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Try checking out this webpage. It has listing of markings on all sorts of Austrian weapons. http://www.sunblest....un/Markings.htm That one looks like a score! The number on the stock is a serial number, should match the receiver/barrel. I don't believe the Austrians always numbered the bolt.

Dupage Trading, Ammogarand.com, and the already mentioned Orion 7 are all good sources of Garand parts. If you are qualified to buy from the CMP(Civilian marksmanship Program) you may want to pick up a bayonet and stock up on HXP .30/06 ammo as it is the best deal going unless you reload.

For handguns, I would have to go with Colt, either a single action army, or an early 1911.

While it may be perfectly legal, all the local police are gonna hear is "man with gun" when one of of your neighbors calls them!

Store is in Easton Pa. Along with all the other gun related businesses that NJ has pushed out.

Election jitters! Many expect that if Obama is reelected that he/ Dems will push for more gun restrictions. Expect ammo and gun shortages before, and after (if Obama is reelected).

If you can get Enfields like that for $29, buy as many as possible!

Probably not any more rare or desirable than any other no.4, just a different variation. I probably wouldn't spend more than in the 3-400 dollar range unless it was a truly exceptional example. Things to consider: Are all numbers matching? Overall condition, wood, metal, bore? Any other interesting markings?

Eric, that is not your average "Bubba" gun. The Swedes had a program similar to CMP where civilians could obtain mausers for marksmanship competition. I think they took the competitions very seriously and the converted guns are extremely well done! If the bore is good, I wouldn't be surprised if that is one of the most accurate rifles you will ever shoot! I have occasionally seen similar rifles for sale, and at prices above what you paid. I would say you have done well.

You could try Sarco in Easton, Pa. You could also try the gun shows in PA for the best prices and selection.

Glad to hear there was some mention/coverage of it. Nice to see after the beating that guns/ gun owners have taken recently over the shootings in Aurora.

Really, I must have missed it between all the water polo, swimming and gymnastics coverage. I will have to look online to see if I can find the coverage.

Looks like USA shooter Kim Rhode won a gold medal in a skeet shooting event. She also set a record by being the first American to medal in five consecutive Olympics. Of course none of this was ever shown or even mentioned in NBCs Olympics coverage as they are too busy showing water polo and interviewing swimmers that won bronze medals. Hard to believe that with over a hundred million gun owners in the United States that we cannot get some good positive coverage of the Olympic shooting events!Anyone see any coverage of this or other shooting events?

Great guy, smooth transaction. We met at a range and did some shooting,He even paid for my guest fee. Wouldn't hesitate to sell to or buy anything from him in the future.

I own two m1 Garands, a Springfield made in July 1942 and a Winchester made in January 1943. Either could very well have gone ashore in Normandy on June 6, 1944! Only the soldier (If any) that carried them would know for sure the places they have been!

I will be working, A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit Normandy and tour the battlefields. What an amazing trip it was. June 6 is a proud moment in American (as well as other countries) history.

Great Post!

I take that "not expected" and the use of the word "domestic" as meaning guns and ammo made here in the United States will not be restricted from sale here. Since this is an international arms trade treaty, Iam sure imports/exports of guns and ammo would likely be severely restricted if it were to pass!!! Of course Senator Menendez fails to mention anything about that and really doesn't care if Sig, Glock, H&K, Beretta, CZ, Fiocchi, PPU, and many other foreign manufacturers wouldn't be able to import some or all of their guns/ammo into the United States!

I had alot of jams (fail to feed/eject) the last time I used American Eagle 9mm. It used to be great ammo,but I think that and UMC are not the quality they used to be.

Wow! I have never seen a field grade with a 0 muzzle wear! Nice low 6 digit Winnie too! Those definitely weren't out in the racks when we were there a few weeks ago! looks like another productive CMP trip! I cannot wait to go back!

Nice collection! Even the Turkish Mauser looks great, hard to find one that is not beat!

Yes, the FFL requirement only applies for mail order. If you have an FID card and meet all the other qualifications you can buy at the CMP Stores.

Here is what you definitely Cannot purchase/bring back to NJ: Fully automatic,Short barrel rifle/shotgun, Anything classified as an assault weapon in NJ,or magazines over 15 round capacity. Pistols or pistol grip shotguns as well as receivers can be purchased as long as they comply with NJ law, but would have to be shipped to a NJ FFL dealer for transfer. Think that should cover it unless I forgot something?

Prices go up? I had already seen people pay excessive auction prices before they were sold out! I wouldn't be surprised if CMP has more correct grades in the future, but yes eventually there will be none left of any grade and when that happens prices are sure to go up!

Count me in!