I guess we took those gem deals on Milsurp Flea Market buys for granted. In the late 80's to mid 90's, a perfect SKS could be had for $85, a Mosin Nagant was $65 and my favorite Swiss K31 was $125. That rifle you just unboxed would have been in a trash can with a "FREE" sign on it.
@robertschumacher27072 жыл бұрын
I remember it well. Friend of mine and I got in really well with the manager of a (now defunct) sporting goods chain store due to the number of rifles we got. He not only let us know when he got in a new shipment, he let us look through and cherry-pick what we wanted. Good times.
@carolinausedmachinery2 жыл бұрын
@@robertschumacher2707 remember Roses?
@robertschumacher27072 жыл бұрын
@@carolinausedmachinery Dunham's actually. Think it was a regional chain.
@stubeast40312 жыл бұрын
All nasty.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Yup the good Ole days are long past.
@theblindsniper91302 жыл бұрын
I've gotten into the habit of restoring rifles that are basically lost causes. Recently brought an Arisaka and Kar98 back to life, both were considered to be basically gone, for parts only guns. Both are up and firing now, lethally accurate.
@zappastail2 жыл бұрын
I have seriously considered an Arisaka in working order at a local shop. They tend to run cheap around here and are far less desirable than Kar98's . My Mom is Japanese , so I think I can justify one for U.P. Deer hunts. hahaha
@zappastail2 жыл бұрын
The Type 97 was made in my Grandmothers home town of Nagoya, if I'm not mistaken.
@theblindsniper91302 жыл бұрын
@@zappastail i say go for it, for sure
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love making trash into treasure.
@jwhiskey242 Жыл бұрын
@@zappastail Anything much under about 500 is going to be relic condition.
@serioussoldier79772 жыл бұрын
This was definitely a roller coaster from the start, those Spanish Mausers are a diamond in the rough… or tar Pitt maybe? That enfield was beyond trashed.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man. I had extremely low expectations for this whole thing so I just happy with what I got. The Enfield should make for some fun videos.
@jeffell2 жыл бұрын
Years ago, I bought a Swede M38 stock from Hunter's Lodge. I paid extra for the range chart on the stock. I received a stock with an old crack all the way through the butt stock, and 2/3 of a range chart. The other 1/3 had been scraped off through use. I will never order from them again.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
I've heard many a horror story
@StevenKeyBibleBeliever19952 жыл бұрын
I’m not gonna lie, I’m actually blown away of how well they packaged your order. The last one I received came in a vacuum cleaner box with saw dust and old news paper as packing material. 😂 Yeah they absolutely burn their clients on shipping charges. Glad your guns turned out decent!
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
The vacuum cleaner box would have made for a more interesting video 😂
@michaelbenjmitchell12 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews Also never trust bubble wrap to protect firearms either. At least with Newspaper if you crumple it up and stuff it all around the gun that sucker won't budge a inch.
@blueduck94092 жыл бұрын
Good to know hunters lodge dallys in sending the merchandise. 90 days is a bit much. Good to know they gouge on shipping too. Thats really bad business.
@kenibnanak55542 жыл бұрын
Before trashing the wood, take the metal off, then spray the wood with Easy Off, use a hose and a rag (outside of course). Continue the cycle till the easy off lifts off nothing, then hose the wood down with water, wipe with a clean rag, then hose it again and dry the wood for 40 hours. You may find unit markings of historical value. Do not reattach any metal parts until after the wood has dried. Spain re-barreled their 1916s to 7.62 NATO, not to .308, so if it actually says .308 Winchester, that was someone else, not Spain doing the re-barreling. Run a head space gauge before using. Also check the chamber for pits, roughness, etc. Or just rebarrel them back to 7x57, your choice. Check also C&Rsenal and Forgotten Weapons for their videos on Spanish Mausers.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@mightress2 жыл бұрын
My dad worked for FN. They made a rather famous rifle, the fall. Stamped 7.62*51 or 7.62 nato. Some countries ordered them in. 308win. All they changed where the stamps. Same with hunting and sports rifles. Depending on country they got shipped to the only difference where the stamps.
@arisukak2 жыл бұрын
Oven cleaner is lye. Lye breaks down organic material AKA wood. 10 or 20 years from now a stock will turn green. I've seen plenty of nice rifles ruined by "cleaning" them.
@richardrobertson13312 жыл бұрын
It looks like they were cleaning out the far reaches of their basement. That shipment would have made me quite disappointed. But, you are an eternal optimist, I guess. If I had numerous old military rifles and needed a bunch of used parts, then maybe I, too, would be excited. Thanks for making this video and sharing this experience with us. I hit the thumb's up and subscribed, so for a brief moment I was your newest "family" member.
@mmz772 жыл бұрын
That last Mauser kinda reminds me of my Yugo M48! Thanks for sharing unboxings are always fun and we appreciate the honesty with what you received.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! I love making these videos.
@mrsurplusbangbang18572 жыл бұрын
The roller coaster sight on the Spanish Mauser was original for the original cartridge they switched to the spitzer round then they switched most of them out to a tangent sight . Yours has the original magazine with the release button at the bottom that's a pretty good score man.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I knew it was a little different from what I'm used to seeing from a 1916
@ianmedford48552 жыл бұрын
I've heard mixed reviews on the Spanish Mausers that have been rechambered in .308... but I think I want one... any opinions? Also... I can't find a price anywhere... but I have an IDF FN Mauser in 7.62 NATO (not a conversion, FN built them for Israel in that caliber). It's in very good plus condition... since I can't find em to price em, I can't imagine they're cheap. Any ideas?
@tolyi8711 Жыл бұрын
@@ianmedford4855 Might be a little late, but I remember these 1916 Spanish 308 Mausers came into the country less than 6 years ago at 150-199 per rifle IIRC, they're a small ring less desirable Mauser, they shouldn't be more than 350 at the current.
@ronaldjohnson147411 ай бұрын
Absolutely not true! The ammo didn't change, the sight did. The langevizier sight is heavy and difficult compared to a tangent sight.
@sergeantbigmac3 ай бұрын
@@ianmedford4855 Ive heard mixed things on those .308 Mauser conversions, not that theyre unsafe or anything but that sometimes a round gets hung up during feeding because dimensions arent perfect match for the OG magazines. Anyway I saw one earlier while scrolling my local Armslist which is why im commenting. Its in about "NRA Great" condition with most of its bluing, good wood great bore but non # matching. The guy is asking $325. I think thats about where the market is on them. Im gonna pass for now but if I was looking for one and came across a listing like I describe id just buy it up dude. In the grand scheme of things $325 dollars is a drop in the bucket and you wont lose money selling it because MilSurp is only going up by the day and will never go back down.
@syfr Жыл бұрын
Hunters Lodge has a long fine tradition of such things.
@mosin392 жыл бұрын
I had a Spanish Mauser converted to 7.62 nato, it could not handle the pressure, in fact the lugs set back in the receiver and the bolt jammed. I cut the receiver off and yes I could see the lug imprints. I sold the parts, I think I still have the stock. Just a warning, you don’t want excessive headspace and a head separation.
@mosin392 жыл бұрын
I had the 1916 Spanish rifle
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
So I've checked this one out at this point and even though it is stamped 308 it is in fact still chambered in 7mm Mauser.
@mosin392 жыл бұрын
That’s good, I actually prefer the 7x57 , they are very accurate. Have fun with your new toys ;-)
@MidwesternFC2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I was really looking forward to seeing this update! And thanks for saving us all the trouble :-) Congrats on the 8mm, nice!
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that M43 Mauser turned out to be quite nice. Thanks!
@dlmsarge8329 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video. I like your positive outlook on some old guns that many people would write off completely. I also like that you're recognizing and making the most out of the charging market for Milsurp rather than just moaning about a situation that can't be changed. This is my first visit to your channel but I'll be looking at more of your videos in the future! Cheers from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦!
@Lucysdad66 Жыл бұрын
The people at hunter's lodge are geniuses instead of hauling their garbage to the dump. They put it in a catalog and sell it to people like you
@charlessedlacek57544 ай бұрын
A sucker born every minute....
@shawnoandrew24 күн бұрын
Fot those who want to not buy from them, stay away. Us who like rolling g the dice will get your good deals....
@glockerbob Жыл бұрын
When I was a kid you could find barrels with 303 British mark 4’s at Gibsons for $45.00 each. But that was a good bit of money then. I’m kinda old. Dang surplus firearms have gone crazy.
@jasoncastle48182 жыл бұрын
Wow, rough stuff , good luck with your restoration attempts! You're bayonet appears to be a Spanish CETME bayonet.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It sure is! Thanks for Watching!!
@9mmARman2 жыл бұрын
Anyone can ship long guns USPS. Licensed dealers (not 03 Collectors) can ship handguns USPS Priority Mail if you submit a USPS Form 1508 at the Post Office where you ship them. It's a very simple process and I prefer the service of the Post Office over UPS or FedEx.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@michaelw.urbansr.86172 жыл бұрын
ok last comment! hehe I am glad i came across yor channel as so far i have learned a lot and its ben very interesting hearing about the back story and history f each firearm! Cant wait for more? ;>) Oh and i believe those black strips on the one gun mean it was used for a dress gun for the presitential guard or so on? Political shows basically lol
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
That's super interesting! Haven't heard that one yet. Thanks for watching and the support!
@remiel3315 Жыл бұрын
I know the vid is old but I did a lot or research into the M93/95 1916 pattern carbine, some were rechambered in 7.62 CETME not .308 Win or 7.62 NATO, the CETME was a lower pressure version of the NATO round and was meant for older model 1893 and 1895 receivers(and others) due to the poor metallurgy of the Spanish armories of the time, essentially the locking lugs could(and would) break off with an over pressured round like a lot of commercial .308. now with the sight and stock configuration yours "should" be a first pattern, but I have seen some where the parts were reused and converted to the CETME cartridge and used for training/transition until what we know as the CETME 58 or the CETME Model C. as far as the black stripe, that's the first I've seen one, Also a lot of M93/95 receivers that were left over were converted to the FRS-7 using the same 7.62 CETME round. now a rare bird is a German made M93 that survived Spanish service, not a lot of those were made before Oviedo took over production in Spain.
@TheDesertwalker10 ай бұрын
What we all paid 10 or 15 years ago has absolutely no bearing on what the market value/market price are today. Today is today.Yesterday is gone.
@milsurprifleguy70912 жыл бұрын
What I , from my dad is a Spanish 7mm Calvary carbine , the stock has been slightly sportized , the original sling swivel mounts have been nicely filled in and the stock wood fore end shortened . Wish it had the original stock any way at a gun show I bought the shirt rifle M 1916 listed as 7mm Mauser . When arrived home and disassemble it I found out it was converted to 7.62 x 51 NATO , no big deal , I just bought a M 1916 in the 7mm Mauser . Need only to acquire the long rifle . Thanks for the unboxing review of your rifles
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! Sounds like you are putting together a nice Spanish Mauser collection.
@usna982 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video...I often wondered about them but was always too nervous to buy anything. And people thought RTI was bad...
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah. I least I can dispute a charge with RTI if I have to. HL only takes checks and money orders.
@kevins11142 жыл бұрын
That Mauser with the 1922 date stamp is actually an unmodified rifle, and is most likely still chambered in the 7X57 cartridge.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It is still in 7mm despite the 308 stamp. How did you know.
@kevins11142 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews From the beginning of production of that model in 1893, they were nearly all chambered in 7X57. The only exceptions I know of are those made for Belgium, Turkey, and a few South American countries. Those were in 7.65X 53.
@musicloverfallout2 жыл бұрын
Will you possibly be ordering more from them in the future? Would love to see another video
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It is possible. I'm not quite so scared to order from them now.
@atfolks10 ай бұрын
The 1916 should have an op in front of the serial number. They were converted to 7.62X51 NATO in Spain when the Spanish adopted the CETME rifle in 1957. It might have a nice barrel.
@Butterybiscutbase2 жыл бұрын
The Spanish 1916 sight is the type 1 sight originally used for the 1916s. My barreled action has that same sight. The tangent style sight was the type 2 rear sight.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I definitely need to brush up on my Spanish Mausers.
@michaelbenjmitchell12 жыл бұрын
The type one sight was also copied onto the original pattern of the 1903 Springfield as well before the 1905 conversion.
@Vault5711 ай бұрын
That 7:07 looks like 50 - 100 year old cosmoline that was stored in uncontrolled climatic conditions to me.
@MichaelTuttle-n5v10 ай бұрын
Looks like that enfield spent twenty years next to a wood stove. Baked out the cosmoline though😂
@BM2052 жыл бұрын
I ran across some of that black tar lookin stuff on a Mauser once. I took a towel and an iron and it would get it gummy enough to scrape off. Mercy it was a long rough task but I still have that 35dollar Mauser and it makes me smile when I look at it and she's a sweet shooter. I could be wrong but I think it's cosmoline exposed to high heat. Best of luck restoring those it's alot of work but it's very rewarding. Oh if they could speak the tales they could tell! Y'all stay safe and God bless.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you got a great rifle for your 35 bucks and hard work. I'm hoping I can make something out of this one as well. Thanks!
@BM2052 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews best of luck friend! I know you'll do em proud
@mcmelonmaster2 жыл бұрын
Got an SKS last year that spent 40 years in cosmoline. Heat gun and brake cleaner will help alot.
@ahoneyman Жыл бұрын
The Spanish Mauser looks like it would be a fun shooter. Obviously an expert gunsmith should look it over before taking it to range. Assuming he or she gives it a thumbs up it looks like a great shootable rifle.
@a68dart3402 жыл бұрын
I have used Hunters lodge for over 10 years, 6 orders, slow shipping, but no issues. You did forget to mention the severe storms that had their power out for in excess on a week during your wait. Now I am going to have to grab an Enfield too.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It's good to hear positive stories mixed in with all the negative. I've quite happe withy experience.
@robertsonwilliam5739 ай бұрын
you must have some "in" with them or be them! rifles don't arrive!
@a68dart3409 ай бұрын
@@robertsonwilliam573 I have seen quite a few more recent bad reviews, No clue what is happening with them. My last order was in July 2023m took about 7 weeks to get.
@011CJ Жыл бұрын
I love old pieces of junk like that as is or for a restore project but definitely buy one u can find parts for lol thanks for this vid
@shawnoandrew2 жыл бұрын
FR8 and cetme bayonet Good packing job, commission stock, check with Sarco. I've cleaned up worse on enfields. May be worth the 189 they ask..... Spanish 1916 not too bad.....You may have sold several 43s for them, lol. Nice. I certainly need a couple Spanish mausers. You didn't strike gold but you did decent.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It would have been a very profitable transaction if I only ordered the Mausers. The others will make nice projects for the channel though.
@michaelbenjmitchell12 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews You can get the front sights and sight cover cheap enough too for the No4 Mk1. Now if the bolt body on that 88 Mauser is matching then it really isn't trash either and the bore on it looks decent as well with a little cleaning.
@behindenemylines33612 жыл бұрын
I had bought a 1916 from SAMCO years ago, beautiful rifle but it was a jam-o-matic! Tried everything but no luck, finally sent it back and they returned my money. I ended buying (from someplace else) a all-matching (including bayo) K-11 Carbine
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
The K11 is a fantastic rifle!
@easternWashington.2 жыл бұрын
That No.4 Mk.1 forend looks like it might be worth cleaning up and saving. A wet cotton towel and a hot iron will loosen the crud then just wipe it off it takes days to get all the crud off and at least 48 hours after that before you can put the metal back on.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm going to do my best to clean it up and get it running.
@spliffburger2 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews it's literally just preservation oil dude.. and you think you know shit about guns
@johncain16242 жыл бұрын
Use a steamer
@easternWashington.2 жыл бұрын
@@johncain1624 I don't have one but it could work.
@michaeljucius950910 ай бұрын
The packing material is worth more than the junk they sent.
@TexasSurplusPro2 жыл бұрын
Hmm 🤔 This collection of parts would make a cool Bannerman rifle special.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
You aren't lying lol
@juliesmall37562 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is the worst non battlefieldmetal detector reluctant #4 I have ever seen. The damage is incredible. I have never seen that kind of injury to the receiver on an Enfield before, but the rest of the damage would go along with that I guess. It is hard for me to imagine guns in this condition bringing these prices, having had a C&R license in the early 2000s where I was buying worn but complete shooter ready Model 44 Nagants for as low as $39.95 from SOG and nice arsenal refinished 91/30s for $79.95. Enfield I good condition were $125.00 & a Yugo M-48 Mauser was $100.00. Fear of restrictive gun legislation got guns bought up to the point we are at today. Those Mausers aren't bad though. Most of the spray painted military rifles I have had were training rifles, but I have no idea what yours might have been painted for. Just my two cents thrown out there. Good luck with your projects.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I was lucky enough to capitalize on the $80 mosins myself back in the day, just wish I would have bought more lol.
@brianhowe198210 ай бұрын
The Milsurp guys from decades past lived my dream. A dream that sadly died before I was even born.
@boarzwid10022 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the gun nut world you know you love it.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
I've been deep in the gun nut world for more than a decade now 😂
@RUSTYSURPLUS2 жыл бұрын
Readiness Thanks for that video. I just might order one of the Spanish Mausers. I need a good project for this summer.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Best if luck if you do. Just remember ordering from them is still risky.
@RUSTYSURPLUS2 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews They sent me an Email back on the Spanish Mauser $242 + $19 cleaning rod $25 hand select. I am gonna do it hope it a good one like that one you have.
@WAFFENAMT1 Жыл бұрын
The Spanish Mausers made up for the, other two grease pipes sent.the bayonet used is a CETME bayo.
@charlesdeilke83642 жыл бұрын
The 43 isn't too bad and matching bolt is a +. Still M1943 Spanish mausers are pretty common even in exc condition. The 1916 like said the early style sight is uncommon but overall finding a 1916 7mm cal with a good bore is hard most are washed out with the fine shallow rifling they used.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
The M1916 is luckily still chambered in 7mm despite being labeled 308.
@shawnoandrew24 күн бұрын
I just received a Soanish FR8, Model 1916 and a Model 43 from Hunters Lodge. Took from July 11th 2024 to Sept 27th 2024. All nice, missing nothing but wood chunk on FR8 and spanish 16 bolt rearend and firing pin. I need 1916 bolt back end. People who are in a hurry to get something from them, just dont buy from them.....some of us will be patient and eait.....
@danielboydcooper68502 жыл бұрын
Spanish CETME bayonet, love it!
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Indeed it is!
@50slump2 жыл бұрын
No way I would order from Hunters Lodge Corp.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Don't blame you. I don't think I would have done it if I didn't make videos.
@boriskarloff5982 жыл бұрын
These guys deal in trash and then up charge on the shipping. No business from me.
@jeffell2 жыл бұрын
Jeff, you are a smart man!
@mosin392 жыл бұрын
The 88 Commission is actually unaltered, no notch cut on the receiver, the Turkish did not get their hands on it, if the barrel goes down on a taper, it’s most likely the original.318 diameter. If reproduction parts are ever made, you may have something there.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I noticed that. Definitely adds to the coolness factor if nothing else.
@galliachocholobe3878 Жыл бұрын
The black bands on the Spanish Mauser means “un-recycled garbage” in Spanish military training manual
@treerat69592 жыл бұрын
When your talking about paying over $100.00 for junk like that I'm just flabbergasted .
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Tell me where I can find better for less and I'll be happy to make an order lol
@treerat69592 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews try the internet, centerfire systems,numeric arms
@sparks63162 жыл бұрын
Consider yourself extremely luck with those last two rifles. Hunters Lodge has a hard earned reputation going back many, many years for selling complete garbage. I’m amazed with the two Spanish Mauser but would never take that gamble unless I lived down the street from them.....
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what it was, a gamble. It turned out pretty good but could have easily gone the other way.
@miketaylor52122 жыл бұрын
the bayonet goes to a spanish cetme/h&k g3 type rifle they will also fit on a spanish fr7& fr8 mausers.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Yup yup!
@richvalenzi62322 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thanks for a great video.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching it!
@chrishastings26652 жыл бұрын
Glad I bought all my milsurps like 20 years ago. When good ones were $80 lol.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Those were to good Ole days for sure. I caught the very end of that Era. I turned 18 in 2008
@chrishastings26652 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews I got most of mine around 01.
@LSeverusPertinax10 ай бұрын
I bought my m1917 Enfield in as -issued condition in 1980 for $125; which is like $500 in today's money
@bennettguns38092 жыл бұрын
I am a FFL and ship firearms USPS quite regularly(kegally) it's both cheaper and quicker abnd tracking is a big +?
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I didn't know that was a thing. I've held a C&R for over 10 years and I've only had things sent to be by FedEx or UPS until now
@jannevellamo2 жыл бұрын
A couple of those look like grave finds or something salvaged from burnt out vehicles.
@michaelw.urbansr.86172 жыл бұрын
Cosmo bro! And the end of the top handguard is broken off! Easiest way i have found to remove Cosmo from the metal is a heat gun and paper towls! lol The 1st one sure is a project gun! LOL The Enfield is salvagible! You can get new old stock that is period correct at several places online! I was able to get an old broken Mauser. The steal was all matching but the stock was literally in two pieces. So i purchased a stock threw Numrich of a period correct new old stock that was just never issued or produced into a rifle. They look great when you put the new stock on its just like it would look at if it came with it! And dose the stock number match the steal on the last Mauser? Also my friend are you an FFL or were those mailed to your home? If so then how? Or did you still have to pick those up at an FFL?
@michaelbenjmitchell12 жыл бұрын
BTW did you determine the manufacturer of the No4 Mk1 yet? because it almost looks like a Early Savage due to the sight and the lack of stampings on the right side wrist piece.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It's a Fazakerley. 1943 I think
@michaelbenjmitchell12 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews BTW the goop on the No4 Mk1 almost reminds me of the goop you had on those Ishapore DP rifles you bought.
@JoeyP3222 жыл бұрын
Wow !! Those first two were pretty bad… the last two are decent, but would I take the gamble? NO. But thanks for the post!
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
I don't blame you. The whole transaction was a risk.
@YourLocalLeadFarmer Жыл бұрын
That Enfield condition breaks my heart.
@estright92932 жыл бұрын
Looks like you did pretty good man! That enfield should fix up pretty easy
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It's a mess but I do think it can be saved. It was still a bit over priced for the condition.
@JamesThomas-gg6il2 жыл бұрын
That black paint stripe on there is usually indicative of a parade or drill only rifle. Although usually its red. Just a thought.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for the input!
@historian23942 жыл бұрын
What’s the maker on the No4? I’m thinking it’s one of the Ethiopian imports or an Indian import. If it’s a POF one you might’ve done well despite the rough condition.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It's a Fazakerley
@georgerobartes59892 жыл бұрын
That's Royal Ordinance Enfield Fazakerley Liverpool England . What a result . Shame we can't have them in England considering we paid for them in the first place .
@jimo680 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this...great vid! Your vids are a treasure to a newbie into surplus like me. That one looks to be fire damage...like it was pulled out of a building that burnt the ground. The black is from tar and fire yuck. Wish I was retired so I could try restoring ...i'd love to do that. Keep up the good work!
@sergeantbigmac3 ай бұрын
Im not gonna lie, I remember a local classifieds ad for guns that went through a literal housefire and they were in better shape than the Enfield and 1888. Legitimately I wouldnt even classify these as "poor" or "gunsmith special" these are relic/wallhanger for parts. If I was running that company I wouldnt feel right selling this stuff, or at the least without clear pictures on a modern website. The fact they do the old timey drawn newspaper ads and dont take credit card (so you cant do a chargeback when you get screwed!) is super sus. Im not gonna test my luck with these clowns, RTI is where I draw the line with my gun gambling lol.
@brapgabslab73362 жыл бұрын
The bayonet you have is a m1964 Spanish cetme c bayonet. The cetme c is pretty much just a g3 with wood furniture
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Love my CETME!
@williamlewis56882 жыл бұрын
I remember buying two of those from Roses back in the early 90 for 40 dollars a piece and they look like new after cleaning them up
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Roses!? I remember when they sold guns lol. Where are your from?
@robertadam71822 жыл бұрын
In your opinion, are those Mausers worth the hassle? They seem like an amazing deal but I don’t want to be scammed
@serioussoldier79772 жыл бұрын
Honestly I wouldn’t mind paying a little more to get an item I know is going to be in good condition and show up in a timely manner. For all you know your waiting 3-6 months for a rifle that’s covered in decades of muck and rusted/ missing parts to boot.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It's still a dice roll. There is guarantee you would get one as nice as I did. Then again you could get one even better so who knows. It all comes down to if you are willing to gamble that money or not.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Very understandable stance.
@robertadam71822 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys
@asdaven12 жыл бұрын
I wish the Spanish Mauser was still in the original 7mm....its questionable whether .308 Win is too powerful for that small ring Mauser action. I'd stick to 7.62 Nato and not any high powered loads.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
I still need to do a chamber cast on it. The spend casing they sent with it was a 7mm case.
@asdaven12 жыл бұрын
I'd love to know because this was the rifle I really wanted to purchase from Hunters Lodge...I already have nice Enfields. I'm missing a 7mm Mauser in my collection. 7mm mausers are kinda less talked about in the surplus world but it's a really good round and isn't mentioned alot. I guess I would still go for a 7.62 NATO and just shoot Nato or light loads. But really want one that is chambered in the original 7mm Mauser. 7mm Mauser is surprisingly easy to find too because it's a popular hunting round. But dosent mean it's cheap.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
@@asdaven1 I would say it's basically random chance of which chambering you would receive if you made an order.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
@@asdaven1 I'll let it be known when I find out what mine is though.
@asdaven12 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews I would just see if it chambers a .308 round. If it dosent, its probably 7x57. If it does, I would double check further to make sure it's .308. 7x57 is a longer round than .308. Or stick the 7x57 casing in there and see if it goes all the way in. Never heard of doing a chamber cast.
@carolwilson534811 ай бұрын
I bought a really nice Webley revolver in .380 (.38 S&W) from Hunters Lodge back in the early "90s. I'm going to take a wild guess that bayonet is a CETME.
@Gabby60608422 жыл бұрын
My gew 88 parts came today from the Hunt Lodge. Very well packed. same time frame as you. Condition similar to yours. At least you got the rear sight slider. I have a Turk mix master, so we will see what parts I can salvage off this.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Was there any stock to speak of?
@Gabby60608422 жыл бұрын
No. Just like yours. wood kinda punky. Bore is pretty worn. not much rifling left. I will use it as a tomato stake. ha ha.
@richarddixon72762 жыл бұрын
That Lee Enfield looks like its been in a gun safe that's been in a fire , but You never know what people try to preserve stuff .
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah it does. I hope I can put some life back into it.
@richarddixon72762 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews So do I , and I hope You show us when You've finished .
@takotabyard492310 ай бұрын
That black coating really does look like tar. If it is wd40 actually cuts it very well. Best of luck!
@michaelmacek94332 жыл бұрын
I feel lucky to have gotten into the milsurp market when there were some quality pieces to be purchased at reasonable prices. Nothing derogatory meant but what I see in this video, it seems this represents the scrapings from the bottom of the barrel. I feel sorry for those of you who got into the game late.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
The whole surplus market is at the bottom of the barrel at this point.
@anthonyzeller499511 ай бұрын
That is a langvizier rear sight. It is also used with a low light optical sight. Made to fit rear sight blade
@curtwuollet29122 жыл бұрын
That coating might be called stoving. A jungle antirust coating used by the brits.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Never heard of it before.
@michaeldelucci4379 Жыл бұрын
My Enfield Jungle Carbine had cosmoline outside and inside the rifle when I bought it In 1985 from a place in Long Island NY
@GeorgeI-tf2tj6 ай бұрын
LOL, sometimes I type in Hunters Lodge on KZbin and watch the show
@neverendingmods Жыл бұрын
That last Mause was sweet. Do they 8⁰hand select! And what was cost of that last maußer. Thabks
@MultiMagnum622 жыл бұрын
Well, you got the package. Now we see what was recieved? You did give fair warning, in previous video. Time will tell? Well, we know now. Damn! I am not impressed. I doubt, you will order from them again. Nice pieces, however, worth cost. Addition to shipping cost, definately, A , hard sell. Peace from Ky. Brother, John.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It was a mixed bag. Some really really bad but some not so much. I think it ended up basically being worth the money invested. I'm just glad they sent the order at all. Thanks for watching my friend. Take it easy!
@MultiMagnum622 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews , always do!
@thumperpaul Жыл бұрын
That Enfield looks like an Ethiopian export? The bayonet is an FR-7/8 Bolero bayonet, I believe?
@RME19112 жыл бұрын
Is RTI and Hunter’s lodge one in the same? Awesome video
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
No affiliation as far as I know.
@boarzwid10022 жыл бұрын
The band on the stock most likely is a identafacation paint for the battalion or company, that was commonback in the day
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking it could be something like that or maybe Bubba did it. I'd like to find out for sure before I try to clean it off.
@nathangolding68462 жыл бұрын
That gew 88 action was in better shape and more complete than usual. Get the bolt body and the trigger guard is not the norm in my experience.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Good to know. I won't be ordering another one regardless.
@achillebelanger98662 жыл бұрын
In 1954 Spain had to Chamber Rifles in the 7.62 Cartridge to gain entry into N.A.T.O. . Not chambered to.308 here. It was done in Spain.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
I'm aware there was a Spanish 7.62 conversion program; however, many of these rifles were also converted stateside after importation.
@hidingposer34222 жыл бұрын
Anyone can ship a rifle or shotgun USPS. Anyone. As a dealer we have a form that the post office uses to ship handguns. Postal employees don't know a whole lot about anything. I had to tell a 20 year postal employee why i was using the form. I also have a box here that the form THEY KEEP is taped to the outside. It is supposed to be against postal regulations to ship ammo through the post office. I have received a lot.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I'm not surprised the postal workers don't know the rules lol.
@hidingposer34222 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews I ad a postal employee tell me I couldn't ship firearms. I told her to get her boss and the regulations. Her coworker helped her make the right decision and do her job.
@matthewjames4334 Жыл бұрын
Around $2010 hunters lodge had Danish m1 garands for around $500….. but my father was not willing to spend $600 on an m1 for has 12 year old son……. Told him how much mosins are selling for now…… he regrets not listening to me and buying a crate of them…. Never thought I’d see 91/30s selling for $500+ ….. Mosins are more expensive than mausers and enfields now.
@kevinbrown983110 ай бұрын
I will certainly NEVER order from them again. Got a revolver that was unsafe to shoot. Subsequently got repaired, but no warning was given.
@robertsonwilliam5738 ай бұрын
what did you order?
@alex7x572 жыл бұрын
C&Rsenal has a semi-recent video about the M1916. The black paint isn't mentioned, though, and it's the first I've ever seen of it.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
The paint may be a buba job.
@palkappy85812 жыл бұрын
@@ReadinessReviews it could designate a drill purpose rifle or stock at least
@jason200912 Жыл бұрын
Lol the test fire in different calibers and missing bolt piece
@grinninggoat53692 жыл бұрын
The bayonet looks like one of the versions of a Spanish bayonet made for a CETME battle rifle. I have one and you should see a crest mark from the armory in Toledo, Spain where it was forged on the blade if an original and what I think it is.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
You are correct! Good eye.
@H.R.66882 жыл бұрын
That lower handguard wood on that enfield is worth some money if it's in good shape.
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty rough but I'm going to try to use it.
@danheimmermann34972 жыл бұрын
as a glutton for abuse i just order an adrian helmet from hunter's lodge it was very cheap so i do not expect much (or anything!)
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it turns out.
@RickNethery2 жыл бұрын
I really like the 1943 Spanish Mauser
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
I'm very happy with it. Thanks for giving it a look buddy!
@mikegreenawalt47262 жыл бұрын
I'm in pa .just bought 7mm mag and 30.06 both together. 300.00 bucks. Deals are out there if u hunt for them
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
I got a 7mm Mag Savage 110 and Type 38 Carbine combo deal a couple of years ago. It's easier to negotiate a deal if you are buying a couple of things I've found.
@davidschaadt346010 ай бұрын
But untill you try to find all of the parts to fix up those heaps(arduous and frustrating$$), you can go to a gun show and get a nice one for the same price. I enjoy your programs though.🏆
@johnschofield94962 жыл бұрын
I noticed on their ad " no credit cards, checks or money orders only." Go figure !
@ReadinessReviews2 жыл бұрын
Yup, they are too old school for plastic.
@michaelw.urbansr.86172 жыл бұрын
Well the only thing i dont like to do is buy wall hangers. I do have two that were family alumes so i keep them. A pair of old Black Powder 12guage shotguns. SideXside's. Great looking gun but so old i wouldnt even attemtp to fire one in fear it would blowup! LOL But if i buy a project gun i plan to get it running for my collection and buy 500ds for it for storage for a later time as i will shoot each and every one when im done. So i would take the time and put in the effort to get all of those in working order! That last muaser really got me going! I would love to have another one that isnt as costly and less historic so i can use it as a shooter! I run in a circle that has comp shoots with era spcific guns ,like one time it must be a K98 or the next an Enfield No3 or what ever.....There are even about a dozon guys and gals that own the Japanese WWII rifles (since i cant spell it) hehe but most of us have WWII era guns that we use in the hat draw each month. There are 12 differen guns that could be picked from the hat. From Nagant's threw Euros and and Allied/Axis guns and so on. The shoots take about a week each month giving people a chance to run the course picked for the games.....hehe At times is shoot and scoot or long range static and nonstationary targets. its a blast! Locally here in our bluest of states in our red county we have grown the numbers of participants that what use ot take a day or two now takes a full week to play out!It actually costs 5bucks to join so there can be a few 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. The local gun club we do it at suggested it and asked us if we wanted trophies or prizes and of course most of us wanted prizes. Over the last few yars the prizes have been pretty nice gear, or a scope for 1st ,red dot for 2nd and a set of irons and so on. Or camping gear and even ammo not and then and its a good time ot be had. The club loves it as well as they get to sell burgers and dogs and keep a food truck that makes funnle cakes and so on! like a mini carnaval. They even had face painters a few seaons for the kids. I just love the whole idea as it got me into collecting mil-surps at 1st just for the games but as i started off with the 1st few , i just loved them as i pay just enough to get a decent gun. I dont mind if its not one of those historical guns so that i can get a new stock because i dont care of the stock matches if it makes the gun not only shoot better, but look great! Right now i can only join three shoots a month as i only own a Mauser my grandfather took of a German solder ,either in North Africa or Italy? He brought back two and we just dont know which one was tkaen from which Continent ? lol One is a Nazi marked as such and the other is a VZ24 that had the Czech state emblem on it and had a faded Nazi eagle on it with the small swastica in its talons. Im not sure if it was a Naval rifle as its a bit shorter barreled and taken in Italy where a lot of German sailors lost their ships and were fighting on land where they were most needed. After Germany lost all control of the seas and most of the air it was all over. Im just happy to have the one i did get that was my Pop Pop's! LOL Then ihave a Nagant of course and the 3rd is a trap door 45/70 Army from the old west.Thats a replica which is allowed as some of the guns are just out of reach for the average person lol Mine holds 4rounds and was used by the U.S. army during the indian war as Custers men were carrying them and the Rosavelts charge of San Juan hill! So thats one class i guess you would call it? We even have a Black powder of the arms of the war of 1812 and so on. Its just great family fun ! We can take as children and supervise them while teaching them how to use a firearm as well as firearms safety! There are prizes and face painting and ice cream and games for the children to give parents time with the family and shoot over the course of the day and enjoy it all! Best of both fun worlds!!! This has inspired me my friend to maybe get a few of those broken guns as they are all the same to use parts from all three to make one functioning gun. Even if i still have ot buy the bolt face or another part? Its quite satisfying to complete it to a functioning ,working gun that is decently accurate! LOL Good video bro thanks! Oh P.S. let me know if you had these all mailed to your door and if so how? lol
@jainahope75563 ай бұрын
I'm sure someone has probably already said it, but if not that's a Spanish FR8/ CETME bayonet.