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    French Rifles: 36/51 and 49/56

    I have these two French rifles, both essentially new condition. Can you comment on these two Models - shooting, accuracy, problems, ammo available? Thanks, I have never fired either weapon.
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    Prewar Mauser

    I have just acquired a 1918 Gew. 98, made in Amberg (Bararia) and is a sporting (commercial) rifle. Have any of you knowledge and/or experience with this model? Thanks, Dan
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    Insurance on gun collection

    My insurance company requires an apprasial on the collection. Purchase price is not accepted neither is gunshop prices. I have 40-plus guns (half handguns). Thirty or so are C and R and rest newer models. My collection is in a large safe. It seems that an apprasial could be expensive. How...
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    Anchutz .22 cal. with double trigger

    Can anyone comment on the above rifle. It was purchased in the 1920's. Single shot, checkered stock and hand guard. Single barrel with two trigger. Wood appears to be walnut. All in excellent condition. Thanks.
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    C and R Safety Issues

    How safe are C and R surplus weapons? I have a number of surplus weapons that I would like to fire. All look good, they are clean and tight with no obvious mechanical defect. Here is a short list: Schmidt Rubin, 2 Nagant 44 carbines, 91/30 Nagant, two MAS (one bolt, one auto), 24/47 Mauser...
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    vz CZ 58 rifle

    Has anyone had shooting experience with this rifle? I see some UTUBE stuff but was looking for comments on quality, accuracy, problems, etc. Thanks.
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    MAS 36/51 and 49/56

    I see few posts regarding these French rifles. Most posts relate to the French soldier ("gun seldom fired, often dropped") and not so much to the value and quality of the guns. Since I have recently come to own both I am interested in shooting them. Both are never issued guns, the 49/56 came...
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    Preserve the historical value of wear and tear on military weapons or refinish?

    I have been thinking about this for some time. The refinished stock on my 1944 M1 rifle is a beautiful thing. Then, I started on my Jungle Carbine. What about the history of use that is so evident before stripping, sanding and oiling? Isn't that worth a lot? Tikirocker gave a great response...
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