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    problem ? with pietta 1860 army

    Hi, just bought brand new Pietta 1860 army. Out of box hammer screw finger tight - ok tightened it. At 1/2 cock cylinder will not rotate - should it ?? My Pietta 1851 Navy cylinder does. pistol really tight, have not tried to fire it. Do I have a problem? Cannot find a Pietta help/service...
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    30-06 brass

    Is there any value in once used GI 30-06 brass ? I saved mine for years but never did (or will) reload.
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    C&R ammo

    Help ! I'm receiving a new bunch of foolish "we can,t ship to Mass" crap. Latest frm Long Mountain on 9mm Largo. (of course they had shipped me some 2500 rounds over the last three years). I have misplaced my list of C&R ammo. Is 9mm Largo (9x23) C&R? If so, why can't it be shipped to my 03...
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    1884 trapdoor

    Need some help with ammo for my trapdoor. Just celebrated the Forth and the reloads left a nic cloud of smoke but no accuracy at 100 yards. When I bought the rifle for $20 in 1960 I fired standard out of the box new production 45-70 Govt. Stopped that about ten years ago. Is it safe to use...
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    German made Hi Power

    Hi, Just purchased a browning hi power with "Nazi" markings. Turns out that it was a 3rd or "b" series production under German occupation. I have read that due to sabotage many of these pistols are unsafe to fire. Any opinions/fact ? Thanks, Kab
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    Star super b

    Hi, Looking for C&R Star Super B. Anyone got one for sale?
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    m1 carbine date

    Hi, just got my Saginaw M1 Carbine, serial #3442449, from the CMP. Pretty nice. Can anyone tell me the date of manufacture? Thanks, Kab
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    Feeding Problem

    Good Morning, I need some help. Just received a nice Star Modello Super A from Sarco. I have a problem with feeding rounds - 9mm Largo -. With a full clip the round will not tilt enough to enter the chamber. The pistol is then stuck with the slide open.With from 3 to 4 rounds in the magazine it...
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    feeding problem

    Good Morning, I need some help. Just received a nice Star Modello Super A from Sarco. I have a problem with feeding rounds - 9mm Largo -. With a full clip the round will not tilt enough to enter the chamber. The pistol is then stuck with the slide open.With from 3 to 4 rounds in the magazine...
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    Titan .25

    Hi, I am trying to put a dollar value on a FIE Titan .25 auto. Condition is near mint, in the box, some 20 rounds fired. I realize that I am not talking about a fine example of the gunsmith's art but it's a hell of a shooter at 10 feet. Thanks.
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    Santa Barbara Arms

    Still hoping to find some information on my 1858 Remington New Model Army. It was built in the 1960's(?) by Santa Barbara in Spain. If I ever need parts I'd love to know a Supplier. It's a great shooter, fairly accurate and fun. Load is about 30 grains of Pyrodex P with a 454 ball.
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    pietta 1862 colt pocket police 36 cal

    Hi, can I have some advice as to the proper load (pyrodex) for a pietta 36 cal 1862 pocket police. Just picked up one, never been fired. I'm having problems with the barrell pin(?). won't go all the way in and has to drift out. Old Dragoon got any ideas? -Thanks
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    Springfield stock

    Is there anyone who can help me identify the following stock for either an '03 or a variant ? This is a C stock with the cartouche D.A.L. Just before the rear swivel it has a stamped 7 digit number. The side opposite the bolt seems to have a cut out (possibly for a scope). The bolt inlet is...
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    30-06

    Help ! I need a source of 30-06 military ammo in MA. Sad to relate some of us in the Commonwealth actually shoot Springfields and Garands. Sadder to relate the CMP is now reserving ammo for club use. Any help will be greatlly appreciated.
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    Best revolver ?

    Hi, I need some help/advice. I intend to purchase a reproduction Colt 1861 Navy revolver in .36. Who is the best manufacturer for this pistol? Uberti has a good looking assortment, but what about the other guys ? I want a steel frame, case hardened revolver. My present shooter is an 1858 New...
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    Santa Barbara New Model Army

    Hi, I own a nice Santa Barbara .44 pistol, an 1858 Remington clone. Would appreciate any information at all on this piece.
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