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Colt SAA 1873 Pics and info needed --MORE PICS ADDED NEAR BOTTOM Hi all, A good friend of mine let me bring his Colt home. He is looking for info and approximate value on it. I have been able to determine from the serial number it was made in 1886, other than that I know little. Here are...

Hi all, I have a quick question about cleaning a Colt SAA model 1871. There is no blue left on the gun, it is down to the grey colored metal with patches of brown remaining. There is no rust, no pits. It is all original. Should I: A)clean the exterior, cylinder and barrel with Hoppe's and...

Hi all, I recently came across this bolt action rifle and know nothing about it. There is a date under the name of the rifle but I cannot tell if it is 1912 or 1942. The rifle is in rough condition, more of a curiosity piece than anything. I can't complain about the price; it was given to me...

This conversation is for the 1911 Full Size. The 1911 style pistol is available with all types of options; GI model, Tactical model, with front slide serrations, without front slide serrations, blue, SS, parkerized, rail, no rail, different calibers, on and on and on. The one thing that is...

I know several posts have been made looking for the Ruger 1911. I may be late in passing the news but there are several on Gunbroker and a couple on Auction arms. :D Looks like Ruger is now making a Two-Tone version also; good looking pistol.

Hey all. Could you help me with why a square firing pin reduces "felt" recoil? Here is an example of a statement by a previous post: My apologies - yes it is a 1911. Sorry.

Didn't know if this is a pistol someone may be interested in. I came across it by chance in an online Texas website. From what I have heard this is a great buy but it may be too good. It seems to be to good to be true but you never know. http://texasguntrader.com/index.php?a=2&b=150414

Hey All, I am interested in finding my wife a small pistol that is larger in caliber than a .22. She currently has the Beretta .22 but I recently came across the .380 Bodyguard and Ruger LCP w/ laser. I really like the concept; small, lightweight, small caliber and a built in laser. She is...

Hi all, I'm looking to purchase probably one of these 2 pistols for my wife for home defense; it will be shot occasionally at the range. I have researched and found these 2 pistols to fit the criteria for both her and I. 1) Under $300 total 2) My wife is tiny so a small hand gun is essential...

Colt! After looking for quite some time I found this nice 80 Series 1911 9mm and grabbed it. As soon as I got it I disassembled it completely for cleaning, man was it tight! I truly believe it had never been apart. I shot it for the first time today and it was very nice; accurate and soft...

Hi All, I am curious as to the value of a Remington Model 870 pump 12 ga limited edition. The name of the edition is "Wildlife for Tomorrow". From what I have been able to find out only 1750 were made. It is new in the box with all chokes, paperwork, etc. I told the guy I would let him know...

From what I have read if you reduce the recoil spring # - you would need to increase the # of spring used on the mainspring to compensate. Therefore, when the pistol is fired the slide will work rearwardly (real word?) as if it had the stock or larger recoil spring in place. Then as the slide...

Anyone have 1 of these or had any experience with one? Good pistol or no, I haven't shot it but the trigger feels great. I think it's the M6000, it has a blue slide on a stainless frame. Seems like a decent pistol, extended slide release, safety and mag release. Tactical sights, combat hammer...

Help with a Mauser P38 / NOW HAVE PICS Hey Guys, My dad just bought a 1944 Mauser P38 - his first. I've tried to do some research on them and have determined it is all there, has the correct markings and is numbers matching. I do have some questions I cannot find answers too. 1) Is there a...

I have been reading as much as possible about the different lb. recoil springs that can be used on a 1911 either in a .45 or 9mm. Some say heavier - 18lb, others say lighter - as low as 11lb to 14lb. At this point I am going to shut up and listen, I started to write some other things but...

Anyone have any experience with this new pistol? I've heard pretty good things about their .45 1911's.

Hi All, I am considering changing some of the external parts on my RIA 1911 9mm to a dull silver finish purely for cosmetic appeal. I am happy with the function of the existing ambi-safety, slide stop ect. would just like to give it some contrast. Therefore, if there is some type of dull...

Hey All, I am hoping I can get some info from some of the "all -Knowing" :) Smith & Wesson revolver members. I know Semi-autos but NOTHING about revolvers. My father likes old revolvers and has picked up one that is throwing him a curve ball as to its manufacture date and what exactly it is...

Hi all, So here is the situation. My dad wants to give my son a pre Mark I for his birthday; he picked up this pistol a few months ago. He knows Ruger Mark pistols are great but knows nothing about complete disassembly cleaning and asked me to do it for him. I took the pistol home, took it...

After almost 9 months of searching I found what I knew had to be out there; A full size 1911 9mm in stainless WITHOUT front serrations. Granted this one is not in the best shape but it was exciting to see that I was not searching for the "white whale". Turns out Springfield made these in the...