theotherwaldo
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Some folks think that my Remington Model 8 in .30 Remington is a bit odd... .
Weird/odd/unusually chambered guns
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Here is one we may not think of here in the US, but far more lever action Winchester 1895’s were made in 7.62x54R Russian than any other caliber in their catalog.
And quite a many, if not most M95s that stayed in Finland after the Russian Revolution / Finnish Civil War were later sporterized as moose rifles and rechambered to 8.2x53R or 9.3x53R. Back in the day it was illegal to hunt moose with calibers smaller than 8mm. The rule had nothing to do with bullet effectiveness, the reason was to save military caliber 7.62mm rifles for better use.
Jim Watson
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A friend has one of those, complete with Weaver scope in Stith mounts.
An onlooker at the range was aghast at him shooting it and said "Don't you know that is a collector's item?"
He replied "Yes, but what you may not know is that it has been Collected."
Riomouse911
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Makes sense to save the martial supplies for military use. The Finns are a very resourceful group of folks who used whatever skills, equipment and environmental assets they had to great effect against far superior numbers. Keeping the 7.62 bullets for military use falls in line with that.
Stay safe.
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Savage30L
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And, of course, don't forget the Greener Harpoon Gun.....
I wanted one of these in the worst way when I was a kid (this was even before the Jaws movie came out...)...Harrington&Richardson marketed them here in the U.S. God knows what I would have done with it, but it would have made a dandy investment, from a financial standpoint.
I wanted one of these in the worst way when I was a kid (this was even before the Jaws movie came out...)...Harrington&Richardson marketed them here in the U.S. God knows what I would have done with it, but it would have made a dandy investment, from a financial standpoint.
CapnMac
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Ah, and all the XP100 "pistol" chamberings probably count as "oddball."
The one I won in a raffle in 308 definitely was odd. (Not much fun to shoot, either)
The one I won in a raffle in 308 definitely was odd. (Not much fun to shoot, either)
Rubone
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My 4 shot Sharp's patent Tipping and Lawden Pepperbox in 30 rimfire.
gotboostvr
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There's that Chinese Sig P226 clone in 7.62x25.
That'd be pretty nifty, but will probably never come stateside for a number of reasons.
That'd be pretty nifty, but will probably never come stateside for a number of reasons.
desmobob
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Looks similar to an old Navy line-throwing gun.
Very cool. I never knew they existed, or how bad I now want one...
Imagine walking into the local pub on darts night and harpooning the bullseye from the doorway with that bad boy!
Ignition Override
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7,92 x 33 Kurz. About eight-ten years ago, a young member of the Red Brush Range (club) in Newburgh IN (east of Evansville) brought
a Select-fire Sturmgewehr to the club, allowed us to shoot it in Select. My brother was a member while he lived in Evansville.
About zero recoil or muzzle rise. Weird chambering (to me) but very cool. Can't imagine what a new owner would pay today for this ammo.
a Select-fire Sturmgewehr to the club, allowed us to shoot it in Select. My brother was a member while he lived in Evansville.
About zero recoil or muzzle rise. Weird chambering (to me) but very cool. Can't imagine what a new owner would pay today for this ammo.
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CapnMac
I can definitely relate to that!
I still remember when I bought my BDA .45 that it was also available in 9mm. and .38 Super. The .45 version was the cat's meow, being capable of some outstanding accuracy, even though it was a service type pistol with fixed sights!
At the time, if I had the money, I would have made a cash offer for the .38 Super because the gun shop's owner told me there was like zero interest in them and the 9mm. models as they were already gathering dust on the shelf. Eventually he marked them down to some ridiculously low price just to get rid of them.
No doubt someone with the money and with an eye to the future made out on such a bargain!
I can definitely relate to that!
I still remember when I bought my BDA .45 that it was also available in 9mm. and .38 Super. The .45 version was the cat's meow, being capable of some outstanding accuracy, even though it was a service type pistol with fixed sights!
At the time, if I had the money, I would have made a cash offer for the .38 Super because the gun shop's owner told me there was like zero interest in them and the 9mm. models as they were already gathering dust on the shelf. Eventually he marked them down to some ridiculously low price just to get rid of them.
No doubt someone with the money and with an eye to the future made out on such a bargain!
Legionnaire
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Already mentioned, but my first thought was the Ruger Blackhawk in .30 Carbine.
On the other end, the short-barreled NAA Mini Revolver in .22mag.
CA Pit Bull in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.
On the other end, the short-barreled NAA Mini Revolver in .22mag.
CA Pit Bull in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.
A couple of mine are somewhat oddly chambered. Not weird, just not the normal chamberings. The first is a Bolt action carbine in 44 magnum. The other is a bolt action carbine (see a theme here?) in 22tcm.
Ruger 77/44
22tcm rifle, not my picture
Ruger 77/44
22tcm rifle, not my picture
How’s the .22tcm rifle shoot? Curious…
Rhineland Arms has been making the 45ACP conversion kits for Enfield rifles for quite some time. The idea originated in WWII with the British made De Lisle rifle. The De Lisle was an Enfield converted to 45ACP and the barrel had an integrated suppressor. It was one of the most successful and quietest suppressed rifles.
Rhineland also makes pistol caliber conversion kits for Mauser rifles too.
tark
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Years ago the Rock Island Auction Company had a one off, made especially for an executive, Model 70... in .32 W.C.F. aka the 32-20!!! I don't know what it sold for or if it sold at all, but that is most certainly the rarest caliber the model 70 was ever chambered in. Not the rarest STANDARD chambering but certainly the rarest.
Archie
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I used to have one of the Colt Gold Cup (?) and a Smith & Wesson model 52, both in .38 Special wadcutter. Since I do not shoot bullseye anymore I sold them.
I still have a hunting rifle, sporterized from a military carbine (non U. S.) in caliber 6.5x53.5Rmm. Have another hunting rifle in 8x60mm. Rule beater.
I still have a hunting rifle, sporterized from a military carbine (non U. S.) in caliber 6.5x53.5Rmm. Have another hunting rifle in 8x60mm. Rule beater.
NIGHTLORD40K
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I have a 9mm P220 and its pretty sweet, though I shoot my .45 220 alot more often, its just a better match for the size/weight of the gun.
Has anyone mentioned the .38 Super AMT Backup yet? My wrist hurts just thinking about that one.....
Savage30L
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Ian has a new video on another one at Forgotten Weapons....the Kongsberg harpoon gun:
Jim Watson
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The first is a Bolt action carbine in 44 magnum.
What is the magazine? I never saw a "'nanner clip" for that Ruger before.
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Sure it wasn't 38 ACP
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I would actually want one of theseHere is one we may not think of here in the US, but far more lever action Winchester 1895’s were made in 7.62x54R Russian than any other caliber in their catalog.
Stay safe.
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Yeah, I don't know why I'd want a carbine in 22-250
