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by hamster
Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:14 am
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: Westinghouse nagant "what is this brass badge on the stock?"
Replies: 28
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Re: Westinghouse nagant "what is this brass badge on the sto

I think one of the great joys of collecting milsurp weapons is trying to unlock some of the history of the firearm. I sometimes ponder as I hold one what a journey it has taken to get to me, the sights it has witnessed and the lives it has altered.
by hamster
Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: Small Caliber Forum
Topic: Voere mod.2005 open bolt "find me a 15rnd clip, make a BFF"
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Voere mod.2005 open bolt "find me a 15rnd clip, make a BFF"

I have a voere model 2005 .22 open bolt shooter imported by kdf of texas with a nice old higgens 4x scope. It sure is a fun little plinker and I get a kick out of people at the range saying "hey you're bolt's still locked open" as i'm about to fire... followed by a grunt sound after i've f...
by hamster
Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: Westinghouse nagant "what is this brass badge on the stock?"
Replies: 28
Views: 697

Re: Westinghouse nagant "what is this brass badge on the sto

Many thanks to mogunner for showing me the way to this forum.... I have never been on another forum with people that were so quick to help with questions, welcome a newbie, and keep things fun..... I think i'll stay. Homer2 the receiver tang says E. Here are a few pics of the rifle. I have a mismatc...
by hamster
Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: Westinghouse nagant "what is this brass badge on the stock?"
Replies: 28
Views: 697

Westinghouse nagant "what is this brass badge on the stock?"

I have a mosin nagant made by westinghouse. I have done some research on the rifle and found that it is a U.S. made nagant under contract back in 1915. It has an SA stamp inside a box that appears to mean it was once in Finnish hands. There is a D on the receiver that means it's a 762x54 shooter. Bu...