[califonriamilsurp]

HI, I am a new member and wanted to post to be able to sell some 8mm lebel that I was sent by a seller who had it labeled as 7.62 x54R! I am enjoying browsing the forums and seeing other folks interested in the more esoteric milsurps.

 

[50Cal Indian]

Welcome aboard. There are very knowledgeable members here. If you have a question don't hesitate to ask. You'll need 10 posts. Tell us about yourself. You can split into separate posts...or just play tic tac toe 🙄 whatever works for you 😉

 

[califonriamilsurp]

aha, nice. I am really interested in Spanish Civil war guns. They are very hard to come by sadly, despite the massive variety of weapons used.

One thing that interests me a lot is that there was a semi secret shipment of czech guns, made in 1937. I am assuming they were CZ/VZ 24 rifles and pistols but I have never seen one with the right proof marks. Perhaps they were never marked.

 

[toolmanm203]

Welcome to the best beltfed site on the web. You will have no problem selling the 8mm Lebel once you get enough posts assuming it is the black primer stuff? All the other Lebel is long since dead.

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

Welcome. What gives you that specific interest in firearms?

 

[califonriamilsurp]

I'm very interested in the history in general and especially the volunteers who fought from around the world. The whole war seems rather forgotten because of what came next

 

[califonriamilsurp]

Welcome to the best beltfed site on the web. You will have no problem selling the 8mm Lebel once you get enough posts assuming it is the black primer stuff? All the other Lebel is long since dead.

Thanks! The headstamp reads F 2 CP 48 , I think the ring around the primer is dark red

 

[toolmanm203]

Sadly the red, purple, and green are all long since dead so you may want to try to get your money back from the seller.

 

[califonriamilsurp]

Sadly the red, purple, and green are all long since dead so you may want to try to get your money back from the seller.

oh no! I already did try and they ghosted me. That is really annoying. Do they have any value for display or colleciton?

 

[toolmanm203]

oh no! I already did try and they ghosted me. That is really annoying. Do they have any value for display or colleciton?

Yes but it is is certainly not the same as live round value. I hope you were not into to it too deep?

 

[Rory]

@Mike Duke

 

[califonriamilsurp]

Yes but it is is certainly not the same as live round value. I hope you were not into to it too deep?

not too bad, 50 ish dollars and the transfer fee (this was before i had my ffl03 here in Ca, everyone else has to have ammo shipped to an FFL) Here is the posting, I would suggest others avoid this auction house. 7 x 54R ammo | Online Auctions | Proxibid

 

[Mike Duke]

Whatcha got dude?
I load 8mm Lebel. I can use the powder and bullets.

 

[L999here]

Welcome...!!

 

[1BigGuy]

Welcome aboard!
Since you mentioned an interest in Spanish Civil War guns can you give me any feedback on this rifle? I was told that it is a Polish Karabinek wz.29 that went to Spain in 1936 or 1937.

 

[califonriamilsurp]

Welcome aboard!
Since you mentioned an interest in Spanish Civil War guns can you give me any feedback on this rifle? I was told that it is a Polish Karabinek wz.29 that went to Spain in 1936 or 1937.

very nice example! I know Poland sent about 20,000 of those to the republic in Sept 1936 ona ship called the Azteca . The only other shipment was in August 1937 on the Al Racou. Most of the polish shipments were captured ww1 weapons in a huge variety of conditions and chamberings.

That little flag / star mark might be a Basque proof mark ("Sun" Stock Wrist stamp) which would probably indicate the first shipment date.

 

[1BigGuy]

I have more photos in an album at this link:
https://link.shutterfly.com/2QWMxVzF6qb
I wondered if this one might have traveled to Spain on the Azteca in '36, or perhaps the Al Racou in '37. It might not be possible to know for sure. I know very little about SCW arms.

 

[Boom06]

Welcome aboard!