would you buy this gun??

[Strikermike]

When I lived in Indialantic, back in the 70's. There was a bait shop on the mainland side of the Indian river Right in downtown Eau Gallie. The owner was an avid gun collector. He had countless broomhandle Mausers in 9mm and 30 mauser. I am talking display cases full of them. plus all the early Smith and Wessons Models 1, 2, and 3's a lot of early Colt SAA's. I do not know if he is still around. But if so he would be a good source for info.

 

[Strikermike]

Do the pepper boxes work?

 

[Mr. Sir]

They look pretty rough. I'd say a more realistic value would be around $100-$200 each.

 

[NeTree]

Kinda what I was thinking, Brett.

 

[rskybiz]

They look pretty rough. I'd say a more realistic value would be around $100-$200 each.

Via all my looking today for info during the race and knowing my pictures were in low light and not very high quality I'm not convinced of this I saw more than a few sold for well over the 1000 dollar range a few with know broken parts. The one with scroll work has the ejector which was out in the pic and it functions fine plus the barrel is riffled (I hope that term is correct). I had asked about the 40+ yr old ammo as I want to shoot it. The link stig had posted sold so low because it was over cleaned (Via a email to the seller's response). I will be keeping them, more than likely just figured to add them to ins policy if valuable enough. I'll get some better pictures tommorow night.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Would it do any harm to the value to lightly oil the wood parts to bring out the depth of sheen? Rather than a heavier finishing oil, you can just take some walnuts and crush them up and wrap in a thin cloth, then rub back and forth over the wood, imparting some oil. Polish with a soft cloth and your hands. You aren't removing or staining anything, just making the wood pretty.

 

[stig]

Don't shoot up that pinfire ammo.
It is a collectors item in itself!

 

[Mr. Sir]

Good point Stig! The ammo is worth more than the guns. I saw these at an online auction yesterday!!!



Lot of Antique Ammunition
Estimate: $1400 - 2250
Five full, partial, and empty boxes of antique ammunition, including Phoenix Metallic Cartridge 32-100 caliber short (empty), and Union Metallic Cartridge .30 caliber long.

 

[rskybiz]

long day today. At the price of those boxes, I won't be shooting even one bullet, but with my sore neck tomorrow I will get the high res pics.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Caught somebody out practicing with her birthday present



Of course the boys wanted to squeeze off a couple as well. They have only shot rifle. So this was a first for them.

 

[TheTreeWiseMen]

Excellent!!!

 

[treesmith]

Caught somebody out practicing with her birthday present

Of course the boys wanted to squeeze off a couple as well. They have only shot rifle. So this was a first for them.

So what brand/model/caliber is it?

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Ruger .380 LCP for her JIC she needs it

 

[woodworkingboy]

Looking good. Advise her to try and not hit the gate hinge again.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Kind a looks that way don't it

 

[PCTREE]

Thats a nice lil gun, if I were going to carry I might get me one, not with my temper though.......

 

[CurSedVoyce]

With the holster I got with it, it looks like a wallet in the back pocket. Would be hard pressed to tell I was packing.

 

[Treepreacher51]

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Good on you Paul knowing your temperament and acting accordingly

Here is the holster I got with it and the profile front and rear pockets. The rear pockets on my jeans are too shallow so the shirt tail has to cover it. Front, NP.

 

[sotc]

How it should be

 

[treesmith]

I've been wanting one of those for a while now. I picked up a Ruger LC9, but it's a little too big for a pocket holster. It does pretty well in a ankle holster, but shows up too well with shorts on.....

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Maybe you need a thigh ...........

NM

 

[Mr. Sir]

Carrying a gun has a calming effect for most people.

 

[PCTREE]

I think Ive got the bug, my latest buy, Kel tec, plr-16

 

[treesmith]

Now that'd go well with a pocket or ankle holster!