latest is a broom that was given to a British flyer for shooting down a German during ww1. if pic came thru it at the top of the table with the wood stock. it can be seen in Wayner Erickson book on broom handle pistols page 86.
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latest is a broom that was given to a British flyer for shooting down a German during ww1. if pic came thru it at the top of the table with the wood stock. it can be seen in Wayner Erickson book on broom handle pistols page 86.
Great collection of Brooms. Is that a Mauser or Astra full auto one in the middle? Ray
Very impressive collection!
hello ray. that would be a 9mm schnell
Nice looking collection Henry, lots of coin collected there for sure. Those old guns are like artwork...you could pull a lock out and sit and examine all afternoon...hand fitted and hand blued...
Extraordinary collection. Thank you for sharing. :)
That is a gorgeous collection, some day I hope to own one of these beautiful pistols.
How about some more close up photos of them including the Schnell. Here's a recent thread on another site with photos of other Brooms, Ray
Picked this up lst weekend
schull on bottom of barrel
couple more pics of schnell
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That must be a roar...literally... Those barrels with the line around them were sleeved together, aren't they?Quote:
Originally Posted by HENRY B
I remember an American movie, I believe from the 1970s, that had a bloke who was being chased (or chasing someone) using as Schnellfeuer. I had already known about them, but had never seen one in use. All I could think was, 'THAT is a nice bit of kit - wish I had one.'
i think you are thinking about thunderbolt and light foot,george kenndy was chasing clint eastwood
WOWZY WOW WOW!!! That is a beautiful collection on Broomies.:clap:
The guy on our next crew watch is going to be ****ed off with all this drool that now on my keyboard.:thup:
Semper Fi
Phil
That’s a mighty fine looking collection.
What does the 9 on the grips signify?
that was branded either in the field or at the factory so the germans would not try and load and shoot 7.63 mauser, its a 9mm
There was another Eastwood movie using a M96 pistol, Joe Kidd 1972
Excellent, haven't had much internet recently so had the blinkers on, have to take the hat of to you Henry B for fabulous collection......