12-22-2013, 08:52 AM | #1 |
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Century U-Fix-it Guns
I have only purchased one U-Fix-it gun from Century and it didn't need any fixing at all. It was an old Chinese milled SKS with threaded barrel. The upper handguard had a crack in it. Bore was perfect, bluing was well worn and furniture looked beat up. It shot great right out of the box! For $174 shipped, I was very happy with my purchase.
Question, What other U-Fix-it guns are a good buy on Century's website at the moment? I'm considering a Czech Mauser K-98 chambered in 7.62x51. Please share your U-Fix-it stories here (good or bad). |
12-22-2013, 10:35 AM | #2 |
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I thought every Century gun was a "you fix it" gun.
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12-22-2013, 10:58 AM | #3 |
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I had a century c-91 sporter (b4 clone) that all I had to do was feed..... That is all
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12-22-2013, 11:48 AM | #4 |
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I have a Century "U-Fix-It" FAL.
All I got for my money was the upper receiver. But it runs great, now!
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12-22-2013, 07:12 PM | #5 |
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You can almost bet on that.
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12-22-2013, 10:57 PM | #6 |
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If it has a wooden stock it has cracks and Century disclaims that in all of their ads.
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02-06-2014, 11:54 AM | #7 |
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Only problem I ever had was with an 1895 Steyr. Case sticks in the chamber. I think polishing chamber would probably do the trick but I haven't had time to do it.
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02-06-2014, 12:37 PM | #8 |
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I to have been thinking of a K98 in 7.62. Be a nice start to a sporter.
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02-07-2014, 10:48 AM | #9 |
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Got me a Century FAL, I made THEM fix it.
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02-07-2014, 08:07 PM | #10 |
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My M76 had the magazine sit to low. After some grinding and extending the latch I got it to work.
It shoots great now. 8mm AK, pure joy!! It'll put Greek surplus in one hole @ 100 yards and about just under 2 moa for most else. Yes, I paid to much for it. |
02-11-2014, 05:49 AM | #11 |
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Picked up a 24/47 Yugo 8mm mauser for $49.00. Was a hell of a shooter, good buy, 1 screw missing on band around handguard , and had an extra screw already ! Sweet little rifle !!
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02-11-2014, 07:19 AM | #12 |
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The only problem with Century Ufixem's now are the price. Not that many years ago and of course, pre 0bama days, you could get Ufixems for as low as $19 each in some cases. I used to buy 5 packs of Carcano's and Mosin's for under $100. Most only needed minor repairs.
I picked up several wire wrapped Enfield Mk111's for around $30 each. Not a single one required repair work, the only thing I could find missing was the stacking swivel and that's a part missing on almost EVERY Enfield. All were 100% matching numbers with mint bores. I kick myself in the ass for not buying a crate of them.... that and more AKM kits at $79 each. All water under the bridge since the King Niqqer 0bama came to the thrown.
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02-23-2014, 10:16 AM | #13 |
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I bought a few of them. Stay away from the PI markings. I got a couple of SKS's from them years ago that were GI (Good incomplete) both had dark bores, one had a broken safety lever, both missing the cleaning rod and bayonets. Bought one of the PI (Poor Incomplete) to use for parts and it was a waste of time. Looked like someone bled out over it. Parts were so pitted there was little of value on it. A couple of the Vz24/47 rifle that were only missing the cleaning rods. I did get two with bad bores that I am having reberreld to 308win. Some have come in without bolts (I never got one that way but I have read it on a couple of boards) so its a gamble.
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