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Flivver250

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Here is an oddball and a challenge. A hint, technically a MILSURP that has been re-purposed. Chambered in 308.
 

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wrench409

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I will leave it for someone else, but I couldn't resist leaving a hint as to what I think it is.

That's a large bore nothing.......

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These might be two fun ones. If someone says they own one I will be impressed. Lets go for name and caliber. :thumbup:

Lower is a rare WA 2000 (.300), not sure about the upper.

Walther WA2000, to be exact. Bullpup sniper rifle, gorgeous and beyond rare. A lottery win rifle if there ever was one. Last one I saw sell was over $30k. Want.

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It is a Gibbs Rifle Quest Extreme II rifle. Essentially a retooled Enfield number 5 Jungle carbine. Gibbs made these until 2004.

" Built on a modern 2A Chrome Vanadium steel barreled action and is chambered for the popular, powerful .308 Winchester.
The Quest II’s electroless nickel finish protects against the elements and is fitted with a unique compensator/flash-hider that tames recoil and reduces muzzle jump. Pre-fitted see-through scope mount allows open sights to be used and accepts Weaver-based optics and accessories. The **** trap houses a no-nonsense survival kit with Brunton® liquid filled compass, waterproof matches, fire starter, snare wire, twine and fishing kit. The Quest II Extreme Carbine is lightweight, rugged and hard-hitting, making it perfect for the trail, camp, cabin and hunting vehicle. Leaf rear sight, Adjustable. Includes a Gibbs 2A “no gunsmithing” type scope mounts. Weight - 8 lbs., Bbl Length - 20”, OAL - 40”, Cal - .308 Winchester."
 
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zkling

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Most fun you can have for $150 bucks. I love mine. Get them at any gun show.

Surplus ammo is dirt cheap too.

$150 for just the rifle :shocking: That's crazy how they have climbed up so far. 1.5 years ago you could get a nice rifle with kit and 440 RND spam can for $150 cash OTD. Sigh, different times.
 

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My neighbour brought one of these round to show me today, he'd just been to pick it up. It's fully functional and just been re-proofed.

 

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OK, identify the rifle that fires the round on the right. Note it usually had a 450gr minie projectile instead of the 350gr belted ball this has.

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For reference left to right is 22LR, 7x57 (about 308 size) and 577/450
 

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My guess would be a 577 Snider-Enfield, but I have to admit that I did not know that one off the top of my head. Even after some internet sleuthing, I am still not sure if I am right or not. Neat cartridge.

Yes you're right, 577 Snider. Case made from 24 gauge shoot gun shell.

This arrived yesterday as well.







These are the photos off the advert because I have no luck photographing guns.
 
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