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    Classic Hand Guns

    So today I bought a Browning BDA 380 to use for concealed carry, and this caused me to start thinking about some other classic timeless hand gun designs. Not to start a war, but here are a few design's that I feel to be timeless. Please add to the list as I am positive I have left out a lot...
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    new old Rifle

    So i was wandering around one of my favorite local gun stores and found this. It is a 1903 Springfield Mark I. I bought the rifle and after some research i found that the Mark I was intended for use with the Pedersen device. That is what the cutout i the left side of the receiver is for. With...
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    old revolver question

    I am on a Spanish kick right now with my collecting, having just bought a old Destroyer carbine. I found this and wanted to know if it is a descent deal. Is 32 Long CTG the same as 32 Smith and Wesson long? Also if it is a 32 S&W long is it safe to shoot 32 S&W short is this revolver? I was...
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    Smith and Wesson Model 64 38 special?

    I was digging around on J&G's site and fount they have these for what i think is a good price. what do you guys think...
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    price on smith and wesson Model 59

    I was at my favorite gun shop today and he had a S&W model 59 for $450. i would love to get it to go with my Model 39-2, and am wondering if this is a descent price. It comes with original papers and box with 1 mag. Appears to be in really good condition. thanks for any help.
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    +P 9mm in S&W M39

    I have a Smith and Wesson Model 39-2, and am wondering if this pistol can safely hadle +P rated loads?
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    Fal tossing brass into next county

    This might sounds like a really silly question, i rencently bought my first FAL. Took it shooting and love it, but i noticed it if flinging brass about 30 feet. I read the about adjusting the gas port, and assumed the "1" was the lowest (smallest) gas setting. Is this normal for FAL's to throw...
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    Feg Pa-63

    I noticed that J&G has these on sale for $99 each, and i have been thinking of buying one or more for several years. Does anybody have any reasons to avoid them? Seems like a good back up gun.
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    Spare $700

    So i have a spare $700, and the wife is letting me spend it how i like. I collect C&R items mostly, but have a few AK's and a AR. I am trying to decide how best to spend it, i have had my eye on one of the Russian Capture K98's but i already have one with Nazi Proof marks, thought of buying...
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    Irish Lee Enfield Model 1900??

    So i was down at my favorite gun store today, and they had this weird enfield on the shelf. It was labeled as a Irish Enfield Model 1900, i have never heard of one before, and they only wanted $185 for it. I am thinking of getting it ($185 enfield no brainer) but am wondering if anybody knows...
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    gun shows are hard on the wallet

    So i was at the gun show this weekend, and ended up picking up these two. I finally broke down and bought a M1, still plan on ordering one from the CMP, but I found this one for $580, and couldn't pass it up. The blueing is worn, but it functions well. I got the Ishy 7.62 nato carbine for $250...
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    Styer 1895 8x56r carbine

    I have seen lots of these on the market as of late, in fact J&G has em for under $100. After a quick search on the google the biggest problem i see is the ammo. what are some thoughts on this rifle?
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    Too much Pressure?

    So i took the wife to the range today and we were shooting my Finish Nagant with surplus ammo and i noticed that the primers on the surplus stuff looked much diffrent from the comercial wolf stuff we also shot. As soon as i noticed the diffrent looking primers we switched ammo to be safe. I have...
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    38 Super

    I found a Taurus .38 Super for under $400 at a local gun shop, and i am wondering if this is worth the price? The gun appears to be in good condition, the bore is good and everything appears works as it should. I don't remember the model number. My dad has sworn for years about the .38 Super...
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    Dakota RSC?

    Does anybody have any experience with these RSC's? I am saving my pennies for a "real" safe, but in the mean time this seemed like a attractive option since I am currently a renter and this could make moving much easier. I also like the expandability option. Another thing that bothers me is they...
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    gun storage

    So i had an idea occur to me, near where is a building that used to be a bank. It still has the vault in it, i undertand this is normal since vault doors tend to be very heavy. My question is if there was a place where once could store their firearms in a place that was very secure (i.e bank...
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    Springfield TRP

    I have a SPringfield TRP, that was my welcome home from Iraq present to myself. Rescently i the rear sight has started moving on my, after about 100 rounds, and i am wondering if this is something i can fix myself or should i cart it to a gun smith to repair? It appears that the set screw keeps...
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    RRA .308 or M1A?

    I have come to a crossroads of sorts. I only at the moment have the $$$ to buy either a RRA .308 ( or comprable) or a Springfield M1A, and trying to decide witch to buy. I have fired a Armalite 10, and really like it but like the magazine interchangability of the RRA .308. My question is if yoiu...
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    6.5 Carcano Markings

    I picked up this 6.5 Carcano at the last gun show for pretty cheap, and figured i would add it to my collection. I have been looking onlin for some information on its markings, but have been mostly unsuccessful. I know it is a early one (1940) and that is about it. It as fixed sights.
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    7mm mauser

    So i stumled across a 7x57 mauser down at cabellas the other day, in good condition. My only question is that there is almost no makrings (no crest on th reciever) on it other than the serial number (bolt and magazine floor plate match). They wany $250 for it and i am wondering if this might be...
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