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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 02-19-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,860
Posted By Jim K
Re: This is truly disgusting

Forward that website address to your Senator and Representative and ask if this is what the American people should expect from their government. Is this how the President's gun control proposals...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 02-12-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 678
Posted By Jim K
Re: obama has spoken

The President had better watch his back. He may think he can control the anti-gun people, but they control him. And they have no sense of humor or any sense of morality, only of what works to...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-10-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 249
Posted By Jim K
Re: 1861 Springfield Stock

If it is dry, you can use boiled linseed oil with no problem. A picture would help us to see if there is any problem, but generally, it is hard to go wrong with just leaving it alone.

Jim
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 02-05-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,733
Posted By Jim K
Re: How easy can a CRIMINAL buy a lethal firearm??

One man in England could not understand the idea of the right to keep and bear arms. He said, "You have the greatest freedom of any country in the world, free elections and peaceful changes of...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-03-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 558
Posted By Jim K
Re: non automatic china sks

Remove the piston, piston extension and spring.

JK
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-30-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 420
Posted By Jim K
Re: Pathological Liar

Nothing new. After FDR tried to effectively tax guns out of existence ($1000 tax on a handgun transfer, $500 on a rifle, when a new Ford cost $400), he pretended to be a "sportsman". He was taken...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 01-25-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By Jim K
Re: Identify middle eastern antique guns.

Both are crudely made and typical middle East products. The pictures are very poor, but it looks to me like the gun in the first picture may never have been intended as a firing weapon, only as a...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-24-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 467
Posted By Jim K
Re: Treason?

Interesting idea but the U.S. has a law making it a crime to advocate the overthrow of the government by force or violence. It was aimed at Communists (remember them - they haven't gone away) but it...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-21-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 897
Posted By Jim K
Re: Obama Livid Over Gun Rights Backlash

Then Obama would be the hero, resisting the "extremists" and "fighting for the nation" even as he sent the army rampaging across the country. Would the armed services obey him if he ordered them to...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-17-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 668
Posted By Jim K
Re: Declare NRA An Illegal Organization

In the much worse anti-gun craziness of the 1960's an organization declared that they had found a "violence gene" which manifested itself in a desire to own guns. To eliminate the gene, they...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-17-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 741
Posted By Jim K
Re: Identify SKS and other questions

There are no signs that that SKS is other than a normal, semi-auto SKS. The person who told Nzapton otherwise was wrong and ignorant.

That being said, there has been a lot of misinformation about...
Forum: General Discussion 01-16-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 700
Posted By Jim K
Re: Dude, It Was A Joke... Geeez

I first lost my sense of humor on gun control in the 1960's when several lunatic groups were demanding the summary execution of anyone owning a gun. They were deadly serious and I didn't find it at...
Forum: General Discussion 01-16-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By Jim K
Re: Please Explain "Background Check"

The dealer called the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, commonly called "NICS." You can Google "NICS" for more information. The NICS system is run by the FBI as part of the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-16-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 741
Posted By Jim K
Re: Identify SKS and other questions

The SKS was never made as a full auto, and that one is not. Some have been converted (mostly illegally), but the rifle was designed as a semi-auto with a fixed 10 round magazine.

Some SKS models...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-15-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,672
Posted By Jim K
Re: Does This Qualify As A 1911?

I call all those except the GI M1911 and M1911A1 "1911 type" pistols.

And that it is.

Jim
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-15-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 478
Posted By Jim K
Re: If you were to design a gun...

WHSmithIV is joking. I think.

But someone once seriously proposed making a shotgun barrel that could be made larger or smaller by twisting, like taking a piece of paper and rolling it into a...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-15-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By Jim K
Re: 5.56 in 223 rifle

Well, no. The tight leade does not raise pressures significantly. What does is something not mentioned, which is the thicker brass of GI loads. Look at the picture above but further back, at the...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 01-14-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By Jim K
Re: Allen & Wheelock .32 lipfire

I don't know that they have a grading service; they have written standards for antique arms which are given here: http://oldguns.net/info.htm

FWIW, I would grade those as NRA Fine.

Jim
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-14-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 604
Posted By Jim K
Re: Executive order leakage = 19

Should we hurry and sell those magazines? One proposal is to make "hi-cap" magazines totally illegal, and subject to police crackdowns and searches just like illegal drugs.

(Except the big drug...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-14-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By Jim K
Re: Ballistic Gelatin, or not!

There are really three issues here. Stopping bullets (dirt bank, sandbag), stopping bullets while preserving evidence (water tank), and testing expansion (wet phone books, ballistic gel). The OP...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-14-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By Jim K
Re: WWI Colt 1911 US Navy

I have U.S. Navy #796 in about 90% and if anyone wants to give me $12,000 they can have it.

Jim
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-14-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By Jim K
Re: WWI Colt 1911 US Navy

When the Model 1911 was first adopted by the Army, the Navy didn't want to be left out so the two services agreed to take turns buying them. The Army would buy some, then the Navy. After the Army...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-14-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 162
Posted By Jim K
Re: H&R Top Break Parts Needed

You can try

www.gunpartscorp.com

and see what they have.

Your gunsmith is correct on the value and I advise not spending any money on that old gun. They were inexpensive guns and...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-14-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By Jim K
Re: Crescent Fire Arms ?16 Ga?

Crescent was a maker of utilitarian shotguns, rifles and revolvers. They were in business from 1893 to 1930, and made hundreds of tons of guns like the one you have. In spite of its age, the gun is...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-13-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 651
Posted By Jim K
Re: Inherited Black Powder Rifle

The general style and appearance would date it to the late 1850's just before the Civil War, but it is not a military weapon and would not have seen war use. The silver whatsis on the left side of...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-13-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By Jim K
Re: Charles Daly semi-auto charging handle

KBI is no longer in business, but you might try here for parts:

http://www.akkar-usa.com

The alternative would be to have a handle made.

Jim
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-13-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By Jim K
Re: Please help identify this pistol

That is a typical European folding trigger pocket pistol of a type made from c. 1880 to after WWI. That one was made after 1906, since it is in 6.35mm Browning, called .25 ACP in the U.S., a...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-13-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By Jim K
Re: 1952 760 Remington 30-06

I doubt it would bring $600 even if in perfect condition. They usually run $300 or so in good used condition. They are common in states or areas where semi-autos are not allowed for hunting and a...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-13-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 276
Posted By Jim K
Re: old buttstock

Note that a Parker shotgun is not the same as a Parker-Hale shotgun. Different countries for one thing.

Jim
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-13-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By Jim K
Re: Ithica Model 49

So did I. Hate them. Not as much as the old Savage/Stevens/Springfield autoloader, but I hate those little Ithacas.

Jim
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-13-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 655
Posted By Jim K
Re: Tips for removing Win 94 First Model Forearm & Magazine

A note to be careful with those magazine rings. Folks think they are dovetailed in like a sight base and try to drive them straight out. But they are actually cut round and so is the cut in the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-12-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 276
Posted By Jim K
Re: old buttstock

I think you will have to buy a blank and make a stock. Your customer might not be happy with the price, but it is extremely unlikely you will find an original or that it would be in good condtion...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-12-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By Jim K
Re: Problem with Remington model 514 - ejection

For a couple of bucks, why not order all three parts?

Jim
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-12-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,532
Posted By Jim K
Re: Revolution ?

Talk. But we have all seen the pictures from Iraq and Afghanistan. When the tanks are in YOUR (and my) street and troops are beating down YOUR (and my) door, and you know they have orders to kill...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-11-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By Jim K
Re: Problem with Remington model 514 - ejection

The extractor is broken or the spring is weak. What is happening is that the extracted case is not being held tightly enough to hit the ejector and fly out. It is just dropping off the bolt face.
...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-11-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By Jim K
Re: Information from the experts please

I don't know CA law, but those carbines were selling new for $900 at a gun show last week.

Jim
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-11-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 594
Posted By Jim K
Re: Watch that temper

I think the problem was the fact that he made (or appeared to make) a specific threat. It is protected speech to say "they ought to be shot" or "there is going to be a civil war". It is not...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 01-11-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By Jim K
Re: Sharps 1852 Slant Breech - Sell, Restore, what?

The priming system is the Lawrence pellet primer, not a tape primer, but it has defintely been deactivated and there is a firing pin and space for an extractor. So, yes, a conversion to use metallic...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-11-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By Jim K
Re: Unknown Rifle

All German Model 1888's were clearly marked, though the markings might have been removed. And the Turks never made any Model 88's or any Mauser rifles, though they modified many; all their rifles...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-11-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 361
Posted By Jim K
Re: Ben Shapiro bitch slaps Piers

Ted Kennedy, in the pre-Chappaquidick days when he fully expected to be named president by acclamation, told supporters that "the things we are going to do in the next few years will cause a...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-11-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 149
Posted By Jim K
Re: CA school shooter had a history

The guy does everything but get on the school roof with a bullhorn to announce his intentions, and no one pays any attention. Talk about stupid!

They were probably too busy arresting 6-year old...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-10-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By Jim K
Re: Value of old winchester rifle

About $500 retail.

Jim
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-10-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 871
Posted By Jim K
Re: 1939 Carcano XVIII Terni 7.35 cal. SA Crown Looking for value

The R.E. stands for Reggio Esercito or Royal Army (At that time, Italy was a kingdom; Mussolini was the Prime Minister). Terni was the Italian arsenal where the gun was made.

The S.A. stands...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-10-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By Jim K
Re: Ithica Model 49

It may need a new firing pin or something else may be wrong, like the breechblock not closing completely. No way to tell without seeing the rifle.

I will say that those were not (IMHO) the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-10-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 593
Posted By Jim K
Re: M1A and M14 magazines ( .308 )

I got a bunch of standard GI, new in the wrap, for $2.50 each.

Jim

P.S. That was when there were no M14 clones and GI M14 mags were all over at cheap prices because there was nothing on the...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-10-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By Jim K
Re: Need Help Identifying a Rifle

Buffalochip noted what the worm is for, but didn't mention that it is on the rod backward. It is easier to see how it works if it is reversed.

Jim
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-10-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By Jim K
Re: Help!! Unmarked Musket

Even in good shape, anonymous percussion shotguns and rifles usually sell for $200-400. By that period (c. 1850) few gunsmiths were actually making guns. Most were buying factory made parts from...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 01-09-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 568
Posted By Jim K
Re: Old Percussion Rifle I was given

No expert I, but I think the markings are Nepalese. The Nepalese copied British guns for issue to their troops, and some have been imported in fairly recent years.

Jim
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-09-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 592
Posted By Jim K
Re: Ithaca 1911

Pictures, please. Condition is all on evaluating any gun.

Jim
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-09-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 524
Posted By Jim K
Re: WWII Garand or Rebuild?

Those numbers are indeed drawing numbers, numbers for the actual pieces of paper on which were the engineering drawings for the rifle parts. The initial letter, D, or C or whatever, indicates the...
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