gunoholic

[Silver Creek Slim]

$900 still a bit high maybe   I'm thinking $800 would be fair

$800 sounds better.

I might have to get a 1905 bayonet, also.

Slim

[Major 2]

The folks that have them are right tight & proud of them    cost wise

I did not set out to gather bayonets 

but I got one with the Berthier ,  found one for the M17 by chance ( no scabbard though ) and scored the 1905  American Fork and Hoe w/ scabbard
and was given the 1888 Pattern w/ scabbard ( however The scabbard is all steel and tinned navy service ? maybe )

EDIT>>>Canadian issue it turns out

[Coffinmaker]

Went to the TOY store yesterday.  Picked up my NEW "KNEW TWO ME" Handi rifle.  44 Manglem.  Yep, not a type 0.  The rifle is a commemorative "Whitetails Unlimited" special edition.  It is in As New condition.  UNFIRED. 

I AM A GUNOHOLIC

[pony express]

Got a few more goodies from Midway a few days ago. Seems like their shipping department is competing with Amazon's shipping, got a gunsmith screwdriver set, bore guide kit for cleaning, 2 bikini scope covers and a hammer extension for my Marlin-came in a huge box and the items barely covered the bottom of the box. But UNLIKE Amazon, at least the box was securely taped and had a string of those plastic air bubble packing things that was at least 6 ft long.

[Coffinmaker]

Well .... Now that I have my Brandy New 22 year old Handi Rifle, Limited edition, with way cool Laminated stock and fore end .... it's time to replace the wood.  Time for a nice nifty custom Mannlicher  style stock set.

Just a Gunoholic what can't leave well enough alone.

[Major 2]

Hi...I'm  Major I'm a Gunoholic... 

'cept  this time it was a gift ...sort of ...in exchange for some minor comedic  cosmetic  work to another gun
was given yep ! given

an M1 Garand 

It needs some TLC  ...but its a solid all SA circa except the Winchester trigger group 5- 1945  of course Ordnance rebuild, the barrel is also SA 7- 45     
Has the complete 4 piece cleaning rod - Gas cleaning brush and grease jar

It had been in gun case under a bed some 20 + years

[Silver Creek Slim]

Hi...I'm  Major I'm a Gunoholic... 

'cept  this time it was a gift ...sort of ...in exchange for some minor comedic detail work ?..I was given yep ! given

an M1 Garand 

It needs some TLC  ...but its a solid SA circa 5- 1945 Mixmaster of course Ordnance rebuild Barrel is also SA 7- 45     
Has the complete 4 piece cleaning rod - Gas cleaning brush and grease jar

It had been in gun case under a bed some 20 + years

Congrats. A great gun.

Slim

[Abilene]

...It had been in gun case under a bed some 20 + years

Major, ask them to take a look and see what's up in the attic. 

[Major 2]

No attic but in the closet .... a coffee can full of Clips
several boxes of Remington .30-06 , 150 Grain ...
and an bandoleer with loaded clips  ----  taking inventory 
There was a ser bore sight

I've ordered a ME gauge ...the old bullet trick works shows about 1/8" above the shell crimp ..but the gauge will give me a number...

[Baltimore Ed]

You did good there Major. Can?t beat free. That?s how I got my garand except it wasn?t for anything comedic though i have been known to tell a bad joke. My hunting bud gave me a ?bag-o-garand? parts and a bbl. I eventually acquired the missing pieces and had a Marine armourer in Jacksonville NC assemble it. Turned out my buds bbl wasn?t any good but the old marine had a take off that was ok. I restocked it with a Boyds winter laminate stock after my retirement. Garands are da bomb.

[Major 2]

Oh...ah stupid spell check  it was  "COSMEDIC  on another gun of the Previous owner ...

He had acquired
a 357 Mag. Ruger Blackhawk the had been "BUBBA" on and left in tackle box or some such place for years
Buggered main spring and
rust to spots on the finish
walnut grips
were discolored & faded

The Ruger was a sow ear.....it turned out nice enough I might buy it for the $250 he paid for it 



Oh yeah ------ the Garand 

[dusty texian]

Gunoholic   , No I do not have a problem . I can stop anytime I want to . I just don't want to . ,,,DT

[Baltimore Ed]

You know, it?s not a self destructive addiction like booze, tobacco, womanizing, drugs, gambling, golf, bowling, tennis, skydiving, fishing or marriage, well maybe not the last few so much. But at the end of the day after spending your money to sate your hunger you have a nice shiny hunk of blued steel in your little hands to have and to hold till death do you part....Or until you sell it to buy a nicer one. When sass outlawed my most favorite 12 ga pump, the Marlin 24, I bought a 1887 lever, tried my wife?s stoeger and eventually bought a mismatched 97 and then a norinco trench and then a m12. I?m currently waiting on a uberti .45 schofield to arrive along with some correct duds for my Rafe Covington impression. I?m hoping to find a slightly used 1871 open top at the Raleigh show next weekend. I know it?s a long shot. BTW we shoot our BAMM shoot next weekend, thinking that I?ll do my Rico Fardan look. 1903 and a 45. Fun stuff.

[River City John]

My latest is a nice little curio.
Non-functioning, though. About the same size as those cute little Belgian 2mm pinfire used in jewelry or keychains.

[Major 2]

Charming piece

Well John glad to see you are tapering off

[River City John]

Charming piece

Well John glad to see you are tapering off

Roger, it was a 23 step program . . .

[Major 2]

     23 to go ?

[Baltimore Ed]

Just saw your new toy Major, nice cosmedic garand rifle there, we expect a range report when the weather breaks. Like your business motto there....will work for garands.

[Professor Marvel]

When sass outlawed my most favorite 12 ga pump, the Marlin 24

ah my dear Ed, you too?

I am still restoring our family hierloom one of the model 1898, Grade C, some early owner carved some Amazing Devices upon the wood of ours
fortunately, I found new wood on Fleabay of all places and it is a work in progress.

When "they" claimed my perfectly sound, safe, checked over Marlin was unsafe at any speed and could not be used,
I retalliated by getting one of these little Belgian percussion gems and telling them
"don't worry, I will just reload on the clock"



it does go well with any C&B revolver....

yhs
prof grumpy

[Baltimore Ed]

The WB would just enact a rule outlawing ml shotguns. But a single shot like a martini would be period correct for non c&b pistols. Cute shotgun Professor.