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    1. chooks9

      Smith and Wesson education request: Model 27 vs M1917 vs 38/44

      I’m in the market for a new revolver, specifically a classic S&W N-frame. I’m looking for one of the following: 1. S&W Model 1917 in .45 ACP (prefer a good shooter US or refurbished US/UK Lend-Lease model, followed by Brazilian contract) 2. S&W Model 27 (pre-lock only) 3. S&W 38/44 Is there...
    2. chooks9

      Remington Model 30 Express Proof Markings?

      I recent picked up a nice Remington Model 30 Express in .30-06 that wears a Lyman 48S receiver sight. The rifle seems to be original (except maybe for the sight(?), but the sheer number of proof marks on the right side of the barrel have me puzzled. There aren’t any on the left as it’s marked...
    3. chooks9

      Marlin-Ballard .22? What exactly is this?

      Years ago, my father came across this rifle he referred to as a Scheutzen (sp?) rifle. Not as many years ago, I ended up with it and stored it away. It is chambered in .22LR with an incredibly heavy barrel made by Stevens and a falling block receiver made by Marlin. It also has a Lyman Polaroid...
    4. chooks9

      Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 front sight reticle

      Years ago, I inherited a Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 in .45-70. It’s an insanely beautiful rifle that appears unfired, but the rifle does not appear to have a reticle in the front sight, it’s just an open hole (it has a rear peep sight). Is there a ‘best reticle’ I should install if I do want to...
    5. chooks9

      Inherited C&R Handguns

      When my father passed away (lived in NY), his handguns were transferred to an FFL. They have been at the FFL awaiting on my father's estate to settle. The settlement has come and gone and I am trying to bring the C&R qualifying ones to MD (a Colt Official Police Heavy Barrel that's pre-WWII and...
    6. chooks9

      Ross Rifle action/parts on GunBroker

      I was searching GunBroker for a rear handguard for a Ross Mark II rifle I recently acquired and saw you had a barreled action and parts for a Ross MK I listed for sale as parts. As you already have bids on the lot (and I don't need any other parts), would you happen to have a similar rear...
    7. chooks9

      USGI 1911 Magazine Find

      I was rummaging through some boxes my late father had in the attic and came across four USGI M1911 magazines. Two are all parkerized/phosphated and have an "R" stamped on the toe of the floorplate, while the other two are two-toned WWI-era mags. One of these has a small "A" stamped on the toe...
    8. chooks9

      Remington Rolling Block #5 in 7x57

      Picked up a nice Remington Rolling Block #5 at the Oaks Extravaganza this weekend. The dealer (center room, closer to the northeastern corner) had about four of them, all in 7x57 (including a rarer but reblued Model 1896 #5, 1897 model-also reblued over pitting), a 1902, and a 1910 that had a...
    9. chooks9

      Delta gun show today?

      Is this show still going on today? I want to go but if it's off due to weather/power issues, I don't want to make a trip for no reason.
    10. chooks9

      Any antique Sharps Carbine conversion experts" out there?

      I recently came into what I'm told is a Sharps .50-70 conversion saddle ring carbine. It's in excellent shape with zero rust, barrel pitting, or serious indications of wear. The story goes that it was in a trunk for a very long time, and it was then hung up on a wall in the sun. This bleached...
    11. chooks9

      Any MD compliant Tavors in stock?

      Any MD-compliant IWI Tavors in stock? I may be in the market to purchase one.
    12. chooks9

      Smith and Wesson pre-Model 10 C&R?

      Is a pre-Model 10 Smith and Wesson C&R? I recently found one in a LGS and they would not sell it as C&R because "they still make them." Is this true? I know the pre-Model 10 isn't listed on the ATF list, but they still make Walther PPKs and those qualify as C&R if old enough.
    13. chooks9

      Remington Model 11 Project

      I came into possession of a 1920's era Remington Model 11 in 12 gauge. Originally, I was going to strip it of parts (forearm, butt plate, bolt, springs, etc. are all in good shape) and used the receiver and barrel to practice bluing (it's covered in light/moderate surface rust and light...
    14. chooks9

      Which would you buy based on quality and political situations

      I have a budget of about a grand and looking to buy a .30 caliber class rifle. Mostly considering semi autos, but figured I would use a poll to gauge what kind of luck people have had with some of the options I'm considering. 1. Vepr in .308 or 7.62x54r: Like the RPK build but not sure of...
    15. chooks9

      To CZ or not to CZ (but to Gunsite Scout or C&R)

      Now that I have a VZ-58 and a few other modern sporting rifles, I feel the need for a CZ bolt gun in my life. Specifically, I handled a CZ 527 in 7.62x39 at Duffy's and loved it. I like x39 rifles and could see myself hunting up to deer with it. I also like the CZ 550, especially in 6.5x55. Both...
    16. chooks9

      Anybody have an AR wrench or torque wrench I can borrow?

      I need to tighten the receiver extension castle nut on my pre-ban AR build and can't justify spending $70 for a tool I may only use once or twice. If anybody has a solution that uses a common tool, knows where I can get a tool dirt cheap, or would be willing to let me borrow theirs for five...
    17. chooks9

      Martini Francotte Rifle from Afghanistan: What the !?$&@! is this?

      Just came into possession of a Martini pattern Francotte rifle that was brought back from Afghanistan (with paperwork). It's all in the white and has what looks to be a military style sight, but has receiver engraving consistent of a commercial firearm. There is a barrel band (installed what...
    18. chooks9

      My new Trapdoor

      Recently received a really nice 1873 Trapdoor with a Buffington sight and some original stock cartouches still somewhat visible. It appears the last stamp was put on in 1887.
    19. chooks9

      Talk me out of buying a Benelli Nova

      So I have some cash eating a hole in my pocket. I'd like a new shotgun and was considering something sub-$400 in either 12 or 20 gauge. I was thinking either a Remington 887, Benelli Nova, Remington 870 Express 3.5", or maybe something used as long as its got screw-in chokes. So far, I like the...
    20. chooks9

      How did I do? Brazilian Mauser 1908

      Awhile back, I picked this Brazilian Model 1908 up for what I thought was a decent deal: $140. It looks a bit rough but has an intact crest. The bad thing: The bore had a spot of pitting about half way down the bore. The seller claimed to have shot it and cleaned with WWII era bore solvent but...
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