Ramjo

 It would be neat to own at least one of every Mauser variant known. I can name most off the top of my head, but here are some of the internet items listed of gunbroker: German, Argentinian, Chilean, Brazilian, Turkish, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese, Polish, Yugo M48 or M24/47 rifles, the Czech Vz 24, the Japanese Arisaka is a close enough copy, as is a 1903 Springfield I would say. There is also the rare Mukden Mauser from Manchuria.  And I am sure that doesn't even cover them all. Somewhere, some obscure model is there.   We could talk about the most influential Mauser ever used. That would probably go to the 1893 Spanish Mauser, due to the fact that the Spanish-American war made the army realized they needed to get a clip fed bolt gun and ditch the trapdoors and 30-40 Krags. That Spanish Mauser may have done more to promote the development of the 1903 Springfield than anything else.

I just have problems with leaf sights getting blurry, even with my glasses.

It may be fancy, but it doesn't make shooting a leaf sight any easier! 

HOLY S***!!!

If you guessed the Swedish Mauser, you are correct :) They are often regarded as some having the finest quality metals used in manufacturing. I just bought one yesterday! A Carl Gustav Stads Gevarsfaktori model made in 1900 with all numbers matching. [url=http://s45.photobucket.com/user/_JoeBow_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0298_zpsb4b7bc11.jpg.html][/URL] [url=http://s45.photobucket.com/user/_JoeBow_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0299_zps6857867f.jpg.html][/URL] This rifle was originally an M1896 model that was cut down to the M1938B model (or Gevar M/96-38B). These can easily be identified by the straight bolt instead of the bent bolt. The B designates the threaded barrel. Why the threads in WW2??? It was for mounting a shredding device for the wooden training ammo! [url=http://s45.photobucket.com/user/_JoeBow_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0301_zps4b3e7fe0.jpg.html][/URL] This example also has the special Metallverken Vasteras type 2 rear sight insert, adjustable for 250-600 meters in 25 meter increments. [url=http://s45.photobucket.com/user/_JoeBow_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0297_zps67aa6b9f.jpg.html][/URL] The stock disk is stamped to indicate bore condition, throat erosion, and the wording indicated to the soldier whether "kentucky windage" was needed for the newer 6.5x55 cartridge being used at that time. Purpose built M38's were calibrated from the factory for this round. [url=http://s45.photobucket.com/user/_JoeBow_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0300_zpsf73ed6a1.jpg.html][/URL] The upmost desirable Swedish Mauser is one made by Waffenfabrik in 1895. Read more on this rifle's accuracy and origin according to the article in the summer/fall 2013 edition of Surplus Guns magazine on pages 152-155.

[URL=http://s45.photobucket.com/user/_JoeBow_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0295_zps6a347384.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s45.photobucket.com/user/_JoeBow_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0294_zps9b7f2b5d.jpg.html][/URL] And here is my bolt action collection with the Arisaka being third down. [URL=http://s45.photobucket.com/user/_JoeBow_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0292_zpsf8e741b5.jpg.html][/URL]

There is a 1903 Springfield at Byrd's Firearms in Jonesboro, TN for $699. It is a Remington make. They also have a semi auto Browning 1919 30 cal for sale...

I don't know if I was just excited and didn't notice or the ammo isn't all that hot, but I didn't think it was bad.

I live in Greene county and can vouch for the mountainous views and stretches of farmland. There are a few places to go shoot locally, too.

Wow. They should have mentioned the act of 1985 :)

**UPDATE** I figured that I would post this here, I recently bought a firing pin and ammo for the Arisaka. Fired it for the first time today. I was cautious, knowing what I had found in the chamber when I got it, and shot it from behind a tree. Ammo cost me $37 shipped for 20 rounds from sportsman's guide. It's Graff and Sons...wasn't the highest price I have seen for that ammo either.   I must say that it was worth the time I put into it. I may want to look into having someone hot blue the gun though, as my cold bluing job is wearing thin on the high wear areas.

I would be very interested in anything you may have. I collect and shoot milsurps, too. Looking for a K31 in particular.

My boss caught a 16" long, 3 pound crappie on Douglas Lake this past Sunday. He's out there again today.

My local Walmart only has 30-06 springfield and 7mm rem mag on the shelf every day of the week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqYUdZfE5Ww

How did you find this???

That looks like the same scope I've got. I need me some caps like that too.

I can understand the hurricanes but snow storms are a bit much...what if they named every tornado?

Good info for the thread...you and I have discussed this before.

How much did it bring it down to you think?

Just purchased that charging handle...now I'm debating on the KIDD "trigger job"....$109 for a few small pieces of metal  :ugh:

Yeah I have read about them. I just wanted someone else's opinion on just how much smoother it made the action. Thx.

Let me know how you like that charging handle. I've been throwing around the idea of getting one.

Would be nice if this passes. Carry that big bowie knife that I just get to display right now.