Military surplus rifles carry real history and are a blast to shoot. Many are still affordable, and their cartridges remain easy to find.
Why collectors love them
Each rifle tells the story of the soldiers and nations that carried it. Bolt actions like the Mosin-Nagant and Mauser K98k are rugged and simple, and semi-autos like the M1 Garand and SKS are fun on the range.
Shooting surplus ammo
Much old military ammo uses corrosive primers. It is safe to shoot, but you need to clean the rifle the same day.
Watch and Learn
Videos from the Gun Websites YouTube channel.
See where these rifles fit in history on the Rifle Timeline, and find ammo on Ammo Buyers Guide.com.