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Dfariswheel · February 10, 2012, 07:15 PM

A rule of thumb on surplus firearms that's been valid since the big post-war wave of surplus in the 1950's is this:

When the description is "Good Condition", you hear "Good to Very Good", the importer means "Fair to Good".

With "Good Condition" a South American surplus rifle is going to have a very frosty and probably pitted barrel, but it will still shoot acceptably.
Don't expect great groups at 100 yards, but the groups may be improved by counter-boring the muzzle.
Expect some small parts may need to be replaced and for pitting and rust under the wood.

February 10, 2012, 07:15 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	A rule of thumb on surplus firearms that's been valid since the big post-war wave of surplus in the 1950's is this: When the description is "Good Condition", you hear "Good to Very Good", the importer means "Fair to Good". With "Good Condition" a South American surplus rifle is going to have a very frosty and probably pitted barrel, but it will still shoot acceptably. Don't expect great groups at 100 yards, but the groups may be improved by counter-boring the muzzle. Expect some small parts may need to be replaced and for pitting and rust under the wood.