Main Battle Rifle Pictures

[Axis II]

I try to get the M1 to a match at least once a year.

my last attempt:

That was pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[lightman]

Nice assortment of rifles Guys!

 

[krinko]

Here are four main battle rifles that I acquired in a single day---
Left to right, they are; 1940 Finnish M28/30, 1919 Norwegian M94 Krag, 1944 Yugoslavian 98K and 1934 Swiss K31.
-----k.

 

[krinko]

Here's a couple from when "main battle rifle" was a fairly new concept.
A German M71/84 from 1886 and a British Snider from 1872.

 

[25-5]

There's grandpa Remington 1903A3, his kid M1 Garand, and his kid's kid Springfield M1A NM.
Oh and uncle Enfield No4 Mk2. In reverse order.

 

[Beck]

The term "Battle Rifle" is tricky. It's a relatively new term in firearms nomenclature. Some will say it applies to WWI era and later full power semi-auto rifles only. Others will say it includes bolt-actions as well.

By the latter definition, the only battle rifle I've ever owned was an M1903 Springfield w/bayonet when I was in high school. Wish I had taken a picture.

I'd like to pick up a Springfield Armory M1A one of these days. That would qualify under either definition. However, if I suddenly found myself in battle I would not reach for an M1903 or an M1A. I'd opt for my Ruger Mini-30 "Battle Carbine?" I do like Springfield's 18-inch Scout Squad version though. It's like a Mini-30 on steroids. Too bad it doesn't qualify as a rifle because the barrel is under 20". (Just kidding... sorta)

Anyway, I'm not gonna be the one who tells the guy who shows up to help with a 20-inch barrel SKS, complete with integral bayonet, that he forgot to bring his "Battle Rifle" to the battle. (Ok, maybe I'll tell him later after the battle and we won.)

We could say that a "Battle Rifle" is an antiquated full power service rifle of wars past, which has for the most part been replaced by carbines chambered for intermediate power cartridges...

 

[BigBlue 94]

To me, battle rifle is a full power rifle in semi-auto.

But if we go with just the main full power rifle of its time, I can include an 03A3, Mauser M48, and a Gew98.

 

[Offfhand]

Call me when the battle starts.

 

[BigBlue 94]

Call me when the battle starts. View attachment 1045750

Personal aspirations! Lol

Great looking collection. Whats up with the cheek rest on the enfield?

 

[Jeff olson]

 

[Offfhand]

Great looking collection. Whats up with the cheek rest on the enfield?

Enfield Sniper, see post #14 on this thread.

 

[Gordon]

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That sucker appears to be the bomb ! Sort it out and tell us how it runs !

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

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All gorgeous, Jeff.

Except that hideous Johnson. You should send it to me so it doesn't infect the rest of your collection with cooties.......

 

[Speedo66]

Here are four main battle rifles that I acquired in a single day---
Left to right, they are; 1940 Finnish M28/30, 1919 Norwegian M94 Krag, 1944 Yugoslavian 98K and 1934 Swiss K31.
-----k.
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Nice collection!

Is the Krag in 6.5x55 Swede?

 

[Stumper]

Okay. A picture, restricted to the narrow definition of "battle rifle'-almost. In actuality the Vepr has never been anything but a sporting rifle albeit an adaptation of a military design.

Battle Rifles

• Stumper
• Dec 25, 2021

 

[GoF150xlt]

 

[Space Ghost]

 

[jdc1244]

Eons ago I squeezed the nickle until the Indian screamed and the buffalo pooped and bought a CETME...a Century CETME. It worked for exactly one magazine and stopped. I had the ground bolt, the whole nine yards of "modifications" to allow what once was a fine warhorse to hobble along like a bland, lame cart pony. I am very happy to see someone who got one of those abused rifles to work right I was lucky enough to find someone who took it off my hands for almost what I paid for it, but I swore off the Century Drunken Monkeys for the rest of my life.

The more recent offering from CAI actually isn’t a CAI.

Its internals are CETME surplus with a PTR barrel and lower receiver/trigger group.

I got one back in 2016 and it’s been perfectly reliable.

I’m guessing they’re not available anymore.

 

[Gordon]

Dont see my K31 or my G3

 

[DustyGmt]

Battle "pistol". Probably doesn't count, I'll find a pic of my battle rifle in a sec.....

 

[DustyGmt]

This is my "battle rifle". BCM RECCE rifle w/ Aimpoint Pro....

 

[krinko]

Nice collection!

Is the Krag in 6.5x55 Swede?

Yes, it is.

 

[Bwana John]

For some reason I include the ability to deliver a substantial buttstroke (without negatively affecting the weapon) to the rather artificial definition of "Main Battle Rifle".

 

[JeffG]

For some reason I include the ability to deliver a substantial buttstroke (without negatively affecting the weapon) to the rather artificial definition of "Main Battle Rifle".

Yes, bayonet training with the M16 seemed silly.

 

[MEHavey]

Not for every instance, but .. .

Advancing against even multiple opponents, hand-to-hand, where you have the boar spear will cause them to retreat.
Conversely, if you have no loaded firearm, and someone else advances on you with a bayonet affixed to a rifle, you will retreat.

Two factors play out:
--- People think you won't actually pull a trigger -- but do think that you will very likely stick them with that knife.
--- Naked blades evoke a non-proportional visceral fear by their simple existence in a physical confrontation.

Never short sell the value of a 4-ft stabbing spear in what can become closing contact.

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