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by ffeng31
Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:24 pm
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: Minty Speckled Plum B/VKT/Liege M91
Replies: 15
Views: 947

Re: Minty Speckled Plum B/VKT/Liege M91

So you are the culprit that nabbed that one from me.... I PM'd him and he never responded... Oh well , glad to see another member here got it.. Congrats on a sweet rifle !!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
by ffeng31
Thu Apr 02, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Collectible Military Firearms Forum
Topic: Value question
Replies: 18
Views: 401

Re: Value question

JYD, Must certainly be a regional thing as I can still find the Blu Skys and the Arlingtons at significantly lower prices. I should start scooping them up and shipping them to you ... ;mywink;
by ffeng31
Thu Apr 02, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Collectible Military Firearms Forum
Topic: Value question
Replies: 18
Views: 401

Re: Value question

No one has asked the "Import mark" question . This in itself can greatly effect the values of these 2 pieces. In my neck of the woods a non import marked Winnie Carbine will bring $900-1100. A non import marked 03a3 will bring $600-$800. Import marks will drop the values by a few hundred ...
by ffeng31
Thu Mar 26, 2015 3:43 pm
Forum: SKS Forum
Topic: SKS- Claymore/Frag Damage and Jungle Repairs
Replies: 20
Views: 1603

Re: SKS- Claymore/Frag Damage and Jungle Repairs

Thank you for sharing a very cool piece. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: My guess on the sling is the attachment was changed so that the rifle could be slung to where it hangs in front of the soldier , in a more ready position.
by ffeng31
Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: New M44
Replies: 14
Views: 486

Re: New M44

Very nice Hungarian, congrats !! .... I do believe the sling to be Romanian, and quite collectible in it's own right.
by ffeng31
Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:49 am
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: Stock Repairs - The Best, Worst, Most Numerous, Beautiful
Replies: 44
Views: 1839

Re: Stock Repairs - The Best, Worst, Most Numerous, Beautifu

Romanian spliced PTG M91 ...
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by ffeng31
Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: New M44...
Replies: 2
Views: 103

Re: New M44...

At 50 yards you would need a pretty stiff wind to make a difference.. Were you shooting with the bayonet extended? You should try it that way. You may be surprised at the results.
by ffeng31
Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: expensive ex-dragoon 91/59
Replies: 16
Views: 325

Re: expensive ex-dragoon 91/59

That is madness... It should command a bit of a premium , but nowhere near that much... :vconfused: :vconfused:
by ffeng31
Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:04 pm
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: Romanian spliced PTG M91
Replies: 9
Views: 212

Romanian spliced PTG M91

Stumbled across this little jewel this morning and snatched it up. It is quite unique. It looks to have been in Romanian hands for a while as evidenced by the stock splice . It has a really cool stock with some neat tiger striping. The jury is still out on the cleaning rod. It screws in snugly and ...
by ffeng31
Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:30 pm
Forum: Military and Modern Hand Guns Forum
Topic: BYF 43 P38 ... OOh La La , my lucky day
Replies: 8
Views: 258

Re: BYF 43 P38 ... OOh La La , my lucky day

Thanks Martin. It feels more like a collection every day. I think I started out just buying whatever crossed my path that seemed cool. In doing so I have quite a diverse lot. Now , as I and my collection have matured , I find myself wanting the more unique pieces. Not saying that a Garand isnt uniq...
by ffeng31
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Military and Modern Hand Guns Forum
Topic: BYF 43 P38 ... OOh La La , my lucky day
Replies: 8
Views: 258

Re: BYF 43 P38 ... OOh La La , my lucky day

Some will say I am crazy but I traded a Garand for this fine little piece. Was it a fair trade? Knowing what I had in the Garand ,I say definitely yes...
by ffeng31
Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:58 pm
Forum: Military and Modern Hand Guns Forum
Topic: BYF 43 P38 ... OOh La La , my lucky day
Replies: 8
Views: 258

BYF 43 P38 ... OOh La La , my lucky day

Did a bit if horse trading today . This WWII handgun kick that I am on is fun, but is getting kinda crazy. Saw a fellow at a show this morning walking around with this P38. I looked at it , drooled a bit and asked his price... Wow he really liked it. Was asking $900. That really isnt too out of lin...
by ffeng31
Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:55 am
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: New to the mosin game need advice
Replies: 11
Views: 333

Re: New to the mosin game need advice

1955 M44 is excellent condition is likely Polish. Does it have a big 11 in a circle on the barrel shank? If it is Polish ,and is in unissued condition with matching numbers, then $650 is not out of line. They are quite sought after and some of the nicest M44's made.
by ffeng31
Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:59 pm
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: Bought a 1939 m38 for 340 shipped, how did I do?
Replies: 14
Views: 410

Re: Bought a 1939 m38 for 340 shipped, how did I do?

Wow , congrats. What you paid is close to average for a more common M38 , much less a 1939.. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
by ffeng31
Tue Feb 17, 2015 11:05 pm
Forum: Semi and Auto Forums
Topic: M1 Garand people come in have a gripe...
Replies: 74
Views: 2939

Re: M1 Garand people come in have a gripe...

Well i joined the CMP forum and i noticed the Garand collectors are the opposite from the mosin collectors... They want everything new and refurbished... They even talk about how they throw away stock repairs that have some nice characters like artwork and put new CMP wood... They repark all the pa...
by ffeng31
Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: Collectible Military Firearms Forum
Topic: Enfield questions
Replies: 11
Views: 283

Re: Enfield questions

At $650 it would have to be a very nice , and completely matching , No.1 MkI. My :2cents:
by ffeng31
Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:04 pm
Forum: Semi and Auto Forums
Topic: New to M1 Garand... What I get?
Replies: 30
Views: 753

Re: New to M1 Garand... What I get?

Is this stuff good for the garand? http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/AMM-A16320L That is excellent ammo for the Garand. Non corrosive Greek HXP surplus. The only downside is that it is on links. Just pull it off , load it in some enbloc clips and you are ready to go. This is the same ammo that...
by ffeng31
Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:51 pm
Forum: Semi and Auto Forums
Topic: May 1942 Springfield M1 Garand
Replies: 23
Views: 766

Re: May 1942 Springfield M1 Garand

The only serial number on an M1 is on the receiver and the only date will be on the barrel . Most of the other parts will display lot numbers . Parts went through changes throughout M1 production. As the part changed , so did the lot numbers.
by ffeng31
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: Semi and Auto Forums
Topic: May 1942 Springfield M1 Garand
Replies: 23
Views: 766

Re: May 1942 Springfield M1 Garand

Very nice service grade, congrats. You will now officially be hooked....
by ffeng31
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:15 am
Forum: Military and Modern Hand Guns Forum
Topic: Aussie Victory revolver
Replies: 3
Views: 134

Re: Aussie Victory revolver

.38 Smith and Wesson, or as the Brits and Aussies say 38/200..