Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-10-2013, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 3
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Colt 1918 - is bluing the correct finish?
I am researching a colt 1911 produced in 1918. The firearm is in very nice condition with a dark blued finish. Can anyone tell me if Colt's of 1918 were blued? That is, is a blued finish correct...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-10-2011, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,991
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-29-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,502
Re: IBM Corp M1 Carbine .30 caliber Rifle
Yes IBM did make M1 Carbines. Yours was re-imported to the US by Blue Sky. I was likely given to an ally after the war and then sold and brought back. it has been through a re-arsenal process as...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-17-2010, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,273
Re: Ideal load for the P-08 Luger?
As I remember, Lugers were designed for 124gr lead rounds. I tried 115 gr and found that I was having cycling problems. Takes a good bit of recoil to cycle the toggle.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-19-2010, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,248
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
08-02-2010, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
08-01-2010, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-15-2010, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Re: Small Rifle Primers
I ended up with a box of Remington #6 that i could not use in my 223 loads. After some research I found several references to using small rifle primers in 38 special loads. I would not use them in...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-05-2010, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,723
Re: Who's using ceramic media to clean brass
try lizzard litter from the pet store. It is ground walnut hulls and the grit size is small enough to fall out of the primer holes. Works very well. Put a couple of small pieces of fabric softener...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
02-14-2010, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,063
Re: So I Was Cleaning My CZ52
I have been reloading for my cz-82 and it eats the reload with no problems at all. 95gr Berrys over 3.5gr (IIRC) of hp-38.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-12-2010, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,929
Re: best noobie reloading set-up?
Get the Lee Breech lock challenger kit. Good quality, easy to change the dies, and it does work. I have two and can load pretty much anything. I think a slingle stage is the best choice for a new...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-09-2010, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,669
Re: Cleaning your Brass
I use lizzard litter from petco or petsmart. It is ground walut shells and is fine enough so that it does not stick in the primer holes. It's pretty cheap and comes in 10lb bags.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-09-2010, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 38,549
Re: Sig Mosquito
Mosquitos need a break-in period with cci mini-mags (say 300 rounds), and do check you have the spring in correctly (not backwards). They also like to be clean. Once I had mine broken in, it has...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-06-2010, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 988
Re: Whats this luger and whats it worth?
Straw is a golden color imparted on the steel by the heat treating process. Most Lugers are "strawed", except for the late WWII ones. The straw color is found on the triggger, safety lever, take...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
12-24-2009, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,190
Re: CZ 82 Pistol
A stronger wolff spring will lesson the recoil snap and make it even more pleasant to shoot. Great pistol
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
11-30-2009, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 24,422
Re: cz-52 any good?
I have two and they are a blast (literally) to shoot. Lots of good advice here. Don't dry fire and don't trust the decocker unless you have verified that is works properly. I tore one of mine...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-28-2009, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,238
Re: CZ Mod. 83
Another vote for the cz82. Great pistol and if you are in the Kallifornia workers' paradise you can buy them with 10 round mags. Check J&G. Several companies have them for around $200 and ammo is...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-28-2009, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,957
Re: Beretta 3032 32 acp, HELP???
I would urge caution in the Tomcat in blue. I had two new ones and they both suffered a cracked frame in the first 60 rounds. The frame has a thin area above the trigger on the right side that is...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
11-01-2009, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,552
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-07-2009, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,694
Re: Hand priming, which tool do you recommend?
I have been having a lot a problems with the shell holders for the lee hand primer. I find that about half my 223 brass will not fit in the holder. Mostly this is lake city brass. I have no...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-26-2009, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,253
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-26-2009, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,020
Re: Crimped Primer Pockets?
If you are going to need to decrimp on a regular basis consider a Dillion Super Swage 600. It comes with two decrimping pins and will last a lifetime. About $95 new
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-26-2009, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,828
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
05-10-2009, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Re: Found 2 very old bullets, help identifying
I would not worry about keeping either one. The red on the 9mm is a sealer often seen on military ammo and is used as a moisture guard. The larger round is probably am 8mm mauser round as used by...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-07-2009, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,073
Re: 9mm german lugar
After WWI some lugers were retained by the German government and issued to police units. To signify that the gun was "legal" after the WWI the date 1920 was stamped on these units. The safety sear...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
03-08-2009, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 619
Re: C&R value after refinish
I have been collecting 1900-1930's era Lugers. At least with those, any collectors value is lost if the gun is reblued. That does not mean it is not a good looking piece, but it becomes an...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-01-2009, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 575
Re: Cleaning?
I have used an ultrasonic cleaner on antique Lugers. As long as the parts are steel, no problem, but no aluminum. Old crud comes off like magic. A second dunk in an oil like Slip 2000 will ensure...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-19-2008, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,610
Re: Better quality 22 caliber rifle
I would definitely go with a CZ Trainer 452. The are very nice shooters, very accurate, little or no recoil, very inexpensive ($400), and have some of the best iron sites around. If you put a scope...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
09-09-2008, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 575
C&R license when living in two states
I spend part of my year in upstate new york and the other time in Florida. Would this be a problem with a C&R? Must I keep my collection at one location? Can I recieve c&R guns in either state? ...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-31-2008, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,039
Re: CZ LUX or Ultra LUX?
I agree, I have a trainer and a lux, same bolt & barrel. They are very accurate and a pleasure to shoot. From what little I know, I don't think you gain much in accuracy between the 25" and 29"...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-04-2008, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,456
Re: My new CZ Trainer.....
Took my new Trainer to the range yesterday. My friend had a very highly customized 10/22 with elaborate scope, fluted SS barrel and all the toys. Well, he was shooting a little tigher groups with...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
05-28-2008, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 726
Good luck if you have a problem with Beretta
In December I bought a new Beretta Tomcat as a CC piece. Took it to range for the second time yesterday and it failed after 18 rounds. I stripped the gun and reassembled, but the trigger still does...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
05-28-2008, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 19,980
Re: Sig Sauer
I recently bought a Mosquito and it is great. Good feel in my hand and a lot of fun to shoot. I would recommend them, just break them in correctly.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-24-2008, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,456
Re: My new CZ Trainer.....
I was able to fix the rought bolt action on my new rifle. I got some great advice from rimfirecentral.com. I polished the underside of the firing pin where the sear rides and now the action is very...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-23-2008, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,456
Re: My new CZ Trainer.....
Tony:
I also picked up a new 452 Trainer yesterday. Question - How smooth does the bolt action feel? I know this is subjective, but my rifle's bolt action does not seem extremely smooth and I...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-18-2008, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,630
savage 64bxp combo at Dicks
Dick's has a model 64bxp thumbhole combo on sale for $300. Good deal? How would this rifle for target shooting? Thanks Savage's website does not list the model?
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