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    The book is bound starting with the August '43...

    The book is bound starting with the August '43 issue and going backward in time. So that's how I'm going to read it for my own ease haha.

    Here's the first few interesting things I pulled out. ...
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    Springfield Armory - The Armory News

    Hello all,

    Thought I'd share a neat recent eBay purchase.

    I read somewhere (it's been a long time ago now!) that the Springfield Armory had an employee newsletter.
    Old-school managerial...
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    Unfortunately, the case is empty as shown. It...

    Unfortunately, the case is empty as shown. It will be co-opted for...something...once I decide what!
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    Thanks, Peter! I hoped you would weigh in. Lots...

    Thanks, Peter! I hoped you would weigh in. Lots of training, indeed, goes on at Collingwood!
    https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/locations-and-operations/bases-and-stations/hms-collingwood

    Regardless...
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    HMS Collingwood Training Tool Case??

    Hi all,

    Just picked one of these up on eBay. No reason why, really, I just have a thing for specific-use cases and I like the color!

    I wonder if anyone might be able to tell me a little more...
  6. WOW! Not many of those floating around!

    WOW! Not many of those floating around!
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    Surprised I've not seen anyone mention this...

    Surprised I've not seen anyone mention this yet...but they've always done this.

    The threshold has changed, that's all. Granted, it used to be A LOT higher at $20,000 in payments and over 200...
  8. Nice to see this note on their page! ...

    Nice to see this note on their page!

    "ATTENTION CUSTOMERS:

    UPDATED: Thursday, 06-08-2023

    Coming soon: Updated Website with on-line ordering and credit card processing."
  9. Only a matter of time. The iPhone now allows...

    Only a matter of time.

    The iPhone now allows you to copy the text out of a photograph. It’s even pretty decent at reading handwritten text. The technology is there!
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    Agreed. The framing itself is quite old which...

    Agreed. The framing itself is quite old which tells the story that someone thought very highly of this patch even when it was relatively “new.”
  11. Definitely count me as another interested US...

    Definitely count me as another interested US buyer!
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    Would have to be UPS. USPS doesn’t allow ammo. ...

    Would have to be UPS. USPS doesn’t allow ammo.

    Although a couple in a flat rate box would likely go completely unnoticed…..
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    I love the gaudy rack numbers. It’s easy to tap...

    I love the gaudy rack numbers. It’s easy to tap into the mindset of the fellow assigned the task of marking the pistols haha.
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    Heat with a torch and drop into any oil (engine,...

    Heat with a torch and drop into any oil (engine, vegetable, whatever you have) and I bet they’d blend right in.

    Seconds per screw.
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    Sounds like it’ll all come out in the wash.

    However, just thought I’d add, sounds like (just like me) you dislike the look of recoil pads.

    I find it’s the ugly ventilated pads that ruin the...
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    I was drawn and have paid. Still not shipped yet.

    I was drawn and have paid. Still not shipped yet.
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    Give wood bleach a try (oxalic acid). You can...

    Give wood bleach a try (oxalic acid).
    You can find it in any home improvement store. Probably near the paint section.
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    This is a very common problem in manufacturing...

    This is a very common problem in manufacturing plants even to this day. The proper process is called FIFO — first in, first out.

    For durable goods (like rifle barrels!) it’s not a huge problem,...
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    They still make these! I have one for my 1917...

    They still make these! I have one for my 1917 when I get a wild-hair to put it into "civilian clothes" along with a set of Fitz target grips.

    I bought mine through eBay: Adjustable Revolver Sight...
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    The two revolvers are essentially the same size. ...

    The two revolvers are essentially the same size. The Colt might be a tiny bit bigger.

    I prefer Smith and Wesson revolvers simply because of the cylinder release latch. On a Smith, you push the...
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    Walther PP and PPK had similar serial number...

    Walther PP and PPK had similar serial number stampings on SS issued examples.

    I have no idea if the same could apply to Hi Powers but that's the first thing that came to mind.
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    Layers of history on that one — so many talented,...

    Layers of history on that one — so many talented, special hands have touched that rifle.
    Really incredible.
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    I’m a much younger member of the forum than the...

    I’m a much younger member of the forum than the average and I like to think about how people will react to my stuff once I’m gone.

    I’m a big fan of big steel “tanker” desks, for example.
    I own...
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    Around $150, with shipping. So I'm doing...

    Around $150, with shipping. So I'm doing alright, so far. I might go find something silly to buy with the proceeds. Maybe one of those Remington Tac-14 "firearms."

    Or something boring like...
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    Thought I'd updated everyone -- this bracket sold...

    Thought I'd updated everyone -- this bracket sold for just a bit under $500.

    Great estimate, Mark!
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