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03-27-2020, 04:48 PM

area51guy replied to a thread What is this pouch for? in The Lounge

Nope, looks like it was for an M1 Carbine bolt!

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03-27-2020, 04:24 PM

area51guy replied to a thread .45 ammo in The Lounge

Working from memory, but I think solid head cases came along about 1880 or thereabouts. So the fact that "Solid Head Case" is on the lable would...

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03-27-2020, 11:52 AM

area51guy replied to a thread What is this pouch for? in The Lounge

With the 1945 date, I assume it is for a Garand M1 bolt?

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03-27-2020, 09:17 AM

area51guy started a thread What is this pouch for? in The Lounge

I have had this for many years, but never found out what it was made to hold! Anyone have an idea? It is about 3" wide and 8" long. Some pics: ...

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03-26-2020, 04:53 PM

area51guy replied to a thread WTB 1911 Magazines in Want to Buy

Here are a couple of pictures. I forgot there was also a take down tool!

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03-26-2020, 03:18 PM

area51guy replied to a thread WTB 1911 Magazines in Want to Buy

I have what I believe to be WWII surplus, two mags in a military double carrying pouch. $50 including shipping.

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03-26-2020, 03:47 AM

area51guy replied to a thread Found some interesting stocks. in Colt Revolvers

I have a Colt Officers Model (1932) that I bought just to get the grip set! The left and right side are mirror images of a cougar crouching in a tree...

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03-25-2020, 08:02 PM

area51guy replied to a thread American Civil War Long Arms in Our Collections in The Lounge

Many years ago, I gathered up all the parts and built a Spencer rifle! I doubt that could be done today. All the parts were surplus, even the...

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03-24-2020, 11:31 AM

area51guy replied to a thread Pocket Positive grip screw needed in Colt Revolvers

Take the grips to your local hardware store and determine what the thread diameter and pitch are. Your local Ace Hardware probably has the best...

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03-20-2020, 08:10 PM

area51guy replied to a thread What did you shoot today? in Reloading & Range Reports

drove down to the range today and put a few rounds thru my FN 150 International .22 pistol. Mainly just checking out some magazines but popped a few...

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03-18-2020, 05:32 PM

area51guy replied to a thread The Official "Other" Firearms Photo Thread! in Photos Area

Here's one to go with my Colt Woodsman MT. It is an FN 150 International. The only real difference between this one and a Browning Medalist...

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03-18-2020, 12:02 PM

area51guy replied to a thread Coping with the Corona Virus in The Lounge

I am using the extra time at home to work on my "things to do" list. For example, this morning I replaced a non working pool cleaner pump. Next on...

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03-13-2020, 05:35 PM

area51guy replied to a thread A Very Nice New Army in Colt Revolvers

Awesome, simply awesome! It will be difficult if not impossible to upgrade that one! Congratulations!

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03-12-2020, 03:44 PM

area51guy replied to a thread Almost finished..... in The Lounge

Nothing a good blacksmith couldn't fix! A little forging here and there and a good buffing out! Piece of cake!

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03-12-2020, 03:41 PM

area51guy replied to a thread Almost finished..... in The Lounge

At least it isn't a Colt!

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03-12-2020, 04:48 AM

area51guy replied to a thread Which Colt Officers Model is Best for Target Shooting in Colt Revolvers

If you need to use speed loaders, most of the Colt grips won't work. You will need a set of grips that has the top of the left grip dished out to...

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03-07-2020, 03:32 AM

area51guy replied to a thread WTB Browning Medalist magazine in Want to Buy

Ok, thanks!

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03-06-2020, 08:24 PM

area51guy started a thread WTB Browning Medalist magazine in Want to Buy

Would like to buy one or more Browning Medalist magazine(s). Appearance is not particularly important as long as they feed properly. Everyone line up...

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03-04-2020, 08:18 AM

area51guy replied to a thread Shooting Rare Original Ammo in The Lounge

F.Y.I., The 9mm Browning Long cartridge is like a light load 38ACP round. The case dimensions are almost identical to the 38ACP brass and the bullet...

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03-03-2020, 07:31 PM

area51guy replied to a thread Shooting Rare Original Ammo in The Lounge

Back about 45 or 50 years ago, I found several boxes of Frankfort Arsenal 45-70 ammunition at a gun show for about $5 per 20 round box. I had a very...

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03-01-2020, 02:50 AM

area51guy replied to a thread Thompson Submachine Gun in The Lounge

I've never owned one, but I did get to shoot a Thompson a few times when I was in the service (Navy). Each year the SeaBee battalion I was assigned...

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