traveler106
Member
Hello,
I just purchased a Yugoslavian M24/47 8mm WWII surplus rifle (I'm on my first day of the annoying 10-day waiting period).
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice for me before I take it to the range. The bolt and the action don't have any rust on them, but I will need to clean off all the grease. The other metal work is a little tarnished, but not bad. The stock doesn't have any damage, because it wasn't used, but it is old, so it's showing signs of age.
Is there anything I need to know before I try to fire it, as far as making sure it's safe and firing it won't damage it?
Even if it turns out that I shouldn't fire it, it's still a good buy. It cost $100, and it comes with the original accessories (the bayonet, cartridge case, etc.), all wrapped in old Yugoslavian newspaper.
Thanks!
I just purchased a Yugoslavian M24/47 8mm WWII surplus rifle (I'm on my first day of the annoying 10-day waiting period).
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice for me before I take it to the range. The bolt and the action don't have any rust on them, but I will need to clean off all the grease. The other metal work is a little tarnished, but not bad. The stock doesn't have any damage, because it wasn't used, but it is old, so it's showing signs of age.
Is there anything I need to know before I try to fire it, as far as making sure it's safe and firing it won't damage it?
Even if it turns out that I shouldn't fire it, it's still a good buy. It cost $100, and it comes with the original accessories (the bayonet, cartridge case, etc.), all wrapped in old Yugoslavian newspaper.
Thanks!