Tag: Gun Collecting
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...
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...
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...
Smith & Wesson Revolver – Pakistan
US made Smith & Wesson revolver located in Khyber-Pass region of Pakistan. Umarwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
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,...
Browning Hi-Power in Pakistan
Make: Browning
Model: Hi-Power.
Variant: MK I*
Caliber: 9mm (9x19)
Location: Khyber Pass, Pakistan Umarwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
More Remingtons
The estate I have been working with is sending over more guns to look at. Just a preview. Freezewww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
