The last milsurp bonanza?
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^^^^ I would have to agree with mars ...... rebarrling would make no sense as it’s more to it , a whole new bolt head would have to be made !
Then it again it is the government , they would more likely do that then smelt them
Then it again it is the government , they would more likely do that then smelt them
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stencollector
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A lot of them are going to Colt Canada alright...for deactivation. A museum I am associated with contacted DHH asking for rifles, and we are on the list for a dozen. They will be fine for display in some of the vehicles within the museum, but it would also be nice to get some live rifles for display. After all, we were always told that we civilians didn't need to own firearms as there would be examples preserved in museums. I do not consider deactivated as preserved. Neither does the CF museum manual.
FWIW, a number are being donated directly to Rangers by Order in Council. A good number more are already deactivated and issued to the Cadets. Almost all others will be scrapped in accordance with the Public Agents firearms Regulations and the UN Arms Trade Treaty. It is what it is.
He DEFINITELY knows about it. He and the MND sponsored the OIC to make it happen. I suspect they see it as being part of the reconciliation program, given the high participation of aboriginal peoples in the Rangers.
FWIW, if it's a Federal Government museum, they can be retained live - essentially because they remain CAF property on semi-permanent loan. Lots of CAF stuff sits in government museums all over the country that is not deactivated.
Also, DHH does not administer materiel destined for museums. The Materiel Group in NDHQ does. DHH just administers the museums themselves
If you have an Rpal, then the Yugo M57, and Chinese M54 are great mostly unissued and cheaper than dirt right now, also still some Yugo M48 rifles around for under $500. Not sure of condition. There are still good deals out there and they will be the same once the surplus is all sold off! People said the Mosin would never increase in price but then there were very few left and price doubles in 6 months! If you are thinking of getting a milsurp, don't think to long! I had 1 SVT-40 and gave it to my son for Christmas a few years ago, figured I would pick up 1 or 2 more soon, they were $200-$250. At a few places, look away for a minute and they jump to $450. So I thought about it and bang, they are $750-$800. Do not wait!
And here I was thinking that countries regarded the United Nations like Mr. Burns regarded "the Germans"...
Yes, and an interesting thing happens with eastern block countries,,, sometimes, they are cut up and smelted but magically wind up in an arms market in another country, reborn! I am ok with that as some wind up here at very good prices with lots of history ( some history we will likely never know about!).
boy I couldn't agree More !!
And here I was thinking that countries regarded the United Nations like Mr. Burns regarded "the Germans"...
Yup, as long as you only take the opinions of BUREAUCRATS and DIPLOMATS. In their eyes, no one else really matters.
Couldn't agree more . I think , in the not too distant future , a lot of people will come to realize how good a firearm the SKS is . Probably one of the most under valued rifles on the Canadian market .
