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World War II Guns: Military Surplus Rifles

Fascinated by the World War II era? Do you want to own a piece of the history from the war that ensured the existence of the free world we live in now? Are you looking for World War II memorabilia? Military surplus rifles are good items to add on to your World War II collection.

Collector’s items. Those two words conjure up images of rare jewels and ancient articles dug up from layers and layers of hardened earth. Most people also tend to think that collector’s items must mean expensive items, bought at a high price at some fancy auction. But what people don’t know is that a lot of collector’s items come cheap. You just have to know where to look and how to bargain.

I’ve been a collector of war memorabilia for years now. What started as a boyish love for adventure turned into something more special. When I was a kid, I remember collecting posters and stamps from the World War II era because they amused me. I loved to imagine that I was a soldier in the war: trapped in the trenches in some far off place, leaping from aircrafts (a.k.a. my bed) with a blanket for a parachute. But as I grew older, I began to appreciate the Second World War at another level.

I realized that so many people sacrificed their lives during WW2 so that I could live in the free world that I live in now. Collecting memorabilia in memory of them seemed like a small tribute I could pay to make sure what they did is not forgotten in the coming generations.

Military surplus rifles are a great addition to your collection. Plus, the great thing about them is that you can get them for as low as $79! There are a lot of military surplus stores out there or online that still sell rifles from the World War II era. These guns, though decades old, are known to be durable and a lot of them are still in excellent condition. Plus, if you take care of them carefully enough, their value will only increase over time, making them a very good investment.

If you’re looking to buy military surplus rifles, here are some in-demand models you might want to check out:

• The Mosin Nagant Rifle

Produced by the Soviet Union around 1891-1965. An internal magazine fed bolt action military rifle, it shoots a 7.62x54mmR cartridge. This model was also used as sniper rifles for the Soviet snipers.

• The Mauser Karabiner 98k Rifle (Kar98k)

Produced by Germany in 1935, it is also an internal magazine fed bolt action military rifle and shoots a 7.92x57mm IS cartridge. It was the standard rifle of Nazi Germany and, ironically, was also used by the Haganah during the formation of the state of Israel.

• The Swiss Karabiner Model 1931

Produced in Switzerland in 1931-1958, this internal magazine fed bolt action military rifle can shoot a 7.5x55mm cartridge. It is known to be very accurate and most even have a slip in the butt stock that allows you to trace it to its original owner!

Get your own military surplus rifle now! I tell you, a piece of history is always worth having.

Note: If you intend to use your antique rifles, make sure you let a gunsmith look at them first. Safety is always important. But if you're in for more than just guns, you can also check out the site for some army surplus clothing which you might be interested in.

Also, visit the military surplus store if you would like to know more about what articles of military clothing you could get for a much affordable price, plus where to get them.