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1911a1 Union Switch and Signal show and tell
From WAY back in the safe, here is a gun that has sat untouched, unfired and still in original packing since I bought it in 1967. It is a rare (55,000 made) Union Switch and Signal 1911a1 45acp service pistol made in 1943 in Swissvale, PA. Having some trouble with computer so will use this...- 12a10
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- Forum: Curio and Relic (C&R)
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Irish guns--Show and Tell
St Patrick's Day is upon us so I thought I would start a thread on Irish guns. I only have three so feel free to add to this thread. This post heavily relies on photos and I hope I can import and attach properly. My earliest gun is a 1760-era 69 cal Dragoon pistol. Not a museum piece but all...- 12a10
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- Forum: Curio and Relic (C&R)
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M2 Full auton Carbine value/sale
The elderly widow of a good friend has asked me to do some research on how to sell her late husband's Maryland- registered legaL m2 carbine and to try to pin an approximate value on it. She is the heir and Executrix of the estate and holds proper letter of administration paperwork. Maryland...- 12a10
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- Forum: NFA/Class 3/Title II
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AR15/M16 Heavy Barrel Flash Hider
Just received a HBAR 20 inch barrel from Classic Arms. A great deal at$76 on sale. Perfect color and finish match to my Colt Vietnam -era parts set from a M16A1. This will be used for a fully MD-legal HBAR build supported by Classic description of barrel on invoice. Barrel isnot threaded... -
Freedom Armory--C&R Policy
Stopped into Freedom Armory in Glen Rock PA on way back from the Mecum collector car auction in Harrisburg. thought that because of their location jus off I83 near the MD line that they might be reasonable in dealing with Marylanders. I identified myself as an FFL-03 license holder and was cut...- 12a10
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- Forum: Curio and Relic (C&R)
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MAC 11 9mm carbine legal after October???
MAC 11 9mm carbine with fixed stock and 16 in barrel is not currently regulated although the pistol version is banned. Does this status change after October --assuming OEM 10 round magazine????- 12a10
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- Forum: Maryland 2A Issues
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M16A1 Barrel Identification
Am currently building a retro/replica semi "M16A1" using parts kit 1968 vintage Colt recently bought from Engage Arms. Went to York gun show Sunday in search for barrel. Found only one in entire show. It was an as-is piece found in one dealer's junk pile. 20 inch , thin profile, black... -
80% AR Lower built by Essex Company
80%AR lowersbeing built by Essex company There is an auction on Gunbroker 35401968 from Ace machine in Essex for 80% AR lowers and machining jigs. These look to be well finished CNC machined billet lowers with nice details. Does anyone have any info on either product or company... -
80% AR Rcvr with Serial Number
Check out the retro M16A1 80% rcvr with serial number and markings in these Gunbroker auctions. Could these be legal? Maybe if they had the word "replica" stamped somewhere? Gunbroker 334209567 and 336039579 -
Biden says "Buy a Shotgun"
While I don't believe Joe knows jack squat about guns I will give him benefit of the doubt. I am the same age as Biden; we grew up in the same gritty coal-mine-and smokestack -industry area of Northeast Pennsylvania (a few miles apart); even attended the same Catholic church. My memories...- 12a10
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- Forum: National 2A Issues
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Delegate Neil Parrott on 2A/Gun Control
This morning I received an email from Deleate Parrott stating his strong opposition to proposed MD gun control laws and his support of 2A. Neil is a Delegate from Western MD who has been instrumental in recent petition /ballot actions such as redistricting and gay marriage opposition. I...- 12a10
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- Forum: Maryland 2A Issues
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"Bolt-Action" AR-15-Possible????
I'm neither a gunsmith nor engineer but have built an M16A1 clone and M4 from parts kits. My question to all you guys who know the AR platform inside and out is whether it is possible to manufacture a bolt action version to sidestep an assault weapon ban. Seems like eliminating gas system...- 12a10
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- Forum: National 2A Issues
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KA-BAR restoration parts?
Last year both my son and grandson-in-law deployed for tours in Afghanistan. Before they left, I gave each of them a WWII issue genuine KA_BAR knife from my collection. Son mostly used his to open packages from home but grandson, (marine infantryman in field for entire tour) used his as mine...- 12a10
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- Forum: Edged Weapons
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Another Dick's Disappointment----
Dick's sale circular this weekend featured a sweet deal on a scoped "Ruger" walnut stock centerfire bolt action rifle. Identified as "trophy hunter" it is priced at an unbelievable $299. So this morning,I drive on down to Dick's in Crofton/Gambrills to score one as a Christmas present --to... -
RNC Poll Excludes 2A Issues
Just received an extremely detailed 4-page opinion poll sent out by the Republican National Committee. Solicits opinions on just about every facet of political,social,eonomic ,governmental topics including some downright obscure and marginal issues like "cloning" but omits any question bearing...- 12a10
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Manuals--Guns and optics. GOLDMINE
Check out this website for scans of OEM manuals for a wide variety of firearms and optics. If you own other manuals not on this list you might want to forward them to the website owner for inclusion. http://stevespages.com/page7b.htm If link does not work, just type the URL into your browser -
M57 Zastava from Wideners---NICE!
Big Brown Truck just dropped off latest C&R purchase. M57 Zastava Romanian 7.62x25 Tokarev , 2 mags, cleaning rod, and holster for 219.99 DELIVERED by 2nd Day Air UPS. Super price, however the condition is why I am posting this... appears brand new, never fired, no evidence of being cycled...- 12a10
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- Forum: Curio and Relic (C&R)
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Weatherby Vanguard 223 Rifle
I amk thinking about buying a 223 bolt action rifle as companion for my M16A1 and M4 semi-auto "clones". Bass Pro has a Weatherby Vanguard in 223--24 in bbl, composite stock on sale for $399. Anyone have any real-world experience with these? Is this a good price? Years ago Weatherby... -
WASR-10 Magazine Modification???
I have a Romy WASR-10 AK that takes 5 and 10 round single stack mags. It shoots well enough but I would really like to convert it to accept conventional AK double stack mags. Has anyone out there done this? Looking at the mag well it seems that all that would be involved is enlarging the... -
CMMG 22lr Conversion for AR15
Heard several differing opinions on the reliability and accuracy of this conversion but finally bit the bullet (so to speak!) and bought one. Found a brand new unit with mag on Gunbroker and won for $135 plus $5 shipping. This is a late production parkerized steel unit that looked like it was...