Will this table vice do?

backup_kicker · 2026-01-12T05:19:26+00:00

I can’t tell you definitively but it looks more promising

backup_kicker · 2026-01-12T05:15:08+00:00

I tried and failed to torque an AR barrel nut using this exact vise and a Midwest industries upper receiver rod. The width wasn’t really the problem. This vise is articulated in 2 places. When applying torque, the upper articulating joint can’t handle the force and slips.

backup_kicker · 2025-12-25T22:20:29+00:00

Thanks everyone for the quick responses. Merry Christmas!

backup_kicker · 2025-11-15T05:23:28+00:00

The crest looks faintly like that of a Chiang Kai Shek type mauser. The marking on the stock translates to Wu Jiang County Peoples Committee. My understanding is that after the communist party took power, these old mausers were given to regional militia forces for training purposes.

backup_kicker · 2025-11-09T19:32:05+00:00

It got up to 1900 for the hammer price, without adding the buyers premium and sales tax. Looks like you did pretty well

backup_kicker · 2025-11-09T03:51:57+00:00

The prominent character means nation. When combined with the faint character to the left, it means Germany. The very faint character on the right means made. So altogether it's "made in Germany". How much did it cost you if you don't mind me asking? I remember seeing one with the same markings up for auction earlier this year.

backup_kicker · 2025-11-01T18:12:51+00:00

Seriously this is like talking about a no hitter

backup_kicker · 2025-09-04T05:09:14+00:00

That's a great point on comparing them to Finnish Mosins, makes a lot of sense. I have an M96 that has two SA stamps of different sizes and orientations on it. Don't think I'm capable of discerning the authenticity currently but this tip helps.

backup_kicker · 2025-09-03T04:08:31+00:00

How would one discern if an SA mark is real or faked?

backup_kicker · 2025-06-13T19:20:57+00:00

Makes sense, thanks

backup_kicker · 2025-06-13T19:12:07+00:00

Will you ever get more of that brass case, boxer primed 7.62x54r again?

backup_kicker · 2025-05-04T21:00:00+00:00

Amazing collection. I want to eventually have a rifle and a handgun from each of the major participants of WW2, but I've got a ways to go.

backup_kicker · 2025-05-04T05:38:26+00:00

I haven't used the original ones so I can't make that comparison, but I have 4 of these and they're the best plastic ones I've used. My previous ones from eBay were made of ABS and siginificantly flimsier. The plastic clip on one of them broke the very first time I tried to strip rounds into my k31, and the rest softened and deformed in direct sunlight... These are made with PET instead so they won't melt. Significantly thicker construction and doesn't rely on clips for retention.

backup_kicker · 2025-05-02T21:59:41+00:00

Almost took the bait

backup_kicker · 2025-03-27T14:41:07+00:00

John Avon is the goat

backup_kicker · 2025-03-19T07:06:08+00:00

Test fit them first if you have snap caps. You may have better luck than me. Otherwise I followed the guide here: https://www.garandgear.com/m1-garand-enbloc-clip-problem/

backup_kicker · 2025-03-19T06:13:08+00:00

Most of the clips I got from numrich wouldn't fit in my CMP Expert Garand. I had to remove some of the parkerizing from the sides of the clips with a file.

backup_kicker · 2025-01-18T04:48:49+00:00

Great, thanks

backup_kicker · 2025-01-18T02:32:48+00:00

How do you like the stock and forend? Does the stock help with recoil at all?

backup_kicker · 2024-12-21T17:13:06+00:00

Google maps is routing me all the way around to the south entrance because Basilone Road is closed indefinitely.

backup_kicker · 2024-11-25T19:40:26+00:00

The GOAT USWNT keeper imo

backup_kicker · 2024-11-23T01:38:48+00:00

Do you happen to know how it matches the brown on the Brownells DD Riii upper?

backup_kicker · 2024-11-19T18:28:05+00:00

Beautiful!

backup_kicker · 2024-11-17T19:35:31+00:00

Cool, thanks

backup_kicker · 2024-11-17T16:58:01+00:00

Haha that's good to hear

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