Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
Yesterday, 09:40 AM
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Re: New Life for Top-Break Revolvers?
From my experience with revolvers of this type made by many manufacturers, I have never seen a bulged or blown cylinder in a .32 S&W cal. top brake. For this reason, I think Experiment Guy is...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
Yesterday, 08:57 AM
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Re: PTSD, Military Vets and Guns
This has been going on for a long time then. It seems to me that each vet has a due process right to a hearing before a constitutional right is infringed.
Is the legal arm of the NRA looking...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-20-2013, 02:27 PM
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
05-20-2013, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 274
PTSD, Military Vets and Guns
I'm not sure if this has been posted or not, but military vets with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder may face the prospect of loosing their 2nd Amendment Rights. Although the medical and psychological...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-13-2013, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 831
Re: Ammo shortage.
The propaganda machine continues to pump out story after story that ammo is about to be taxed to death or confiscated. As long as the gullible people keep buying up every round in sight (or until...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-13-2013, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 141
Re: 6 barrel pepperbox pistol.
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/picture.php?albumid=677&pictureid=3868
A nice looking old English pepperbox of good quality with Birmingham proof marks. About 1850 vintage. It appears to be in...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-10-2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Help Identifying 32 break-top revolver
It looks like one of the revolvers made by Meriden Firearms Co. Circa 1904-1919. This firm was started by arms designer Andrew Fyrberg. Sears Robuck bought out Fyrberg in 1904 and started their own...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-08-2013, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
05-03-2013, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 22,382
Re: Unusual firearms
Another image from the album. I wish I had a 6.5 in new condition like these:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/WWII%20Japan/MVC-809X2.jpg...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
05-03-2013, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 22,382
Re: Unusual firearms
These snapshots are inside a WWII Japanese soldier's photo album. The man loved his weapons so much he had multiple studio images of them, such as these:
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
05-03-2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 22,382
Re: Unusual firearms
Yes, an early production Type 2 grenade launcher. A Japanese copy of a German model. Another collector talked me out of it. But at least I have a couple of pictures, such as this one of the...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
05-02-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 22,382
Re: Unusual firearms
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/WWII%20Japan/DSC015582.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/45Auto/media/WWII%20Japan/DSC015582.jpg.html)
This thing makes an ordinary 7.7 Japanese...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
05-02-2013, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 22,382
Re: Unusual firearms
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/DSC02437_zps9118a1dc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/45Auto/media/DSC02437_zps9118a1dc.jpg.html)
Maybe not unusual firearms, but unusual...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-10-2013, 08:18 AM
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
04-09-2013, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Pin Fire 7mm Revolver
There is a stout V spring which fits in a space in the frame in front of the trigger. The place for the trigger return spring is often an open spot in the frame visible when the cylinder is removed....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-09-2013, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,806
Re: Old Mauser Geha shotgun
I have not had that problem. But I have not fired any of these things all that much. I'd check the bolt to extractor linkup to see if there is something broken or not engaged properly.
BTW,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-09-2013, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 415
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-05-2013, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 265
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-05-2013, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 415
Re: Colt New Service Snub Project
Sorry to say this, but from the point of view of a collector/gunsmith I see about $300.00 of vintage parts used to construct a $150.00 revolver. But if you like it what the heck. It will be valuable...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-01-2013, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 689
Re: Grandpa's 32
It looks like you have an early example made for ammo loaded with black powder. If you use modern factory loaded .32 S&W (short) it would most likely be ok. Modern .32 S&W Longs might be ok, but...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
03-22-2013, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Unknown gun #2
The story is in three parts:
1. French military muzzle loading rifled musket of around .69 cal.
2. French military conversion of muzzle loading muskets to make breach loaders. Many of these were...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
03-21-2013, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: dreyse.. got one? like it?
I have had two. Though they are rather funny looking pistols, they shot well and hit the target. In order for them to work properly, the mag must be in excellent condition and all of the parts must...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-21-2013, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: What is it?
For what it's worth, I fixed up one of these in 44-40 cal. Then I fired it with full black power loads. It worked and it was still tight after 20 + rounds.
I have also seen examples of these...
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Forum: Religious Discussions
03-21-2013, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 676
Re: New Pope Believes Gay Marriage is "Satanic"
Big Government. Folks want less government and fewer laws telling us what we can have (guns) and what we can do.
But when it comes to imposing our values upon other folks. Then it's time for...
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Forum: Religious Discussions
03-19-2013, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 676
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-08-2013, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 1
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Re: H & R American Double Action
There is a rather long and involved thread on this model:
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=46429&highlight=american+double+action
In summary, it's hard to tell when an...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-07-2013, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: value of nagant revolvers?
The price of a non-import never rebuilt M95 Nagant revolver can be two or three times the price of common rebuilt and import marked Nagants.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-01-2013, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 344
Re: H&R Young American .32
I have worked on many of these revolvers and they do not seem all that hard to understand. However, they are not extremely valuable. Even in good working condition, they don't sell for much more...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
02-28-2013, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 229
Re: The Sequester
It’s a politically invented "crisis" hatched by some bitter politicians . First, Congressional Republicans refused to authorize payment of our Governments debts. They claim that they did this so...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
02-26-2013, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 991
Re: Lets see your Mil-Sup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/Iran/DSC00022.jpg
Iranian 8mm. According to the factory test target it was made in 1934.
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
02-26-2013, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Lets see your Mil-Sup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/Nagant/DSC005862.jpg
Matching, non-import, never rebuilt Tula from 1916.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/45Auto/Nagant/DSC005982.jpg
Note:...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
02-26-2013, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 181
Re: Thomas Jefferson on Banks & Corporations
Thank you for pointing this out. The quote was in an email which contained many other quotes which I knew to be from Jefferson. A good point about the internet is that you can easily vet such...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
02-26-2013, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 181
Thomas Jefferson on Banks & Corporations
We know of Thomas Jefferson's views on firearms, but this is what he said in 1802 regarding financial institutions:
"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
02-22-2013, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 868
Re: nagant revolver and 32acp cylinder
I have used one of the .32 ACP cylinder in the Nagant revolver and it worked well. There were no signs of excessive pressure. I have read that other M95 Nagant owners have used these cylinders and...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-22-2013, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Flintlock ID help...what is it?
Although some of the parts might be old, there is something about this pistol that does not seem exactly 'right' to me. I advise caution!!!
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
02-20-2013, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 868
Re: nagant revolver and 32acp cylinder
BTW, could you double check the date of your 1949? I have been under the impression that the Soviets stoped making these revolvers in 1945. if is is 1949, I would like to see some pictures of it. ...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
02-20-2013, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 868
Re: nagant revolver and 32acp cylinder
You got a great deal. That's about half price.
If the cylinder works in both of your Nagants you are lucky. Often, those .32ACP cylinders needed to be fitted. They are an after market item,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-19-2013, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-19-2013, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 782
Re: Hopkins and Allen Snubnose 32 help?
First of all, these things are not worth much. Even if it's a super rare H&A snubby, it's still no more than a $75 to $125 revolver. That being said, there is still an avid collector following for...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
02-18-2013, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Mosin Nagant Safety Question
The most recent Mosin Nagant 91/30 rifles imported into the US were all rebuilt and inspected after WWII. Those I have seen appear to be good rifles. However, there is no telling what your friend...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-18-2013, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 782
Re: Hopkins and Allen Snubnose 32 help?
In the first image it looks like the crown has some original nickle plate on it. The owner reports that the crown is nickle plated. Thus, I'm of the impression that it's an original factory snub...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-15-2013, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 782
Re: Hopkins and Allen Snubnose 32 help?
If someone cut down the barrel it appears to have been a good job. A good image of the muzzle might clear up if it is factory or a cut down. Look to see if it has any nickle plate on the crown.
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
02-14-2013, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Oberndorf Mauser cleaning kit
I have a little collection of gun tools. They are interesting to some collectors such as myself. As you observed, finding the original tools still in thee buttrap is rare. I suspect you will get...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-12-2013, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 688
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-05-2013, 12:27 PM
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-04-2013, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 353
Re: H&R The American
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=46429
If you go to this thread you will have access to some of the best information available on this model.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-04-2013, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 43,919
Re: H&R's THE AMERICAN DOUBLE ACTION
Welcome to the forum. I'm sad to report that Mr. Hauff passed away some time ago. A great loss.
I think you found the best way to lower the hammer on your H&R This is the way I would do it if...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-22-2013, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 202
The man can't please anybody........
From what I have been reading, President Obama has no friends on either side of the gun debate. Gun owners have been angry about everything, no matter what he has not done. And, those who hate guns...
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