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twyacht

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Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« on: August 29, 2010, 12:32:29 PM »
Went to a small Classic Arms, Military Collectible show at a local VFW. Not the "big" show that usually comes. Totally different show, only C&R, military relics, accessories, etc,...

Well, most of you know I have an 1891 Argentine Mauser in 7.65x53. Who would have thought I would find an authentic 1891 Argentine Mauser Bayonet with scabbard. :o






It's in fantastic shape, has some oil on it, which I didn't clean off yet. and STILL sharp, great edge. Scabbard is in great shape, leather, with no tears.


Thought even though the rifle is sporterized, is slips right on. ;D Helluva sticker, mini sword.
Also picked up a complete cleaning kit and stripper clips for the Moisin-Nagant 91/30  ::)

Sometimes "You never know what your gonna get" ;)

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Re: Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2010, 12:47:05 PM »
Neat find! But what is it with you and Haz and the toes? ;D
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Re: Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2010, 12:53:23 PM »
FQ beat me to it.
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Re: Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2010, 12:56:01 PM »
Quote from: fightingquaker13 on August 29, 2010, 12:47:05 PM
Neat find! But what is it with you and Haz and the toes? ;D
FQ13


Er, uh,......strictly for size and scale reference?  :P
My big feet keep getting in the way?
I have pretty feet?
Need to go to Photography 101?

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Thomas Jefferson: The strongest reason for the people to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against the tyranny of government. That is why our masters in Washington are so anxious to disarm us. They are not afraid of criminals. They are afraid of a populace which cannot be subdued by tyrants."
Col. Jeff Cooper.

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Re: Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2010, 02:02:15 PM »
Nice find!

Reminiscent - through the handle and guard of the Gras bayonet - which I only know about because i have one. How it came into the family, no one knows.

Blade is radically different, the Gras has a triangular shape to it. The grip is definitely different as well, But the guard is nearly identical, and the attachment with the button on the left side is exactly the same from the photos.
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Re: Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« Reply #5 on: Today at 03:59:57 PM »
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Re: Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2010, 03:22:55 PM »
Thanks Guys, Now FINALLY a link on How-To UnSporterize it.

http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/savinggrace/index.asp

Where's MB? ;D



It appears I have the Engineers Carbine version, as the original had a 29 1/2" barrel.  (Go figure, Grandpa was an Engineer)




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Thomas Jefferson: The strongest reason for the people to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against the tyranny of government. That is why our masters in Washington are so anxious to disarm us. They are not afraid of criminals. They are afraid of a populace which cannot be subdued by tyrants."
Col. Jeff Cooper.

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Re: Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2010, 03:50:17 PM »
gun shows are like strip clubs, you get to see alot, touch a little, but nothing every comes home with you.

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Re: Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2010, 04:56:20 PM »
Quote from: TAB on August 29, 2010, 03:50:17 PM
gun shows are like strip clubs, you get to see alot, touch a little, but nothing every comes home with you.

 ;D

98% of the time, you are correct...I'm thankful for the 2%, with gun shows, and my past life when I was single, and had enough money to "burn" at said adult establishments... ::)
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Thomas Jefferson: The strongest reason for the people to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against the tyranny of government. That is why our masters in Washington are so anxious to disarm us. They are not afraid of criminals. They are afraid of a populace which cannot be subdued by tyrants."
Col. Jeff Cooper.

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Re: Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2010, 07:20:08 AM »
Nice find TW!

And for those of you with the foot fetish...it adds authenticity to the pic! ;)


(that's my story and I'm sticking to it! )  ;D
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Re: Gun Shows Are Like A Box Of Chocolates! Rare Find For Me
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2010, 08:13:07 AM »
Quote from: Hazcat on August 30, 2010, 07:20:08 AM
Nice find TW!

And for those of you with the foot, hoof, claw, er, um, paw, yeah, paw fetish...it adds authenticity to the pic! ;)


(that's my story and I'm sticking to it! )  ;D

FIFY.........  ;D  ;D


Oh yeah, nice pig sticker, TW.   :D
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