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Thought I had a schematic of the S-M but could only find this quote from the American Rifleman Dope Bag article of 1963. I'm quoting the author: "The pistol is cocked by retracting the bolt knob which opens the breech for loading. After placing a cartridge in the chamber, the breech opens...

On way out the door to Dr. appt.. Will dig out schematic when I get back. 45B

Just ordered, via PayPal, a like new edition of May 1953 America Rifleman so now have the full year - as well as wanted original of the ad and info in that issue by S-M. Thanks for the tip. Best regards ~ ~ ~ 45Broomandle

Jim K your comment about a return spring is interesting. I've had several but never gave it thought about returns because I've always made it a point NOT to fire any of my collectibles - and possibly ruin them or injury someone - especially since I've go so many other modern guns of all types in...

Clermont, I certainly appreciate the info. I have the APRIL '53 issue of American Rifleman, but you say yours is from the MAY '53 issue!!! I failed to mention that the updated TOTAL production, as reported by the Gun Digest article was a MERE 600 guns!!! That would be a LOT less than a one...

Below is the only ad I've been able to find for this smart looking little peashooter. Marketed towards the crowd looking for an inexpensive "tackle box" gun, it certainly bears a striking resemblemce to the German Lugers which were popping up on the market following the end of WW II...

bill elliott, sorry I missed your posting about the Fiala mechanic. Just send me a PM EMAIL on the THR system here and I'll get the info back to you a.s.a.p. Best regards ~ ~ ~ 45Broomhandle

Pappy Rambo I've emailed you the info you requested. Watch for it. Also, with no magazine you've already created a problem without offering prospective buyers SOME kind of working mag. There is one fairly inexpensive mag you could TRY out in your Schall. It can be found at the following URL...

BOTH Woodsman88, and Pappy Rambo, first you gotta' remember I'm ONLY a collector with some limited knowledge of the FIALA family of guns, which includes the SCHALL and COLUMBIA marked guns. First, if you're missing the original magazine, you're missing a VERY important part of the gun's...

Pappy Rambo, I sold a gent in PA an all original Fiala so he could use its parts as patterns to repair my various Fialas, which includes Schall and Columbia marked guns. They're all Fialas, some have MINOR differences. He can work on any of them. He does a great job on restoring these guns...

Last gun I purchased was this ITHACA MODEL X, .22rf single-shot. Only made 300 in 1988. Has unique dual firing system to use both rf and cf by changing barrels. Evidently they had a problem with development and ceased production. It's reported none were ever produced in planned .44mag...

HOPKINS & ALLEN'S "THE AMERICAN MILITARY RIFLE." This single-shot .22rf little boys' rifle was offered in 1907 and the company sold out in 1915. Received yesterday from online auction. And have it posted with pics and a vintage ad, in the Research Forum here on THR. Check it more closely...

EXCELLENT rcmodel. Many thanks. That one ad has a LOT of the info about my little guy that I was looking for. It even had the exact rear sight which I was wondering might have been aftermarket. Here is how the 1907 ad came out for me, after a lot of work to fix it. I wasn't able to...

HOPKINS & ALLEN'S "THE AMERICAN MILITARY RIFLE." Just obtained this very unusual little boys' rifle (military training model?) and need help learning more about it historically. From few sources available It seems H&A first offered "bolt action" single-shot rifles in 1909. Have found no...

You'll probably never again see another photo containing THREE of these VERY RARE pistols from Wham-O/WAMO known as their "HAMILTON DUELING PISTOL." Best regards ~ ~ ~ 45Broomhandle

JohnnyK, there are THREE pistols described: "Hamilton" value UNKNOWN; Powermaster pistol $200-$250, and H&R Handy Gun probably $1800 or more. Best regards ~ ~ ~ 45Broomhandle

Thanks, Mike. I just could NOT jump that thought gap of Parker Brothers, GunBroker, and 12gauge . . . :confused: Best regards ~ ~ ~ 45Broomhandle

32 Magnum, thanks for the tip. Will get on 'em after Turkey Day. OARNGEST, sorry but I have no idea what you are talking about. Best regards ~ ~ ~ 45Broomhandle

32 Magnum, are you referring to the Powermaster or the Hamilton? If you've got the Hamilton, does it have a serial number? I also, notice you're into H&Rs. I'm still looking for an original rear sight for my H&R Handy Gun. Gun guides say the highest serial number on the .22rf is 225. The one...

All in one fell swoop! HERE'S MY BIGGIE! Bought 10 pistols, 14 holsters, 7 magazines, and 4 sets of grips! This was a couple of auctions back up at RIA. They had ONE PISTOL I WANTED, but in order to win it I had to bid on the whole kit and kaboodle! Ended up making a tidy profit AND WON...