Why Are These Old War Guns Still So Popular?

These 8 surplus rifles carry real battlefield history—some helped build nations, others crushed rebellions, and a few are just plain beasts on the range. From Israeli K98s reborn in NATO to Cold War classics like the CETME C and Chinese Type 56s, this list covers the most collectible, shootable, and increasingly rare rifles out there. Whether you’re a collector or a range rat, get these guns before they vanish into vaults forever.

0:00 – Intro: Warhorses That Still Kick
0:15 – Why You Need These Surplus Rifles
0:45 – Like & Subscribe for More Classic Guns
1:00 – Israeli Mauser K98: From Nazi to IDF
3:00 – Chinese Type 56: Guerrilla Legend
5:00 – Beretta BM59: Italy’s NATO Beast
7:00 – CETME C: The G3’s Spanish Granddad
9:00 – FN-49: Saive’s Masterpiece
11:00 – PTR-91: Cold War Workhorse
13:00 – Ruger Mini-14 GB: Commonwealth Underdog
15:00 – SKS: Soviet Simplicity That Still Rocks
17:00 – Wrap-up: Which Rifle is Your Pick?

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