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    colt serial number

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=349688208 I was wondering the manufacture year? 38ss04115 Yes, tried proofhouse. If any one else wants to chime in on info on a .38 Colt super, I'm listening. Thanks, WK
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    6.8, What do you think?

    I have read the history on Wiki. But Could I get some feedback from shooters? Have an offer to buy one, would you? Ammo is hard to come by though. Thanks in advance, WK I did a 6.8 search here and got zero:), any jumps to other threads from the mods is welcome.
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    Kimber 8400 .338 Win. Mag.

    The LGS has a Kimber 8400 in .338. They are asking $888.00. I think that is a little high. No scope, but rings. Barrel looks good and has a tight action. Any thoughts? Thank you. WK
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    Austin Gun Show in Cedar Park, Texas, this weekend is it worth it?

    Howdy, I live here in Austin and I have been to the Saxet Gun show at the travis expo center. I really did not think it was quality show. It is not private collectors, it is just the regonial Gun Stores with a table. Not to mention tables of candy, jerky, and weight loss program. To pay for...
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    colorado's John Morse says your sick and need cleansing!

    “Cleansing a sickness from our souls doesn’t come easy. It’s gruesome,” Morse said in a short speech announcing the withdrawal of his assault-weapon liability measure. I consider their ideology/religion to be “a sickness”, a madness, which must be cleansed, at the very least, from this nation ”...
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    STI suggestions

    Hello, I am thinking about adding a STI to my 1911 collection. I have several 1911s, but i was thinking that I should look at the 2011 line of double stack guns. I do not own a double stack .45. So which STI would you suggest? I like the Aperio and Legend, but WOW are they pricey. Is it worth...
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    Is this really a RARE 1903 Colt?

    Ran across this description on GB...... "Rare Limited production only 31,000 Pocket Colt 1903 Model "Automatic 38 Calibre". Made in 1911 Serial number 29xxx. Marked on right side of slide AUTOMATIC COLT CALBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS. Marked on left side of slide COLT PATENT FIREARMS MFG. CO...
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    Transfer of a gun with no serial number on it.

    Dear All, a friend of mines father in law is terminal, he built a gun for himself back in the 60's. It never had a serial number. A semi auto handgun. He wants my friend to have the gun. But my friend is scared because he does not know how to handle the tranfer. So what should he do to keep...
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    When did the Anti-gun movement start?

    Being a young buck of 43, I always remeber there being anti-gunners. I see post where guns were in TV commercials (thinking of the Roy Rogers concealed hat gun) and you could order anything in the back of a magazine. So where did this start? I hoping those with a few more grey hairs and...
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    Vietnam era stlye AR rifle specs.

    Hello, I have a friend that I am trying to help. He wants to get his father for his B-Day) a AR, but the father wants it to look like the one he carried in Vietnam. I quess he has some sentimental feeling for that M-16 style. So my question is there any modern manufacture making a copy of that...
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    About to jump into the handloading/reloading pool.

    Given the current events, I have decided it is time to reload. I started by reading about every post here and on some other forums, then watched several youtube videos. But now I have my first question. Do I go out and buy a expensive Dillon Square Deal B and be done with it? From what I gather...
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    Sig P226 gunsmiths/reworks

    I just bought a used P226 in 9mm. I tis an old police gun. I want to have it reworked. I saw one guy suggest Grayguns. I liked thier site, but I was wondering if there were other recommendations. Thanks WK
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    P226 U serial number

    I have been doing some research on a Sig P226 and in oine discription it mention "collectors take note" because the serial number started with the letter U. Any information that could shed light on this would be apprciated. Thanks in advance. WK
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    I feel real stupid!!!

    I just found out that the tritium night sights are a chemical reaction. I have been trying to "recharge" the glowing each night under my desk lamp. Anyone else guilty of this mistake? WK
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    Browning Sweet 16 with Poly choke, do I buy?

    A friend of a friend knows I am looking for a Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen. Well he has one that is for sale. He had it sold for $750, but when the guy saw that a aftermarket Polychoke was installed he bailed on ther deal. He would consider a lower offer. I have to admit other than it being a choke...
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    Browning Sight Screw help needed, Please.

    I have a Browning A-5 shot gun, in addtion, I have a Browning Belgium made deer barrel(smooth bore) for the gun. Last time time I used this gun I had a poor shot on a great buck. I later found my site on the deer barrel is missing a screw and was cock-eyed. YES, I know check your gun before use...
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