Beretta Olimpia questions

[jes]

Just curious if anybody has picked up one of these rifles from Tradex, if so, what's the verdict? Solid rifle? Has anybody had a chance to shoot one, how's the function and accuracy? Mines in the mail, so just curious.

 

[gaff]

What are you expecting from a well used ,70 year old training rifle ?

 

[jes]

well, I guess that's why I asked, I'm not sure what to expect. I've never personally handled one, much less shot one. I have very good luck with 70 year old Brnos, 60 year old Anschutz, even 100 year old Winchesters, so I guess I don't really see what the age has to do with the question. I saw that quite a few had sold and wondered if anyone had tried one out yet. Sorry if I asked a "stupid" question, I'll try not to do it again.

 

[grauhanen]

The question is appropriate. Which one did you get -- the unusual semi/bolt action or the single shot target model?

 

[jes]

The semi/bolt, a lot like the pre-war Mauser model 1's. It's not here yet.

 

[gaff]

Well then as there is no plastic or aluminum it should be better than most modern stuff
There a Walther copy not Mauser . If the springs are good they should be sweet

 

[jes]

Thanks Gaffer, you're a wealth of knowledge, I appreciate it.

 

[Sakoman .308]

"No Plastic" & "No Aluminium" are Two of my favorite descriptions of firearms!

 

[gaff]

Well Jess did you receive your new to you rifle ? Is it not sweet ?

 

[Hunter45]

Hi Jes
I received mine yesterday and yes in one word its solid . The barrel is a semi-bull, the rifling sharp and the action is super smooth . Very easy to take down ,with the bolt locked tothe rear , depress the rear action plunger and lift up , you can clean from the breech end then . Mine came with decent checkering and a cheek piece . Sights are good but it's only got a rail on the forward portion of the breech , I have yet to figure out a scope mount for it . Mine. Has a 10 round mag and an aluminium lower forward rail for bipods . It has swivels attached and for good measure given the weight of the rifle . To fire it in the bolt action mode simple lock down the bolt in the forward position and leave it in the raised position for semi auto . Will let you know how it shoots after a range trip this weekend . Cheers

 

[Hunter45]

All wood and steel with a plastic grip cap and butt plate .and yes it's a direct heavier copy of the Walther .

 

[Got Juice?]

Very nice rifle. It should shoot well. Check 6'oclock and 9'oclock for a lead ring. If present. If not, then the gun had probably not had a lot of rounds through it.