Brought the FR-8 Mauser home...

GUNRUNNER · 05-14-2005, 12:33 PM

Well happy and sad at the same time...just brought her home...nicer looking than I thought it would be....finish is about 97% and stock is about 95%...has a few dings in her but no scratches....BUT she is not all number matching....bolt does not match receiver...it is a La Corona 1952 dated rifle. He has shot it plenty of times and says its very accurate....has at least a 95% bore.

Big Dog · 05-14-2005, 02:10 PM

De Nada! For the dinero you paid, I wouldn't quibble - it's a nice rifle!

Nice thing is, the V-notch should work well for you at the 100-yard line. I never use the peep holes, just the notch.
So, when do you get to shoot it?

GUNRUNNER · 05-14-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

De Nada! For the dinero you paid, I wouldn't quibble - it's a nice rifle!

Nice thing is, the V-notch should work well for you at the 100-yard line. I never use the peep holes, just the notch.
So, when do you get to shoot it?

Maybe this up coming week if it dries out around here...

I picked up 2 battle packs of S.African 7.62 NATO for $48.00 OTD...

Besides getting the sling...bayo...he also gave me the front sight tool and 10 stripper clips...I also hear the cleaning kit clinking around in the tube.

I talked him down to $150 instead of $175...

gunssb · 05-14-2005, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GUNRUNNER

I talked him down to $150 instead of $175...

I don't want to know what GUNRUNNER offers people in return :insane: :insane:

Thrawn · 05-14-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gunssb

I don't want to know what GUNRUNNER offers people in return :insane: :insane:

Maybe it's what he does'nt give them.

GUNRUNNER · 05-14-2005, 03:24 PM

BASTAGES!

Big Dog · 05-14-2005, 03:50 PM

A truly super deal, especially with all the accessories! And very few FR8's ever have the cleaning kit! Best check it though - Might be filled with Trojans and cigareet papers . . .

Congrats, Gunrunner! :cheer:

Thrawn · 05-14-2005, 03:51 PM

It sounds like a great rifle, no matter what you did or did'nt do to get it. :right:

GUNRUNNER · 05-15-2005, 12:43 PM

Wonder if I should go to gunboards and tell them I'm gonna ground off the rear sight and drill and tap for a scope....

Wouldn't that be fun?

(I'm really not so don't freak out!)

Troy · 05-15-2005, 01:51 PM

just can't walk past a pile of crap without picking up a stick to stir it up can you? :joker:

GUNRUNNER · 05-15-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy

just can't walk past a pile of crap without picking up a stick to stir it up can you? :joker:

Ain't that what sticks are fer besides whittling and whooping yer kids?

Thrawn · 05-15-2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GUNRUNNER

Ain't that what sticks are fer besides whittling and whooping yer kids?

Mighty fine fer poking dead critters too.:nod: :right:

Big Dog · 05-15-2005, 04:44 PM

"Wonder if I should go to gunboards and tell them I'm gonna ground off the rear sight and drill and tap for a scope...."

You really want to learn what "kealhaul" means . . . ?

PAPA G · 05-15-2005, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GUNRUNNER

Maybe this up coming week if it dries out around here...

and this from the guy that posted that nifty cartoon in the Tinder Box, Flashpan, Powder Keg or what ever its called. :joker:

BattleRifleG3 · 05-16-2005, 01:12 PM

Congrats on a good buy! Hope it treats you well. I'm a 308 fan myself...

GUNRUNNER · 05-16-2005, 03:29 PM

Here is what should be in the lower tube...

Big Dog · 05-16-2005, 04:28 PM

Well, looks like we can fake it with an AK/SKS pull-thru brush and a piece of line from the inside of some parachute cord. The oil would be trickier - a wee bottle maybe?
Hmmm . . . I have just the thing . . .

gunssb · 05-16-2005, 04:41 PM

The oil capsules looks like vitamin E capsules - don't ask how I know (ex was a vitamin freak)

GUNRUNNER · 05-16-2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

Well, looks like we can fake it with an AK/SKS pull-thru brush and a piece of line from the inside of some parachute cord. The oil would be trickier - a wee bottle maybe?
Hmmm . . . I have just the thing . . .

I just found someone who has the brushes and string...$5 shipped...no go on the oil capsules...he has them, but only for the complete kit with tube for $45.

I have the little brass rod....

05-14-2005, 12:33 PM	#1
GUNRUNNER Guest Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NRAJOEVILLE...A crazy, happy little place. Posts: 450	Brought the FR-8 Mauser home... Well happy and sad at the same time...just brought her home...nicer looking than I thought it would be....finish is about 97% and stock is about 95%...has a few dings in her but no scratches....BUT she is not all number matching....bolt does not match receiver...it is a La Corona 1952 dated rifle. He has shot it plenty of times and says its very accurate....has at least a 95% bore.

05-14-2005, 02:10 PM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	De Nada! For the dinero you paid, I wouldn't quibble - it's a nice rifle! Nice thing is, the V-notch should work well for you at the 100-yard line. I never use the peep holes, just the notch. So, when do you get to shoot it? __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

05-14-2005, 03:50 PM	#7
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	A truly super deal, especially with all the accessories! And very few FR8's ever have the cleaning kit! Best check it though - Might be filled with Trojans and cigareet papers . . . Congrats, Gunrunner! :cheer: __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

05-15-2005, 04:44 PM	#13
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	"Wonder if I should go to gunboards and tell them I'm gonna ground off the rear sight and drill and tap for a scope...." You really want to learn what "kealhaul" means . . . ? __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

05-16-2005, 01:12 PM	#15
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Congrats on a good buy! Hope it treats you well. I'm a 308 fan myself... __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

05-14-2005, 03:24 PM	#6
GUNRUNNER Guest Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NRAJOEVILLE...A crazy, happy little place. Posts: 450	BASTAGES!

05-14-2005, 03:51 PM	#8
Thrawn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Okeefenokee Posts: 1,618 Images: 6	It sounds like a great rifle, no matter what you did or did'nt do to get it. :right:

05-15-2005, 12:43 PM	#9
GUNRUNNER Guest Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NRAJOEVILLE...A crazy, happy little place. Posts: 450	Wonder if I should go to gunboards and tell them I'm gonna ground off the rear sight and drill and tap for a scope.... Wouldn't that be fun? (I'm really not so don't freak out!)

05-15-2005, 01:51 PM	#10
Troy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 2,501 Images: 3	just can't walk past a pile of crap without picking up a stick to stir it up can you? :joker:

05-16-2005, 03:29 PM	#16
GUNRUNNER Guest Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NRAJOEVILLE...A crazy, happy little place. Posts: 450	Here is what should be in the lower tube...

05-16-2005, 04:28 PM	#17
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	Well, looks like we can fake it with an AK/SKS pull-thru brush and a piece of line from the inside of some parachute cord. The oil would be trickier - a wee bottle maybe? Hmmm . . . I have just the thing . . . __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

05-16-2005, 04:41 PM	#18
gunssb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,833	The oil capsules looks like vitamin E capsules - don't ask how I know (ex was a vitamin freak)