounds? Why...

After all these many years, I finally bought my first firearm through the mail. The problem began after the pistol arrived at my local dealer/gun shop last Wednesday. The complete serial # was not written on the infamous yellow form (OMB #1512-0129), at the time of the background check. So...

About a month ago, I bought a used (excellent, 98% condition) Mauser pistol. Blue finish, full sized wood grips, 3" barrel Came w/ (2) 13 rd. mags D/A, with slide mounted safety On the box is: Interarms Manufactured under license by Renato Gamba HSC Super .32 Caliber SN EO184# Did not come w/...

41" length 24" octagon barrel Ser. #79759, behind trigger Exposed hammer 15 round tube magazine (.22 short) Top of barrel: Colt's PTFA Mfg. Co. Hartford, Conn. USA Patented May 29 Sept. 1883 May 26 '85 June 15 '86, Feb. 22 1887. 95% condition Any help, advice, or info on the date of...