Advice for a newb?

[Granite3]

No, but I have loads of 8mm Mauser and 8mm Lebel.

Machine guns/Belt feds tend to change your perception of what "loads" means....

 

[jcountry]

I think coolness factor is probably the main issue.

(Which is dopey, because I think an old 1919 would be about the coolest party trick ever!)

Looks like there are assloads of parts available. Shouldn't be a problem.

 

[cjnowell72]

I thought only those weird people shot that caliber.LOL

Thats why he wants one!!

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

"Death Wish III"

 

[rumrunner55]

Ian from forgotten weapons spelled it out pretty well when he listed his old maxim,, basically it’s the ease of use aspect, you’re not gonna easily be able to lug or even store a huge heavy crew serviced weapon on a tripod with barrel jacket and cooling can or similar type for a simple day at the range not to mention parts availability starts to get scarce and rifle ammo starts adding up quickly when you’re running say 303 or 8mm or some Japanese round

 

[jcountry]

I had assumed that something like a 1919 would be very expensive.

****. Might have to consider this.

Take something like that to pretty much any party, and you will drink for free!

 

[EMC45]

Anything that shoots 8mm Lebel needs an assistant, LOL!

Chauchat