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    BuildnBurn

    BuildnBurn

    Professional Pyro
    Oct 25, 2012
    731
    Frederick County
    Hi Guys.
    I don't post much but am very impressed with the C&R I see posted here. I'd like to post occasional pics of my very modest collection.
    This is an 1886 Kropatscek 8x56R I picked up a couple months ago. They were advertised in the back of mid 70's American Rifleman
    This one is in very good shape with no rust and just a couple dings in the stock. I'll have to work on photography skills.
     

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    tallen702

    tallen702

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    Sep 3, 2012
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    In the boonies of MoCo
    Very nice! I don't see many of those these days, and the ones I do (at shows and the like) are beaten to hell and rusty like you wouldn't believe. Nice that it's in 8x56R since they're still making it. You ever shoot it?
     
    Enfield303

    Enfield303

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    Feb 12, 2011
    197
    Harford County
    I have a few 10 round packets of original Portuguese practice ammunition if you would like one to go with your rifle. Each round has a wooden bullet (bala simulada) the same shape and size of the real bullet. I have one of those old 1960s special from the back of The American Rifleman but it isn't in anywhere near the condition of your. But it only cost me $19.95, which was a lot of hours spent mowing lawns back then.
     

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    BuildnBurn

    BuildnBurn

    Professional Pyro
    Oct 25, 2012
    731
    Frederick County
    Enfield303 said:
    I have a few 10 round packets of original Portuguese practice ammunition if you would like one to go with your rifle. Each round has a wooden bullet (bala simulada) the same shape and size of the real bullet. I have one of those old 1960s special from the back of The American Rifleman but it isn't in anywhere near the condition of your. But it only cost me $19.95, which was a lot of hours spent mowing lawns back then.
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    Yes an ammo packet would be nice. PM and we can work out the particulars.
    Thank you for the offer.
    BnB
     
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