Collector's Club Meeting April

The meeting was very well attended.

Several members brought items to discuss.

Lochy showed a very rare and excellent condition Arisaka paratrooper rifle:

• The rifle is in 7.7 x 58 rimless.
• It is a take-down model where the barrel and forend are removed with a simple screw and wedge arrangement.
• This allows the rifle to be stowed in the jumpers kit and quickly re-assembled  on landing.
• The bore is chrome-lined and in exceptional condition, as are the stock and metal parts.
• The MOM has been removed, which indicates a surrendered rifle.

Scott showed an Enfield No 8 .22 cal training rifle:

• The rifle is New Zealand marked and a naval issue.
• These rifles are extremely accurate.
• The rifle is in exceptional condition.

Scott also displayed a Chinese made Mosin Nagant carbine:

• The carbine has Chinese ownership markings and date stamped 1955.
• Possibly a Korean  or Vietnam war bring back.
• The carbine is in 7.62 x 54 Rimmed caliber.
• It has a very good bore and the captive bayonet is still attached.

Thanks to all who attended.

Next meeting will be held on 5th may.

Visitors and members welcome.