I would greatly appreciate a history proven firearm, with documentation for my collection. I don't necessarily need a museum piece. But definitely not looking for junk.
Im looking for a historical firearm too..But more specific..a real Wells Fargo Winchester with paperwork including the name of the agent it was issued to. Looking for the money to buy it with too....lol. I have seen 1 in an auction, and 1 at the Wells Fargo museum in San Diego
You want a rifle with history? You can get a Garand from the CMP. You can still get Mosin-Nagant 91-30 for a somewhat reasonable price (complete with a chunk of 2x4 to beat the bolt open). But if you want HISTORY- I would refer you to this pug nosed ugly brute that enforced Rule .303 over most of the world
the Short Magazine Lee Enfield. Still in use in some form after more than 100 years, has outlived 4 Kings & Queens of Britain, moderate recoil for a full caliber rifle, with enough steel on the front end to get your attention. Still copied in village workshops in 3rd world nations, and carried by warlords in places you don't even want to think about. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...FEE0696444620F655A7EFEE069644462&&FORM=VDRVSR
Ok, so the point with lube/protectant (slash)trans fluid mixture. I think I'll say away from it. I have a couple wood stock firearms. Not worth the risk... Back to task....
I would enjoy hearing about your historical firearms you have...
The father of a man I used to work for was a very wealthy architect and avid gun collector. He had some "historic firearms" with a capital "H." His collection was like a museum. I really liked his Thompson, retired from the Chicago P.D. He also had a highly engraved and gold filled 1911 that Nixon had made for the Sha of Iran, but was never delivered.
When you walked into his basement "gun room" and two shooter automated shooting range, the first display piece you saw was a WWII .50 cal. tripod mounted machine gun, and it was not display only! He used to take it out to the local police range until the range officer banned it for the destruction of the mounds. Part of his collection was just machine guns. His best friend is one of the countries biggest class III dealers, still in business, and he always had his ear open for new "deals."
If you are loaded, you can have things like that. I have to settle for Mosins and Mausers.
It was not for sale, but I got to hold it. Wearing gloves.
When I was a teen, I met the Curator of the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond VA. Whenever i was near there would stop by, say hi, and- museum joke- ask "What's new?" *answer is- Nothing- we're a museum!*
One day I stopped by, he said I know you have always had an interest in firearms- I have one you can look at- but don't cock it. Handed me a pair of white cotton gloves, then a ball and cap revolver.
Looked it over- very nice condition. After I handed it back and said thank you, he said "That was Robert E. Lee's revolver. We just got it. "
Stopped by my local gunsmiths a couple years to say hi, he knew I loved Colt single actions, he handed me a Colt single action in 44 Henry. I couldn’t believe it
Kinda change of subject. I recently purchased a Samuel colt engraved engraved 1911 commemorative. I may or may not ever fire it. I recieved it, "supposedly" unracked(unless done by manufacturer), mag never removed, chamber flag still inserted from factory. But the hammer is cocked. Questions is, do I uncock it or leave it as i purchased it??? And please explain your response.. Thanks FTF
PeeJay- beautiful Colt. The slide was removed by the engraver to do that work. I would "ease springs" and lower the hammer- gently. Since being cocked serves no purpose and leaves the hammer a trifle more exposed to accidental damage. If you ever chambered a round, that would cock it.
Sir, the descriptive term High Wall, and the little brother Low Wall, is usually applied to the very first rifle designed by J M Browning - the Winchester Model of 1885. He sold the design to Oliver Winchester of the Volcanic Rifle Co. Inc and it was a HUGE success in many calibres. The High Wall refers to the high reinforcing web - the 'hump' around the breech block - for the larger cartridges, like you can see in my own .45-70 Govt model -
As I don't have a Low Wall, I can't show you the difference, but imagine the 'hump' cut back in a straighter line.
Sir, the descriptive term High Wall, and the little brother Low Wall, is usually applied to the very first rifle designed by J M Browning - the Winchester Model of 1885. He sold the design to Oliver Winchester of the Volcanic Rifle Co. Inc and it was a HUGE success in many calibres. The High Wall refers to the high reinforcing web - the 'hump' around the breech block - for the larger cartridges, like you can see in my own .45-70 Govt model -
PeeJay- beautiful Colt. The slide was removed by the engraver to do that work. I would "ease springs" and lower the hammer- gently. Since being cocked serves no purpose and leaves the hammer a trifle more exposed to accidental damage. If you ever chambered a round, that would cock it.
Your opinions are greatly respected. Thanks C3. Now, to be honest. I have handled many 1911's. But each Era is slightly different, and I haven't handled this particular version. So I ask ya C3, can you explain the best way to decock it? The sequence i need to perform to keep things to a minimum. For now, i wish to keep this as untouched as possible....
So, in battery(flag out). mag inserted, hammer should drop(controlled drop)with trigger pressed??? Should I reinsert the stock trigger flag? For collectable purposes, at this point..I'm over asking for possible future purchases..
If you are not going to shoot it, and plan to leave it in the box, leave it cocked- hammer will not go down if not in battery. While it runs counter to my personal tatstes, many collectible engraved firearms are meant to be showpieces as a work of art, and not fired. If you do shoot it, store with hammer down. And still- a very pretty gun.
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