Tag: Gun Collecting
Buying a Remington 552 Speedmaster
Sorry for the delays in getting content out. The reasons will become apparent soon. But in the mean time, I wanted to make this...
Value of “LE Restricted” Firearms
Officer Mike picked up a PD carbine recently and was asking if these markings make the rifle more valuable on the secondary market? To...
M47 Madsen Market Analysis
This might be the first M47 Madsen I have ever seen for sale in person. Well…it wasn’t actually for sale. I tried to buy...
What Is a 1911A1?
This is sitting in Shooter’s Supply. Our local FFL. Contrary to what the name of this website might lead you to believe, I don’t...
FRF2 Sniper – A Closer Look
As we have hinted around on our social media, we have acquired a French Army, bolt action, sniper rifle. The model is known as...
French Contract Ruby
French contract Spanish Ruby pistol. 32ACP caliber. Manufacture dates between 1914 and 1953. Made in Spain for the French military and proof marked "VB"...
Weird Bayonet Markings
This bayonet was spotted at our local FFL and I thought the conversation was worth sharing here.
Notice the notches in the handle? Interesting. Does...
1891 Carcano Rifle
Cleaning up some old business. In addition to the Vetterli rifle, we also picked up another 6.5 Carcano chambered rifle: The 1891 Carcano.
What makes...
POTD – Steyr GB
Steyr GB coming into the reference collection. By the time you read this, it should already be here and on the books.
—Marky
FBI Glock 17PM
So…have you ever seen a factory original Glock pistol that is worth $4000? How about one that is not even a functioning firearm? Well...
Didn’t Buy Browning M2
Took these photos a while back at CFM. Never published them since the glare from the display cases played havoc on the image quality....
SHS-68: Romanian TT-33 Tokarev
With the pandemic and subsequent ammunition shortage, I have noticed a greater interest in “non-standard” military surplus firearms. The TT-33 Tokarev is one such...
A.W. Spies .36 Caliber Percussion Pistol.
A.W. Spies was a retailer from 1820 thru 1851. His name appears on firearms, swords, and even buttons.
This .36 caliber single shot pistol carries...
The Remington Rider Revolver
Full name: The Remington-Rider New Model Double Action Belt Pistol.
Remington made this pistol between 1863 and 1873. In that 10 year run 3000 to...
SHS-65 Trapdoor Carbine
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at quite a rare and collectible gun. The carbine version of the 1873...
