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    Serbu "Super Shorty"

    We use those for breaching doors, locks and cages with various frangible rounds. We also have to run through an annual 5 round qualification course at 15 yards. For there size it serves its purpose as we use them for.
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    Colt 1903 .32 hammerless

    That's an interesting looking 1903. Here is my 1920 1903 Hammerless.
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    Question about a Colt 1903

    I just picked up this one yesterday. .32 cal 1903 from 1921. The end of the barrel is slightly damaged from a drop. Nothing too serious and I think a gunsmith could clean it up. I paid $300.
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    Folding Stock Rifles?

    I've seen some folding stocks in the sniper schools I've attended. None are really a necessity, just storage and deployment practicle (sometimes). Some make it easier to clean because you don't have to remove the cheek rest to pull the bolt and get a rod in the barrel. We just finished a .50...
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    M1 Carbine Question

    Pretty much a collection piece...I am really interested in the WWII era M1's.
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    M1 Carbine Question

    I have the oportunity to purchase a National Postal Meter M1 Carbine. On the receiver it has US Carbine 30 cal M1, National Postal Meter. It has a 1456XXX serial number, Irco rear sight (from what I can make out of it) and the barrel has Underwood-43. The stock is in excellent condition, has...
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    Colt 1911 from 1918

    Here is the photo album they are in with a couple more pics. http://www.texasoffroad.net/galleries/members/album221
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    Colt 1911 from 1918

    http://www.texasoffroad.net/albums/members/album221/Colt_1911_007.jpg http://www.texasoffroad.net/albums/members/album221/Colt_1911_010.jpg http://www.texasoffroad.net/albums/members/album221/Colt_1911_011.jpg http://www.texasoffroad.net/albums/members/album221/Colt_1911_013.jpg...
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    Colt 1911 from 1918

    Here she is. A 1918 Colt 1911. I am assuming this one may have been refinished. Picked her up for $700 today. Now that I have learned how to use my digital camera, I was able to take better close up shots with various lighting. The links are to larger versions of the pics...
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    LE issue guns

    Dallas PD issue P226R or P229R's in the 9mm, however authorize officers to purchase their own in the .357sig caliber.
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    Questions regarding a Colt 1911A1 from 1945

    According to a book I have, when the government arsenals reworked and refinished pistols they left a proofing mark on them on the left side near the trigger or just behind it. Any idea of what those proofing marks are??? I was wondering why there was discoloration on the front of the slide...
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    Questions regarding a Colt 1911A1 from 1945

    I removed the right side grip and did in fact see the cross rib and a mold number of 10. No other markings on that grip such as the Keyes star. Thanks for the link!
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    Questions regarding a Colt 1911A1 from 1945

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    Questions regarding a Colt 1911A1 from 1945

    This is my first post here...It was recommened I try here for my questions. I just had the opportunity to pick up this Colt for a decent price (I hope). I started looking around the internet for info on them because I don't know much about them. The serial number is 2318304. I found the...
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