Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-08-2009, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 558
Re: Bore Lining Product - Skeptical
I know this sounds terrible, but I'll let someone else try it first.
I'd also like to know how a fellow removes it if he's not 100% satisfied with accuracy, pressures, etc., after the application....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-03-2009, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,332
Re: Remington 870 Express MIM Extractor Issue
MIM is metal injection molding. Properly done, it produces a good part.
The whole matter of MIM part failure are the issues of part design, porosity, and voids. Part design is simply a matter of...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-28-2009, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 545
Re: Smithsonian Dbl Barrel 16ga
That's a classic example of a "Hardware Store Gun".
From about 1900 through the 30's hardware stores would have private brand firearms. These were made by arms companies with different names on...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-24-2009, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 420
Re: browning a-5 question
Polychokes will reduce value as much as 50%, unless factory installed.
The Brownings had an * method of marking chokes. One * is full, ** is modified, *** is improved cylinder. Then Browning...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-08-2009, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,642
Re: mannlicher-schoenaur carbine
How do you know the rib is a factory addition? It looks like something added later. The original 1903 carbine is slender and very refined. That rib doesn't fit the original lines.
If you could...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-05-2009, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,642
Re: mannlicher-schoenaur carbine
Like jimbo said, this is worthless without pictures.
I've never seen a Mannlicher Schoenauer with a rib. Yeah, maybe made by Steyre, and imported, but a commercial, military/remodeled, or what?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-16-2009, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 555
Re: Mauser action
I love working on these old rifles. Even with the time and expense, I'm still going to continue building these.
I don't want to be cured, just relieve the symptoms.
Mark
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-15-2009, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,250
Re: Barrel Swap 1917 Enfield Rifle
I don't think Savage was tooled up to make the pattern 14 or pattern 17 enfields. I know for sure they made SMLE rifles for the brits but these rifles won't handle a 30-06. Too long of a cartridge....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-15-2009, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 555
Re: Mauser action
I'm in process now. This was one where I really got in over my head. I really like the 98 action, but there's a point of diminishing return.
I started with a DWM Oberndorf Brazilian contract...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-13-2009, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,328
Re: priates are upset ooooooooooohhhhhhh
I'm a little disappointed in the way the situation came out.
What's with one surviving pirate? Anybody want to guess what that's going to cost US? The latest I heard, the kid is sixteen. Tried...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-17-2009, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,067
Re: Polishing stainless steel?
I think the advice you were given about devaluing your gun, and leaving polishing to the pro's is correct. That said, if you want to experiment with polishing, you can buy steel stock at your local...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-10-2009, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,529
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-26-2008, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,916
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-25-2008, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Re: Steyr Manlicher serial numbers
Factory records for the Steyr works are hard to find. You have to remember that there were 2 world wars, with WWII being the worst for Austria.
There may be information about rifles made after...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-22-2008, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,883
Re: AR 15 BARREL & BBL. EXTENSION QUESTIONS
I understand buying a project. It does sound like you had to buy more than you wanted attempting to get things to work. It also sounds like "Earl" didn't do you any favors. Why did he sell you a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-21-2008, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,883
Re: AR 15 BARREL & BBL. EXTENSION QUESTIONS
Barrel extensions are produced with no regard for timing. If you had 10 barrel extensions, only by luck would two be the same.
Likewise with AR-15 barrels. These are produced with no regard to...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-19-2008, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,475
Re: 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenauer
I am not a Mannlicher Schoenauer authority. I am interested in them, but I missed this one by a mile.
After seeing the link, I'll bet this is a sporterized military rifle, but not a cut down...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-18-2008, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,475
Re: 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenauer
That is a Mannlicher Schoenauer action, but I'll be darned if I can identify it. I do see some differences from a 1903, or a 1924.
First, the stock is wrong. It appears quite well done, it's...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-17-2008, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,475
Re: 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenauer
Your photo's of the action don't show enough detail. For instance, on the second photo, I can't see a bolt handle.
From what I can see, I don't believe this to be a Mannlicher Schoenauer. The...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-14-2008, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,232
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-13-2008, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,503
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-11-2008, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,232
Re: Small Ring Mauser Identification
You can measure the diameter of the front receiver ring. This one looks like it has been ground, so it may not measure "standard". A large ring is about 1.4 inches, a small ring about 1.3 inches.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-10-2008, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 6,967
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-10-2008, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 767
Re: Scope Movement
The best method I've come across is a thin coating of powdered rosin.
This is the same stuff baseball pitchers use in that little white bag behind the pitcher's mound.
Coat both ring halves...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
11-28-2008, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 592
Re: 1903 Springfield below 800K SN: Safe to fire?
The low serial numbers you mention were carburized using a "pack hardening" method that was acceptable in that time. The issue that came about was the carbon content in the steel allowed for a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-28-2008, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 648
Re: Breaking in a new firearm
I'm not the right person to talk to about fire lapping. I've looked at a few barrels through a bore scope, and the fire lapping is very aggressive. Most barrel makers will void their warranty if...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-27-2008, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 648
Re: Breaking in a new firearm
I think break in is important, and I can explain my position.
When a chambering reamer is run into a barrel, there are two diameters on the reamer. There is the case body, and the throat. ...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-27-2008, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,737
Re: Some Mannlicher Schoenauer assistance please
Yeah, Jerry Kuhnhausen buries stuff. There is no rhyme or reason as to where you can find information. The steel and heat treat information are on pages 70 and 71. You almost have to read the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-26-2008, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,737
Re: Some Mannlicher Schoenauer assistance please
Jerry Kuhnhausen in his book Mauser Shop Manual. I've also been able to talk to John Krieger at Krieger Barrels. He's exceptionally knowledgeable about different actions and has had some of the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-26-2008, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 19,254
Re: Mannlicher Schoenauer? Model? Value?
Hi fellows,
I don't see a "takedown" rifle in any of the pictures. A Mannlicher Schoenauer takedown rifle actually unscrews the barrel from the receiver. There are no tools needed for this...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-25-2008, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 678
Re: Reload Question
I would feel confident using my reloads, stuff from another person is always a question for me.
I'm sure there are people as qualified as me, but there's always a question in my mind.
Reloading...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-25-2008, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,737
Re: Some Mannlicher Schoenauer assistance please
Just low temp solder, melts at 400 or so.
Tin one side, then the other, clamp em together, and heat till the solder flows.
I've been fooling around with old Mausers for years. My current build...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-24-2008, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,488
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-24-2008, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,737
Re: Some Mannlicher Schoenauer assistance please
I'm pretty hardcore when it comes to having things right, but if it were my rifle, and it was working, there would be NO WAY I would mess with .010 on a side.
About the coolest thing I've seen...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-23-2008, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,737
Re: Some Mannlicher Schoenauer assistance please
I just looked at Cabela's web-site. $28.99 for 50, for 6.5 X 54 MS, Norma unprimed brass.
The drill shank is the diameter of the firing pin tip. There is a pretty large diameter, perhaps 1/4...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-22-2008, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,488
Re: Win Mod 70 XTR post 64
Properly adjusted, the original Model 70 trigger is hard to beat.
Don't cut any coils from the spring, as some people suggest. Just read the instructions, and adjust as required. I would say you...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-21-2008, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,816
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-21-2008, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,737
Re: Some Mannlicher Schoenauer assistance please
I've had good luck buying 6.5 X 54 MS brass at Cabela's. I've stockpiled several hundred, so I'm set for now. Cabela's have never been out whenever I've bought some.
Hornady makes a decent 160...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-21-2008, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 618
Re: Pressures....
I went through this just the other day.
The 8MM Mauser has a SAMMI pressure of 45K. With a .473 bolt face that gives about 8K of bolt thrust. Increase the pressure to 65K, and the bolt thrust...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-21-2008, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,737
Re: Some Mannlicher Schoenauer assistance please
The 6.5X55 is the Swedish Mauser round.
The Carcano is 6.5 X 52.
The Mannlicher Schoenauer is 6.5 X 54.
The Carcano and MS rounds are quite similar, but the shoulder is about .020 different,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-19-2008, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,737
Re: Some Mannlicher Schoenauer assistance please
I've read through this thread with great interest. Both of you gentlemen have fine custom rifles.
I don't know why Mannlicher styled his stocks the way he did, but it sure set the sporting world...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-06-2008, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 630
Re: heat to remove a barrel
Heat is not your friend here.
I would buy some Kroil penetrating oil, soak 'er down, and let the oil work for a few days. I hate to sound ignorant, but is the barrel made to come off of a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-18-2008, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Re: Restoring blue on old guns
There is NO WAY you will hit a blue finish with motion and abrasive and not remove material. By removing material the blue will come off with it.
The polishing is done before bluing is done. ...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-16-2008, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,877
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-16-2008, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 480
Re: Steyr Manlicher
You would have to pull the barrel and look at the underside for any proof marks.
From what you are saying, it has been re-barreled. Manufacturers put caliber designation on the barrel, not on the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-15-2008, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-06-2008, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 579
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-10-2008, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,542
Re: My Winchester Model 70
Yeah, for some reason sanding never turns out too well. It seems like you always have some deeper pit you can't sand out. This shows itself as a dark divot in the finished stock.
I've had good...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-09-2008, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,542
Re: My Winchester Model 70
I've been around serious Winchester collectors way too long. IMO, if you refinish the stock, they will look at it with a glance, and say, "Someone refinished the stock." If you leave it the way it...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-04-2008, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,169
Re: Remington Model 30 Express
That's a nice 30 express. I've never seen one with that kind of buttplate. I'll bet that has collector value.
Throwing out a guess, between 600 and 700 USD. Now, if it's first year production,...
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