An original Webley & Scott 1908 pistol currently located in the Khyber-Pass Region of Pakistan. Umar www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Firing the 1891 Rolling Block Pistol
It’s unusual to be able to actually shoot some antique firearms, but being that this is a rolling block pistol in 22 RF; and had a super solid frame and receiver, I decided to play around. Using CCI CB 22 short, sub-sonic, low velocity ammo. Although I’m sure more regular off the shelf 22 ammo would be fine, I didn’t …
B-29 Bomber Flyover
So…a B-29 flew over the John1911 armory Sunday. I asked Doc if I should be worried since I was shooting a German rifle? He said B-29’s only targeted Jap guns, so I should be safe. —Marky
Remington Rolling Block Pistol.
This is a Model 1891 Target Pistol. Although they were made in several calibers, these particular examples are chambered in .22 RF. It has a 10.5 inch, octagon barrel. The production run on the .22 target model was very low at around 100. And these are pretty rare today. They were not a very popular pistol in the days of …
Walther P38
Per viewer request, we have pulled the Walther P38 out of The Armory and put some rounds through it. This is a post WWII example, with 6 mags, and a holster. We paid very little for it since it’s not something the typical P38 collector considers desirable. If you are interested in shooting firearms from WWII, consider purchasing something that …
POTD – PPS-43C
I have been eyeing these PPS “pistols” since they started coming back into the country. AFAIK, there are two caliber variants: 9×19 and 7.62×25. So imagine my excitement as I walked into Shooter’s Supply Shop (Loveland, OH); and I see this PPS-43C sitting on the counter. It had had just come in and they didn’t even have a price on …
P08 Luger – German Bubba?
So here’s the story with this video. We have a German P08 Luger in the reference collection. It’s a shooter grade, non-matching example. And we paid a shooter grade, non-matching price for it. No big deal. However…we have recently learned that the WWII German Army used a “42” code on replacement Luger parts. But it just so happens that code …
Browning Hi-Power in Pakistan
Make: Browning Model: Hi-Power. Variant: MK I* Caliber: 9mm (9×19) Location: Khyber Pass, Pakistan Umar www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Remington Smoot New Model Revolver
The Remington Smoot New Model line started in 1875 with the model 1 and finally ended in 1888 with the model 4. The model 1 was chambered in .30RF and only had a two year production run. The Model 2 had a similar fate. The Model 3 and 4 became the most popular iterations and were produced until 1888. The …
More Remingtons
The estate I have been working with is sending over more guns to look at. Just a preview. Freeze www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
C96 Pistols in Khyber Pass
Two C96 pattern pistols in the Khyber Pass region of Pakistan. Umar www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
French MAB Model D Pistol
A French manufactured MAB Modele D pistol chambered in 7.65. Currently located in Pakistan. Umar www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Remington Iroquois revolver
The Remington Iroquois revolver is the smallest in the Remington line. It’s a little 7 shot 22 rimfire, and was introduced to compete with Colt’s pocket 22 caliber revolver. Production numbers very but they are on the rare side these days. If you are a fan of 22 rimfire handguns, this is one defiantly worth looking for. Freeze www.John1911.com …
Pak Made Beretta 92
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”