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  1. TXTad

    .41 Colt Auto

    I was randomly reading about the development of the 1911 after seeing this meme: In reading about the 1911, I read about Colt working on a .41 auto cartridge until they realized the army was only going to accept a .45 after their screw-up with the .38. Searching for that brought me to this an...
  2. B

    Whitney Pocket; info from serial number?

    Hello, I recently bought a Whitney Pocket cal .31. It's nice to be able to keep it out on the desk and I'll probably shoot it sometime for fun as well. The serial markings are mostly the same and I'd like to know how old it might be. It says 17226 on most places, sometimes with a letter or...
  3. S

    Box o' guns that need context.

    Hello friends, I have a challenge for you. My FIL has a box of older rifles/shotguns that he let me take a look at, he wants to know if he has anything unique. I was able to identify the model numbers on all but one, and price (tentatively) most of them, but i was hoping the scholars and...
  4. Zero19

    ps90 SN judgement

    Posted here as I figured more in this section would have knowledge on the subject. Apologies if its in the wrong catagory. Q- Can you tell what gen or trigger pack comes in a PS90 by the serial number alone? If not what maybe good signs its not the 1st or 2nd gen...all without field stripping it...
  5. MoscowMike

    Interested in Gunsmithing and History?

    If you are interested in gunsmithing, history and a bit of humor you might enjoy Mark Novak's Anvil series. Here's a link to one of the videos With the way YouTube is treating firearm related posts, he needs direct support. I am paying a bit every month to him, Forgotten Weapons and...
  6. P

    It seems to be happening again...

    I just read John Ross's Unintended Consequences again, for either the fourth or fifth time and today, more than ever, it seems that it is a reminder of what has happened since 1934 and what is happening now. Now, with the new laws being passed, we are faced with gun restrictions never before...
  7. T

    Guns by the decade project

    Hello all I'm doing a project for a college history class on the evolution of civilian firearm ownership. I'm trying to highlight a few of the most popular civilian firearms with a timeline. I know I want to be able to at least name the top 3-5 from each decade (preferably more in depth) but I...
  8. mh2000

    Black Powder Inspired Song

    When I was first getting excited about black powder revolvers, my work buddy told me a story from his grandfather who buried his ranch hand out in the desert along with his trusty black powder Colt. I liked the story so much I turned it into a song. Maybe some of you guys will like it...
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