got emotional.

[jamesob]

my eyes started to tear up when i came across this.

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=133625281

[socomIInato]

that`s crimminal

[knucklehead0202]

mighta been a '38, not sure, but maybe

[Gunaria]

It is heartbreaking.

[5hundo]

Dude...

What a shame...

[69Mach1]

No Bubba, Nooooo.

[socaldsal]

My GOD. That doesn't even have the chuckle factor of that really short Mosin 91/30. This SVT deserved better than the last owner.

[Crusader]

Why the hell would you remove the gas system? It wouldn't even function as a rifle anymore...

[5hundo]

$1000 gone...

Interestingly enough, it's already got a bid...

[gunboat]

Many moons ago I had a 40 tokarev that had been converted to a "tanker model". Believe it may have come from Golden state Arms or Martin Retting --Was not a particularly good weapon. Terrible muzzle blast even with the brake and the sear engagement was not safe -- But it did put rounds downrange in a hurry. The pentagon wrench for gas adjustment was simply unobtainable so that became buggered. The fluted chamber was hard on brass as well -- I traded it off to someone who just had to have it -- thank the Lord for small favors.

[ivanimal]

That there is a true crime.

[TRICKSTER]

GET A ROPE!!!

[Trench Broom]

I get pissed when guys hack off bayonet mounts, but this? Whoever did that to that rifle needs to have his a** removed.

[11Z50]

Even has an "SA" stamp.....captured by the Finns from the Russkis and turned on them. Truly a shame, Bubba really ruined a fine piece of history. It could be restored if a collector has some Tok parts lying about.

[Francis Marion]

An ignoble end to a rare, historic museum quality rifle.
"The heart of man is desperately wicked, who can know it..."