Spanish Lady in the House.

Uncle Red · 04-23-2006, 09:05 PM

I went to the gun show yesterday with the intent of bringing home a Yugo SKS. Found two that were pretty dinged up, surface rust on one, the other missing the bayo. Both were waaay over priced. So I decided to look around for some ammo etc. I was thinking about going home when I see a rack with a couple of lever guns and two Mausers. And a CETME. I’ve wanted one for a while now, so I give it the once over. Wood furniture has been refinished, metal was reblued. Has a G3 flash hider attached, new OD sling, one CETME mag and five G3 mags, no cleaning kit. Selector lever is a bit stiff, so I ask if the trigger group was installed correctly after the reblue job. I think I actually heard his jaw hit his kneecaps. But to his credit he recovered quite quickly. Price tag had $480. After a good bit of haggling on the price, I got him down to $375. So now, FIANALLY, I have my own Spanish Lady. The best part of the whole deal … It was a private sale!!! We have plans to take the whole fam to the shooting range next weekend. Pics and range report to follow.

-UR

FutureMarine · 04-23-2006, 10:41 PM

that sounds cool UR. lucky you!

Yoslick · 04-24-2006, 06:56 PM

Nice score!! Just make sure you invest in some good hearing protection for the family!! My little one screams and runs when the big bad black rifle comes outta the case!! lol

FutureMarine · 04-24-2006, 09:34 PM

ya i was next to a guy once on the range with a cetme. i didnt care for him much but i loved his rifle

Uncle Red · 04-24-2006, 09:47 PM

Yep, I heard they were loud. I was planning to shoot this one when the kids are at the playground about 300 yards away.

-UR

Uncle Red · 04-24-2006, 09:49 PM

Yoslick, welcome to G&G. Hope to see ya around the boards.

UR

Beer Forever · 04-25-2006, 01:20 PM

I always wanted one of my own, but they are big and bulky.

Big Dog · 04-25-2006, 05:07 PM

No heavier than an AK, nor any more unwieldy. Just longer.

Had my Spanish Lady to the range a couple weeks ago - on Easter Sunday. She did not let me down! Had the place to myself, so she could sing out loud!
I paid $375 about four years ago. Nowadays, that's a real good price! No more being made - kits are all gone!

spicybeefjerky · 04-25-2006, 09:55 PM

just a fyi the cetme(or at least mine) is most emphatically not a reloader's rifle...ejection really dings up the casings

Uncle Red · 04-25-2006, 10:12 PM

I don’t pick up brass at the range. The boy scouts come out about once a quarter and pick up the place in exchange for range time about twice a year. When I was doing some research on the net I found the rifle tips the scales at 9.56 lbs. empty. You’re correct Big Dog, not much more than the AK.

-UR

FutureMarine · 04-25-2006, 11:14 PM

hows the quality compared to the high raised bar of the HK?

Big Dog · 04-26-2006, 05:22 AM

'Quality' is a relative thing on any Century-produced gun. Mine has ugly welds and the stock looked like Private Pedro used it to pound his tent stakes.
But it's functionally perfect!

I prefer function over beauty.

You pay more for a real HK - is it worth it? Kinda like whether a Mercedes is really any better than a Ford. Both do the job.

bluesman1318 · 04-29-2006, 04:35 PM

Does anybody have a referral for a gunsmith who can get my G3 up and running properly. The gun shoots but after 40 rounds the ops handle/rod is almost impossible to move! My guess is that the cast aluminum receiver and barrel group was not properly mated and the expansion caused by the heat is causing the bloody thing to bind up. As we all know a rifle that is unreliable is only good when used as a boat anchor.

dr zero · 05-07-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesman1318

Does anybody have a referral for a gunsmith who can get my G3 up and running properly. The gun shoots but after 40 rounds the ops handle/rod is almost impossible to move! My guess is that the cast aluminum receiver and barrel group was not properly mated and the expansion caused by the heat is causing the bloody thing to bind up. As we all know a rifle that is unreliable is only good when used as a boat anchor.

Pull off the stock and check the guide rod and spring it can work loose and jamb up the works.

I dont post much over here as you can tell but if you ever need a manual for the cetme visit my page and I have the original spanish manuals translated to english up for D/L for free.

Also have manuals for the AK the SKS Mosin Nagant and the G3

Big Dog · 05-09-2006, 06:07 PM

Yo, good to see you over here, Doc! Guys, the Good Dr. here is one of the CETME gurus from Gunboard's CETME/FR8 forum.

nice shot man · 05-18-2006, 03:44 PM

I used my CETME for hunting last year and it brought down an 8 pointer at 150 yards, I was stalking this buck for a mile in the thick woods to get to him and weighed the same as my AR15. and let me tell you that 308 dropped him on the spot,

gonzo454 · 05-19-2006, 11:40 AM

SO here goes the question I always have…what can I expect for groups out of mine (ball park) I just got it and I am looking to go shooting this weekend, but what do you guys feel are average groupings for this type of rifle?

Dale · 05-19-2006, 04:51 PM

Red......great price on the girl.

Enjoy!

I sure N Joy mine.

Beer Forever · 05-19-2006, 04:58 PM

MY first choice was going to be a G3 or CETME and I couldn't find one so I got an AK, but every gun show I bring it just in case I find somebody who wants to trade a G3 or CETME for it.

spicybeefjerky · 05-22-2006, 04:27 PM

my average groups no matter how fast a start flinging brass dont get to be more than 5 or so inches at 100 yrds....if its new expect a few jams until you break it in....expect a good 1-2 hours of cleaning it afterwards...this is by far the dirtiest gun in my collection

04-23-2006, 09:05 PM	#1
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547	Spanish Lady in the House. I went to the gun show yesterday with the intent of bringing home a Yugo SKS. Found two that were pretty dinged up, surface rust on one, the other missing the bayo. Both were waaay over priced. So I decided to look around for some ammo etc. I was thinking about going home when I see a rack with a couple of lever guns and two Mausers. And a CETME. I’ve wanted one for a while now, so I give it the once over. Wood furniture has been refinished, metal was reblued. Has a G3 flash hider attached, new OD sling, one CETME mag and five G3 mags, no cleaning kit. Selector lever is a bit stiff, so I ask if the trigger group was installed correctly after the reblue job. I think I actually heard his jaw hit his kneecaps. But to his credit he recovered quite quickly. Price tag had $480. After a good bit of haggling on the price, I got him down to $375. So now, FIANALLY, I have my own Spanish Lady. The best part of the whole deal … It was a private sale!!! We have plans to take the whole fam to the shooting range next weekend. Pics and range report to follow. -UR __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36

04-24-2006, 09:47 PM	#5
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547	Yep, I heard they were loud. I was planning to shoot this one when the kids are at the playground about 300 yards away. -UR __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36

04-24-2006, 09:49 PM	#6
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547	Yoslick, welcome to G&G. Hope to see ya around the boards. UR __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36

04-25-2006, 01:20 PM	#7
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	I always wanted one of my own, but they are big and bulky. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

04-25-2006, 05:07 PM	#8
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	No heavier than an AK, nor any more unwieldy. Just longer. Had my Spanish Lady to the range a couple weeks ago - on Easter Sunday. She did not let me down! Had the place to myself, so she could sing out loud! I paid $375 about four years ago. Nowadays, that's a real good price! No more being made - kits are all gone! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

04-23-2006, 10:41 PM	#2
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	that sounds cool UR. lucky you!

04-24-2006, 06:56 PM	#3
Yoslick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NW Wisc Posts: 9	Nice score!! Just make sure you invest in some good hearing protection for the family!! My little one screams and runs when the big bad black rifle comes outta the case!! lol

04-24-2006, 09:34 PM	#4
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	ya i was next to a guy once on the range with a cetme. i didnt care for him much but i loved his rifle

04-25-2006, 09:55 PM	#9
spicybeefjerky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 155	just a fyi the cetme(or at least mine) is most emphatically not a reloader's rifle...ejection really dings up the casings

04-25-2006, 10:12 PM	#10
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547	I don’t pick up brass at the range. The boy scouts come out about once a quarter and pick up the place in exchange for range time about twice a year. When I was doing some research on the net I found the rifle tips the scales at 9.56 lbs. empty. You’re correct Big Dog, not much more than the AK. -UR __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36

04-25-2006, 11:14 PM	#11
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	hows the quality compared to the high raised bar of the HK?

04-26-2006, 05:22 AM	#12
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	'Quality' is a relative thing on any Century-produced gun. Mine has ugly welds and the stock looked like Private Pedro used it to pound his tent stakes. But it's functionally perfect! I prefer function over beauty. You pay more for a real HK - is it worth it? Kinda like whether a Mercedes is really any better than a Ford. Both do the job. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

04-29-2006, 04:35 PM	#13
bluesman1318 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11	Does anybody have a referral for a gunsmith who can get my G3 up and running properly. The gun shoots but after 40 rounds the ops handle/rod is almost impossible to move! My guess is that the cast aluminum receiver and barrel group was not properly mated and the expansion caused by the heat is causing the bloody thing to bind up. As we all know a rifle that is unreliable is only good when used as a boat anchor.

05-09-2006, 06:07 PM	#15
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	Yo, good to see you over here, Doc! Guys, the Good Dr. here is one of the CETME gurus from Gunboard's CETME/FR8 forum. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

05-18-2006, 03:44 PM	#16
nice shot man Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1	I used my CETME for hunting last year and it brought down an 8 pointer at 150 yards, I was stalking this buck for a mile in the thick woods to get to him and weighed the same as my AR15. and let me tell you that 308 dropped him on the spot,

05-19-2006, 11:40 AM	#17
gonzo454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 111	SO here goes the question I always have…what can I expect for groups out of mine (ball park) I just got it and I am looking to go shooting this weekend, but what do you guys feel are average groupings for this type of rifle?

05-19-2006, 04:51 PM	#18
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	Red......great price on the girl. Enjoy! I sure N Joy mine. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

05-19-2006, 04:58 PM	#19
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	MY first choice was going to be a G3 or CETME and I couldn't find one so I got an AK, but every gun show I bring it just in case I find somebody who wants to trade a G3 or CETME for it.

05-22-2006, 04:27 PM	#20
spicybeefjerky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 155	my average groups no matter how fast a start flinging brass dont get to be more than 5 or so inches at 100 yrds....if its new expect a few jams until you break it in....expect a good 1-2 hours of cleaning it afterwards...this is by far the dirtiest gun in my collection