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Tom2 · December 26, 2006, 06:21 PM

Grab a new copy of Shotgun News or even a used copy, and look around. Lot of places selling surplus gun parts out there. Too numerous to list. Don't accept any worn out or rusty relics parts if you intending to fire it. Heck, even ebay has gun parts, if not full guns, and someone is always parting out old guns on there. Just be sure to get a safety check on the rifle before firing, it has been out of service for decades and should be checked carefully. Don't want to hurt anyone or damage a valuable collectable. Would be most wary of guns made in 1945. Most are rough, and may be safe to shoot but were made under extreme stress conditions. And some variations of 1945 production are very valuable. Same goes for pre 1942 or so, models. Better made but might be more collectable than the common 1943-44 variations. But vet bringback guns all have good value now unless altered.

December 26, 2006, 06:21 PM	#3
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	Sgn Grab a new copy of Shotgun News or even a used copy, and look around. Lot of places selling surplus gun parts out there. Too numerous to list. Don't accept any worn out or rusty relics parts if you intending to fire it. Heck, even ebay has gun parts, if not full guns, and someone is always parting out old guns on there. Just be sure to get a safety check on the rifle before firing, it has been out of service for decades and should be checked carefully. Don't want to hurt anyone or damage a valuable collectable. Would be most wary of guns made in 1945. Most are rough, and may be safe to shoot but were made under extreme stress conditions. And some variations of 1945 production are very valuable. Same goes for pre 1942 or so, models. Better made but might be more collectable than the common 1943-44 variations. But vet bringback guns all have good value now unless altered.