last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:18 pm

Won this just a few minutes ago- a very nice WG.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =155919629

RaiderZee · Post by **RaiderZee** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:43 pm

Wow, Luke, that is AWESOME! I was hoping a COW member would get that one. FANTASTIC!

RZ

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:33 pm

NICE, Clark! I guess you can expect another visit from me in the future...

RaidersBash · Post by **RaidersBash** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:36 pm

yeah...that's waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay nice. congrat!

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:31 am

Yowsa!

That has got to be one of the nicest WG's I've ever seen for sale - I'd almost be afraid to fire it, it's in such great condition ( but you will, right? I mean, come on - it's a moral imperative!

).

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:33 am

Of course I'll shoot it. Why own a firearm you can't fire?

Ranger36 · Post by **Ranger36** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:35 am

Wow! Congrats!

sithspawn · Post by **sithspawn** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:49 am

AWESOME! And it's SA too.

you probably know this already, but have the gun checked out first before firing it. You don't want to blow up your investment piece.

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:58 am

It may not be screen accurate, as this gun looks way too nice to have been on a production. You'll have to beat it up and scratch it a little. LOL!

What a find. The pics are beautiful.

Indiana Jake

M1917 · Post by **M1917** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:55 am

Enjoy your WG, but remeber that it is a black powder cartridge firearm. Loading data for the .455 is available. GOex or black powder subs are the best bet. Keep your pressures low and you should be fine!
R/S
Fritz

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:09 pm

Thanks for the reminders. My local gun shop specializes in antique military stuff and carries .455/.476 rounds.

Digger4Glory · Post by **Digger4Glory** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:12 pm

Now that's my Idea of Fortune and Glory. Enjoy your new found treasure!

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:11 pm

Got it today:

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:38 pm

Tundrarider wrote:Has the "Indy damage" on the bottom of the grip, just like mine!!!

Yes, the lanyard ring fits perfectly in the divot, as if someone had hit a Nazi on the head with it.

IndianaSean · Post by **IndianaSean** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:08 pm

Very nice piece!! What a score. You were the only bidder to!!

Absolutely stunning!

Sean

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:34 am

I got to see and handle this gun in person last night, and let me tell you, pictures do NOT do this beauty justice! The blueing is in fantastic shape! So much so that I initially questioned if it had been reblued, but upon closer inspection, it appears to be 100% original. This firearm was VERY well cared for over the past century. There's just a little bit of dust inside the barrel, but that should clean up easy enough.

I love how well this gun is balanced, both visually and in the hand. The bird's head grip is remarkably comfortable, too. Perhaps the most amazing thing is that no one else put a bid on this gun. I think it was just meant to belong to Clark. Again, this is one heckuva find.

He also said he'd give me a heads up when he takes it to the range. $\:D/$

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:54 pm

Gun's still here, but my wallet is missing.

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:45 pm

Drooooollll...

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:58 pm

Yeah... about your TV... sorry about the Elvis impersonation...

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:00 pm

Actually, Bink, it looks like you're squaring off with my avatar.

RaiderZee · Post by **RaiderZee** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:18 pm

Slightly OT, but tell us about your military longarms we see in the background, Clark.

RZ

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:26 pm

Luke Warmwater wrote:Actually, Bink, it looks like you're squaring off with my avatar.

You're right!

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:52 am

RaiderZee wrote:Slightly OT, but tell us about your military longarms we see in the background, Clark. RZ

Top to bottom:
M1858 Harpers Ferry .58 cal. rifle-musket
M1873 Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 rifle
M1898 Springfield Krag-Jorgensen .30-40 rifle
M1903 Springfield .30-06 rifle
M1 Springfield Garand .30-06 rifle

Photoss · Post by **Photoss** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:25 am

Luke Warmwater wrote: M1898 Springfield Krag-Jorgensen .30-40 rifle

last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)

Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)