Band reality check?

[imarangemaster]

I agree with tired retired. Historically correct is the last way the Government left them after the last rebuild. While really cool, I sold the RMC Highwood I cut that I got from CMP for my Inland racker because it shoots better in a potbelly! The RMC stock wasn't even on it from a rebuild, but rather from CMP. Type Vi slide, round IO bolt and potbelly. Correct for a late life carbine.

It is a shame that Kahr/Auto Ordnance is not doing a better job on their WW2 version. Cheap buttplates that look like they came off a Universal, poor fit on stocks, and not totally GI interchangeable.

I was told by AO customer service they were having problems with subcontractors. They should take a lesson from the Army in WW2. They had the subcontractor thing figured out!

[DaveHH]

I am in total agreement about changing parts. A quest for what? A semi-original? A good fake? Whatever.

The hobby belongs to whomever chooses to participate. There is no right or wrong way to collect anything and if you want to waste your time, try to steer people on how it should be done. People do things on these webs that make me want to scream and I used to get all wrapped around the axle about it, but no more. It's a waste of time to argue with someone who is the polar opposite of what you think.

I believe that I possess an original Winchester 5.6. I've had it since 1969 and never gave it much thought until I discovered this place. I've been on a 5-6 year learning curve and am still asking questions with people who really have the answers about this piece. The plethora of experts on these boards is troubling, and leads me to a fall back position that's served me well; know WHO to ask. Lots of people are very willing to tell you, most are dead wrong.
Carbine books that are about as researched as a Chinese menu don't help either. I have one that I bought, read once and I don't even know where it is now. War Baby and War Baby Comes Home are almost worn out from use.

[PBI]

Guys you need to try the exciting world of collecting Armitron watches. It is a blast and there is so much to be learned about them. I am thinking of expanding into Timex's what do you guy's suggest.

[STU1]

Seiko's

[PBI]

Seiko's great idea! They have really great name recognition and I believe I can get alot of people interested in them. Just got to figure out how and where I can display them.

[Tired Retired]

PBI, there are several good points/advantages to collecting those.... 1) you don't need an FFL to ship a purchase.... 2) you always know WHEN you are suppose to be at the watch show.... 3) you don't need a fire rated safe to lock them up when there are young children around.... 4) Young children can touch and handke your collection without their parents.... 5) you don't have to worry if the watch hands are made by a specific subcontractor or if the marks are humped.... 6) you can wear an entire display on your arm and save the room for display tables at a show!!!



(Paul, I could have a small-talk conversation about the socio-economic impact of global warming on the price of tea in Southeast China if the situation calls for it....)

[DaveHH]

I repair them and collect them, I have dozens. Seikos are very good watches, cased as well as a Rolex. I just rebuilt a 1960s Bell Matic, a 27J automatic with alarm. Believe me, there are collectors that are just as selective about specific parts as the carbine bunch. Mechanical Timex watches are called pin lever non jeweled watches. They are not designed to be repaired, just worn until they die.The modern quartz Timex Indiglo are great useful watches for their price range.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I collect Shell Oil pocket watches, have any of those for sale?

Here is one, circa 1940 Girard-Perregaux

[jimb16]

I'm collecting Pikie Minnows on the side! If the bottom drops out, at least I can use them to feed the family.....

[phil441]

The modern quartz Timex Indiglo are great useful watches for their price range.

But why are they still so thick?

OOPS!
Time for a new thread on a different Forum?