Orlando
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Nice rifle , I do not beleive its original finish. While the parkerizing does appear old it was probably refinished during its last rebuilt
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Nice rifle , I do not beleive its original finish. While the parkerizing does appear old it was probably refinished during its last rebuilt
Abulg1972
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Abulg1972
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Woohoo! Delivery tomorrow by 10:30 am.
My brother got SN 1375xxx, August 1943.
My brother got SN 1375xxx, August 1943.
Abulg1972
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I'm pretty pleased! Nice heal stamp, 1-65 SA barrel, IHC op rod and everything pretty much SA. The stock is numbered to the receiver and there is a label on the barrel Channel that matches too, which I think is Dutch?
Danish. Nice rifle!
Here's a thread firing line forum that explains the sight settings on the sticker.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=927149
"GM/50=Rifle M/50(year it was adopted)
Dato=Date
Skytte=Name of owner
Kampviser(300)=Battlesight 300 meters
H=Height adjustment(number of clicks)
S=Side Adjustment(windage knob)
In the left corner the abbreviation means
FKF=Defense War material administration
HTK=Army technical corps
HMAK=Army Material Command
The above abbreviations depends on the age of the tag,FKF the oldest,HMAK the most recent."
Here's a thread firing line forum that explains the sight settings on the sticker.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=927149
"GM/50=Rifle M/50(year it was adopted)
Dato=Date
Skytte=Name of owner
Kampviser(300)=Battlesight 300 meters
H=Height adjustment(number of clicks)
S=Side Adjustment(windage knob)
In the left corner the abbreviation means
FKF=Defense War material administration
HTK=Army technical corps
HMAK=Army Material Command
The above abbreviations depends on the age of the tag,FKF the oldest,HMAK the most recent."
Abulg1972
Ultimate Member
Thank you! I don't know much about USGI stuff. My focus has always been on South American contract Mausers and Finnish rifles so I have no idea whether this is a solid score or not. Overall, I'm happy. It should make a great shooter.
Orlando
Active Member
You got a rifle that meets the grade description. Should make a nice shooter
Abulg1972
Ultimate Member
Thanks for the info. I need to tear it down and see what I have. Now I can retire to the safe my unissued HRA that you helped me complete (with an HRA stock).
Rifle looks great, the stock is light in color. Only bad thing I see is the serial number stamped into the stock does not match the guns number.
I was fortunate enough to get one of the winchesters also. I too have the same sticker in mine. Also my stock matches my gun. If I can figure out how to post pics from an iPhone I will.
Either way I think you received a great addition to your collection.
I was fortunate enough to get one of the winchesters also. I too have the same sticker in mine. Also my stock matches my gun. If I can figure out how to post pics from an iPhone I will.
Either way I think you received a great addition to your collection.
Abulg1972
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Yep, I just noticed the mismatch last night. I failed to look closely. Oh well, it will still be a great shooter. I think anyone will be hard pressed to find a service grade WRA for $930 shipped, so I don't think I will ever do better.
A quick question for those that completed mail in orders, are you charged sales tax on your purchase? I picked up my service grade Winchester at the south store and I had to pay 10% sales tax. I'm thinking about the current FG Winchesters and I'm trying to decide.
Abulg1972
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Oldcarjunkie
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Just got home and opened it up. Nice original finish 1944 receiver with clean stamp. 11/43 SA barrel MR-0, TR-1 and a really nice USGI walnut stock cleanly marked S.A. N.F.R. with cross cannons. That really made this a good score, the stock is in pretty good shape overall and probably work a good bit.
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Dude that is a total Score! Congrats on a great rifle !
why2kmax
Jacka$$
missed the boat on this and sad. Didnt know they were selling them and then when I did, they sold out before I got my s** together
Orlando
Active Member
They have WRA Field Grades now
Oldcarjunkie
R.I.P
I'm pretty pleased! Nice heal stamp, 1-65 SA barrel, IHC op rod and everything pretty much SA. The stock is numbered to the receiver and there is a label on the barrel Channel that matches too, which I think is Dutch?
Dang you got one too. I almost jumped on one but I bought a nice Winchester a few months back.
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