[45Guy]

Not too shabby for $110... The sewer pipe bore they described is a little dark, but has 0 pitting. I guess pulling a brush and patch through the bore is a foreign concept. Oh well, worked out in my favor. Can't wait for the rest of the collection to go up for sale...:thumbsup:

 

[Detroit-1]

I also have one. Mine shoots great! Detroit-1

 

[bayoned]

$110, and it includes the correct rod? How do you sleep at night....?
Nice rifle.

 

[45Guy]

It pays to be within driving distance! The auction description stated, "Poor bore, with massive pitting." Pulled a brush and a couple of patches through it tonight... Little dark but no pitting... Gotta love it when you catch a break.

 

[BIG ED]

Make sure you fire about 35-40 rounds out of it non stop get the barrel good and hot and clean right at the range. It will drastically improve. I've save d about 3 rifles that I got cheap because of "bad pitted" bore. They all came out near new when I was done. No kidding!

 

[45Guy]

ED, this one cleaned right up with a bronze brush and a couple of rem-oil patches. It is a little dark, but 0 pitting. I'm no Ansel Adams, but I'll try to get a picture...

 

[45Guy]

 

[45Guy]

This is the only marking of any type on the wood.

 

[45Guy]

Is there any documented use of these in the Phillipines? I just picked up some occupation notes at a local shop, and thought they would make for a neat addition to the display.

 

[45Guy]

OK, I have another stupid question... Does anyone know where I can find a COTTON reproduction naval ensign? I want to use it for backing in a shadow box to display the rifle and various other items. I've found a million sources for cheap nylon, but no cotton.