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Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:56 pm

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I just got back from Bordeaux after a day at Vinexpo and here it is in all its glory :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

The barrel says ar 41 and it has an 'eagle on wheels' stamped on the breech and barrel. Initial inspection is favorable but will report in more detail later.

Who's a happy Duncan then :roll: :roll: :roll:
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Post by Woftam » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:03 pm

Congratulations. When is the big day (first firing) ?
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Soon as I can get my hands on some factory ammo!

Post by DuncaninFrance » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:33 am

Don't think I can get any in Bordeaux so will have to order it in the post. I wasn't going to get any till it ACTUALLY arrived :roll:

Will probably order some from ESP - about 42€ for 20, that's about A$66.56!

I also want to strip it down and check it over.

By the way. The barrel mark ar is from Mauser Werke AG, Berlin-Borsigwalde and it has little Nazi emblems all over it. I am pretty sure that the wood and bolt are from different weapons but they all bear the same number now.

An initial check shows that the Cleaning Rod and 2 Trigger Guard locking screws are missing so have got to chase up the seller for those.

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Post by ian27 » Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:21 am

Congratulations Duncan!!!!!! You didnt have to wait too long. The rifle looks in good shape. More pics please.

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Post by Pilgrim » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:47 am

beautious !
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Talked to him..........

Post by DuncaninFrance » Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:32 pm

An initial check shows that the Cleaning Rod and 2 Trigger Guard locking screws are missing so have got to chase up the seller for those.
He says that the whole batch are the same but he is expecting a shipment of rods and screws (plus other bits) in July so perhaps I will get them then. Will be chasing it up anyway.
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looks good duncan

Post by Grubber » Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:47 pm

Nice lookin rifle duncan bet you can't wait to put a few down range.

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Rounds ordered!

Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:26 am

Box of 20 - 50€, thats about £33.50 or about $67 :shock:

Am just waiting now for the official paperwork from the Prefecture in Bordeaux so I can take it out to play.

Am going to strip it down tomorrow and take some pics.

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Post by stripperclip » Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:26 am

that is a good looking rifle and more pic.'s will be appreciated :D
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$67 for 20?

Post by Niner » Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:31 am

You didn't go and get the special vampire killer silver bullet box, did you?

Those are some expensive bullets for sure.
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