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The Super Sport 28 ga shells use the straight walled two-piece HS hull. Also, make sure to use the #WAAHS28 dark red wad. The pink wads are for the old CF hulls.

I just acquired this nice, blued 29-2. Its S/N is exactly 10,001 more than my 629. I owned a blued 29-2 that I purchased back in 1982 and sold it 25 years ago but for some reason I kept the presentation case. I was always waiting for the day when I could afford a nice replacement of the correct...

I just traded into this K-22 and have a couple of questions. First off, it’s in very good overall condition with matching serial numbers. The s/n is 21167 which puts it around 1948. My questions are; would it have come in a gold box (the box it came with has the proper serial number) and, the...

I’ve seen the occasional rifle and pistol primers for sale, however shotshell primers seem to have gone extinct up here in northern MN. It’s been over 6 months since I’ve seen any and even then the limit was 1 box (100 primers). If they do hit the shelves, they must be gone in a couple of hours...

A friend was cleaning out his grandfather’s house and came across some old reloading equipment and components. He knows I reload and gave me a box of stuff, which included 4000 primers. Both the Winchester-Western and the Remington primers have the old wood trays. I’m guessing 50’s or early...

A big thanks to everyone. I really appreciate the comments and information. This has been a great learning experience

The s/n starts with a “6”. Probably shipped in ‘49. A letter definitely will be requested. @ Froggie; I hail from MN. Now I feel compelled to complete the trifecta. I know where there is an early K-22 narrow rib. There’s no box and the revolver has seen considerable more use. Going to...

My LGS had it. They had just gotten it in and I happened to be in the right place at the right time.

This can now come off of my bucket list. I often dreamed of owning a K-32 and this was my first realistic opportunity to get one. After a bit of horse trading, I managed to get this one home. I knew it was all matching at time of purchase but didn’t realize it was a “narrow rib” version until...

I can see it now - Leroy’s Big Valley Gun Works gets in a “bunch” of revolvers and removes the stocks to stamp the frames and then doesn’t bother to match the stocks to the original gun.

I couldn’t let this one get by me. All matching (except the grips) and still in the original .455 caliber. The only military marks are the “ Crown over 30” and the double broad arrow. I’m kind of curious how many left military service and didn’t get the British proofs for resale. Also, I...

I’m going to pick an all matching Victory next week s/n 468012 and have a question. There is no U.S. Property G.H.D. Stamp on the top strap. There is a ”P” on the frame in the upper left. Also, there is a flaming ordinance stamp on the bottom of the grip. Hopefully, the pics will help. Could...

After reading these posts, I checked my 624 4” and it will chamber a heavily crimped .44 Mag. I have the original box and it is marked with the red circle “C”. Also worth noting, my 696 no dash will accept several types of .44 Mags but not an empty .44 mag case. And a final observation, my...

As previously mentioned, early barrel steel on those old 38-55 & 32-40 1894’s were quite mild and meant for black powder lead bullet loads. If the barrel doesn’t say nickel steel or made for smokeless, then shoot only lead with a mild charge of smokeless powder. I’ve had great luck with cast...

In 1984 I had actually put money down on a Savage M1A1 Thompson. The price was $1800 and the dealer was going to let me make monthly payments until the paperwork cleared. Unfortunately, I backed out of the deal when my wife found the receipt and raised holy hell. I still think about this one -...