Here is a Pakistani made copy of the Beretta 92. Notice the markings. Umar www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
14 Shot Tokarev
This is a Khyber Pass copy of the Tokarev. Except it is holds 14 shots. Also fully engraved. The Khyber Pass gun market is the largest illegal [gun] market in the world. Umar www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
POTD – Weapon Rack Test
We have installed a small corner of the weapon rack system for the new armory. It’s slow going. Missing parts. This section was supposed to hand 50 rifles. We can rack 12. Needless to say this is disappointing and inconvenient. Having long guns strewn all over the place makes it hard to work in here. But we’ll get there eventually. …
Engraved Krinkov
Here is an engraved Krinkov pattern AK for sale in the Khyber Pass region of Pakistan. This is my first post to the website. I have access to many guns. If you want to see more, please let John1911.com know. Umar www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Remington New Police
Remington New Police revolver in .36 caliber percussion and 38 caliber short; rimfire factory conversions. There have been approximately 25,000 of these made and to date no reproductions. So, the example you see in the ending scene of Clint Eastwood’s “Pale Rider”. When he pulls out the shorty and takes a head shot. That pistol is actually the real deal. …
Rhodesian Kommando
—Editor’s note: These photos are courtesy of a reader. Per instructions they wish to remain anonymous. So please accept this opportunity to thank you in absentia. —Marky My particular one was made by Armscor Rhodesia in the late 70s. Probably around 1978-79. These Armscor ones were by far the most common. They are the most distinctive by the two metal …
Buckets of Brass
While cleaning out the old armory, we have worked our way back to the reloading section. Here you will see buckets and buckets of brass. Mostly pistol brass on these shelves. 40. 9mm/380. 45ACP. Since we have no plans to bulk-load pistol ammo, we will be getting rid of all of this. Doc has already taken the 40. Sincerely, …
M17 Pistol & Camera Test
Doc and I were out at the range getting some things done. Nothing serious. Just for fun. Lite range maintenance. Pistol practice. Shooting his new US Army M17 (P320). Testing a new camera. These are some video outtakes from that testing. Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Springfield 1911A1
We had someone ask us what is the best model of 1911 for under $1000? Frankly, I wouldn’t know. That’s hard to pull off. I have heard some decent things about the Springfield line. In particular they make a good base gun to grow into. Also…it is neat that one can now get a new manufacture GI 1911 copy. So …
Army Service Pistols
So I got a chance to handle Doc’s M17 today. Trigger is heavier than I like. But I suspect it will smooth-in. The thumb-safety is much easier to disengage than re-engage. On this example anyway. But what I found most interesting is it is functionally the same footprint as the 5” M1911. Seen here next to my 5” EDC X9L …
Derringers Are Coming
Estate: “Hey, can you evaluate a couple derringers for us?” Freeze: “Sure. Send them over. How many you got?” Estate texts image of guns in question. Freeze: “Holy crap!” Freeze www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
The Guns of Covid
During the initial COVID-19 shutdown, we noticed that the competition for collectable guns, at least at auction, has decreased. So while we didn’t get any smoking deals, we were able to acquire some harder-to-buy-right guns over a very short period of time. Also, we have tossed in a few modern guns that also have come into our possession during the, …
POTD – Doc Buys a M17
Doc bought a M17 today. Don’t tell his daughters, but he broke quarantine to sneak off to the gun store! Hahahahaha. —Editor
ZB-26 Build Update
Matt www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Boker – Sheepsfoot Blade
A little thank you from a unnamed-family for sorting through all the “barn-find” guns of their late grandfather. Figuring out makes, models and estimated value. The gift: a Boker – Kalashnikov Sheepsfoot Auto-Knife. Freeze www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”