Tag: Gun Collecting
Why a Stevens No 35 Target
Why a Stevens No 35 Target
So…why would be purchase an old-timey, single shot, 22 rimfire, target pistol? Two reasons primarily:
We don’t have anything...
EP-350: Text Message Shalom, I Hate Female UFC, Russia Will Detonate...
Episode 350 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
Construction delays.
Too many unfired guns.
Ed Brown passes away.
Painted dogs.
Will Russia break...
Where Did CMP Get Krag Rifles From?
Where Did CMP Get Krag Rifles From?
So with the news of CMP releasing 800 Krag Jorgensen rifles, the first question is where did they...
EP-346: Range Update, Beretta APX, NORINCO, CMP Thefts
Episode 346 of the John1911 podcast. An all guns, solo episode.
Range concrete trucks.
Beretta APX frustrates.
NORINCO 77B realities.
Anti-Gun Tech spreads.
Is...
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....
