War Office .22 Trainer

Probably the most popular caliber firearm in most of the world. Many of us have more than one. They also are very collectible and still cheap to shoot.
(The military trainer posts have been added here from a previous forum.)

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PeterN2
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War Office .22 Trainer

Post by PeterN2 » Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:35 pm

The chap I am buying the G98 Mauser from has been on the phone asking if I want to buy a .22 rifle he has. From his description it is a War Office trainer. 'A 1907 single shot rifle with SMLE type sights'. I will have a look at the rifle before I decide to buy as I am not sure what condition it is in. He says it is alright, but one mans alright could be another mans rubbish. I have read up a bit on these from the HARC site. Are they worth having? He says I can have it for £65.

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Post by dhtaxi » Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:12 pm

If it is in decent nick buy it.
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Post by ian27 » Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:20 pm

Yep, I would buy it if its in decent shape.
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Post by Woftam » Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:21 pm

Peter,

I have one and enjoy plinking with it. My understanding is they were never a great success when introduced. More an interesting item than a real collectable. Occasionally see them at auction here and they usually sell. Have never seen one on the open market.
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