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Title: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: spicusor on December 18, 2014, 08:21:49 PM
What do you guys think? We may be at the end of the line on these...
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Greasemonkey on December 18, 2014, 08:42:33 PM
I don't think much  :) , but like any item that is surplus, the supply line will empty, maybe a small lot here and there will follow. The main quantity over the past few years is now gone, get them while the getting is good. There is never a infinite supply of surplus arms, one day Mosins will vanish as well.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on December 18, 2014, 08:51:14 PM
I'm sure they are....    15k in the cai batch and a report of a possible 6-7k from IO.  20k sks from a small nation... I doubt there are any left.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Adam7 on December 18, 2014, 09:44:12 PM
At this late stage in the game there is no reason not to believe them. 
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: CARBINE on December 19, 2014, 11:00:31 AM
Mine, will be here on Monday so we will see how beat it is! O well can't beat the price!
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 11:10:19 AM
Quote from: CARBINE on December 19, 2014, 11:00:31 AM
Mine, will be here on Monday so we will see how beat it is! O well can't beat the price!

I received one two weeks ago.  Very pleased with it.  I have another scheduled for delivery today.  D grade that I bought for $149.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: bbush44 on December 19, 2014, 11:19:09 AM
Quote from: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 11:10:19 AM
I received one two weeks ago.  Very pleased with it.  I have another scheduled for delivery today.  D grade that I bought for $149.
Where's the pictures at Adam?
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: CARBINE on December 19, 2014, 11:23:18 AM
Quote from: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 11:10:19 AM
Quote from: CARBINE on December 19, 2014, 11:00:31 AM
Mine, will be here on Monday so we will see how beat it is! O well can't beat the price!

I received one two weeks ago.  Very pleased with it.  I have another scheduled for delivery today.  D grade that I bought for $149.
Yep, $149 same one i got.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: running-man on December 19, 2014, 11:30:11 AM
Quote from: bbush44 on December 19, 2014, 11:19:09 AM
Quote from: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 11:10:19 AM
I received one two weeks ago.  Very pleased with it.  I have another scheduled for delivery today.  D grade that I bought for $149.
Where's the pictures at Adam?

Yeah!?!?  Holding out on us?  Why I oughta!  bat1
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on December 19, 2014, 12:24:56 PM
Adam never posts photos.....     >:(
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 12:32:33 PM
Hahahaha.  You guys really want to see another run of the mill chinese?!  Ok ok.  I'll post pics later.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: bbush44 on December 19, 2014, 12:36:09 PM
Quote from: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 12:32:33 PM
Hahahaha.  You guys really want to see another run of the mill chinese?!  Ok ok.  I'll post pics later.

I do I do. What showed up? Complete? Much Rust? etc?
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 01:22:44 PM
Zero rust excellent bluing all matching with broken stock.  I was able to epoxy the stock back together.  Very happy.  It was a c grade for $189.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: running-man on December 19, 2014, 01:46:31 PM
Quote from: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 12:32:33 PM
Hahahaha.  You guys really want to see another run of the mill chinese?!  Ok ok.  I'll post pics later.

Never ask an addict if he wants more!!

I just want to see what the last 3 or 400 guns look like. The last CAIs were swept up off the warehouse floor, sawdust and all!!  chuckles1
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: CARBINE on December 19, 2014, 02:03:14 PM
Yeah, I'm not expecting much, the bottom of the barrel normally are pretty rough I would guess... But who knows.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: bbush44 on December 19, 2014, 02:19:10 PM
Quote from: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 01:22:44 PM
Zero rust excellent bluing all matching with broken stock.  I was able to epoxy the stock back together.  Very happy.  It was a c grade for $189.

Ghost? Letter Series? Sounds like you lucked out again.  :o
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 08:12:16 PM
Quote from: bbush44 on December 19, 2014, 02:19:10 PM
Quote from: Adam7 on December 19, 2014, 01:22:44 PM
Zero rust excellent bluing all matching with broken stock.  I was able to epoxy the stock back together.  Very happy.  It was a c grade for $189.

Ghost? Letter Series? Sounds like you lucked out again.  :o

It's a 2xx,xxx /26\.

Mailman just dropped off my D grade.

All matching 7mil.  Some rust but not that bad.  Bluing looks good.  Stock looks great.  Has a nasty looking sling on it.  I like it!
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Marshall-law on December 19, 2014, 11:14:57 PM
 COOL. Makes me want to try one.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Marshall-law on December 20, 2014, 12:40:23 PM
RTI's stock status shows 21-C grades left. price is 219.00
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Justin Hell on December 20, 2014, 02:54:28 PM
That sling is (was) pretty funky...it might be the missing belt from my KISS bathrobe. 

I wonder if they will sell me the last crate and whatever fell off of these for a nice price.  Sniffing my SKS's buttholes for that sweet smell of cosmo is getting old...  rofl2

Whenever even the crummiest of crummies have shown up lately, I have not been in a position to buy.  :(
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: CARBINE on December 20, 2014, 04:19:42 PM
Well, the mailman dropped off my RTI sks today, better than I expected it is all matching 1957 6digit /26\ rifle  except the stock which is not numbered, full of trench art.. it does have surface rust but no pitting...I will get her cleaned up and snap some shots off it.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on December 20, 2014, 04:39:42 PM
Nice...  lets see that puppy.    :)
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Marshall-law on December 21, 2014, 02:49:34 PM
I rolled the dice again and ordered a C-grade from RTI. I'm hoping for some trench art on mine. I Would like to see some photos of these carbines with all the different trench art. Maybe start a thread on it.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Marshall-law on December 23, 2014, 10:45:18 PM
Classic now shows to be out of B-grades. I'm glad I didn't wait to order till after Christmas. My RTI C-grade should be here tomorrow.  :)
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: spicusor on December 23, 2014, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: Marshall-law on December 23, 2014, 10:45:18 PM
Classic now shows to be out of B-grades. I'm glad I didn't wait to order till after Christmas. My RTI C-grade should be here tomorrow.  :)

Classic had 80 B-grades yesterday. Unless one of the mods just took out a mortgage another vendor snatched these up.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: running-man on December 23, 2014, 11:26:41 PM
Quote from: spicusor on December 23, 2014, 10:56:47 PM
Classic had 80 B-grades yesterday. Unless one of the mods just took out a mortgage another vendor snatched these up.

Definitely sounds plausible.  They may just be shutting things down for a break over Christmas and want to make sure they don't oversell too.  I've been getting emails from various places (got one from SGAmmo a while ago) saying they'll be shutting down over the holidays...
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Marshall-law on December 24, 2014, 09:07:48 AM
Just going by what website shows.  RM, that could be the case or they are down to C-grades and are going to advertise them after Christmas.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: running-man on December 24, 2014, 10:37:42 AM
Yup.  Classic's page is usually better updated when compared to some of the other guys.    thumb1 

We're most certainly seeing the last of this batch, and possibly the entire importable cache.
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: spicusor on December 24, 2014, 12:02:44 PM
Dear Albania-Claus, Please send more cool stuff from your island... :)
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Marshall-law on December 24, 2014, 12:36:52 PM
FedEx just delivered a C-grade from RTI. 6digit receiver in the 200000's. All parts match but in the 100,000's. Replacement stock is a bottom swivel marked in the 100,000's but doesn't match and has a long crack down left side that can be fixed. Bluing looks good very little rust. Also stock is not beat up very bad. Very nice for a C I think. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!
Title: Re: RTI claims they are almost out of T56's
Post by: Dannyboy53 on December 24, 2014, 08:23:37 PM
Quote from: Marshall-law on December 21, 2014, 02:49:34 PM
I rolled the dice again and ordered a C-grade from RTI. I'm hoping for some trench art on mine. I Would like to see some photos of these carbines with all the different trench art. Maybe start a thread on it.

Marshal-law I think a thread dedicated to trench art is a great idea? C'mon...someone get started on it please!