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    Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle

    Here is the open bolt.
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    Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle

    Thanks for all the comments. I'll have the rifle thoroughly checked out by a very competent gunsmith friend before shooting it. I do remember the incident was due to improper reloaded ammo.
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    Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle

    Here are a box of 20 Remington-UMC 6mm USN rounds; single round; head stamps and S&S Firearms repro clip and wire. Any idea re production date for this ammo? I'm guesing 1900 - 1920.
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    Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle

    Here for your viewing pleasure is Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle serial number 18003 with bayonet and scabbard. Serial number 18003 was part of the second US Navy contract (serial numbers 15001-20000) inspected by Lt John N. Jordan (J.N.J as stamped on top of breech) which were...
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    Other Brits on foreign soil

    JimK; Thanks for posting such an informative thread on a rare British revolver. That's the first one of those I've seen.
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    Savage Model .32 ACP Automatic Pistol

    I got this pistol on Gunbroker or AuctionArms several years ago. The original owner was a banker who bought it soon after manufacture date and it supposedly rested in his safe for most of the time (sure looks like it saw very little use).
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    Webley 1915 MK VI .455 Revolver

    Here for your perusal is Webley .455 MK VI revolver serial number 160744 still in original .455 caliber accepted into service in 1915. Broad Arrow military property mark and inspection mark seen on rear of cylinder.
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    1915 British Contract .455 Smith Wesson H-E Pistol

    Iggy; nice, thanks for sharing. I bet they both could tells some interesting stories!
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    Colt New Service .455 WWI British Contract Webley Pistol

    Yes, I enjoy preserving these American-produced firearms which saw service with the British and Canadian forces in bith World Wars.
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    Austro-Hungarian Contract C-96 1916

    These photos show both the Austro-Hungarian Army 1916 acceptace mark; Republic of Austria Army 1930 acceptace mark and unit designator on the backstrap.
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    Austro-Hungarian Contract C-96 1916

    Here for your viewing pleasure is Austro-Hungarian Army Contract C-96 all-matching serial number 365583 with Austro-Hungarian 1916 acceptance mark and Austrian Army 1930 acceptance mark. This was one of 14,378 delivered per this contract. I especially like this pistol since my Grandfather and...
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    Savage Model .32 ACP Automatic Pistol

    You and me both, Green Giant. I haven't gotten around to shooting mine yet either. I'd love to see photos of your pistol.
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    1915 British Contract .455 Smith Wesson H-E Pistol

    Thanks for your comments. It did hold up rather well considering it's almost 100 years old and saw service in both World Wars on land and sea.
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    Savage Model .32 ACP Automatic Pistol

    Here for your viewing pleasure is Savage Model 1907 .32 ACP pistol serial number 73693 with box, vintage ammo, cleaning brush and user's manual. This pistol was accepted from the factory to the warehouse at Utica, NY on September 13, 1912. The shipping departmrnt forwarded it on September 23...
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    British-proofed WWI Colt Model 1903 .38 ACP Pocket Model Pistol

    Thanks for the tip, Vintage Grips does have some nice plastic and wood grips; I think I prefer the wood grips.
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