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I have an older Smith, not quite sure of the model as it's out of state. The spring for the hand is in the sideplate - horizontal spring & plunger. Was a major PITA to get back together. The plunger always was too far forward to seat behind the hand.

I bought this (in CA) for $700.00 and suppose that was a few years back, good price on its own. But $1,250.00 seems a tad too proud.

I went the other way and put together a few shorty versions. Not exactly right for a GAU or XM177, but close enough - Oregon is still pretty good on guns (for now) so I plan on adding a few more shorty uppers.

FWIW, assuming the refinish is in excellent shape, I'd say value if buying is a weak $300.00.

"Fight Fiercely Harvard" and "I Got it From Agnes" - not his best known but appreciated by those around Boston. Wernher von Braun

I bought it with the intent to shoot but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Had it kind of stashed away forgotten, was doing more buying than shooting. I just hauled it out as part of my progressive move to OR, where I have more room (great being able to test fire in your back yard!) and am 10...

Smiths in CA are difficult to find. The "125th Anniversary" Model 25-3 is a commemorative and off roster due to its C&R (listed) status. No wait with the C&R FFL and CA COE -

I trust implicitly the judgement of anyone who has moved from the Bronx to the Cape. ;)

I'm not much into shotguns. I will admit that I'm not much into shotguns. I will admit that I'm not much into shotguns. I will admit that I'm not much into shotguns. I will admit that being in CA (for now) makes me want one of those 14" AOW things, but for now the below works for mr...

Thank you. I'm still looking for a muzzle brake for the Citation, just can't bring myself to fork over the big $$$ for one. Now that's an item the new HS company should reproduce - bet they'd sell out fast. Re the Citation, I haven't had it for long, but it does get most use. Just got it at...

If you have any issues with function the usual fix is to tweak the magazine feed lips. The HS semi pistols don't have a feed ramp so the angle of delivery is paramount. There are a few tools available specifically for adjusting them, worth having in your pocket so to speak. Supermatic...

I have a few, but this is my only AR photo. Put it together from scratch in a "sort of" retro way - The Colt is a 1967 made Cobra.

Well, she looks a tad rough but is an early version - looks like a Type 1 barrel band (thin, no bayonet lug) and a push button safety, not the flip type. An "L" flip rear would be appropriate, not 100% on that as the stakes left & right may mean adjustable. Upper handguard is two river rather...

A Unertl on a M1A - opposites do attract! I've had a few M1As from Springfield and always found the extractors a problem. The one in the Scout version was honestly unfinished and didn't work from the 1st shot. M14 or Garand extractors correct that, but it's disheartening to need spare parts...

In the late 60's and early '70's my Dad and his brother would go dove hunting in South Carolina and come back with all sorts of neat fireworks. M80s, Cherry Bombs and Black Cats. Ladyfingers were for ...... girls. I remember taping M80s to lawn darts - bombs away!!!! Launching rockets and...