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  1. Baxter6551

    WTB “War Baby” book by Larry Ruth

    I’d like to find a reasonably priced copy of “War Baby” book about M1 Carbine by Larry Ruth should have picked one up years ago. Does not have to be in pristine condition. If the follow up volumes II and III are also available I might be interested as well. But need to start with the first...
  2. Baxter6551

    Galco Stinger belt holster for 640 & similar

    For sale is a Galco Stinger black belt holster for a 2 1/8 inch barrel model 640 and similar. It will fit any J frame with shorter barrel. Excellent condition like new. Retail on a new one is $92 plus shipping. I’m asking $40 shipped USPS. First “I’ll take it” followed by PM / forum rules...
  3. Baxter6551

    19-4 Box looking for Gun (36K2759)

    Greetings ! I have a model 19-4 box looking for its gun. End sticker is stained but I believe serial number is 36K2759. No paperwork or tools. Just the box. Free to gun owner who can provide a return pic of serial number - just pay shipping. If someone can help me better interpret the...
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    Expired/Withdrawn Holsters & Grips For Sale

    Holsters and Grips still for sale : ****See posts 3 & 10 below for photos and more items **** Holsters - see reference numbers in photos and mention which photo board: First Photo Board all sold and description/ photos removed. Second Photo Board: 1. New in bag Gould & Godrich model...
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    Hand Ejector Date Check Please

    Could anyone help date this 5 screw hand ejector serial #526705? Serial numbers match all around. It’s in excellent condition. I know it’s pre WWII, I’m guessing late 20s, early 30s? Friend trying to value it so it can be sold. Thanks in advance.
  6. Baxter6551

    **SOLD** F/S Early M14 Stock

    Posting for sale an early M14 stock which used a Garand butt plate before the flip up plate for full auto. Dont see these often. The stock is equipped with all metal and sling mounts. I figured I would post here first before posting on CMP or other forums. The stock is in very nice condition...
  7. Baxter6551

    Nice Gun Show find

    I picked up this vintage Don Hume holster at local gun show today. Looked large for a J frame holster so took a chance it might fit my model 10-5 2 inch. I’d never seen a lined holster with the lining rolled over the opening of holster like this. Well I got home and Bingo! A coat of shoe...
  8. Baxter6551

    Sickening death of a Chicago LEO

    I will step up on my soap box for a minute and hope I do not commit any infractions by my comments: Any death is sad to me - more so violent death and on top of that death of a Law Enforcement Officer. This death of an off duty Chicago Corrections Officer during a robbery at a gas station is...
  9. Baxter6551

    Model 38 date

    Greetings. My friend just picked up an excellent condition nickel model 38 and was wondering the year produced. Serial #J239836. Can anyone assist ? Thanks.
  10. Baxter6551

    *Close* WTB Stag or Elk 1911 Grips

    Close please thanks to the Forums “lobogunleather”. Thanks Looking for a nice set of standard thickness Stag or Elk grips for 1911 full size frame. No mag well. Possibly with medallions. If anyone has a set they would consider selling would like to see photos. Payment would be Postal MO or pay...
  11. Baxter6551

    *** Close Thread Please ** WTB Elk/stag grips for Ruger New Model Blackhawk

    Posting for a friend who is seeking a set of Elk or Stag grips for his blued Ruger New Model Blackhawk. He just purchased it new in .45 Colt. Serial prefix is 38-985xx Please close - obtained elsewhere. Thanks.
  12. Baxter6551

    Thanks to Member “cndrdk”

    I must share a recent interaction with Forum Member Ronnie (cndrdk). A couple of weeks ago there was a thread about an N Frame Tyler T grip going for outrageous money on a popular auction site. I posted that I had watched the listing at $56 thinking I might go to $75 but by then it was over...
  13. Baxter6551

    WTB Sile Rubber Grips

    Greetings - I am looking for a nice set of Sile rubber grips for N frame Square butt for one gun. Also an older Tyler T in black for N frame Square (size 4) for another. Thank you.
  14. Baxter6551

    F/S Custom Bowie Knife

    *Reduced price* Posting for a friend. Custom handmade 7.5 inch Bowie knife made by nationally known Custom Knife Maker Jim Turecek out of Ansonia CT. Constructed out of 3/8” O1 tool steel. Hand wet sanded finish. Approx 14 inches overall. Stag handle with heavy brass hand guard and cap. Handsome...
  15. Baxter6551

    *Sold pending funds * Reduced * F/S Sig Tango-MSR LPVO 1-10x28 Scope

    ** SOLD 3/15/24**. For sale: LNIB is a coyote tan finish Sig Tango-MSR LPVO scope with mount and lens caps. 1-10x28 mm (SFP). It has the BDC10 reticle as shown in photos. Note this finish sells for more than the standard black. Listing for a friend who bought for his Ruger American but...
  16. Baxter6551

    Detonics at LGS

    For anyone with interest I spotted a beautiful Detonics .45 at the LGS / Gunsmith shop. Comes with original soft pouch, spare mags and wood grips. Owner says he knows the original owner who turned it it and he shot very few rounds through it deciding it was too heavy to carry. If anyone wants...
  17. Baxter6551

    LaRocca Gun Works Worcester MA closing

    I happened to call Mike LaRocca today to inquire about doing some work and he hold me he was closing for good in a week and a half. They didn’t renew his lease and at 72 he’s packing it in. He started his gunsmithing career way back at Pachmayr Gun Works in CA. A true craftsman who did some...
  18. Baxter6551

    WWII Veteran

    Today I was having lunch with my wife and another couple at our local Longhorn celebrating a couple of birthdays. I saw an elderly gentleman with a walker going past our booth and noted his WWII Veteran baseball hat. When I got up to use the restroom I saw he was having lunch alone. As we were...
  19. Baxter6551

    WTB K/L frame conversion round to square grips

    Over the last couple of years I joined the L Frame crowd having never owned any - always a K frame guy. Have acquired a nice pair of 686-4s. I’d like to find a nice pair of round to square conversion grips for the 4 inch round butt 686. Preference for wood and maker like Ahrends or similar...
  20. Baxter6551

    Forum Karma - Heiser #416

    Forum Karma .. Grabbed this out of used bin at LGS. A Heiser Denver black #416 holster in reasonably good condition. I did not polish or clean it in any way. It appears to be for a large frame fixed sight revolver with safety strap going behind trigger guard. Maybe like a .38/.44 HD or similar...
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