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Definitely don't throw that away at a buyback!!! The condition may be rough, but its still an antique and its still a Colt. It may not be worth as much as it would be in original condition, but there are many people who would gladly take it off your hands for more than you would get at any...

I think it would work, but I'm no expert. One thing you might consider, though, is that there may be a significant difference between the finish on the 1917 and the new barrel.

Unlike the '30s-'50s vintage milsurp rifles, I don't believe there have been a whole lot of antique rifles imported recently. Therefore, the market is probably pretty stable. Guns get bought and sold, but there isn't a supply that is "drying up" as is the case with the milsurp weapons that...

My Dad used to have a little RG .22. It was 100% reliable and surprisingly accurate. If I found another one like it for $50 or so, I'd grab it in a heartbeat. However, I don't think I'd trust something like that chambered in .44 Magnum! That's a pretty serious cartridge to fire out of...

Good point. I suppose somebody could believe in self-defence, but argue that a rifle with a 30 round magazine is "overkill," but that seems like a silly distinction to me. If you're justified in shooting an attacker, then I don't see why you're evil just because you have more cartridges left...

It sounds like I may have misspoken by labeling that guy a "Fudd." I always thought of a Fudd as somebody who liked their rifle and shotgun for hunting, but who wanted to ban whatever guns they didn't personally have a use for. I'd heard that term used in reference to Jim Zumbo after his EBR...

Something that I noticed was that the guy seemed to assume that if somebody doesn't have a clear need for a gun, then they shouldn't be allowed to have it. My reasoning is that people should be allowed to own whatever they want, unless the powers that be can provide a very good reason why they...

I got into a discussion with an acquaintance of mine yesterday; and I thought you folks might be interested to hear about it. He was talking about how he was critical of Bush for allowing the assault weapons ban to expire. I piped up that I was opposed to the ban, and we got into a...

I agree! I've had mine for a couple of years, and its already starting to get pretty worn around the edges. I had it laminated, but it's still just paper! Does anybody make some kind a plastic protector to put a license in, that would prevent it from wearing out so fast?

The SP101 is a much smaller gun than the GP100. If you're familiar with Smith revolvers, it's like the difference between a J-frame and a K- or L-frame.

I believe you can carry a loaded black powder revolver in Indiana without a license. I could swear I read somewhere that they are specifically exempt from carry restrictions. However, I'm no legal expert, so you should get more qualified advice before attempting to carry one without a license.

I can only think of one thing I'd like to see made: a modernized c96 Mauser. Update the grip to something like a K-frame Smith or a Ruger Six Series and make the magazine detachable. I love the idea of an auto that handles like a revolver. I don't understand why that didn't catch on...

That's about what I was picturing. It looks like a copy of a S&W Military and Police revolver. It's definitely a pretty old piece. My semi-educated guess would be 1920s-30s manufacture. The condition doesn't look too bad to me, considering its age. It looks like it was knocked...

Welcome to THR! A picture would definitely make things easier. There were a lot of knockoffs of Smith and Wesson revolvers made in Spain. Many of them were based on the Military and Police hand ejector which was a popular weapon among American law enforcement for many decades. My...

I also like the Six Series Rugers. I think they have a certain elegance to them, despite being strictly utilitarian guns. I'd put them in the same category as other rugged classics such as the Single Action Army, the 1911, and the Browning Hi-Power. There's nothing wrong with fine-tuned...

I really like that modified Smith. Very unique. Looks like it was done by a competent gunsmith. I'd be kind of concerned about the modifications to the butt of the gun, though. The serial number would have to have been removed from the frame in order for the grip to have been rounded like...

I voted no. I much prefer revolvers over autos, so I'm not concerned about capacity or reload speed. I can reload a revolver just as fast as I can an auto; and I figure that six shots of .357 magnum will take care of anything that I might ever encounter. When I carry an auto, it's simply...

I'm a big fan of the Ruger Six series, so I would go with that. I particularly like the versatility of the .357 magnum. But, I am admittedly biased in favor of revolvers. Actually, a Six-Series Ruger in .357 would be my preferred weapon for most any situation in which I really thought I might...

I believe that intentionally reaming out the rifling of a 1911 would legally turn it into a shotgun. Therefore, they could have been charged with illegally manufacturing a short-barrelled shotgun. However, I'm sure that they took care of all the necessary legal issues. I suspect that they...

I use those type boxes to store spare ammo in my truckbed toolbox. I've had ammo that sat in one of those for years, through all seasons and still functioned fine. No misfires. I didn't even use a dessicant package. The dessicant packs would be a good idea for really long-term storage...