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How is the milsurp market these days?

What rifle are y’all gonna use if we get into a fight with the USSR?


Dis one.

With black tips.



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This one will be slung over my back for when they get within a hunnert yards.





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And when it's nut-cuttin' time w/in 50 yards we're gonna get serious...fix bayonets!







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I mean, just theoretical and all...
 
FN 1935 Peruvian mauser. Originally in 7.65x53. Rechambered by FN to 30-06. It has many unique features. Ribbed buttplate. High bridge stripper clip guide. Checkered/textured trigger. Unique front sight wings. Underside of bolt handle checkered. Most interestingly, the safety works reverse of the standard mauser. Try opening up your normal mauser with the safety flag flipped to the 3 o clock
 

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Can you remember your milsurp first, cheapest, most expensive, etc? I actually had to think about it, but the...

  • First - In 1996 bought a Lithgow No.1Mk.3* at Roses in Blue Ridge, GA for $150.
  • Cheapest - Mosin Nagant Model 91 for $39 at Roses again.
  • Most Expensive - Springfield Armory Model of 1924 International Match rifle $10K
  • Oldest - 1889 dated Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor
  • My favorite - Springfield 1922 Collection

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