Just before leaving for a month working in South Africa, I managed to add to my collection.
The first is an 1887 Martini-Henry 577/450 (a whopping big cartridge) likely issued to Canadian troops.
The 577 is necked down to 450 and are the ones to the right of the 22LR round. If you can find them, the 577/450 rounds are about $5 each.
The next is an early to mid-WWII Arisaka 99 in remarkably good condition. Most of the Chrysanthemum is present although ground down slightly. The bayonet and frog is included.
And finally, the ever present Mosin-Nagant 91/30 with hex receiver. I now have the ammo and am hot to try it out.
I've also lucked into a Swedish 96 Mauser. I haven't taken any shots of it, but they will be forthcoming.
Ron
The first is an 1887 Martini-Henry 577/450 (a whopping big cartridge) likely issued to Canadian troops.
The 577 is necked down to 450 and are the ones to the right of the 22LR round. If you can find them, the 577/450 rounds are about $5 each.
The next is an early to mid-WWII Arisaka 99 in remarkably good condition. Most of the Chrysanthemum is present although ground down slightly. The bayonet and frog is included.
And finally, the ever present Mosin-Nagant 91/30 with hex receiver. I now have the ammo and am hot to try it out.
I've also lucked into a Swedish 96 Mauser. I haven't taken any shots of it, but they will be forthcoming.
Ron
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