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I broke down and sent away for one, as soon as I stumbled upon it online...it wasn't from a sponsor, but I will atone by at least getting a replica bayonet from Empire. It was really cheap at under $200 delivered, matching bolt, no transfer, and I'm on a budget. I've wanted one for a long time.
Hopefully, the shippers and the law will play by the rules and not give me any crap about the 1896 Tula receiver on it...this is Oregon, and it seems like almost the entire population owns firearms.
Here's my questions:
The photos I saw showed nicely worn metal, no rust, but not much bluing left. What is the best way to care for old, worn metal like that in a very damp, cool climate ? The rainy season is almost upon me, and I have plenty of cheap corrosive surplus left.
The stock was described as post-war, vg, but the photos showed repairs by the tang and bayonet lug. How well do those Finn stock repairs hold up ? What have those of you out there with repaired M39 stocks experienced in that regard ?
Thanks in advance, Gunboards community !
Hopefully, the shippers and the law will play by the rules and not give me any crap about the 1896 Tula receiver on it...this is Oregon, and it seems like almost the entire population owns firearms.
Here's my questions:
The photos I saw showed nicely worn metal, no rust, but not much bluing left. What is the best way to care for old, worn metal like that in a very damp, cool climate ? The rainy season is almost upon me, and I have plenty of cheap corrosive surplus left.
The stock was described as post-war, vg, but the photos showed repairs by the tang and bayonet lug. How well do those Finn stock repairs hold up ? What have those of you out there with repaired M39 stocks experienced in that regard ?
Thanks in advance, Gunboards community !