Forum: Knives & Edged Items
06-17-2008, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
Re: Glock Knives
I bought one from Randy Weaver a couple of years ago. "the Randy Weaver" He'd sharpened it pretty well and carried it for a while. Decent knife; not my taste though. Little too much in the plastic...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-17-2008, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,254
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Forum: General Discussion
06-14-2008, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 653
Re: CAN YOUR GUN DO THIS
Nice how they moved the camera away just before they melted the table-cloth. Nice stunt otherwise. Even a radar takes a bit more time to pop corn than that. Hope they didn't melt their phones that...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-19-2008, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 532
Re: What is it?
Probably right. I just fingered out how to magnify the photos. Either that or my glasses are on my nose today.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-19-2008, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,290
Re: Radom pistols
If the pistol has brilliant original blue it is a good one or if what is left of the blue is brilliant. Also the machining is rougher later in the war. If they are marked with Nazi acceptance seals...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-19-2008, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 532
Re: What is it?
Looks like a comercial model Sharps carbine. I don't have a serialization list for those. It looks the most like my photos of the 1869 model.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-16-2008, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 678
Re: Infiltrating the enemy
Right on! I tend to drink over by the college and this is a normal everyday deal over there. It's slowed down quite a bit since I decided to put in my 2cents though. I had asked if it was ok for...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-16-2008, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 462
Re: Finally!!! Do ask, Do tell
I'm not sure about the wording. If you are driving drunk or shoplifing and here illegally you should be deported. How about if you are driving drunk or shoplifting you should be deperted period. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-16-2008, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 542
Re: Dispute over guns threatens Senate vote
One of these days someone will figure out that criminals really don't care what laws you pass. We call them criminals for a reason. Other than flying down the road to get to their coffee break;...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-15-2008, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,478
Re: Smith & Wesson Revolvers...Unreliable ???
It's an old story that cropped up about 2 years ago originaly. I would guess that there is sabotage involved; due to the fact that their purchasing agent is railing for autos. I've only seen one...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
02-12-2008, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 853
Re: boker hk11
Boker USA INC. 1550 Balsam Street, Lakewood, CO 80214-5917 that's for American distribution. or bokerusa.com or (303) 462-0662. I'd see what they have for parts or if you could send it in for a...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
02-08-2008, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,309
Re: VanAdestine US Military Fighting Knife
Sounds and looks familiar. Friend may have one in his collection. The practice of using files to produce was and still is a common practice. There are a few knives floating around in my family...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-08-2008, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,138
Re: Going to be landslide for Democrats
I've learned a few lessons being close to state politics. There are times that you do not carry your parties position into the vote. If you disagree with the party you vote in your interests and...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
02-06-2008, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
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Forum: General Discussion
02-06-2008, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 643
Re: WA house votes to strip gun owners of rights
I have oft wondered on the subject of firearms in these bills. Most of the people that would really need their firearms taken away would use them on themselves well before the governemnt could...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-03-2008, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 465
Re: America's Most Wanted
I'm not sure about robbing banks; just can't get my mind around it. Now I know when you don't intend on shooting anything you stay off the trigger; but, my psychology would be that the finger on the...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
02-03-2008, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 7,775
Re: Vet disarmament act ramifications
All this time I knew there was a reason I liked to be crazy at home. Like drinking and driving in your living room; who would ever know?
I have friends that theorize a big grab in the future a...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-02-2008, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 488
Re: 72 miles of snow
Ya, I had your front yard in mind. I know that the Donner Highway will drift 15' to 20' off of a normal fall. Saves on refridgeration bills I guess.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-01-2008, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 811
Re: What the heck happened?????
But without tax, what would we use to support the untaxable minority. We couldn't possibly tell them to get a job. I mean; there are a heck of a lot of politicians that would have to work at...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-01-2008, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 488
Re: 72 miles of snow
For a minute I thought you meant that much snow stacked. That would certainly beat 40 days and 40 nights. Still likely to be 6'-10' drifts though isn't it?
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
02-01-2008, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,872
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
02-01-2008, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,057
Re: Machetes
I use a 36" bladed Collins bolo. Had it since I was about 10 years old. It's knocked down a lot of weeds, cut out much brush and even chopped the heads off rattlesnakes for lunch. Wouldn't have...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
02-01-2008, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,872
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Forum: General Discussion
02-01-2008, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 465
Re: 6-10" of snow forecast for
Something like 2". Just enough to get the blue-hairs to drive like fools. I was hoping for a white-out so I could have the road to myself.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-31-2008, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 465
Re: 6-10" of snow forecast for
I'm thinking about moving into a salt mine. This stuff messes with my arthritis something aweful. Thanks to the FWD motor company for their contribution to modern life.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-31-2008, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 8,295
Re: Myths & Legends
I forgot to mention some things about watches. Prior to about the 1960's it was impossible to get a watch to run backward; stop dead it would do, running backward was mechanically impossible for a...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-30-2008, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 8,295
Re: Myths & Legends
Didn't see if anyone mentioned about the salt at the threshhold or over your shoulder; but I'll throw in my 2 grains. Supposedly the boogies, ghosts, demons etc. had to count the individual grains...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-29-2008, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,022
Re: New WALTHER
Looks fun to me. But, Laser I hope you have a firearms psych degree since you brought up the rule of starts with "4" I need help with my starts with "3". After many years of innadequecy issues I...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2008, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 745
Re: US Citizen quiz
I could only score 12000 because the dirty thing was in English instead of Spanish.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2008, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 878
Re: Odd antique guns
J. J. Armes of El Paso, Texas is supposed to have a Chief's Special he had custom alterred to accept his firing of it with his prosthetics. He made a name for himself in the 60's and 70's as a...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
10-05-2007, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,179
Re: Problem with KAR 98k
It's a naughty thing to say; but, dry fire and see if your bolt has trouble opening. This will determine your cam function. If you pull back on the handle while opening on a different attempt you...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-23-2007, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 800
Re: Looking for Broomhandle Gunsmith
For parts contact Axis Arms MO. Tom can also put you on the road if you need further help; he may not be currently working on guns. The original C-96 models were slow rust blued, left hand hand...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-22-2007, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 860
Re: Okra, ambrosia of the gods
I suspect to keep from having your breaded okra sticking together in the freezer you would have to flash freeze them; an expensive prospect. I talked to one of my electricians today and his wife...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-22-2007, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 930
Re: rifle scope help- physics
Check out a copy of "Basic Optics For the Spartsman" by Earle B. Brown printed in 1949 for Stoeger. This should give you a general idea which can lead you to the questions you wish to pursue...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-21-2007, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 860
Re: Okra, ambrosia of the gods
I like to slice it down boil it and then add it to tomatoes and hamburger for soup. I don't fry much of anything if I can help it.
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Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items
08-08-2007, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 28,368
Re: Sturmgewehr Mp-44
Dewats don't count in my book; they are ok though as far as the law is concerned. FA is almost impossible unless you count it as a dealer sample here.
Sarge I used to have a subscription to Der...
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Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items
08-07-2007, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 28,368
Re: Sturmgewehr Mp-44
Tells you how long I've been away from the '44s for. Used to have to scrounge for ammunition for them when I had mine. Had a whole family of sub-guns until I lost all intersest or moved back to...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-31-2007, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 452
Re: BSA Auto Question
It is likely that your bolt catch is worn as the reason it occasionaly shuts after the last round; may also be a spring attached to that. IF your gun is a rearspring model where the spring is to the...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-31-2007, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 676
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Forum: General Discussion
07-31-2007, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,763
Re: Shotgun specs; lawyer seeking info
A single barrel .410 is only about 32mm thick and can be as short as 250mm and be a completely viable firearm. This is only about 100mm at its maximum height dimension. 450mm overall length would...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-23-2007, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 684
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-22-2007, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 910
Re: Enfield 2A Stock Removal
You should be able to strip the rifle down to a point where there is nothing but butt, reciever and barrel. If I recall properly you will be able to see the end threads of the screw through the tail...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-22-2007, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 761
Re: Does anyone know what this one is ?
Belgian produced after 1893 and inspected through the Prron proof-house. Has the appearance of a military forage gun. "Nord" means north in German. I haven't got my better set of proof books here;...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-20-2007, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,882
Re: Gambler's Travel Kit
The pistol is terribly close to the Hopkins Allens "Defiance" and "Tramps Terror" patterns. At least according to Zhuk and Norwich Museum Catalogue. Flayderman is not complete; nor is any one else.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-20-2007, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,882
Re: Gambler's Travel Kit
As for being a travelers kit I would say that Christies would be the place to go. When the market got to be healthy in the late '60's a lot of kits and rigs were put together by the old gun rats...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-19-2007, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,709
Re: Pinfire revolver
Sure enough that blade has been ground pretty hard. Also looks like there has been alteration to the original blade profile; possibly shortened. May have been rehafted at some point; the nikel...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-19-2007, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
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Forum: General Discussion
07-18-2007, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 628
Re: Y'all sure get a lot
Too busy for sleep. I don't bother you folks until after dinner or beer whichever comes last. Or I invade a second time if insomnia has set in.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-18-2007, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 521
Re: Foot in mouth disease
I like it here at the end of the runway. Reminds me of being forward; except that the 0500 hr wake up from the engines of spyplanes is sorely missed. Been most comfortable in this place; excepting...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-16-2007, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 711
Re: Business idea. Need some knowledgable input.
Been a bit since I looked at the figures. Last time the requirement was a 1M$ bond for gun shop with range. Insurance is something of the ilk of $500,00 coverage. You can call the BATF and get a...
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