armoredman
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Glenn, nice story. Hang onto that one....that needs to be passed down the family line...
The gun you own which are proudest of..
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moby clarke
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I have a Winchester '94 30-30 that is an Illinois Sesquicentennial Commemorative from 1968. Since I was born in Ill in '68 it is my pride and joy. I am working on a Shadow Box for it to mount over the fireplace. That is the only way the wife would let me hang it for all to see. 
Bacon
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Texas Longhorn Arms - Grover's Improved Number Five (2 digit serial number).
For a shotgun lover, I show them my Grade VI Browning Citori Lightning over/under in 20 gauge with unbelievable wood, engraving, and inlays. For a rifle lover, I show them my Winchester M70 in .25/06 with custom classic stock of highly figured French Walnut by Larry Feland. For pistol lovers, I will show them my Wilson Classic stainless .45 ACP whenever it finally gets here. (Waiting is such torture for people with little patience.)
Good shooting and be safe.
LB
Good shooting and be safe.
LB
Mark in California
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Sharps Dropping Block "Harpers Ferry" Carbine
A orginal 1852 "John Browning" type dropping block Sharps carbine. It was handed down to me through my family. This is the most historic weapon in my collection. It was very probley used in the Cival War. Holding it is like holding a piece of history.
A orginal 1852 "John Browning" type dropping block Sharps carbine. It was handed down to me through my family. This is the most historic weapon in my collection. It was very probley used in the Cival War. Holding it is like holding a piece of history.
TexasRifleman
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1952 B.A.R A2
Got it in 1985 when I turned 21, right before the big bad Class 3 ban.
Paid $850 for it.
Got it in 1985 when I turned 21, right before the big bad Class 3 ban.
Paid $850 for it.
Dionysusigma
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TexasSIGman, I am immediately jealous.
All five of my guns get different reactions--
Marlin 60: Meh.
SAR-1: Oh my God! Is that an AK-47?!?
Mossberg 590: Meh.
Swede Mauser: Okay... (as I tell them more about it) WOW!
Vektor SP-2: Weird... can I hold it?
I guess the one I'm most proud of is the Swede. Granted, someone did a bunch of "custom" work to it before I got it, but whomever it was knew what they were doing and its spirit is still there. Most accurate gun I've ever fired... but no stories for any of them yet.
All five of my guns get different reactions--
Marlin 60: Meh.
SAR-1: Oh my God! Is that an AK-47?!?
Mossberg 590: Meh.
Swede Mauser: Okay... (as I tell them more about it) WOW!
Vektor SP-2: Weird... can I hold it?
I guess the one I'm most proud of is the Swede. Granted, someone did a bunch of "custom" work to it before I got it, but whomever it was knew what they were doing and its spirit is still there. Most accurate gun I've ever fired... but no stories for any of them yet.
Pistol: S&W Model 10 that my father bought before I was born (51 years ago). It's still in cherry condition and has the original box, oiled paper and owners manual.
Shotgun: Browning Citori Sporting Clays
Rifle: Ruger M77RS in .416 Rigby.
Shotgun: Browning Citori Sporting Clays
Rifle: Ruger M77RS in .416 Rigby.
1911ginmaster
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I'm proud of this one.
This is a SA GI 1911a1 that I did a few things to. It's a shooter too.
This is a SA GI 1911a1 that I did a few things to. It's a shooter too.
rugerfreak
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Proudest of??
My first AR build----which I assembled both the lower AND the upper all by myself.
Its not my prettiest---most expensive---or even my nicest AR for that matter----I'm proudest of it cause it was my first and taught me many things I didn't have a clue about before hand.
My first AR build----which I assembled both the lower AND the upper all by myself.
Its not my prettiest---most expensive---or even my nicest AR for that matter----I'm proudest of it cause it was my first and taught me many things I didn't have a clue about before hand.
DWS1117
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Mine would be the least expensive in my small collection. My Mosin M38. Nothing abnormal about the rifle. Built in 1940. I'd like to think it saw some action in WWII. What I am proud of is this was my first attempt at refinishing a stock. During the initial cleaning I messed up the original beautiful finish. I think it turned out quite nice.
Here is the result:
Here is the result:
Colt signature series 1861 general custer commemorative. it is engraved in the old nimschke style used by colt in the mid 1800s. the finish is called antique silver which gives it a rich dark patina as it ages. the grips are also engraved.
I wanted this one the first day Colt put them out but didn't want to spend the money at that time.
Years pass and Colt stops making it (at $1,200.00).
Now I start looking. Some months later I find this one in a small gun shop NIB for $750.00. I grab it and never looked back.
This was my first and probley my last fancy gun.
So what do you think ?
I wanted this one the first day Colt put them out but didn't want to spend the money at that time.
Years pass and Colt stops making it (at $1,200.00).
Now I start looking. Some months later I find this one in a small gun shop NIB for $750.00. I grab it and never looked back.
This was my first and probley my last fancy gun.
So what do you think ?
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Colt signature series 1861 general custer commemorative. it is engraved in the old nimschke style used by colt in the mid 1800s. the finish is called antique silver which gives it a rich dark patina as it ages. the grips are also engraved.
I wanted this one the first day Colt put them out but didn't want to spend the money at that time.
Years pass and Colt stops making it (at $1,200.00).
Now I start looking. Some months later I find this one in a small gun shop NIB for $750.00. I grab it and never looked back.
This was my first and probably my last fancy gun.
So what do you think ?
I wanted this one the first day Colt put them out but didn't want to spend the money at that time.
Years pass and Colt stops making it (at $1,200.00).
Now I start looking. Some months later I find this one in a small gun shop NIB for $750.00. I grab it and never looked back.
This was my first and probably my last fancy gun.
So what do you think ?
Ivy Mike
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Proudest of?
There is my Springfield Model 1899 Carbine (wow factor from age and smooooooth bolt)
Mum intact 7.7mm Arisaka with bayonet
Near-perfect 03A3 from 1942
Colt DA-38 (yes, thats chambered in .38 long)
best part is pointing to all the old stuff and telling people it was free. GUn-nut grandfathers are cool!!!
My favorite one though is my pump type Crossman airgun. I caught a squirrel through the ears while it was running. One of those shots you could never duplicate...ya know?
There is my Springfield Model 1899 Carbine (wow factor from age and smooooooth bolt)
Mum intact 7.7mm Arisaka with bayonet
Near-perfect 03A3 from 1942
Colt DA-38 (yes, thats chambered in .38 long)
best part is pointing to all the old stuff and telling people it was free. GUn-nut grandfathers are cool!!!
My favorite one though is my pump type Crossman airgun. I caught a squirrel through the ears while it was running. One of those shots you could never duplicate...ya know?
FitchHall
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Baer Monolith
THR,
For a number of years now, I have been shooting a lot of different weapons for competition, for fun, and for carry. I have had many that were great weapons... but I wanted to change the sight or the magwell or the....etc.
In 2003, I spent six months in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After making it from Kuwait City to Baghdad and back, I had some time design the "ultimate pistol" in my head while I was waiting for a flight home. It also helped that I was collecting 6 months of combat pay, hazardous duty pay, and was in a Tax-Free zone. When I got back to the states, I treated myself to a premium gun, a Les Baer Monolith heavyweight. The only change I made was to have a Smith & Alexander 1 piece magwell installed and blended. I also had Conrad at GunGrips make me a set of USMC grips to personalize the pistol for the occasion.
When I relinquished command and left my unit, the Marines from my company presented me with a gift - a felt-lined wooden presentation box for my pistol with our company logo etched in the glass window on the lid of the box. I cherish that box as much as the pistol in it. Whenever I have guests visit, I include the Baer and the presentation case in the tour of my home.
It shoots like a dream. It also gets quite a bit of attention on the occasions that I do take it out to the range. As you mentioned in the first post for this thread, I beam with pride when I shoot it and when I show it off to friends and fellow shooters. I hope to pass this to my son someday (when I get around to having children).
Now, I'm back in Iraq as an Advisor to the new Iraqi Army and am trying to design another "perfect weapon" to buy when I get home. Any ideas?
Semper Fi,
Howard F. Hall
Major, USMC
THR,
For a number of years now, I have been shooting a lot of different weapons for competition, for fun, and for carry. I have had many that were great weapons... but I wanted to change the sight or the magwell or the....etc.
In 2003, I spent six months in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After making it from Kuwait City to Baghdad and back, I had some time design the "ultimate pistol" in my head while I was waiting for a flight home. It also helped that I was collecting 6 months of combat pay, hazardous duty pay, and was in a Tax-Free zone. When I got back to the states, I treated myself to a premium gun, a Les Baer Monolith heavyweight. The only change I made was to have a Smith & Alexander 1 piece magwell installed and blended. I also had Conrad at GunGrips make me a set of USMC grips to personalize the pistol for the occasion.
When I relinquished command and left my unit, the Marines from my company presented me with a gift - a felt-lined wooden presentation box for my pistol with our company logo etched in the glass window on the lid of the box. I cherish that box as much as the pistol in it. Whenever I have guests visit, I include the Baer and the presentation case in the tour of my home.
It shoots like a dream. It also gets quite a bit of attention on the occasions that I do take it out to the range. As you mentioned in the first post for this thread, I beam with pride when I shoot it and when I show it off to friends and fellow shooters. I hope to pass this to my son someday (when I get around to having children).
Now, I'm back in Iraq as an Advisor to the new Iraqi Army and am trying to design another "perfect weapon" to buy when I get home. Any ideas?
Semper Fi,
Howard F. Hall
Major, USMC
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Zeke Menuar
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Grandpa's Savage M99-R
A Mosin-Nagant M38. Nothing special about this gun collector-wise. This gun was bought for me by my wife and got me started down the slippery slope of milsurp madness. This is one I'll never sell.
Ishapore No1 MkIII. First gun I did a ground up restoration by myself (Thanks Cabinetman). Looks almost presentation grade. Real proud of it.
ZM
A Mosin-Nagant M38. Nothing special about this gun collector-wise. This gun was bought for me by my wife and got me started down the slippery slope of milsurp madness. This is one I'll never sell.
Ishapore No1 MkIII. First gun I did a ground up restoration by myself (Thanks Cabinetman). Looks almost presentation grade. Real proud of it.
ZM
Fitch,
Nice looking pistol. How about adding one of Les Baer's fancy ARs? Another thought would be one of his Commander sized pistols for carry use.
I own a couple of Baer 1911s and really love them. Here's one of them, with some fancy cocobolo grips by Esmeralda. I call it my "pimp gun."
Nice looking pistol. How about adding one of Les Baer's fancy ARs? Another thought would be one of his Commander sized pistols for carry use.
I own a couple of Baer 1911s and really love them. Here's one of them, with some fancy cocobolo grips by Esmeralda. I call it my "pimp gun."
absolute0
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a near perfect '67 Colt Python
mainmech48
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Kind of a toss-up between three strange bedfellows:
Replica Le Mat 'Navy'. The most finely made and finished C&B replica revolver I've ever had. Extremely high "Gee Whiz" factor for having been Rube Goldberg's personal sidearm
Smith & Wesson #3 Schofield from the Performance Center limited run. IMO the finest fighting revolver ever made for mounted cavalry use. Will stay gorgeous because I have an Uberti replica to shoot. I may be "proudest" of this one, as it's the only thing of any real value that I've ever won in a raffle.
Shansei Broomhandle in near-excellent shape. Given its extraordinary condition, it may well be one of the reputed recently manufactured copies. Still, I paid less than a grand for it at an estate auction, it's a gas to shoot, and it never fails to elicit a "Wow!" from .45 ACP fans.
Replica Le Mat 'Navy'. The most finely made and finished C&B replica revolver I've ever had. Extremely high "Gee Whiz" factor for having been Rube Goldberg's personal sidearm
Smith & Wesson #3 Schofield from the Performance Center limited run. IMO the finest fighting revolver ever made for mounted cavalry use. Will stay gorgeous because I have an Uberti replica to shoot. I may be "proudest" of this one, as it's the only thing of any real value that I've ever won in a raffle.
Shansei Broomhandle in near-excellent shape. Given its extraordinary condition, it may well be one of the reputed recently manufactured copies. Still, I paid less than a grand for it at an estate auction, it's a gas to shoot, and it never fails to elicit a "Wow!" from .45 ACP fans.
racenutz
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Right now, this one http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=130970
That might change after I get my father's Pre-64 Model 70 220 Swift restored.
My wife did the same thing except it's a 1928 Izhevsk hex receiver 91/30.
I did the same thing on my 91/30, I hope it comes out that nice.
That might change after I get my father's Pre-64 Model 70 220 Swift restored.
My wife did the same thing except it's a 1928 Izhevsk hex receiver 91/30.
I did the same thing on my 91/30, I hope it comes out that nice.
asleepinTucson
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My LNIB original Clackamas, oregon Kimber Custom Royal. Bought it from a woman whose husband passed away 5 years earlier. He had bought it and only had it to the range once. It wasn't even broken in when I got it.
Robb
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My H&K USP .45 Full size Variant 1. I love mah baby!
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