bobf
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Remington mod 51 .380
post a picture of any gun that you want o post
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Grayfox
US Veteran
I'm not much of a photographer, but here are a few of my favorites. 
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Since Buckmarks seem to be popular, here's my little Hush Puppy.
A Clark Custom Longslide built in Oct, 1963 and still far more accurate than I'll ever be.
My Zombie Rifle
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Since Buckmarks seem to be popular, here's my little Hush Puppy.
A Clark Custom Longslide built in Oct, 1963 and still far more accurate than I'll ever be.
My Zombie Rifle
I've got several, and it's a fairly eclectic batch.
Mauser cone hammers are scarce, and 6 shot cone hammers VERY scarce. UJnfortunatly many Mausers, like this one, are also in 'NRA boat anchor' condition. I suppose I should get it restored, but haven't gone there yet.
Another Mauser, this time a solid frame zig-zag from around 1878. Most zig-zags are tilt-up hinged frame revolvers with simultaneous ejection. The solid frames were built for military contract competition and are quite rare; serial numbers only go up to about 65. Most are in 10.4mm caliber, but this one is in 9mm, the only one I've ever heard of. Serial number 4.
A Colt Lightning magazine rifle in 38-40. This one is probably a factory special order. Most Lightnings had straight stocks, not pistol grip, and were not checkered. This one has fancy wood and a half dollar as the grip cap. My great-grandfather bought it new; it was his deer rifle. It has a tang peep, most probably original, and a Beach front sight. I tried to letter it quite a few years ago, but Colt had no record of it. He lived in Westfield, NJ and probably ordered it through Colt's New York office. The records from New York were lost, but have since been located; perhaps I should try lettering it again, but that's pretty expensive. It's the first center fire rifle I ever shot, and 38-40 is the first caliber I handloaded.
A Sten Mk II. Don't know too much about it but think it came from Korea; there was a Canadian detachment there, and this one has 'Jeanot' scratched on the frame. It has also been hit by a pistol bullet on the right side where the receiver tube joins the lockwork. This jarred the selector so it doesn't work and I put in a lash-up so I can shoot it. I've probably put several thousand rounds down it, mostly cast bullet handloads. A note for other Sten owners: the manual says that they were sighted in with the barrel positioned so the barrel inscription is at 12 O'Clock. If the barrel is twisted elsewhere in the frame, it may not shoot where the sights look.
Mauser cone hammers are scarce, and 6 shot cone hammers VERY scarce. UJnfortunatly many Mausers, like this one, are also in 'NRA boat anchor' condition. I suppose I should get it restored, but haven't gone there yet.
Another Mauser, this time a solid frame zig-zag from around 1878. Most zig-zags are tilt-up hinged frame revolvers with simultaneous ejection. The solid frames were built for military contract competition and are quite rare; serial numbers only go up to about 65. Most are in 10.4mm caliber, but this one is in 9mm, the only one I've ever heard of. Serial number 4.
A Colt Lightning magazine rifle in 38-40. This one is probably a factory special order. Most Lightnings had straight stocks, not pistol grip, and were not checkered. This one has fancy wood and a half dollar as the grip cap. My great-grandfather bought it new; it was his deer rifle. It has a tang peep, most probably original, and a Beach front sight. I tried to letter it quite a few years ago, but Colt had no record of it. He lived in Westfield, NJ and probably ordered it through Colt's New York office. The records from New York were lost, but have since been located; perhaps I should try lettering it again, but that's pretty expensive. It's the first center fire rifle I ever shot, and 38-40 is the first caliber I handloaded.
A Sten Mk II. Don't know too much about it but think it came from Korea; there was a Canadian detachment there, and this one has 'Jeanot' scratched on the frame. It has also been hit by a pistol bullet on the right side where the receiver tube joins the lockwork. This jarred the selector so it doesn't work and I put in a lash-up so I can shoot it. I've probably put several thousand rounds down it, mostly cast bullet handloads. A note for other Sten owners: the manual says that they were sighted in with the barrel positioned so the barrel inscription is at 12 O'Clock. If the barrel is twisted elsewhere in the frame, it may not shoot where the sights look.
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More interesting guns:
This revolver looks like a Victory; it has a 5 1/2 inch barrel and is in 38 S&W caliber; Parkerized finish and smooth wooden grips. But it was built post war, on a 10,000 gun contract for the Dutch East Indies, who were beginning to experience an insurrection. The backstrap is stamped K.N.I.L. The insurrectionists won and the country is now Indonesia. These revolvers were used until they fell apart and only a few got back to the US. This one is pretty loose and doesn't have much finish left. One of the sideplate screws is broken off, and the hammer pivot is loose in the frame and wobbles. I shot it a couple of times with light, cast bullet handloads, but now it just sits on the wall in retirement.
A Hall percussion rifle in 42 caliber. This one is about new with just some storage dings. The front of the breech tips up for loading, and snaps down into place for firing. It is easily removable, at which point it becomes a short barreled, single shot pistol. Soldiers used to take the breech with them in their pocket when they went to town. The bore is perfect and I itch to shoot it; however the book on the Halls said the floor of the proof house was littered with shards of walnut blown off the stock by gas emerging from the joint between the breech and barrel. That walnut hasn't become any more supple in the ensuing about 170 years, so I have resisted scratching that particular itch. As near as i can find out, no one has ever made a reproduction of the Hall for shooting (nor a reproduction of the Ferguson breech loading flintlock either).
Ross 1910 in 280 Ross, with the breech half open showing the interrupted thread bolt head. A graceful, accurate and powerful rifle with a quality of fit and finish equal to the best British gunmakers. I have resisted shooting this one too: ammo and reloading components are difficult to find and expensive, and there's always the bad rep of the Ross for coming open when fired. At this late date it's impossible to separate fact from fiction, and decide how dangerous these rifles really are. I like striaght pulls, and shoot several different makes, but I just don't want to end my days with a Ross bolt sticking out of my right eye.
This revolver looks like a Victory; it has a 5 1/2 inch barrel and is in 38 S&W caliber; Parkerized finish and smooth wooden grips. But it was built post war, on a 10,000 gun contract for the Dutch East Indies, who were beginning to experience an insurrection. The backstrap is stamped K.N.I.L. The insurrectionists won and the country is now Indonesia. These revolvers were used until they fell apart and only a few got back to the US. This one is pretty loose and doesn't have much finish left. One of the sideplate screws is broken off, and the hammer pivot is loose in the frame and wobbles. I shot it a couple of times with light, cast bullet handloads, but now it just sits on the wall in retirement.
A Hall percussion rifle in 42 caliber. This one is about new with just some storage dings. The front of the breech tips up for loading, and snaps down into place for firing. It is easily removable, at which point it becomes a short barreled, single shot pistol. Soldiers used to take the breech with them in their pocket when they went to town. The bore is perfect and I itch to shoot it; however the book on the Halls said the floor of the proof house was littered with shards of walnut blown off the stock by gas emerging from the joint between the breech and barrel. That walnut hasn't become any more supple in the ensuing about 170 years, so I have resisted scratching that particular itch. As near as i can find out, no one has ever made a reproduction of the Hall for shooting (nor a reproduction of the Ferguson breech loading flintlock either).
Ross 1910 in 280 Ross, with the breech half open showing the interrupted thread bolt head. A graceful, accurate and powerful rifle with a quality of fit and finish equal to the best British gunmakers. I have resisted shooting this one too: ammo and reloading components are difficult to find and expensive, and there's always the bad rep of the Ross for coming open when fired. At this late date it's impossible to separate fact from fiction, and decide how dangerous these rifles really are. I like striaght pulls, and shoot several different makes, but I just don't want to end my days with a Ross bolt sticking out of my right eye.
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This is one of the coolest guns I have ever seen, who knows where it's been and what it's seen.Colt Model 1903 32ACP. Colt lettered to the OSS in September of 1944.
This is one of my favorites and I've posted it here before. Marc Krebs built this for a cop back in the late '80s before anyone knew who Marc Krebs was. He went on to be recognized for his 1911 builds and his work with AKs. This is one of the few, if not the only, revolver he ever customized. It's a M28 that has been converted to .45acp and there are many other modifications and custom touches. It's a gun that every time you pick it up you notice some other little thing about it. Plus the name, "CROWBAR", just pegs the cool meter!
And, yes, those are little crowbars scrimshawed on ivory inserts set in custom grips.
I just picked this up last week. I've owned quite a few custom 1911s but this is the first one I've commissioned for myself and it turned out great. It is a Colt 1991A1 .38 Super that has had 9mm and 9x23 Winchester barrels fitted to it as well as a ton of other work. It is sweeeeet!
You've all seen this one before as well, but I love it and I'm posting it again. This is a Clark Meltdown 1991A1 Compact with a mirror polished blue finish. I'm lucky to own it, it is one of the best looking handguns I've ever seen.
absolutely love this thing. I feel an attachment to it haha. 
Ah, what the heck, I'll post a couple...
First up is my RIA 1911-A1. Why? Well, because it was the first handgun I ever bought. Other than swapping the grips, I haven't changed anything about it, and I've been fairly pleased with how it works.
And then there's my first Mosin Nagant M91/30. Why? Because it was my first adventure with a military surplus rifle -- and I got to clean all the cosmoline off of it myself (a true learning experience).
First up is my RIA 1911-A1. Why? Well, because it was the first handgun I ever bought. Other than swapping the grips, I haven't changed anything about it, and I've been fairly pleased with how it works.
And then there's my first Mosin Nagant M91/30. Why? Because it was my first adventure with a military surplus rifle -- and I got to clean all the cosmoline off of it myself (a true learning experience).
Black_Sheep
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The oldest revolver in my modest collection is this old M&P. The chipped stocks and holster wear suggest that it's been carried alot and give the gun great character...
LedFowl
Member
I bought these inexpensive Strike Industries grips for my SA Champion. I like the way they look and they fill the hand nicely.
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ibewbull
US Veteran
BUG
AMT .45 Backup
If you understand that a back up is a 7 yard and less gun then it will satisfy all the needs.
I admit I prefer a J frame though.
AMT .45 Backup
If you understand that a back up is a 7 yard and less gun then it will satisfy all the needs.
I admit I prefer a J frame though.
SC_Mike
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Before and After of an 870P made back in 1981. Rode around in a Florida deputies cruiser for most of those years. Some elbow grease and AlumaHyde later she's not too bad. A great carry threw the woods and shoot what's in season kinda weapon.
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reddogge
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My first boyhood rifle, this .22 German Noris garden gun. My uncle "captured" it during the war in Germany because he thought the farmer would use it to hurt one of our guys. He gave it to me in 1958 when I was 14. A lot of critters fell to this little rifle.
My favorite rifle, a WW2 era Springfield M2, version of the Model 1922 training rifle.
My favorite rifle, a WW2 era Springfield M2, version of the Model 1922 training rifle.
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bobf
US Veteran
22 TCM/9mm Comes with both barrels and recoil springs.
22TCM made from a cut down .223, 2k+ from 5" barrel.
22TCM made from a cut down .223, 2k+ from 5" barrel.
Shooting Padre
US Veteran
My Iver Johnson that is used to shoot wax bullets just for the fun of it. Pretty cool little relic.
A Rugar 10/22 I dressed up like a M1 Carbine.
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bigolddave
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Special order 1899 .250/3000 delivered in 1915 to the corporate secretary of Savage.
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PA Guns & Ammo
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My Remington 03A3 with a Minelli stock
44' Remington Rand
Swedish CG M38
Enfield #5
Egyptian FN49
Marlin 1894 357 & 44 Mag
M1 Garand
44' Remington Rand
Swedish CG M38
Enfield #5
Egyptian FN49
Marlin 1894 357 & 44 Mag
M1 Garand
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