Antique Rifles

[edporch]

I'm considering a purchase of a pre 1899, antique rifle. I don't know a whole lot about what is out there. I don't intend it to be something that I take to the range every time, but I'd like something with at least semi available fixed ammunition. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.

Thanks!

Buy a Finnish M39 Mosin Nagant with a pre-1899 receiver.
MANY of them with the octagonal receivers are pre-1899.
You'll have an accurate antique rifle that shoots 7.62x54R, which is readily available.

 

[dubsac]

Look into the Springfield Trapdoors, i have a few in 45-70 and 50-70 and he are a blast to shoot.