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by Z71
Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: Swiss, French, Belgian & Dutch Weapons
Topic: Front sight height for a Berthier 1907/15 long rifle?
Replies: 6
Views: 6839

Thanx! Definately a help. I'm thinking that possibly the rear sight got clobbered while extended, maybe bent the pin or oblonged the pin hole. Looks ok externaly, but has a lot of movement off to the left side, but not excesive to the right. I probably better find my skinny pin punch! Much as I hate...
by Z71
Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:00 pm
Forum: Swiss, French, Belgian & Dutch Weapons
Topic: Front sight height for a Berthier 1907/15 long rifle?
Replies: 6
Views: 6839

Front sight height for a Berthier 1907/15 long rifle?

I've been un-bubbizing a 1907/15 Berthier rifle. Got it cheap at a gunshow. Guy I got it from had found some barrel bands, but couldn't find a stock to finish the project. I bought it and couldn't find a stock either, so I grafted on a replacement forearm. Have managed to do a pretty decent job carp...
by Z71
Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: Other Firearms that We Have an Interest In
Topic: What Is Your Oldest Firearm?
Replies: 39
Views: 26896

Just got a Martini Henry Mk.II rifle. Made by BSA in 1889. A rifle from the Nepal cache of ancient armaments. Previous oldest was a French 1892 ordnance revolver made in 1894. Also have a Colt Navy percussion from 1867, but it is pretty well used, and I don't consider it a shooter. I look forward to...
by Z71
Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:26 am
Forum: Other Firearms that We Have an Interest In
Topic: What Idiot Would Buy A Gun & No Ammo Available?
Replies: 6
Views: 5305

Could be worse! Could have fallen in love with a 5mm Remington rimfire! Ain't no ammo for these, a buddy has one and is in dire need of ammunition. I had heard they make a few million rounds of 5mm every once in a while, has given him some hope of shooting again. I had feared originaly that the .17 ...
by Z71
Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: C&R Handguns
Topic: Star B at the range
Replies: 2
Views: 3433

I've had a Star B for several years. Pretty good pistol for what I payed for it.

I did have to replace the extractor because it broke, but no big deal.