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    Old German rifle

    Beautiful rifle I'm just wondering if mine is one of the ones that he built when he got a letter meant for a different gun manufacturer. but built the rifle anyway for the customer and then just hide his information under his stock. I have read in the early days When a letter was dropped in...
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    Old German rifle

    Thank you for the information. Yes, all these markings are underneath the stock, so everything is hidden. One of these days I well have to take it apart again and look for that anchor.
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    Old German rifle

    You are absolutely right. Well said.
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    Old German rifle

    Yes still a nice rifle I guess someone just wanted to change a couple of things. And from what I have gathered from the internet it is pre ww2. and in the beginning Krieghoff was a bit of a Shady character.
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    Old German rifle

    Well I don't know it's a forties era german scope. SF it is 8x57 any yes I guess someone just made it suit them better. But it is extremely accurate and fun to shoot, so I'm happy with it. and Yes I wish it could talk
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    Old German rifle

    Yes probably Done in the 40s or 50s when they We're not. thinking about collector value
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    Old German rifle

    Hi Thanks for the input.It does fit me pretty well.Although the cheekpiece doesn't help me. being left-handed. And I think they did a pretty good job of matching it. and I am pretty sure the but pad is not original
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    Old German rifle

    Hi I was hoping someone might be able to help me with this. It's a mauser 98. But I'm not sure when it was made. No makers mark on top of the rifle But if you take the stock off it says Krieghoff Suhl. I have Read. on the internet in the Beginning He would build guns that were meant to be...
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    Love the 222 Rem

    Hi I just picked up a Sako Riihimaki 222 magnum. Unfortunately the previous owner had set the barrel back and rechambered it to .223 It has the heavy Bofors barrel. I took it out and shot it with some cheap Federal bulk ammo I had laying around. and it shot very well. I don't really know...
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    New guy

    Thank you
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    New guy

    Yes I do feel lucky to live here. I haven't been to Alaska yet. but hope to go soon. I uses to travel around B C a lot because of my job. I always liked seeing bear moose and deer as I traveled
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    New guy

    Thank you I am in central B.C. happy to be here
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    New guy

    Hello from great white north I look forward to learning a lot here
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    Comment by 'cross-sticks' in media 'The 400 Lee Enfield sporting rifle I built'

    Hi nztimb I bought a LE #5 a few years ago rebarrled to .375 Jennings very much like the 37 Rimmed. The case is blown out straight with a sharp neck. If you have any reloading info from your experience with the 303/375 it would be appreciated. I have been working with IMR 3031
 
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