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    Default Bought vacation house, found 2 rifles in the garage

    Basically, subj.

    Now I have 2 extra bolt action rifles. Quite rusty, though. One is .22, judging by the barrel and chamber, the other one, my best guess is .30 carbine. Brief inspection didn't reveal any caliber, make or model references and I didn't have time for more throughout check. I couldn't identify the pieces right off the bat. The .30 cal has 1911 stamped on the receiver. Looks old and rusty, but salvageable an might actually worth something. Barrel, muzzle and breach look fine. The .22 will probably end up at the next gun buyback

    I left them there for now, will collect them next time, want to run serial# with my police buddies, to make sure they weren't stolen, but if they were, then I'll be happy to return them to the rightful owner (and let them deal with the rust ).

    Update: given the features that I noticed, such as pretty distinct internal magazine - looks like the second rifle is Italian Carcano 1891.
    Last edited by Metz; May 20th, 2018 at 08:12 PM.
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    Default Re: Bought vacation house, found 2 rifles in the garage

    Nothing like finding a surprise in your new purchase...Pics before and after the clean up...

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    Default Re: Bought vacation house, found 2 rifles in the garage

    Quote Originally Posted by RenoV8 View Post
    Nothing like finding a surprise in your new purchase...Pics before and after the clean up...
    Definitely.
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    Default Re: Bought vacation house, found 2 rifles in the garage

    Quote Originally Posted by Metz View Post
    Basically, subj.

    Now I have 2 extra bolt action rifles. Quite rusty, though. One is .22, judging by the barrel and chamber, the other one, my best guess is .30 carbine. Brief inspection didn't reveal any caliber, make or model references and I didn't have time for more throughout check. I couldn't identify the pieces right off the bat. The .30 cal has 1911 stamped on the receiver. Looks old and rusty, but salvageable an might actually worth something. Barrel, muzzle and breach look fine. The .22 will probably end up at the next gun buyback

    I left them there for now, will collect them next time, want to run serial# with my police buddies, to make sure they weren't stolen, but if they were, then I'll be happy to return them to the rightful owner (and let them deal with the rust ).

    Update: given the features that I noticed, such as pretty distinct internal magazine - looks like the second rifle is Italian Carcano 1891.
    Congrats on your purchase and find

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    Default Re: Bought vacation house, found 2 rifles in the garage

    Nice find!

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    Default Re: Bought vacation house, found 2 rifles in the garage

    Very nice find and good for you! If those were left behind maybe their is more. Do some digging in the eves and stuff. I know of a guy who found a $2500 sword in his eves.
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    Default Re: Bought vacation house, found 2 rifles in the garage

    Quote Originally Posted by Daycrawler View Post
    Very nice find and good for you! If those were left behind maybe their is more. Do some digging in the eves and stuff. I know of a guy who found a $2500 sword in his eves.
    I also found freezer full of food. I guess the food is as old as the rifles, but at least the thing works, everything is frozen solid and I can throw it out and keep the freezer

    Anyone needs motorized wheelchair in questionable condition and half a dozen tube TVs?
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    Default Re: Bought vacation house, found 2 rifles in the garage

    Quote Originally Posted by Metz View Post
    I also found freezer full of food. I guess the food is as old as the rifles, but at least the thing works, everything is frozen solid and I can throw it out and keep the freezer

    Anyone needs motorized wheelchair in questionable condition and half a dozen tube TVs?
    When you clean out the freezer, remember those used to be popular hiding places for cash. Might want to check the bundles.
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    Default Re: Bought vacation house, found 2 rifles in the garage

    I'm going to assume that your new property is located in Pennsylvania, because otherwise you'd be violating Federal law if you kept them. Unless you became a resident of the other state. Or have an FFL.
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    Default Re: Bought vacation house, found 2 rifles in the garage

    Quote Originally Posted by Metz View Post
    I also found freezer full of food. I guess the food is as old as the rifles, but at least the thing works, everything is frozen solid and I can throw it out and keep the freezer

    Anyone needs motorized wheelchair in questionable condition and half a dozen tube TVs?

    Yea I would be interested in the chair. What county is it in?
    Aggies Coach Really ??? Take off the tin foil bro.

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