Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-14-2012, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 556
Re: Ortgies
Thank all of you for your assistance. If I can find the darn cable that attaches my camera to the computer, I'll put up a photo.
fprefect
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-13-2012, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 556
Re: Ortgies
I have no idea as to the circumstances, but he also obtained his hat. If they put that kind of detail and expense into all such hats, no wonder they lost the war. Unfortunately I lost track of the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-13-2012, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 556
Re: Ortgies
Printed on pistol: Doutsche Worke Aktiengesellschaft, Werk Erfurt.
I apologize for the lack of discriptiont on initial post.
fprefect
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-13-2012, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 556
Re: Ortgies
Sorry, can't provide picture at the moment and apologies for not including the condition of the item.
No rust whatsover. Patina - bluing worn off on slide near end of barrel and to a very slight...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-13-2012, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 556
Ortgies
My father obtained a Ortgies 7.65mm (32 auto) from a surrendering German officer in WW2. The firearm functions perfectly and also includes a leather holster with cleaning tools. The leather holster...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-14-2010, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 163
Views: 5,410
Re: What kind of music do you guys like...
Yeah, I hit a few yard sales on occasion, but have yet to find any vinyl, but it's a great idea none the less. There has to be a LOT of old vinyl albums out there that people no longer want, it's...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-14-2010, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 163
Views: 5,410
Re: What kind of music do you guys like...
I could have picked up new one at Radio Shack for under $100 bucks, but I paid well over $200 for the Technics back in the early 80's and has features that allow for the stylus to contact the album...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-13-2010, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 163
Views: 5,410
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-12-2010, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,663
Re: Cleaning your Brass
I also use a liquid (Wright's is a paste and a bit messy) called Tarn-X that works well also, but if you have the time, Wright's will usually produce a better luster.
I'll try to find some...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-12-2010, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 630
Re: wheelie newbie
Been shooting revolvers from a 22 rimfire to a 44 magnum for over 25 years and very much enjoy the all. Without doubt the .357 is my favorite. BTW you made a nice choice in your S&W revolvers.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-12-2010, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,663
Re: Cleaning your Brass
I usually just wipe them clean with paper towels, but since I normally only neck size in my 222 and 22PPC bench rifles, it's not a problem and it's something you might want to try if the cartridges...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-12-2010, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,961
Re: Best Pistol Powder?
I'd have to go with Unique. Useful in both light and heavier loads on almost all handgun cartrides and a pound of the stuff seems to last forever.
F. Prefect
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2010, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 163
Views: 5,410
Re: What kind of music do you guys like...
Late 70's & and 80's rock. Whan rap came along I went to the golden oldies channels, although today's pop music seems to have returned to a similar style that existed during the 80's.
Groups....
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
11-10-2009, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 7,815
Re: .22 a killer?
What's that little thingie on the end of barrel?:D Just kidding, I'm sure you're legal and would agree completely that if ALL an individual can afford for home defense is a 22 LR with at least an 8...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-06-2009, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 27,011
Re: DEUTSCHE WERKE HELP!!
I have one exactly like it and just gave it a much needed complete cleaning 2 days ago. In order to break it down, remove magazine, hold the safety button down while at the same time pulling the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-31-2009, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,061
Re: Iver Johnson Death-gun identification.
Yep, they're a real Huggable gun. I don't recall if it was you but I responded to a post earlier concerning the availability of parts (yes, I have a huggable as well but in good firing condition)...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-31-2009, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,061
Re: Iver Johnson Death-gun identification.
Yep, you described it perfectly. A round "notch" allows the cartridge to drop in flush with the cylinder surface completely surrounding the case head. The oversized grips make the revolver very...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-30-2009, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,061
Re: Iver Johnson Death-gun identification.
Speak of the devil. I just "found" an Iver Johnson 8-shot 22 LR DA revolver I inherited from my father some years ago and although it is no doubt somewhat "newer" than the 38 discussed in this...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-26-2009, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 434
Re: Need help
I really don't think you're looking at the problem from the most "practical" viewpoint. It's possible to have a rifle chambered for one of the new S&W .460 or 500 magnums or one of several other...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-26-2009, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 510
Re: a simple magazine question
Odds are very good that the problem is a weak spring, but since you'll probably find a spare magazine useful at some point or another, just spend the 30 bucks or so for the whole assembly.
It's...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-24-2009, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,713
Re: Having trouble finding a rifle.
I was actually referring to rifle #5. It was not my intent to offend, but when a good many of us grew up, expecting to come by $500 22 as our first rifle just wasn't going to happen and in most...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-22-2009, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,713
Re: Having trouble finding a rifle.
After all the excellent rifles that were suggested as a first gun, I really didn't expect User to drop half a grand on his son's "first" rifle. I'd hate to think what #5 might cost you.
Uncle...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-21-2009, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,713
Re: Having trouble finding a rifle.
I like your choice of a bolt action as it will emphasize the importance of accuracy. Be it a single shot or with a clip, Ruger makes some reasonably priced high quality rimfires, as do most of the...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-21-2009, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 7,815
Re: .22 a killer?
What doesn't make sense? A 32-40 gr. 22 LR bullet traveling at between 1100 and 1600fps, concentrating it's energy on a very small area will penetrate the skulls of most North American mammals at a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-21-2009, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,435
Re: Ballistic Charts
This site only has the results using 3 of the best known powders, but covers most popular cartridges and bullets used in both rifles and handguns.
http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp
F. Prefect
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-20-2009, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,112
Re: Primer shortage?
The reason? Probably one of many, but a very small few who were convinced that our government (headed by a gun czar appointed by Obama) was going to make an attempt to stop shooters from reloading...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-15-2009, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 623
Re: Locating Reloading Components
That happened to me on a couple of occasions. They showed the item in stock, but when I "bought" the product, I later received an email that the item was now out of stock and my credit card had not...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-14-2009, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,283
Re: C.O.L. seems too long
You are correct. I'm a competitive benchrest shooter and sometimes forget that some reloaders are not always familiar with the higher pressures that can come from seating a bullet with little or no...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-14-2009, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,283
Re: C.O.L. seems too long
C.O.L. is really a meaningless term as it will vary from rifle to rifle depending upon the magazine size, (if you intend to use the magazine) and if you are after the maximum in accuracy it will...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-14-2009, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 981
Re: plain brass or plated?
That's probably about as good a reason as any, and IMHO you are 100% correct.
On a more practical note, for those shooting semi-autos, the nickel would probably be easier to spot in grass. But I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-14-2009, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 623
Locating Reloading Components
Many of you may already be aware of this site, but the following address is what I used to locate any online seller who had a particular Hornady bullet I was looking for without having to go to...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-09-2009, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,742
Re: Misaligned Barrel and/or Firing Pin
Hopefully it won't be the firing pin spring as in my hast to find out if the pistol was still functional, I decided to fire a few round before giving it even a cursory cleaning.
After a thorough...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-09-2009, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,742
Re: Misaligned Barrel and/or Firing Pin
This is true. The fired cartridges have exactly the same slightly off center firing pin imprints as the occasional round that did not fire and I believe once the cartridge did not get fully...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-09-2009, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,742
Misaligned Barrel and/or Firing Pin
I have an old 32 ACP that my father brought back from WWII, several of such models being carried by German Officers. It fires well with one exception. About 1 round in 10 will misfire due to the...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-02-2009, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 475
Re: DRs VS Gun Owners
As it turns out, hospitals can be a very dangerous place to visit, if you happen to be the patient.
Of those who die while staying at a hospital, more will die of something totally unrelated for...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-30-2009, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,183
Re: Had a problem last night
Will do. Glad we came to some sort of agreement. As for name calling, it shows what spending many years posting on Usenet political forums can do to ya. Will be more careful in the future.:o
FP
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-30-2009, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 549
Re: Newbie question on brass
Depends a great deal on your plans for their use. If "benchrest accuracy" is not required sorting will probably not be necessary. But to achieve the highest level of accuracy I would separate the...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-30-2009, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 621
Re: Inflation?
As I'm sure most are aware the government figures on core inflation do not include food and gasoline prices, their excuse being the price volatility often found with these little used and unimportant...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-29-2009, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,183
Re: Had a problem last night
This whole shortage business I guess has put me a mood to immediately criticize any one who might practice or advocate buying more reloading supplies than they would typically use in a reasonable...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-29-2009, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,183
Re: Had a problem last night
All of this could be only a misunderstanding of the comment made by delta as follows. -"The current passive attitude of hording ammunition and untraceable weapons is admirable"-. If this statement...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-29-2009, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,183
Re: Had a problem last night
Perhaps this matter might be cleared up if Delta might explain what exactly he was advocating by the comment -"The current passive attitude of hording ammunition and untraceable weapons is...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-28-2009, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Re: WWII PISTOL
Thank you for your help. Believe I'll hold on to it a bit longer.;)
F. Prefect
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Forum: General Discussion
09-28-2009, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,183
Re: Had a problem last night
The current passive attitude of hoarding ammunition and untraceable weapons is ADMIRABLE? What a joke. The only thing that it has accomplished is the disarming of a good many gun owners whose...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-28-2009, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Re: WWII PISTOL
If they are still in a condition that will allow them to fired with very little in the way of problems such as jams, misfires, etc., do they have any collector value?
I guess I just might feel...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-28-2009, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,150
Re: cold bluing
I haven't looked for any recently but I suspect it's still around. From personal experience, I would not recommend using it on a rifle or shotgun that is of any value. Have it done right.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-28-2009, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Re: WWII PISTOL
It looks a great deal like a semi-auto my dad brought back from WWII and was primarily a sidearm carried by German officers. Fires the 32 auto round, very inaccurately. But at least it still...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-28-2009, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 487
Re: Need price advice, please
It's a short barreled semi-automatic sniper rifle firing the 7.62X51 (.308) NATO round manufactured by FN Herstal, who also manufacturers the ammo. Probably for sale to the public, but not certain....
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Forum: General Discussion
09-26-2009, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,183
Re: Had a problem last night
I live in Missouri and have for years kept a loaded .357 magnum under the front seat of my car, partially do to the line of work I'm in (buying and selling gold and silver bullion coins) and for self...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-23-2009, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,183
Re: Had a problem last night
Or you could just show them your copy of the Constitution, although many who gravitate toward the field of law enforcement seem to believe it's their right to operate under the codes of THEIR...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-22-2009, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,183
Re: Had a problem last night
I may be missing something, but what good is a gun if kept in your home for self defense purposes if you have to take the time to load the darn thing if confronted with an intruder who may have a gun...
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