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This seems to be an interesting rifle. What are the implications in regards to value with the original serial number and Imperial Eagle scratched out by the Germans?
Russian 1891 Nagant 7.62x54R (AL3395) - Collectors Firearms
This seems to be an interesting rifle. What are the implications in regards to value with the original serial number and Imperial Eagle scratched out by the Germans?
Russian 1891 Nagant 7.62x54R (AL3395) - Collectors Firearms
d Turk Mausers. Yes, Turk Mausers. They may have 1940's refurb dates stamped on them, but the receivers are all pre-1899.
One thing interesting about reloading for the old single shots is that you don't have to resize the brass or crimp the bullet as long as the cartridges are used in the same gun. Just fill the cartridge with blackpowder, add a cushion wad and drop in the bullet.
Buck67
The newer smokeless powders have a slightly different pressure spike than blackpowder. They also are more hygroscopic and can cause rusting faster than using blackpowder. All of the old guns shoot basically a cartridge case full of powder. As a matter of fact it is just about impossible to overload them with blackpowder. The modern 45/70 shells for instance will only hold about 65 grains because the brass shells are thicker than the originals. The modern blackpowder substitutes are equal by volume but not by weight. If you get confused as to which setting to use while loading then you could wind up with more powder and more pressure than you expected. For me it is just easier to use the original powder.
I was referring to the model of 1893 all of which are antiques. Refurb date doesn't matter as the receivers were all produced in the mid 1890's. I know the ATF has ruled on this, but I'm having trouble finding it. Didn't think about the 1903 contract Mauser 98s. Yeah, you're right the model 98s aren't antique, but the model 93s are.Sorry, that's flat out wrong. Model 1893 Turk mausers are probably all pre-1898 antiques, that have been re-arsenalled in the 1930's. But I wouldn't want to get in a debate with your average ATF agent about it, since it is hard to prove. A few other rare types exist too, but the typical 98 action Turk is not an antique.
One thing interesting about reloading for the old single shots is that you don't have to resize the brass or crimp the bullet as long as the cartridges are used in the same gun. Just fill the cartridge with blackpowder, add a cushion wad and drop in the bullet.
Buck67