Ballad of the Old Irons

[NoobCannon]

I've noticed something now that I frequent the rifle forum more. Those of us who have old milsurp rifles can more or less be separated into three groups.

Those who own and love Mosin Nagants, those who own and love the Enfields, and to a lesser extent, those who own and love Mausers.

I've noticed much less of the old Mausers, with one or two people picking them up every so often, and there's almost no representation from the old Springfield bolt actions.

I'm not saying everyone here is stuck on old rifles, but we all have preferences. So, to celebrate the Old Iron, post 'em up some pics! Bonus points for the underrepresented Mausers and Springfields.

I'd post mine, but photobucket is being difficult at the moment. I'll throw some in later.

 

[Cosmoline]

My main shooting rifle, Finn M39 1970 date



White Death M28 with the bicycle/ski stock:

 

[Pfletch83]

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[NoobCannon]

My 1943 BSA No.4 Mk.1, which is quickly becoming my favorite over that shotgun in the picture.



I took her out shooting today. Much less in the way of recoil from the standing position compared over the sitting position. made it through a magazine, had a blast, even found some old scrap steel to punch holes through. Great rifle, accurate, too.

 

[spartand003]

Here's my baby, a vz. 24 Mauser.
The pics aren't the best quality, but it's what I've got. I'll do some outdoor pics at some point, and with what I'm using they'll look a lot better. :9

 

[spartand003]

And here's my first love, my Mosin Nagant.

 

[spartand003]

And finally, both together in my poorly lit bed room.

 

[NoobCannon]

And this is why I made this thread. just 6 posts in, and there's several beautiful old rifles. Nothing quite matches these old beauties. I don't know about you guys, but I love holding a piece of history like these. Even more fun is when you get to actually shoot a piece of history.

 

[spartand003]

Amen noobcannon. I fondle my rifles on a daily basis, and it's just awesome to think of the men who held, cleaned, fired, and fought with it before me. It's humbling.

 

[IndianaBoy]

My mauser:








Irons don't have to be old.....

 

[NoobCannon]

The fun part is, at one time or another, the Mauser, the Enfield, and the Mosin Nagant have stared eachother down(Not sure if the cold war affected England...it's a horrible blank spot in my history recollection...my teachers would be disappointed).

The AR-15, shotgun, and Glock don't count. They're not iron if they're mostly polymer.

I was specifically asking for all the fans of the old, wood and steel bolt-action milsurps. Not to hate on your weapons(rather nice AR and shotgun), but that's not the purpose of the thread.

 

[IndianaBoy]

I agree. The battle rifles of yesteryear have a mystique all their own.


I just posted the new guns to show that some of us young farts are still making good use of metallic sights. And I don't have a picture of that rifle aside from the one with the other two guns.


I am a big fan of the old rifles. Competing financial responsibilities are the only reason there isn't a 1917 Enfield in my safe. Not to mention the SMLE's and the Springfields. Not sure why I haven't picked up a Mosin yet. :banghead:

 

[wlewisiii]

Count me in the Mauser camp. Spanish 93 that they modified in 1916 and then got bubba'd sometime before I bought it a couple years ago. Still puts a 7mm soft point where it needs to go.

 

[fireman 9731]

I'll try to fire up my camera and get some good pics tomorrow...

 

[towboat_er]

Wish I had the ones I got rid of. Here is a Mosin


Here is my other one.


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[FlyinBryan]

m1 garands not allowed to play??? even a 1944 one?

 

[2low]

Once i figure out how to post pictures I'll show you my old war horses. But i've got a Mosin with a laminated stock (terrible trigger but a great rifle), but my pride and joy of all the newer and old bolt actions in my collection is a Yugo M24/47 mauser. Its got a walnut stock and when i got it the barrel looked completely new with sharp grooves to compliment the shiny bore. A buddy of mine also has an M1 Garand (so much fun to shoot) and an SMLE Mk. IV Lee Enfield which has never been restored or refinished. His grandfather brought it back with him as a momento after WWII. It has soo many dings, scratches and a substantial quarter sized chunk taken out of the stock. It's amazing to think about the history of the rifle and I'mcurious about the story behind each ding and scratch in that rifle.

I know it doesn't mean much without having a picture but i'll figure out how to post photos and show you guys these rifles.

This just goes to show that not all youngins think that the latest assault rifle is the epitome of battle rifles...but i wouldn't turn down a free FN SCAR lol

 

[NoobCannon]

By all means, M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, maybe even SKS's can come and play!

this is a thread to celebrate the beasts of wood and iron.

Though I'm wondering where all the M1906 Springfields went to....

and while we're at it, does anyone have an SVT-40 they'd like to show off?

 

[451 Detonics]

98 Mauser...of course it's not quite like it left the factory. Additions include:

Drilled and tapped for scope mounts
Simmons Presidential 4X12 scope
Boyd Stock
Timney trigger
20 round trench mag and 3 round Gibbs detachable hunting mag



Another mil-surp but left original is my Inland Carbine

 

[Vaarok]

I'm just eccentric.





And somebody asked for SVT40s:

 

[fireman 9731]

Here is my Mosin family... A 1927 Tula Cossack rifle, a 1941 Izzy M-38 and a 1944 Izzy M-44.

And here is my Turkish Mauser. I re-blued all the metal and cleaned up the stock. It has a mirror bore and shoots fantastically. Fist sized groups all day long shooting off hand at 100 yards with surplus ammo!

 

[.45Guy]

I like to be different...

 

[Vern Humphrey]

We Springfield afficiandos are not snobs, we just don't associate with lesser mortals.

 

[lynxsnare]

First time posting pics hope it works I'm in need of bonus points. Purests relax the sporters were resurected at the cost of 39.00 ea. listed as parts guns. Elbow grease and 30 years of acumulating parts and more money than I care to discuss brought them back from the parts bin.

 

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

I'll sing my happy tune in this ballad

Turkish Mauser, K. Kale year 1940 and 305 rounds of 7.92x57mm


Mosin Nagant M1944, year 1944 Izhevsk


K31 (Karabiner 1931), year 1944 Waffenfabrik Berm