I too have a few ... mostly WWII.
The Axis:
The Carcano Model 1938 short rifle was configured for a folding bayonet. There is even a groove under the barrel to allow the bayonet to fold into the closed position while attached to the rifle.
Funny story, the bayonet cost more than the rifle!
Anyone out there know a good place to look at Tokarev variants around the Indy area? I'm feeling like a mil-surp handgun and the Tokarev fits the bill.
The rifle in the picture was built by Terni in 1939. The original Model 1938 Short Rifle was manufactured in 7.35mm. They felt the 6.5 was under powered. Before they could stock pile the new ammunition, WWII broke out. So, they switched rifle production back the the 6.5mm. Tens of thousands of the 7.35mm rifles were sent to Finland, who were desperately in need of weapons to keep the Russians at bay. My rifle has the [SA] stamp of the Fin Military indicating it was one of those rifles.
So does anyone remake the 7.35 or is up to you to reload.????..
Been gun collecting for many years but just recently started picking up some WWII vintage rifles. It all started with a Japanese Arisaka with the Mum still in tact for $80.00 from a vendor at the covered bridge festival. He didn't know what he had and I wasn't for positive how rare it was till I got it home and started researching. It must have been a Vet bring back and in about 85% condition. After it, I have picked up a 1943 91/30 Izzy Mosin a 1944 Izzy M44 Mosin and a 1891 Argentine Mauser made in 1894. Have to say it's exciting owning these old rifles and lot's of fun searching for them. My next search is for a German Mauser with at least some of the Waffen marks on it, A Yugo Mauser, Swiss K-31, Nagant revolver etc. Figured better get 'em while they are still reonable in price. Be nice hand me downs to the Grandson's someday. And let's not forget eventually picking up a nice M1 Garand.
Sort of new here, moved to indy about a month ago, barely had a chance to breathe much less do any fun stuff. So, as we're unpacking I am dragging out all of my old irons and I started thinking. Perhaps I need to other militaria friends in the area!
So, anyone else collect old military rifles (and other stuff)? Mosins, Arisakas, mausers, Springfield muskets, whathaveyou!
Cheers mates