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Tom2 · September 13, 2009, 06:39 PM

Guy at work last year showed me a "Japanese rifle" that he was wanting information on. Something someone brought home. It was a trainer, terribly crude. Painted black over bare metal, the original finish. Functional bolt, etc but it had a smooth bore and basically looked like a cast metal toy rifle from the 20th century era. I advised him that it was not to be fired. I also once had a last ditch or late type rifle, it had the crude features of the type but was a totally shootable gun, in excellent condition for the type. I did however, not attempt to fire it. I have an early 99 that is good enough for shooting anyway.

September 13, 2009, 06:39 PM	#9
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	Guy at work last year showed me a "Japanese rifle" that he was wanting information on. Something someone brought home. It was a trainer, terribly crude. Painted black over bare metal, the original finish. Functional bolt, etc but it had a smooth bore and basically looked like a cast metal toy rifle from the 20th century era. I advised him that it was not to be fired. I also once had a last ditch or late type rifle, it had the crude features of the type but was a totally shootable gun, in excellent condition for the type. I did however, not attempt to fire it. I have an early 99 that is good enough for shooting anyway. __________________ Your gun is like your nose, it is just wrong for someone else to pick it for you!