i want to get one >>> early 1900s. so im just wondering if anybody have one? had any experience with one? where did you get it? what to watch out for? issues? particular models? any intel is appreciated...

Overall.... they are great shooters...8mm. But it depends on what you are looking for.

That time period should have turkish or farsi wording on the receiver. Some are called

Ottoman rifles. They may also have a " Toughra " on the top of the receiver. Looks like a

WAWA flying duck.It represents the year of manufacture during the reign of the Sultan

of the time.The sights should be in Turkish also.In 1938, the Turks decided to

standardize their rifles and converted them to 8mm. These will have the" Ankara" on the

receiver. Good luck in your quest.