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Geez,

Geez, compared to that amazing Westley Richards and that gorgeous Irish Contract No4 MkII this doesn't even really count.:(
But I FINALLY scored some clips for my M38 Carcano Carbine.:)
I paid too much really but some is better than none.:redface:
Not that it really matters because I'm going to keep picking up clips where I can so that I can carry them bandolier style like the Boer commandoes. ;)
Here's pic or 2.

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They're actually at lot smaller than they look in that pic.
Here's another with the loaded next to matchbox.
It gives you a much better idea.

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And of course, the day before they arrived in the mail I took my Carcano to the gunsmith because the extractor spring is either malfunctioning or stuffed so now I have to wait for a week or so before I can try out the clips! :rolleyes:
 
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Claven2 said:
Are they that hard to find down-unda? They're common here at gunshows.
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Well, they may be, but since I live 2 hours away from Sydney and there's a maximum of 4 gunshows a year there, usually on weekends I can't get there, I don't get to very many shows.
I'm going to try and change that but with 2 little boys (3yrs & 14 mths respectively) and considerable commitments at church, the range and music it's a challenge.
I do have a few more clips heading my way though so I'm not too stressed.
Incidentally, I'd say the reason they're so easy to come by in your neck 'o the woods is because they're easily available in the States and I doubt they even rate a mention when driving across the border.
 
kombi1976 said:
And of course, the day before they arrived in the mail I took my Carcano to the gunsmith because the extractor spring is either malfunctioning or stuffed so now I have to wait for a week or so before I can try out the clips! :rolleyes:
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Did you take it to the smith because it wouldn't properly eject a single round that you hand fed into the chamber?

If so you might have been alright anyway because the Carcano was not meant to be operated in that fashion, and usually wont properly feed or eject a round if you just slip it into the chamber and close the bolt behind it. Should work like butter with the clip in though.
 
Skippy said:
Did you take it to the smith because it wouldn't properly eject a single round that you hand fed into the chamber?
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In a word....No.;)

Skippy said:
If so you might have been alright anyway because the Carcano was not meant to be operated in that fashion, and usually wont properly feed or eject a round if you just slip it into the chamber and close the bolt behind it. Should work like butter with the clip in though.
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What I actually did to feed the rounds in was the same thing you'd do if you want to add a 6th round into the chamber of a 98 Mauser when the mag is already full of 5 rounds.
That is, fit the rim into the bolt face and slide the entire unit(bolt & round) into the chamber in one go.
That way the extractor is over the rim and there's no danger of breaking it.
The problem was when I went to extract a round the extractor pulled out, slipped off the side of the rim and its spring did not return it to it's flat position on the bolt face.
Obviously the spring is either broken or malfunctioning.
At least that's my diagnosis.
BTW, for those of you interested, I spoke to a dealer friend of mine this afternoon and he said the last time he saw Carcano clips at a gunshow they were $25 EACH..... :eek:
Yup.....crazy, huh? :confused:
Mine were $10 each plus $2 postage, which is still highway robbery, but its still less than one would've cost me at that show and it gives you some idea of how hard they can be to pin down here in Oz.:(
 
Just picked this beauty up on the weekend.... :)

1909 Argentine Infantry Rifle
(Mfg in 1910 by Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken, Berlin)

"All Matching Serial Numbers (unissued rifle)"

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This piece is an excellent collector's reference rifle for anyone wanting to compare for original correctness, so I'll be creating an entry in the South American section of the Milsurp KNowledge Library in the next few days....

Regards,
Badger
 
Sigismund said:
wow badgerdog, that is in a stunning condition! incredible find... or did it find you ;)
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Thanks .... :)

She actually found me.....

I was browsing the bulletin board at our local gun club and there was an advertisement for a Argentine Mauser 98 (unfired). So, I called the guy and he brought it over for me to look at. Needless to say, one look and I bought it on the spot. :D

I've just added it with a 103 picture virtual tour to the South America - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=17

Regards,
Badger
 
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Gold plated no less !!

I'm beginning to think that the lucky horseshoes which seem to be permanently nailed to Badger's rear are actually gold plated!! ;)

Yes I know; jealousy, envy etc. etc. , are all mortal sins.
 
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Have two new german WWII pistols to add to the collection. I have posted the collection for all.

p.38 AC44 with matching rig
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FN 1922 waffen marked 1922 with rig( actually got this a month back but camera was not working)
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Wow, slow month huh?

I'll contribute, as its been a very good collecting week for me.

A British-issue Colt .455 New Service from Ellwood Epps, manufactured roughly 1916 - I've wanted one for years.


Even better, a 1940 BSA SMLE Mk.III, N^Z marked and 1947 Aussie FTR'd. The butt disk marks it to the 26th New Zealand Infantry Battalion, which served in Greece, North Africa (including Tobruk and El Alamein) and Italy (including Monte Cassino).

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This is a beauty, congratualtions! Not many 1942 dated non-captured rifles seem to be out there. Likley due to the geat unexpected losses ont eh Eastern Front. Thanks for showing!
Joe:)
BadgerDog said:
1942 Code byf 42 K98k Rifle
(Mfg in 1942 by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N)

"Vet Bring Back" ... all matching right down the the firing pin

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EDIT: We've just added this rifle as a 182 picture virtual tour new addition to the Germany - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15

Regards,
Badger
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joe n said:
This is a beauty, congratualtions! Not many 1942 dated non-captured rifles seem to be out there. Likley due to the geat unexpected losses ont eh Eastern Front. Thanks for showing!
Joe:)
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Thanks Joe.... :)

I already had a 1939 Oberndorf and it's really interesting to see how they began to change (cut back) on individual parts marking and inspection, as the war progressed into critical phases with inevitable parts shortages.

When you go through the the two MKL folders (1939 and 1942) and see each component side by side in the pics, this reduced attention to detail becomes really noticeable. I've also discovered just how many inaccuracies exist in Law's BBOTW, which should be used as a reference, but not gospel.

I'd sure like to find a "righteous" 1944 Obie now... :D

Regards,
Badger
 
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