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    Sticky: True! Just the barriers to getting to a...

    True! Just the barriers to getting to a collection like that are a lot bigger than in the U.S.
    Financially and legally speaking.
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    Sticky: Jeyyyysusss If I could own this in America, I...

    Jeyyyysusss

    If I could own this in America, I would wanna grab an American flag, wave it around, and run down my street like a lunatic
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    Sticky: Ah, since everyone seems to like the polymer...

    Ah, since everyone seems to like the polymer wonders just as well I post this. Here's some black rifle goodness...

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    PSA middy running:-

    FNH 16" barrel chrome line 1:7
    Waitaki...
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    Sticky: If you like French stuff, how about a Berthier...

    If you like French stuff, how about a Berthier and Lebel? They were both used extensively in WWII. The MAS 36s are a bit challenging to find, but there are some out there. Berthiers are kind of the...
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    Sticky: You seem to have a really nice one. Do you know...

    You seem to have a really nice one. Do you know which factory and series? Mine is Nagoya Series 1. My Japanese collecting even inspired me to take a trip to Japan in 2017. My Series 34 was made by...
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    Sticky: Hehe. I'm sorry mate, I wish I could help you,...

    Hehe. I'm sorry mate, I wish I could help you, but I have Frenchy in me so i'm sentimental about it!

    You have a great collection btw - very nice! I like your T38.
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    Sticky: MAS 36/51 82007 MAS 36 1945 manufacture 82008...

    MAS 36/51
    82007
    MAS 36 1945 manufacture
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    Arisaka T99 Series 1 & Arisaka T99 Series 34
    82009



    :)
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    Sticky: Very nice Ryan, for sure one of the better ones...

    Very nice Ryan, for sure one of the better ones I've seen :)
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    Sticky: Too many polymer wonders. Let's go back in time...

    Too many polymer wonders. Let's go back in time to 1943. Beautiful Canadian Long Branch No.4 Mk 1* - original, fully matching, 'NZ' marked, with acceptable bayonet with Canadian ZL&T (Zephyr Loom &...
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    Sticky: Are you in the US or NZ? Type 99's are pretty...

    Are you in the US or NZ? Type 99's are pretty hard to get in NZ, US they are plentiful.
    Brass has been very easy to find here, have around 300 cases.
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    Sticky: You can always reload for them :D

    You can always reload for them :D
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    Sticky: My understanding is that the emblem was ground...

    My understanding is that the emblem was ground off surrendered weapons at the end of WW2, likely by order of Gen McArthur. The royal chrysanthemum was the symbol of the Imperial Family, and was...
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    Sticky: Indeed I have, I'm a big fan of the MAC. They...

    Indeed I have, I'm a big fan of the MAC. They make some great content. I'm glad you find them interesting, they're not talked about too often.
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    Sticky: Recent pick-up, some historical firearms. ...

    Recent pick-up, some historical firearms.

    Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifles from WW2:

    #1. Series 1 Type 99, 7.7x58mm, made by the Nagoya Arsenal in Aichi. This one has the royal chrysanthemum...
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    Sticky: Wohoo! Good to see it's gone to a good home. It's...

    Wohoo! Good to see it's gone to a good home. It's looking great :)

    ~Apocalypticaman
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