Now you'r shooting steve!!
Great looking guns.
I might just have to pull a hat trick or 2![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
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Fred
Great looking guns.
I might just have to pull a hat trick or 2
.Fred
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New acquisitions for September 2007
- Thread starter Pilgrim
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ranger4-7
Army Veteran
Not my picture, but this M39 arrived today. Not the best shape I've ever seen a rifle in, but definitely shootable once I clean her up. Now the question is, do I fill the gouge on the left hand side of the stock or leave it?
the finn rifles are sooooo much nicer than the russian ones
Leave it. Its probably battle damage be it from hitting a rock or a result of shrapnel.
Thats cause almost all Finn stocks are Arctic Birch.
It was prefered for its strength. I like it because the harsh weather conditions where the trees grow cause them to bend and twist resulting in some incredible grain/figure to the wood.
![[grin]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/041.gif "Grin [grin]")
SWEEEET find, Rich.
I've got my eye on one of those at a local shop. Of course, I have to wait another 20 years for it to become C&R eligible...![[frown]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/003.gif "Frown [frown]")
I've got my eye on one of those at a local shop. Of course, I have to wait another 20 years for it to become C&R eligible...
Colt Agent
Fooped
Resident HK Guru
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
Enfield No 1 Mk 3*
No idea what all the markings mean, but I'll find out. That's half the fun, finding out what I have. And no grief about the scope, please. I know it's not original, I know it'll make reloading a PITA, but I'm finding I shoot a whooole lot better with a scope than iron sights... something about seeing the sights clearly does it, I think.![[laugh]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/012.gif "Laugh [laugh]")
Don't know if this one'll ever get named. We'll see how she shoots.
No idea what all the markings mean, but I'll find out. That's half the fun, finding out what I have. And no grief about the scope, please. I know it's not original, I know it'll make reloading a PITA, but I'm finding I shoot a whooole lot better with a scope than iron sights... something about seeing the sights clearly does it, I think.
Don't know if this one'll ever get named. We'll see how she shoots.
Great stock, looks like birch.
Enfield No 1 Mk 3*
No idea what all the markings mean, but I'll find out. That's half the fun, finding out what I have. And no grief about the scope, please. I know it's not original, I know it'll make reloading a PITA, but I'm finding I shoot a whooole lot better with a scope than iron sights... something about seeing the sights clearly does it, I think.
Don't know if this one'll ever get named. We'll see how she shoots.
The guys over at Parallax Bill's forums would be able to tell you what the markings mean.
Rifle looks great. You may need a cheek rest for the scope. Even on the Enfield sniper rifles they used wooden ones attached to the stock because the scopes sat high compared to how the butt of the stock is straight and low.
Ross, take the scope off. You'll find that the Enfield is a very easy to shoot gun, very accurate, very easy to sight.
Mrs. Pilgrim shoots mine VERY well and she's not even much of a rifle shooter.
BTW, it's a beauty. Mine looks like it went thru the war...come to think of it, it probably did.
Mrs. Pilgrim shoots mine VERY well and she's not even much of a rifle shooter.
BTW, it's a beauty. Mine looks like it went thru the war...come to think of it, it probably did.
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
I knew that someone would be along to tell me to lose the scope... ![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
You win the prize, Dennis!
It's not the sights, it's my eyes and glasses that are the problem. At 25 meters, I literally cannot see the 400 yard target on an AQT target (like Fred sells at fredsm14stocks.com). Put a 2x scope on the rifle and I'll do nice tight groups all day long.
I think I'm gonna keep the scope.
You win the prize, Dennis!It's not the sights, it's my eyes and glasses that are the problem. At 25 meters, I literally cannot see the 400 yard target on an AQT target (like Fred sells at fredsm14stocks.com). Put a 2x scope on the rifle and I'll do nice tight groups all day long.
I think I'm gonna keep the scope.
My Savage Enfield stock looks just like that. I think its regular birch.
A temp pic until I can find some time to take a couple pics in the sunlight:
Mossberg 590 Special Purpose complete with bayonet lug. (Up yours, Mass!)
BEAUTIFUL pic! The 590 is at the top of my short list for guns to buy.
Nothing says "I don't mess around" like a 12 guage with a big-ass knife sticking off of it!
BEAUTIFUL pic! The 590 is at the top of my short list for guns to buy.
Nothing says "I don't mess around" like a 12 guage with a big-ass knife sticking off of it!
Based on Cudda's pic it just moved up on my list. I think that bad boy could just about make an anti soil themselves.
