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I want to buy my first "old" gun, and I need advice/recommendations on what I should get.
Little back story on me - I got into guns a few years back, I am heavily into "high quality" guns, I primarily collect handguns - custom 1911's, Atlas/Nighthawk, Custom CZ's, race guns, etc. I'm also heavily into long range rifles, to put into perspective, my first rifle was a Bergara HMR PRO in .308, and then I moved onto a Masterpiece arms 6.5C. Long story short - C&R WWI rifles are FAR FAR FAR out of my "expertise"
I never thought I would have so much interest in a C&R rifle until two days ago, when a buddy of mine put a Italian Vetterli M1870 in my hands. I cocked the bolt and was in shock as far as how amazing the fitment and quality of the gun felt in my hand. It really put into perspective the old saying "They don't build them like they used to"
Anyway, having experienced the quality and "coolness" factor of that gun, I now want to own one myself. I really want to buy a high quality WWI era rifle and restore it, not entirely, but just clean one up and go out and shoot it. However, I am stuck on what I should get. Here are some prospects.
Springfield M1903
Lee Enfield SMLE
Mauser 98k
Mauser M/94 or M/94-14
Right now, I really love the size, design, and caliber of the M/94, and it is the primary one I am looking into buying. I want to spend no more than $2000, but ideally around $1500 - the gun has to be in shootable condition, with ALL matching serial numbers.
I am a sucker for high quality, well engineered firearms, and I would love some recommendations of guns I may have over looked. I am not looking for budget friendly alternatives or "almost as good" options. I want a really high quality collectible piece that I can pass down 50-60 years from today.
Please help!
I want to buy my first "old" gun, and I need advice/recommendations on what I should get.
Little back story on me - I got into guns a few years back, I am heavily into "high quality" guns, I primarily collect handguns - custom 1911's, Atlas/Nighthawk, Custom CZ's, race guns, etc. I'm also heavily into long range rifles, to put into perspective, my first rifle was a Bergara HMR PRO in .308, and then I moved onto a Masterpiece arms 6.5C. Long story short - C&R WWI rifles are FAR FAR FAR out of my "expertise"
I never thought I would have so much interest in a C&R rifle until two days ago, when a buddy of mine put a Italian Vetterli M1870 in my hands. I cocked the bolt and was in shock as far as how amazing the fitment and quality of the gun felt in my hand. It really put into perspective the old saying "They don't build them like they used to"
Anyway, having experienced the quality and "coolness" factor of that gun, I now want to own one myself. I really want to buy a high quality WWI era rifle and restore it, not entirely, but just clean one up and go out and shoot it. However, I am stuck on what I should get. Here are some prospects.
Springfield M1903
Lee Enfield SMLE
Mauser 98k
Mauser M/94 or M/94-14
Right now, I really love the size, design, and caliber of the M/94, and it is the primary one I am looking into buying. I want to spend no more than $2000, but ideally around $1500 - the gun has to be in shootable condition, with ALL matching serial numbers.
I am a sucker for high quality, well engineered firearms, and I would love some recommendations of guns I may have over looked. I am not looking for budget friendly alternatives or "almost as good" options. I want a really high quality collectible piece that I can pass down 50-60 years from today.
Please help!
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