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Yesterday an Amigo dropped by the cabin with a couple of cut down mil-surps. One was a 1903 Mark 1 that had the origional sights and sat, as near as I can figgure, in a cut down C stock that has had a flawless comb build up. The recoil pad is old and worn out, but the stock is in great shape...

Yesterday I picked up a couple of sporterized mil surps. One was a 98K that had been drilled and tapped. I noticed afterward that one of the holes had been drilled all the way through the front reciever ring. Do I have a problem?..........Essex

It's 1952 vintage, vent rib with considerable bluing wear on the reciever. The gun has obviousl been carried a lot, but doesn't appear to have been abused. Does anyone have a ballpark guess? I neeed it like a hole in the head, but a friend is trying to raise cash. Thanks in advance...Essex

Realy been hassled? Not to offend High Roaders, but we have a few threads on the ATF wants to talk to Me, They drove past My house, a black hellicopter flew over the house and a satillite has been circileing. I personaly regard the ATF as a minor PITA. As a dealer they tried a couple of "...

Yesterday a friend showed up at my door with I believe is a No,1 Mk 3 lee SMLE. He was looking for gas and food money and wanted forty dollars for it. Yes, people things exist even today. He wouldn't accept a loan or a gift. I gave him a check for 65.00 even though I really didn't want...

I have a couple of rifles built by him. They appear to have done back a couple of decades ago. Is there anyone out there that has informatiom about the man or some of his work? Thank You. Essex

A friend has a 12 gauge double by A M Arms Co, Boston. Patent dated March of '82 and May of '83. The s/n is 34220. It was purchased by his Grandfather about 1904. Anyone? Essex

Just picked up a Marlin .44Mag and I have decided to scope it. At the present time I have a K 2.5 Weaver Classic, a 2.5 Leupold and a 2X7 3200 hanging around not earning their keep. The 3200 has the Rainguard feature which I think is a great feature. Which would you choose and why?..Essex

Yesterday I purchased a 1953 vintage carbine. I cleaned it up last night as it had sat in a closet for 30 plus years. Today I went to load it and the loading gate depresses easily, but not far enough. Can anyone give me a clue as to what's up? Thanks in advance..........Essex

My local shop has two. One is stainless, the other is blued in super shape. 350 and 325, respectivly. Hoe do these prices sound to you? It's been a long time since I bought one and I'm out of touch.....Essex

. I'm considering a DAO 101 for pocket carry. Everyone is in agreement it's a great belt gun. I've carried J frames many a mile in a pocket holster without a problem. My current snubby is a 21/2" 66 that just won't work. Anyone out there given it a shot? As usual, any feedback would be...

Back in the eighties I owned a model 19 square butt and never could learn to love it. Now I've been searching for a round butt K Frame without much luck. A local dealer has a Mod. 66 RB, 21/2 inch in super shape for 265.00 I'll probably shoot .38's or milder .357 handloads through it. It will...

Today I purchased a lnib MOD. 67, sn 3k357XX. Can anyone tell me the year of manufacture or point me to a refrence. I suspect it's an early one. Thanks...Essex

One of my local shops has one in supurbe condition. 240.00 I've seen ones with a bunch of obvious wear for as little as 165.00. His prices are usually very fair and it comes with box and papers. I told him I had a 14 year-old Black and Tan that also came with a box and papers, but he was firm...