- Posts
- 1,880
- Likes
- 2,279
Kwijibo
·Also grabbed this one. all matching numbers, like new.
So... any of our members here have an interest in firearms?
- Posts
- 8,711
- Likes
- 14,615
- Posts
- 1,880
- Likes
- 2,279
Kwijibo
·1882-29 waffen fabrik
- Posts
- 1,880
- Likes
- 2,279
Kwijibo
·The colt navy is interesting because it seems so be a british lend lease re chambered for 38sp. These were sent to the UK during WW2. One had to be careful not to overload in a small frame. For the time being I'm going to make my own loads with good old black powder.
Edited:
- Posts
- 8,711
- Likes
- 14,615
efauser
·My latest acquisitions.
Springfield Armory SA-35
Walther PDP
Springfield Armory SA-35
Walther PDP
- Posts
- 3,745
- Likes
- 10,240
Waltesefalcon
·The colt navy is interesting because it seems so be a british land lease re chambered for 38sp. These were sent to the UK during WW2. One had to be careful not to overload in a small frame. For the time being I'm going to make my own loads with good old black powder.
If it's a British lend lease gun it should be chambered in .38/200, the standard British military cartridge for their sidearms at the time and which was basically a .38 S&W. I would not fire a .38 spl out of it, the .38/200 produced only around 13,000 max psi versus the .38 special's 17,500 max psi.
It looks to be in excellent condition by the way, a very nice find.
- Posts
- 1,316
- Likes
- 2,462
64Wing
·Hello all, its been a while...had medical issues to deal with. Feeling a bit better so went to a local gun show last weekend and wandered around.
I have a weakness, a guilty weakness, for Garands. It's hard for me to let go when I handle one. I always want to take it home.
Something about a Garand......just *feels* right.
The oiled walnut stock, the rich history, the smoothness of the operation...sigh 🥰
Anyway, I did come home with one....a nice wartime example(April 1945) with a spiffy barrel. ME 1, TE 2. Virtually new mil barrel in fact. Re-arsenaled for sure, but hey that's what 99% of em are. Can't fault a beautiful girl for getting a new hairdo.
- Posts
- 1,880
- Likes
- 2,279
Kwijibo
·If it's a British lend lease gun it should be chambered in .38/200, the standard British military cartridge for their sidearms at the time and which was basically a .38 S&W. I would not fire a .38 spl out of it, the .38/200 produced only around 13,000 max psi versus the .38 special's 17,500 max psi.
It looks to be in excellent condition by the way, a very nice find.
it clearly shows the british proofmarks + 38 special. I tried to feed it with a 38 sw and it's too wide. i'm about to receive my starline cases so I will see if it fits. It's a civilian model I guess has it does not have a landyard ring. ANd yes it's globally in excellent condition for a gun issued probably in 1898. Very tight locking. I'am always amazed at the precision of machining on a 120 year old gun.
and the last one until next time
Edited:
- Posts
- 3,745
- Likes
- 10,240
Waltesefalcon
·hello Walt
it clearly shows the british proofmarks + 38 special. I tried to feed it with a 38 sw and it's too wide. i'm about to receive my starline cases so I will see if it fits. It's a civilian model I guess has it does not have a landyard ring;
That's very interesting. I bet that you're right about it being a civilian model, 9.6 tons is a little more than 18,000 psi so it is certainly proofed for .38 spl. In that case ignore everything I said before. I don't own one of these New Navies in .38 Special but I do own a first issue Officer's model in .38 special and built on the same frame. It handles my light target loads very well.
- Posts
- 1,880
- Likes
- 2,279
- Posts
- 3,039
- Likes
- 14,163
Wryfox
·Wow!, how does that SA-35 shoot for you?
Didn't even know they were out yet.....casual look on Gunbroker and they are selling for way over retail. I think these will be a home run for SA!
I've had several HP over the years but never kept them due to the fat magwell and long trigger(I have have short fingers). Would love to hold one of these new ones and see if it feels any different.
- Posts
- 3,039
- Likes
- 14,163
Wryfox
·Almost forgot to show y'all a great little Smith Model 10 in 38spl. A neat conversion for PPC(Police Pistol Combat) competition, which was more popular in the 70s and 80s when revolvers were king. Nearly mint condition, and built by one of the best for building these.
Revolver is from 1962, the conversion is likely from the early 70s. Cheshire and Perez was a large S&W police dept distributor, warranty repair depot and custom maker. Tight as a drum and action is "like buttah". Found it at a local gun store where the staff was so young they didn't know what it was. In fact they thought it was ridiculous, a big heavy barrel and long sight rib. "It's so big and heavy you can't carry it in a holster, what would anyone use it for?" HA!
Revolver is from 1962, the conversion is likely from the early 70s. Cheshire and Perez was a large S&W police dept distributor, warranty repair depot and custom maker. Tight as a drum and action is "like buttah". Found it at a local gun store where the staff was so young they didn't know what it was. In fact they thought it was ridiculous, a big heavy barrel and long sight rib. "It's so big and heavy you can't carry it in a holster, what would anyone use it for?" HA!
Edited:
- Posts
- 8,711
- Likes
- 14,615
efauser
·Wow!, how does that SA-35 shoot for you?
Didn't even know they were out yet.....casual look on Gunbroker and they are selling for way over retail. I think these will be a home run for SA!
I've had several HP over the years but never kept them due to the fat magwell and long trigger(I have have short fingers). Would love to hold one of these new ones and see if it feels any different.
- Posts
- 1,880
- Likes
- 2,279
Kwijibo
·Wow. That's a heavy barrel 😉
- Posts
- 8,711
- Likes
- 14,615
- Posts
- 806
- Likes
- 2,108
Observer
·I just rejoined one of the local gun clubs that has some great facilities. Looking forward to getting back out there next month. My favorite range, and they have several was the 200/300 yard range where I fired an M1A Scout with open sights. This time I plan to take advantage of the 600 yard range, so I'll be shopping for a bolt-action rifle and scope that provides some good bang for the buck (pun intended), and I'll be putting a scope on my dad's German made Weatherby MkV chambered in 7mm Weatherby Magnum. Not planning on buying a lot of ammo for that one, though. There will be pics.
- Posts
- 5,636
- Likes
- 5,800
SkunkPrince
·a bolt-action rifle and scope that provides some good bang for the buck (pun intended)
I want the left-handed M14. 😀 But I would actually prefer a left-handed AR in VIet Nam-era dress.
- Posts
- 1,316
- Likes
- 2,462
64Wing
·Finally found some Federal HST 9mm. Surprisingly hard to find in my neck of the woods. Also I saw this and had a chuckle
- Posts
- 3,745
- Likes
- 10,240
- Posts
- 3,039
- Likes
- 14,163
Wryfox
·Well, I just bought my first, first generation Colt single action. It's a Bisley Model made in 1905 and chambered in .32-20. It's a little rough but the bore is good and the mechanics are solid. It'll make a good shooter.
I've only sold one Colt SAA from my collection, and I regretted it. Happened to be a 1904 made 32-20. *Sigh* 🙁
Nice piece there, pardner 👍