Type 53 Before and After

[bruceflinch]

No, he destroyed most of the collector value. Originality is key.

& now it's original for Mackman!


Q:
themosinator; Are all of your guns in the same exact condition that you bought them in?

Have you done anything to them beside clean the bore & moving parts after shooting?

[MackMan]

Maybe I will darken up the stock a little. It does seem a little light. The Dings and Scratches will remain though.

[themosinator]

& now it's original for Mackman!


Q:
themosinator; Are all of your guns in the same exact condition that you bought them in?

Have you done anything to them beside clean the bore & moving parts after shooting?

yep!!...ALL in the same condition that I bought them in...the only things I have done was shoot them, clean them lightly, and occasionally add a sling or bayonet...

...I abhor Bubbafication of perfectly good military rifles (even refinishing!!)...if folks need to feel like they absolutely HAVE TO do this, why not just rescue a barreled action from somewhere and make a horrible "sporter" out of it (read: Bubba'd POS)??...seems like that would be the way to go...

[bruceflinch]

yep!!...ALL in the same condition that I bought them in...the only things I have done was shoot them, clean them lightly, and occasionally add a sling or bayonet...

...I abhor Bubbafication of perfectly good military rifles (even refinishing!!)...if folks need to feel like they absolutely HAVE TO do this, why not just rescue a barreled action from somewhere and make a horrible "sporter" out of it (read: Bubba'd POS)??...seems like that would be the way to go...

So you believe all your rifles are all in "factory original" state less wear & tear?
Judging by the appearance, they are not Big 5 purchases.