KBKEITH Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Of the ones that you own which is your most favorite? For me it's my Swiss K31. The craftsmanship of this rifle is outstanding. The design of the straight-pull action is unique. The trigger is unbelievable. It's very accurate. The GP11 7.5mm Swiss surplus ammo is beautiful. Made specifically for this rifle it is considered by some to be match grade. I just love this rifle and the ammo. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCop71 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I have a Turk Mauser (long gun) made in 1893, and a GEW 98 made in 1917 that has been Bubba'd with a shortened barrel and cut down stock. Both are 8mm Mauser. Both shoot well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishoot Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I only have one. A generic Chicom SKS from circa 1964 or so. No mods or aftermarket anything on it. But the thing is pretty darn accurate even using the cheap steel cased stuff and the iron sights that came with it. I have no concerns using this at 100 yards for deer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBKEITH Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 14 minutes ago, Wishoot said: I only have one. A generic Chicom SKS from circa 1964 or so. No mods or aftermarket anything on it. But the thing is pretty darn accurate even using the cheap steel cased stuff and the iron sights that came with it. I have no concerns using this at 100 yards for deer. I love my SKS rifles. I have a Chinese one that I bought back in 1991 when you could get them by the crateful at about 90-100 bucks each. My other is a Yugo model M59/66A1 that has the grenade launcher. Both shoot well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted September 16, 2017 Administrators Share Posted September 16, 2017 On 9/12/2017 at 5:43 AM, KBKEITH said: Of the ones that you own which is your most favorite? For me it's my Swiss K31. The craftsmanship of this rifle is outstanding. The design of the straight-pull action is unique. The trigger is unbelievable. It's very accurate. The GP11 7.5mm Swiss surplus ammo is beautiful. Made specifically for this rifle it is considered by some to be match grade. I just love this rifle and the ammo. That is a beautiful rifle. The only old military rifle I have is an old Arisaka Model 99 bolt-action. I've had this thing since I was thirteen r so. It is fairly rough, but there are a lot of memories tied up in it. This isn't mine, but this is the model I have: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBKEITH Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 8 hours ago, Eric said: That is a beautiful rifle. The only old military rifle I have is an old Arisaka Model 99 bolt-action. I've had this thing since I was thirteen r so. It is fairly rough, but there are a lot of memories tied up in it. This isn't mine, but this is the model I have: That's a cool rifle, Eric. Do you ever get a chance to shoot it? If only these old rifles could talk...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishoot Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 55 minutes ago, KBKEITH said: If only these old rifles could talk...... Man isn't that the truth. Between the SKS, a CZ82 and a couple of old service revolvers from WWII, I would love to know what, if any, action they saw. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 My favorite is my 98 Mauser. I want the backstory on one of the SKSs I own. Vietnam "Bring Back" I bought in the early 80s. Still had mud and grass in it. The guy never shot or cleaned it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWARREN123 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Swiss K 31, Mauser 48, M1902 -03, M1 Garand, M14, SKS and the old (I believe) M-12 Winchester shot gun used for military guard duty are all my favorites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabbrass Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) On 9/15/2017 at 1:55 PM, KBKEITH said: I love my SKS rifles. .... My other is a Yugo model M59/66A1 that has the grenade launcher. My only milsurp. I've considered chopping it down, making it a bit more handy. There's a whole lot of unnecessary steel on the end of that barrel, beginning from the front sight/bayonet lug. Haven't done anything about it though - 'history,' resale value and etc. Looks more fun this way though. (not mine) Edited September 18, 2017 by Grabbrass 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBKEITH Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 24 minutes ago, Grabbrass said: My only milsurp. I've considered chopping it down, making it a bit more handy. There's a whole lot of unnecessary steel on the end of that barrel, beginning from the front sight/bayonet lug. Haven't done anything about it though - 'history,' resale value and etc. Looks more fun this way though. (not mine) Yep, your Yugo looks just like mine. I agree that there's too much crap at the end of the barrel. And much like you I will probably not remove any of it. Hell, you never know when we might need to launch some grenades. I like how that guy modified his by cutting it down. It looks much more handy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabbrass Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, KBKEITH said: Yep, your Yugo looks just like mine. I agree that there's too much crap at the end of the barrel. And much like you I will probably not remove any of it. Hell, you never know when we might need to launch some grenades. I like how that guy modified his by cutting it down. It looks much more handy. Another reason to leave it alone, despite how cool it looks cut down ... the front sight housing he's using comes from bulletbutton.com and costs $61.00. Just a hunk 'o metal, but in a special shape. You can work the existing sight housing, machine off the bayo lug, etc, and refinish, but it's probably about $62.00 worth of PITA, if you know what I'm sayin'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBKEITH Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, Grabbrass said: Another reason to leave it alone, despite how cool it looks cut down ... the front sight housing he's using comes from bulletbutton.com and costs $61.00. Just a hunk 'o metal, but in a special shape. You can work the existing sight housing, machine off the bayo lug, etc, and refinish, but it's probably about $62.00 worth of PITA, if you know what I'm sayin'. PITA is right. Not worth it for me. I have my unfettered Chinese version that gets most time at the range anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Sorry guys, but I can't really answer this one. I have about 65-70 that fit the Milsurp definition....couldn't pick a favorite. They're all my favorites! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minervadoe Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 My only military surplus weapon is an M1 Garand. I always wanted a .303 Enfield and a Model 98 but never ended up getting either one. These guns were so plentiful and cheap when I was young, I feel kind of bad that I never purchased one back in the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBKEITH Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 33 minutes ago, minervadoe said: My only military surplus weapon is an M1 Garand. I always wanted a .303 Enfield and a Model 98 but never ended up getting either one. These guns were so plentiful and cheap when I was young, I feel kind of bad that I never purchased one back in the day. You made a fine choice for only having one. I would love to have a Garand but I never really had a good opportunity to do so. I could get one from Fulton Armory but they are pretty pricey. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minervadoe Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, KBKEITH said: You made a fine choice for only having one. I would love to have a Garand but I never really had a good opportunity to do so. I could get one from Fulton Armory but they are pretty pricey. A guy at work got a Garand through CMP and he sold me the one he had been competing with for $300. The stock was even bedded. This was twenty years ago. One of my milsurp expert buddies said for that price, if it just cycles ammunition, it was a bargain. Later, it turned out his CMP rifle was really inaccurate. I felt bad, but I never offered to swap again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 CMP is a great source for an inexpensive entry-level Garand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoobie Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I really like my '03 Springfield. Crazy accurate, for an old war rifle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faulkner Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I'm fond of USGI M1 rifles and M1 carbines 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aomagrat Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) I have a Garand and a M1 Carbine, both from CMP. Edited July 1, 2018 by aomagrat add photo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I had a few but they got lost in a canoeing trip trying to cross the river in the rapids trying to get to the cabin. Of those my favorites are two.....oops..., I meant were.. Both were 03A4's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valmet Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I have two that come to mind. One is a minty 1917 Eddystone that was presented to one of the primary individuals responsible for supplying steel to the Eddystone plant to commemorate the one millionth rifle mfg. To be clear it isn't THE millionth rifle but rather one presented to commemorate that milestone at a banquet in Eddystone PA in Aug 1918. The other is a 1903A1 National Match rifle built on a 1942 mfg Remington receiver. Stunning wood, polished bolt, Lyman rec sight, SA 3-39 star-gauged bbl. While not 100% original as per Remington receiver, it is probably the nicest 1903 I've ever seen. Do do not have the rifles readily handy (they're locked away) or I'd post a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G23c Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I have a Tikka M39 that is a great shooter. from back in the day, all the prices all have jumped the last 10 years or so.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee Talker Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 My Krag and US Model Of 1917 are tied for me. I have many others but a range trip with a 119 and 100 year old rifles that shoot in the black at 100 yards just puts a smile on your face. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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