What I meant was...
I could care less about the collector value of my Gibbs- what I meant was that the carbine, like the SMLE has historical value as they were the rifle issued to English and Commonwealth troops for years. In that vein, to me at least as a history buff, they have historical value. I didnt mean to anger a number of members here who see historical value=money value. I honestly could care less. I'd like to get my hands on a mauser G98, M1 Garand and a 1903 springfield. I'm not a huge fan of the Arisaka, so, I dont know if its worth trying to find one.
And, as far as the ammo goes, someone who posted here hit the nail on the head- if you're not familiar with the gun laws here in MA, they are amongst the most draconian in the US. In fact, there are a number of guns I would love to own, but cannot, because they are "banned" for sale in here in MA (Kimber products come quickly to mind).
Not to get off on a rant, but,The methodology that the Division of Public safety goes through to deem a firearm acceptable is completely ridiculous. It forces manufacturers to basically "donate" a firearm for testing with the knowledge that it wont be returned to the manufacturer. So, makers like Kimber just basically circumvent the whole process by just not sending any firearms for testing. Additionally, the process to get a CCL is also a practice in futility, in that not everyone who applies can get accepted. Even better, the Commonwealth gives the authority to either accept or reject the application for a permit to your local Chief of Police. They can reject the applicant for any reason, either real or imagined. But I digress.
I will check in with the local gun shop to see what they can do. Thanks for all the replies guys!
addendum: I had kind of assumed that, with the litigation being what it is in this Country, that ammo manufacturers would "download" certain calibers for fear it might damage a firearm or injure someone. I've fired some pretty stout 30-06 rounds that were handloads and found they were more than sufficient, power-wise. It makes me wonder what was issued to the troops in WWII and Korea...
I could care less about the collector value of my Gibbs- what I meant was that the carbine, like the SMLE has historical value as they were the rifle issued to English and Commonwealth troops for years. In that vein, to me at least as a history buff, they have historical value. I didnt mean to anger a number of members here who see historical value=money value. I honestly could care less. I'd like to get my hands on a mauser G98, M1 Garand and a 1903 springfield. I'm not a huge fan of the Arisaka, so, I dont know if its worth trying to find one.
And, as far as the ammo goes, someone who posted here hit the nail on the head- if you're not familiar with the gun laws here in MA, they are amongst the most draconian in the US. In fact, there are a number of guns I would love to own, but cannot, because they are "banned" for sale in here in MA (Kimber products come quickly to mind).
Not to get off on a rant, but,The methodology that the Division of Public safety goes through to deem a firearm acceptable is completely ridiculous. It forces manufacturers to basically "donate" a firearm for testing with the knowledge that it wont be returned to the manufacturer. So, makers like Kimber just basically circumvent the whole process by just not sending any firearms for testing. Additionally, the process to get a CCL is also a practice in futility, in that not everyone who applies can get accepted. Even better, the Commonwealth gives the authority to either accept or reject the application for a permit to your local Chief of Police. They can reject the applicant for any reason, either real or imagined. But I digress.
I will check in with the local gun shop to see what they can do. Thanks for all the replies guys!
addendum: I had kind of assumed that, with the litigation being what it is in this Country, that ammo manufacturers would "download" certain calibers for fear it might damage a firearm or injure someone. I've fired some pretty stout 30-06 rounds that were handloads and found they were more than sufficient, power-wise. It makes me wonder what was issued to the troops in WWII and Korea...
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So what, if it does what you want & it was a fair price you paid.
Not the most accurate rifle I've ever owned, though that may be more from the flinching...but fun. And while hardly NONE of my rifle was "original", it had a new(er) manufacture barrel (of course) a reproduction flash hider and enfield sling. A refinished stock (the stock itself may had seen some WWII action)