08-09-2003, 12:13 AM | #1 (permalink) |
Cherry-pickin' devil's advocate
Location: Los Angeles
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Anyone here used guns from decades ago?
Eh couldn't really think up a good title but, seeing as there are many gun enthusiasts around, any favorite guns you have used (or wanna use at least) that were from the WW2 era and earlier?
I've used a Garand before and damn I can see why Patton called it one of the "best damn battlefiend implements ever." The Mauser 98 is still a damn reliable and great rifle to fire. I wanna use the BAR sometime though - lol. Oh and the old 1911 is up there for ones i love. |
08-09-2003, 11:37 AM | #5 (permalink) |
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Location: Sexymama's arms...
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My first pistol was and is a 1917 Savage .32 automatic and a similar era .22 bolt action rifle. Both are serviceable, but the Savage jams too much for a backup gun.
If you check out my machine gun post in "exibition" you'll see me shooting a German MG42. At 1200 RPM, all I can say is "Ouch".
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08-09-2003, 02:19 PM | #6 (permalink) |
Cherry-pickin' devil's advocate
Location: Los Angeles
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Oh damn can't believe i forgot the MG42 - i really wanted to try that one out (yeah ouch indeed lol). The Mp44 was something of interest to me as well for a bit because thats pretty much the first assault rifle - but those seem somewhat rare to find around (at least originals and not replicas).
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08-11-2003, 07:27 AM | #7 (permalink) |
Junkie
Location: SE USA
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Quite a few. Had a Garand (sold it to a very good friend that desperately wanted it, regret doing so), still own an M1 Carbine, fired many a 1911-A1, .303 Enfield in a number of different formats, Mauser 98k, put too few rounds through a Schmeisser, and own a S&W M-1947 (which is a second run of their M-1917, a revolver produced in .45ACP to supplement short supplies of 1911-A1's in WWI). And those are just the military arms. I've also owned and shot quite a few non-military rifles from days past.
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08-13-2003, 08:27 PM | #10 (permalink) |
Lord of All Fevers and Plagues
Location: Brockton, MA
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MG34 and MG 42, I'll be picking up a 98k one of these days. Wanted to try a PPsH41 at the last MG shoot but I was too busy to have fun.
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08-14-2003, 12:46 AM | #11 (permalink) |
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Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...
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I've got a beautiful old Swedish mauser. I absolutely love it. It's got an extremely steady hold, and I've never had a problem with it mechanically. I just picked up a Mosin Nagant 7.62X54r a few weeks ago, and it's turning out to be a nice gun as well. I don't like it as much as the 'Swede, but for a firearm that cost just over 100 bucks "new" I'm very impressed.
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08-14-2003, 08:43 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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Location: East Tennessee
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The old gun I remember the most was a military cartridge but was in a falling block action.It was a 30-40 Krag my greatgrandfather passed it down to my grandfather and all of the grandkids shot there first deer with it. I carried it for 3 years before I got my first one. Open sights and a bull barrel after the first year I was ready to run a deer over with my car and then go home to get the gun and shoot the dead deer just so I could say I shot a deer with it and not have to carry the monster again. Now though I would give both testicles to have that gun.
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08-16-2003, 06:28 AM | #13 (permalink) |
Insane
Location: Virginia
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When was the M-14 standard issue for the US military? I cant really remember when it started, but the Navy still uses it as its standard rifle for long range applications (it actually has a slightly longer range than the M-16, though it doesnt have a burst or fully auto capability without modifications). Our ship has 5 inch cannons too, those things are badass.
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08-19-2003, 10:47 PM | #18 (permalink) |
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Location: cleveland, OH
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A M1 manufactured by the Singer co. during WW2.
A late model Luger 9mm (with nazi markings) a Walther 9mm parabellum with nazi markings and a 4 digit serial number
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08-22-2003, 06:11 PM | #20 (permalink) |
Crazy
Location: Virginia, USA
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have to admit (embarrassingly enough) that i don't know as much as i'd like to about firearms, but i have fired a .45 sidearm that was used in combat in WWII supposedly... either way, still a nice gun
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08-23-2003, 05:42 PM | #21 (permalink) | |
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And the M-14 acutally does have a fully auto model made straight out of the factory that Navy does use. |
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08-24-2003, 11:28 PM | #22 (permalink) |
Upright
Location: Denmark
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I've tried an Mauser K98, which was remarkably accurate eventhough it was an old and battered version. It was still a rather pleasant weapon to shoot and I wouldn't mind having one for hunting purpose. The second WWII weapon I've fired, is my own M1 US Carbine... I must say, that I wish I had time to learn this particular weapon better to know. I found it very comfortable to shoot, due to it's low recoil and easy handling. The accuracy, though... I had expected more from it, but I may just need some more training with that weapon. Do anyone know over how long distance it can be accurate?
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09-03-2003, 04:47 PM | #23 (permalink) |
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Location: Detroit
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If anyone is looking to get a Garand, take a look at the Civilian Marksmanship Program (google it). All tou have to do is get a certain (reasonable) number of hours logged at an NRA certified range on heavy rifle and you can buy a Garand through the CMP for around 500$. I wish I'd known when I bought mine, paid about 100 more for it... but it's the best rifle I've ever shot, so that's ok Nice thing about Garands though the CMP, they only sell guns that were decommissioned at a servicable grade, so you don't have to worry about headspace problems, etc.
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09-05-2003, 03:01 AM | #25 (permalink) |
Crazy
Location: West Texas
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well let's see, I own and have shot :
model 1888 mauser - 8mm (turkish modification) m1 carbine enfield no 4 mark 1 303 VZ24 8mm (98k variant) manlicher carcano 6.5 mm (itialian) kar98k (8mm) 1903a3 30-03 boys 55cal anti tank rifle (from between the wars, belted mag $10 a shot - one shot) 45-70 egyptian rolling block ( rebarreled from the original 43 egyptian round) have also owned and/or shot 1911a1 45cal pistol 1903(?) 38 Super 1917 enfield 30-06 and probably others i don't recall at the moment
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09-05-2003, 11:52 AM | #26 (permalink) | |
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09-11-2003, 06:11 AM | #29 (permalink) |
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Location: Lawrence KS
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Well, I own a 30's era Czech/Turkish 7.92 Mauser. The furniture isn't in great shape, but it still shoots quite well. I've got military surplus ammo from 1938 that I use, and it even comes on the strip clips . I've got about 50 of them lying around. Oh, and a bayonet for it. Makes it about 61-62 inches tall overall. It looks neat. Right now my new toy is a 7mm FN49, in prime condition. Heavy, but no real recoil. If I decide to get into hunting, I'll definitely use it over the Mauser.
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09-14-2003, 03:24 PM | #30 (permalink) |
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Location: under the freeway bridge
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I've had a Mosin Nagant which fires 7.62 x 54 rimmed rounds. It is pretty darned accurate for offhand shooting and is the loudest thing on the range. I've fired the Finnish Mosin Nagant (Enemy at the Gates). Very nice! The Mausers have a pretty good kick and I always have to use a wussy pad when my friend and I get together. Last visit to the range I got to fire a 54 caliber (I think) black powder rifle, I forget the make. You could see the slug drop at 150 yds.
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