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Can anyone identify the rifle Elvis is holding? It appear to be of Austrian origin.

I acquired this rifle, about which some of you may be able to provide further information. It appears to be a Mauser Type M Sporting Carbine. The left side of the receiver is marked “Mauserwerke Oberndorf.” The left side of the receiver ring is marked “7x57” and the serial number. The butt plate...

Can anyone advise the correct procedure for removing the three-leaf sight from a CZ Safari Magnum? Do you simply drive it out from right to left with a punch, as with most rifles?

Is the Rigby Highland Stalker worth the money?

Stopping by a local shop today that deals primarily in high end shotguns, I noticed a double rifle in the used rack appearing to be in like new condition. It turned out to be a .450 3-1/4 N.E. bearing the John Rigby & Co. mark. The price was $17000, which struck me as unusually reasonable for a...

I acquired a quantity of Geco 9.3x62 ammunition loaded with 255-grain soft point bullets. The price was right, so I got it while the getting was good. I’m familiar with Geco ammunition and have had no problems with it in other cartridges; but can find nothing concerning this particular load...

I am not an African hunter; but one who dreams of one day becoming one. Without dreams, after all, where would be the enjoyment of life? In the meantime, I love reading about all types of hunting and the rifles for the task, as well as shooting and reloading for the ones I own. Having visited...