Show us your Guns!

[Michael Carter]

recently picked up this 1960 model 10. It was, at one point, apparently a service revolver for a raleigh police officer. It has a good bit of blueing wear, and came with some cheap, oversize rubber grips on it. I replaced those with the walnut grips shown here, likely off of a 1920's-ish pre-model10 I picked up on ebay and had to jerry-rig a new screw and 'nut' into the grips. granted, the grips aren't like the magna grips that would've originally come on this model 10, but this configuration allows me to have a fun 'beater' .38 that approximately resembles a wartime smith and wesson ... I like it!

as an added bonus, it looks nice alongside my indiana jones crap hahaha

That's a nice example. I carried one of those in the Air Force from time to time. Might even have been that old, as it had the light barrel on it like yours has instead of the later heavy barrel models.

 

[shortbow]

Great gun. That was the issue Mountie side arm for many years. All autos now of course.

 

[Michael Carter]

Semi-auto...unless it's a Glock 18.

 

[shortbow]

Sorry Mate, around these parts semi-auto is just called an auto for short. Full auto is nearly impossible for a civilian to own in Canada, it's not un-heard of but the hassle is unbelievable.

 

[lostinperiphery]

same down here really... I often hear 'auto' in reference to semi automatics.

 

[Michael Carter]

I didn't mean to sound pompus with the correction, but there's enough mis-information provided by the popular liberal press as it is. No sense in feeding the bulldog with further ammunition.

 

[Undertow]

...although I would love to own a machine pistol...

 

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You might be fighting a losing battle, since 'auto' has been the accepted term for a semi-automatic pistol for over 100 years.

 

[1961MJS]

Hi, I only hear auto for full auto machine guns. I hear auto-loader for semi-automatic shotguns. Most people here in Kansas just say AR-15, 10/22, or the name of any other semi-auto they're shooting. On the other hand, most of Kansas is trying to get the libs off the whole assault gun thing.

Later

 

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AUTOMATIC PISTOL, CALIBER .45, MODEL OF 1911

 

[carebear]

I know it's been talked about on other forums, but did anyone have a chance to see the piece on CNBC regarding the Remington 700?

I have a 700 ADL .30-06, which I've ownded for about four years. Unfortunately, I haven't even put 100 rounds through it yet. I can honestly say I haven't had an experience like the one described on the segment, but I certainly would worry if this were even 1% of the overall experiences with these weapons. Anyone else care to expand or provide anectdotal evidence?

It's old news. It was old news when I worked in the industry in the early '90s.

Maintain your weapon and practice fundamental safety and there can't be an issue, statistically it's a non-event.

 

[PADDY]

To ALL new members who may not have taken the time to read the rules of the Lounge. DO NOT slide into politics - end of. Take the time to get used to TFL and get a feel for how we conduct things 'here' (it's very different to most other places on the WWW). This thread is a tempting area to talk politics, but...it will NOT HAPPEN HERE. By all means show your vintage firearms and revel in all the details, and you'll be most welcomed thankyou for your cooperation Gentlemen.

 

[Levallois]

My newest addition:

Original First model Schofield - very rare - only 3035 made as part of the first shipment to the US Army in 1875 - most went to 9th and 10th Cavalry - Buffalo soldiers- and the 4th Cavalry. Among other duties, the former units were a big part of the Apache Wars in Arizona, New Mexico and (to some extent) Texas. These used a cartridge called the 45 S&W or 45 Schofield - smaller than the 45 Long Colt used in the Colt SAA. It's rare to find one with an uncut barrel as after they were no longer in use with the army they were sold by the govt. to companies that remarketed them to the public by cutting the barrels to 5 inches - the so-called Wells Fargo models as many went to guards working for that company. Along with the second model that came out in 1877, the Schofield was a big favorite of the likes of Frank and Jesse James, Cole Younger, lawman Bill Tilghman, and Frank McLowery (OK Corral).

Found it at a gunshow for cheap because it was missing a few fairly minor parts. I got asked at least a dozen times after I bought it, while strolling the show, if it was for sale.

Thanks for looking!

 

[PADDY]

Just beautiful and lovely to find in it's original issued state!

 

[Fatdutchman]

My favorite pistol. M&P from round about 1949.

 

[Heater]

Here are two of my favorites, a Walker and a Dragoon

 

[1961MJS]

...
On the other hand Mike, have you had any experience with this "misfire" incident? I know I haven't, but I've only pt about 100 rounds through my 700 .30-06.

Hi

I was just back through this, and no, no problems. From what they described, I don't do that, no one does...

I've had several misfires on a Marvel Conversion, but then it has 11,000 rounds of .22 LR through it. My Remington 700 only has about 300 rounds through it.

Later

 

[Mercy]

Here is a nice little gem I happened to come across. I picked it up for a very reasonable price. It is a Mk IV Webley dated post war. These were never considered very attactive looking revolvers, in fact I believe they are universally considered "ugly" by everyone except possibly the Tommy's who used them.

 

[1961MJS]

Hi, my ugliest gun shoots the best...

Later

 

[Doublegun]

Hi, my ugliest gun shoots the best...

Remember, life's too short for ugly women, ugly guns or ugly bird-dogs.