Just wondering what if any civilian firearms are of interest to you all.

[RCS]

I have enjoyed converting these Italian black powder revolvers to use cartridges. These revolvers were found incomplete at gun shows. Now building a collection. The 1851 Colt conversion (38 cal) has an excellent balance and nice to shoot. The 1861 conversion is not quite the same as the 1851 in balance ( the barrels are too long)

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[browningautorifle]

RCS, I've always liked the look of the early revolvers but I don't own any anymore. I had a Colt 1860 Army in 44 C&B, a Colt 1873 in 45 Colt and a Rmington Army in 45 Colt. Sold them to friends who needed them more that I did. They were all repos anyway.

Speaking of Reminton's children, here's a few. Top down, Model 34 rifle in .22, model 77 Nylon in .22, 760 Carbine in .308 with an old Weaver steel body fixed 4 that's been carried many miles in many provinces. Last is the closest I'll ever get to the military shotgun. I built it myself and it sure takes the heavy loads nicely. The sling is actually a 1944 marked canvas M1 sling with thin slider. I told you guys I had a few of them around here.

Question, have any of you seen or owned the little Remington 34 like the top gun? I've only ever seen three including this one. I've owned it since getting it from my great Uncle when I was about 14 or so. He was USMC in 1919-1923 and taught me to shoot with it when I was about 8 or so. The Nylon is a bit scarce but I'm not up to speed on how scarce. It doesn't matter anyway, it isn't in great condition. Sure shoots great though!

[jmoore]

The Nylon 66 is "Apache Black", IIRC. Somewhat less common than the usual brown ones, but not "rare". The rare nylons are the bolt actions- I forget the model number. Also, in the 66s, Kmart sold a green stocked version, but I've never seen one outside a Kmart! I have a fairly freckled finish lever action Nylon 76.

Oh, here's a link about the "Nylons":

http://www.chuckhawks.com/rem_nylon_rifles.htm

Say, is your Nylon a 66 or a 77 (detachable box mag version)? The 77 would be much less common, according to the above.

The little bolt action wood stocked Remingtons turn up around here from time to time, but are usually brown, rather than blued. Nice ones are scarce.

[browningautorifle]

Yes the levers are scarce, but the worst are the smooth bores. Mine is just a plain jane tube in the butt. Although the receiver looks blueish it's all chrome. I had a brown 77 at one time and believe me the mag is more trouble than it's worth. I also had a CBC from Brasil. They are aparently made on the same machines and are identical. When I found this one, it was a pile of parts and no one loved it. I ordered a new barrel band for it and away we went.

[jmoore]

Some Smiths that were at the range yesterday, along with some other stuff.



Guess what? The 625JM was a misfiring &$&%^#& with two types of factory ammo. Again with the 625s! Never have a problem w/ the 1955 .45 ACP.

[browningautorifle]

Yes, I have a 625. Perfomance Center and BOY are they expensive here in Canada! It wasn't what I started out to get. The dealer said full underlug, round butt, stainless in .44 mag. That's a different gun. That's what I wanted. When this one arrived I didn't like it until I shot it a bit. What an accurate gun. I load down a bit and use Fed 150 primers and 225 RN lead. Very pleasant to shoot. If I use factory, I have to crank the strain screw up a bunch. By the way, I just love that bottom gun!

[Amsdorf]

My favorite is the HK MK23.

Speak softly but carry a big stick, should be etched on them.

[jtv3062]

The m14 will always be my favorite rifle, right now I'm into the Remington 700 sniper type rifles oh is that still classified as military? Ok how about the 10/22 those are not issued to any military, right? LOL.

[browningautorifle]

One of my favorite pics is an Israeli sniper in the Gaza strip. He's hunkered down in a rockpile and is perfectly matched with his surroundings. The pic is from up high and behind. He's glassing with a Ruger 10/22 with an integral supressor and huge scope. Imagine the surprise on some clowns face, about to throw a firebomb and get a new third eye. Never heard a thing!

[jtv3062]

Sounds like a cool picture, I've seen other photos with IDF personal holding 10/22 supposedly they also use them to silence hairs dogs before they raid a hide out.