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Building A T38 Sporter From Ebay And Gunbroker Parts


Horsefly

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Thinking real hard about buying a piece at a time and wondered what ya'll thought about it.I know buying a whole complete rifle would be the most economical way,but $10.00 to $20.00 here and there doesn't sting like $150.00 mim. plus shipping,and besides,I wouldn't be tearing up a rifle some collector wants.Just an idea,so what-chu cats think? Jerry

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I would get a barreled action, or a bubbaed rifle, but I would rather use a barreled action. I would get a barreled action, and get or make a stock for it, then go from there. You are correct about a complete rifle being economical, but in the end, you will end up ruining a collectible rifle and losing money on it.

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Jerry,

 

It sounds like you need to go pawn shoping one weekend. I'd bet you could find a good jap sporter wearing good wood, an aftermarket trigger, and a scope for a couple hundred bucks. I see them down here selling cheaper than .22's and 30-30's in pawn shops fairly regularly. I know that'd sting more than $20 here and there, but it'd be more than likely be the cheapest way to get into a jap rifle you wanted to customize.

 

-Jason

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I have three barreled receivers (no bolts) with commercial barrels I would like to part with. Two have Springfield 30-06 barrels and one has a 22-250. They have the mums and I think I have the bottom hardware but no screws. If interested $40 each plus shipping. I can post pictures if need to. I gave $40 apeice for them and hauled them home from Arizona. riceone.

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Horsefly, email me your address and I'll package it up over the weekend and print out a label and let you know what the shipping is. I've got a new rifle. Its a T38 Series 28 that never had a mum but is stamped with an elongated "M" to denote non military use. riceone.

 

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Done deal Riceone,and thanks so much! That new rifle is top shelf.The metal looks perfect,and the wood looks like a good piece of walnut,but didn't they use teak ? It looks strange but so nice too me to see lettering where the mum should be or a ground off spot.Very nice gun. Jerry

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J.B,I haven't really planned on getting a complete orignal 38,but with 3 different Mauser sporters,I ended up with the battle ready versions,so probably someday,but not right now.Jerry

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