Recent content by ironmannf

I "corrected" several M1 Garands and M1 Carbines so I understand exactly what you're saying. I can only imagine the difficulty you go through in finding parts, etc. for your rifles.

I used to collect Civil War items and they were nice to look at but too fragile to handle, so I sold off most of my collection except some choice Confederate stuff and Confederate muskets and started collecting WWI and WWII pistols and rifles because I can at least shoot them at the range. I do...

Thank you guys for all your help, I do appreciate it! When I finally get one, I'll post some pictures on here for you to look at.

If there's so many problems with these rifles, why do they commend such a high value?

I do recall hearing something about the safety being weak and stress cracks in the bolt housing. There’s probably more that I don’t even know about too.

Thats interesting to hear and I now see what you're talking about...good eyes! My eyes are old, and I obviously overlooked all of that stuff and probably more. Thank you so much for your input because I know now a little more about these rifles than before!

I’ve been saving for quite awhile now time for a g43 and every time I think I have enough cash put aside to buy a rifle, it seems that the rifles I like will sell just a little more than I have in my pockets. Sometimes I wish that I didn’t like the g43 or k43s so much because I could buy...

What do you mean by “re-done”? I know about the stock being replaced be of the original stock has a duffle cut. Are the parts messed with or the finish redone?

Thank you for the advice! I trying not to be in a rush to buy a g43 because I want to do more homework on them prior to purchasing one but at the same time I don’t want to pass up something that’s a good deal either. To be honest, the only thing that keeps me for spending my money on a rifle is...

Thanks, guys for all of the information! I definitely want to do my homework before purchasing something. I just saw this rifle on GB (item #949195491) can you guys give me your expert opinion on it? I would love to hear what you think about it as fellow collectors! Thank you so much!

I agree with you 100% and I do plan on getting some research material prior to making any purchases. I think I rather go the private route or to a gun show because at least there I can inspect the rifle prior to purchasing it as I had a bad experience on an auction with a seller that lied to me...

Thank you for getting back to me! I think that I have to either settle for something less (no scope, etc.) or pony up more cash. Ah what the heck...my wife won't be happy with me either way so maybe I'll just go for the gusto. lol

The G43 has been on my bucket list for quite some time now and I'm dying to have one in my collection. I think I'm going to get that book because I don't know enough about these rifles and want to make sure that whatever I purchase is correct and wasn't messed with. I'm hoping not to spend...

I have to ask...what is reasonable price range to pay for a matching G43 or K43 with or without a scope?

Great, I will. Thank you so much!