New acquisitions for October 2007

[1903Collector]

1903 Rock Island Arsenal..apparently one of the last 500 built. One more hole filled in the collection.

Sweet Dennis, Looks like she's retained most of her finish and the stock looks gorgeous. I couldn't tell by the picture, low or high serial number? She must have set you back a bit

 

[meth0d]

Hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee she is, my bran spankin' new Savage 93R17-BVTS ( With Simmons 3-9X 40 'scope. )

Went up to the Dick's in Keene for this one. The lead salesman in the Lodge, Rob really went the extra mile for me. He set one with the dark stock aside for me at my request and when I commented about the 'scope feeling too low for me mounted a taller set of Millet rings so I could check out the difference (Of course, I went with the more comfortablle fit and got the taller rings.)

There's another story about some rust on the bolt and a nicked crown but, let's just say I left with a perfect rifle with the stock I wanted.

I just HAD TO stop by the range and try this baby out on the way home. A couple sighters at 50 yards to roughly zero the glass and then I put five rounds into a about a 1 1/2 " group at 100 yards off an improvised rest. (My range bag.)

Of course I didn't have my camera, just the cell phone so I'll have some better picks up in a while.

Me so happy.

That's a nice lookin' rifle.


I'm surprised that a Dick's employee helped you out so much, every experience I've had with Dick's employees has been EXTREMELY negative.

 

[tele_mark]

That's a nice lookin' rifle.


I'm surprised that a Dick's employee helped you out so much, every experience I've had with Dick's employees has been EXTREMELY negative.

He was in Keene, NH

 

[jrbtzx12r]

I'm surprised that a Dick's employee helped you out so much, every experience I've had with Dick's employees has been EXTREMELY negative.

I have to be honest here. I bought my 10/22 from the Natick store, and the Chap went above and beyond to help me out. C-pher was always great in N. Attleboro. He would "force" me to check out the rifles . The only problems I've had was at the checkout, or if no one was in the Lodge to get me ammo (which does happen too often).

Jr

 

[Pilgrim]

Sweet Dennis, Looks like she's retained most of her finish and the stock looks gorgeous. I couldn't tell by the picture, low or high serial number? She must have set you back a bit

The finish is real nice.
check out the milsurp section for more info.

 

[dwarven1]

You collector types need to read Murder In The Gunroom by H. Beam Piper. You'll turn green at some of the guns that the characters in the story collect.

 

[Len-2A Training]

You mean there is a book about Fred?

 

[guywithglasses]

CZ-82

What's not to love about a C&R?

 

[flotter390]

You mean there is a book about Fred?

Now guys I've been very good this month and haven't posted anything that should warrent a remark like that.

but the month is not over yet!!

FRED

 

[dwarven1]

You mean there is a book about Fred?

G-d, I hope not! The guy with the biggest collection is murdered. I wouldn't want that to happen to Fred!!

 

[dreppucci007]

G-d, I hope not! The guy with the biggest collection is murdered. I wouldn't want that to happen to Fred!!

 

[Len-2A Training]

G-d, I hope not! The guy with the biggest collection is murdered. I wouldn't want that to happen to Fred!!

+1

 

[Pilgrim]

G-d, I hope not! The guy with the biggest collection is murdered. I wouldn't want that to happen to Fred!!

Depends on who gets the guns in his will !

 

[dwarven1]

Depends on who gets the guns in his will !

 

[bostonshovel]

Well not as nice as the ones above but my first purchase atleast..lol

Savage 64g but I got the XP package with the Simmons scope as well. Shoots dead on.

 

[Jay G]

Jon,

Yes, I have an Official Police in .22LR. It's got the 6" barrel, too.

I have two Police Positive Specials (.38 Special) and one Official Police .38 S&W. I love old Colts...

I think Colt will do the research but it will cost you $$$...

Somehow I knew you'd like this one, Jay
Call dibs all you want but I think you'll have to fight my boy for it. "Cool six shooter dad. When you gonna teach me how to shoot it? I'll call in sick someday I don't have to work." said he. Brought a tear to my eye

You have one in .22 don't you? I haven't checked but do you know if Colt has a research service like S&W?

 

[flotter390]

FREDS NOT DEAD YET!!!

JUST TO LET EVERYONE KNOW I'M STILL AROUND

 

[EddieCoyle]

JUST TO LET EVERYONE KNOW I'M STILL AROUND

ANIB DAN WESSON 357 SUPER MAG BLUE 8" BARREL

CAME WITH EXTRA BARREL AND A SHIP LOAD OF AMMO AND BRASS!

ENJOY

NICE ONE Fred! PM me when you get sick of it and want to sell it.

 

[Dirtypacman]

NICE ONE Fred! PM me when you get sick of it and want to sell it.

+1

That is a beauty for sure.

 

[Pilgrim]

Didn't know they came in blue. Welcome to the exclusive club Fred !

 

[Twigg]

Fred, you never dissapoint us ! As usual, another excellent find !

 

[meth0d]

He was in Keene, NH

Ahhh okay, that makes more sense.

I have to be honest here. I bought my 10/22 from the Natick store, and the Chap went above and beyond to help me out. C-pher was always great in N. Attleboro. He would "force" me to check out the rifles . The only problems I've had was at the checkout, or if no one was in the Lodge to get me ammo (which does happen too often).

Jr

Interesting, the one in Plymouth has two old d-bags that work in the lodge that never want to help and have no idea what they're doing or talking about. My father and I were trying to get a gun case down off a high shelf and about 5 of them fell off and hit the floor with a loud, resounding crash. Several employees walked by, looked at us, looked at the cases strewn about and said nothing.

Then I bought a bike from the Danvers one and the guy didn't tighten the handle bars enough, I almost fell and split my head open.

SORRY FOR THE THREAD DRIFT!! Dick's just pisses me off!!

 

[Cuda444]

And on a total impulse buy...

 

[LORD of WAR]

nice cuda...whered you get it from?

 

[Cuda444]

Oh a friend of a friend... you know the drill! I wasn't really in the market for it at all but it was a deal I couldn't pass up as you don't see too many in the state. It was filthy when I got it, but a little cleaner and a few patches and you wouldn't even know it's been shot... It's immaculate

 

[The Goose]

I stopped by Collector's Guns in Stoneham today. My blessing (or curse) is that it is on the same block as my office. I was not looking for a gun, cannot afford another gun, do not need another gun yadda, yadda! A fellow was looking at a beautiful S&W and as I eyed it I kept saying to myself, "please buy it, please buy it". He did not buy it. When he left I heroically paid for the brushes and cleaning solvent that I had planned on getting and prepared to leave. At the last second I finally asked to see it. It had literally been brought in for consignment within the hour. It was meant for me! So here it is,

S&W Model 24-3 Lew Horton special in .44 special. It has a 3" barrel and an extended cylinder release latch. Also has one sweet trigger. Made 1984 - 85. Original box and all papers.

 

[The Goose]

And on a total impulse buy...

Hey Cuda, wicked nice Glock. Good find.

 

[JonJ]

Nice catch, Goose!

 

[flotter390]

Sweet Steve!!!

Fred

 

[JonJ]

Jon,

Yes, I have an Official Police in .22LR. It's got the 6" barrel, too.

I have two Police Positive Specials (.38 Special) and one Official Police .38 S&W. I love old Colts...

I think Colt will do the research but it will cost you $$$...

Nice stuff, Jay. Looks like Colts are passed over from what I see. They don't command the prices of older S&Ws. This is only my first
I did find the link to the Colt research service. They want $75 to look up my OP.
Thanks for the info.