That'll be the day! Anything that the ATF says was manufactured before 1898 (mine is of 1895 vintage), is classified as an "Antique Gun", and these have practically no federal restrictions on sales or transfers. Neither party involved in a sale or transfer even needs an FFL or C&R license or anything at all, really. That's fewer strings attached than even "Curio and Relic" firearms, which are already on the lower end of the regulatory scale
a bit narrow for larger hands, but a reasonably priced quality handgun for concealed carry. extractor can be erratic with small rim diameter brass like most Winchester casings, and manufacturers that use Winchester cases (Blackhills for example). strongly consider an APEX trigger kit. otherwise it's a decent handgun and a common choice as a backup piece from what i've seen among people that dislike Glocks (as a department approved alternative).
Yup, when I bought my krag got it shipped to the door. Something about that greatly amused me more so the fact the mail man just left it on my front door.
Crossposting this from the other shooting thread.
The fruits of my recent leisure project: a pair of home-made reproductions of late-1890s Boer-style ammo bandoleers. Each pouch holds a 5-round clip of 7mmx57 Mauser, which is easily accessible for quick loading. The repros for sale online are exorbitantly overpriced, but with the right reference material and some ordinary craft store supplies, I found the basic functionality and appearance can be replicated on the cheap.
Yep, same here. It was very convenient!
I was debating to get one of those, seeing as how much cheaper 7.62 NATO ammunition is compared to the original 7mm Mauser. But I read some horror stories about the Chilean armorers that did all the 7.62 conversions for the 1895 Mausers. Apparently in a number of the rifles, they soldered in the 7.62 chamber insert in such a way that the seam of the solder was directly exposed to the hot exhaust gases straight from the chamber, so over time the insert would be loosened and eventually one day, dangerously blown free.
Yep, same here. It was very convenient!
I was debating to get one of those, seeing as how much cheaper 7.62 NATO ammunition is compared to the original 7mm Mauser. But I read some horror stories about the Chilean armorers that did all the 7.62 conversions for the 1895 Mausers. Apparently in a number of the rifles, they soldered in the 7.62 chamber insert in such a way that the seam of the solder was directly exposed to the hot exhaust gases straight from the chamber, so over time the insert would be loosened and eventually one day, dangerously blown free.
But as you see from the photo, there's no way to check the quality of the weld without cutting the barrel in half, so I heard it's like playing Russian roulette when buying one of the 7.62 conversions.
Ultimately I just settled for the original in 7mm x 57, in the Short Rifle/Mosqueton variant. I think the bent bolt, sliding tangent leaf sight, front sight protectors, and cavalry style sling rings are a nice upgrade from the full length Long Rifle configuration.
Lower pressure?
not speaking to their technique or quality of work, but the armorer's way to check on the seam is either us a sharp tipped aluminum probe that follows the rifling so you can feel the step where the original barrel is and the new chamber. the more severe the step, the worse off the rifle. however a perfectly in-line chamber might still have a bad weld, just less likely to have one that will fail immediately. the test for that involves sending the barrel out for magnetic particle inspection. refineries, industrial plumbers, et c usually can offer this service for a fee.
fftopic: You say that but it won't be a a simple old pre 98 rifle. It will be called a "High power sniper rifle that can shoot farther and fires a more powerful bullet then the M16 uses!!!" Also have you never seen that pic from mom's against gun violence where they call a mosin nagant a insurrectionists rifle? They will find a way.I wonder if a machine shop could mangaflux it?Yep, same here. It was very convenient!
I was debating to get one of those, seeing as how much cheaper 7.62 NATO ammunition is compared to the original 7mm Mauser. But I read some horror stories about the Chilean armorers that did all the 7.62 conversions for the 1895 Mausers. Apparently in a number of the rifles, they soldered in the 7.62 chamber insert in such a way that the seam of the solder was directly exposed to the hot exhaust gases straight from the chamber, so over time the insert would be loosened and eventually one day, dangerously blown free.
But as you see from the photo, there's no way to check the quality of the weld without cutting the barrel in half, so I heard it's like playing Russian roulette when buying one of the 7.62 conversions.
Ultimately I just settled for the original in 7mm x 57, in the Short Rifle/Mosqueton variant. I think the bent bolt, sliding tangent leaf sight, front sight protectors, and cavalry style sling rings are a nice upgrade from the full length Long Rifle configuration.
I've been thinking about getting a second 10/22 with a bull barrel for years; but it always seems like another way to spend my money comes into my life.
The nickels are nice, but one day I want to get (i.e., be able to afford) a pair refinished in that gorgeous Python royal blue. And a Python, for that matter.
Whatever you get, go ahead and get a .357. You can shoot .38 in it and if you ever need something bigger you have it