Bertfish
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Here is some of the stuff i added since my last post
You got that Rolling Block before I could...
Here is some of the stuff i added since my last post
^very nice!!
Here are a couple fairly recent pickups of mine. Checked another pair off my WWII German military pistol collection. Two German Army marked guns, Mauser 1934 e/655 marked and a minty WaA359 marked Walther PP.
You got that Rolling Block before I could...
This one popped up out of the woodwork, from an elderly gentleman who was the original owner. Unusual features include the bright nickel finish (MBA typically used a matte antiqued nickel for plated guns) and wood grips. But the real treasure is the complete set of blueprints.
What caliber Rolling Block is that? 7x57 or 8mm Lebel?
Decided to rescue this poor guy:
Finish is in poor shape, but there's no pitting thank God. Grips are cracked/shot, so there's a set of repros coming mid next week. I don't think it had ever actually been cleaned with the sheer amount of burnt powder, lead, and wax I cleaned out of it today. You could see the actual metallic lead shining on the patches that I ran down the bore with a .22 jag. Ridden hard and put away wet. I bought it to be a shooter though, and the bore is in very good condition now that it's all cleaned up. It was missing the barrel lock ball, but that was it ($5 at Numrich). I have half a mind to have it re-blued. There's no value in the current finish. Someone took a wire brush to it at some point. All said though, got it for below list at $200 which I felt was fair enough. It's my first Hi-Standard and I know a much nicer example could be had at twice the price, but again, this one is for shooting, not sitting in a safe.
Decided to rescue this poor guy:
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It's my first Hi-Standard and I know a much nicer example could be had at twice the price, but again, this one is for shooting, not sitting in a safe.
Great recent pick ups everyone!
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That's a really early one, isn't it?
It's an early one for the Duramatic line. This one is dated to 1954 which was the first year they made them.
Hi-Standard started back in the 30's though and made pistols until the 80's IIRC. So, early for the model, but not early for the history of the company.