last "piece" of MY puzzle :)
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- Luke Warmwater
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last "piece" of MY puzzle :)
Won this just a few minutes ago- a very nice WG.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =155919629
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =155919629
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Wow, Luke, that is AWESOME! I was hoping a COW member would get that one. FANTASTIC!
RZ
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NICE, Clark! I guess you can expect another visit from me in the future...
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yeah...that's waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay nice. congrat!
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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! ).
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Of course I'll shoot it. Why own a firearm you can't fire?
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Wow! Congrats!
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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.
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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
What a find. The pics are beautiful.
Indiana Jake
Re: last "piece" of MY puzzle :)
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
R/S
Fritz
- Luke Warmwater
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Thanks for the reminders. My local gun shop specializes in antique military stuff and carries .455/.476 rounds.
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Now that's my Idea of Fortune and Glory. Enjoy your new found treasure!
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Yes, the lanyard ring fits perfectly in the divot, as if someone had hit a Nazi on the head with it.Tundrarider wrote:Has the "Indy damage" on the bottom of the grip, just like mine!!!
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Very nice piece!! What a score. You were the only bidder to!! Absolutely stunning!
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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.
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.
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Yeah... about your TV... sorry about the Elvis impersonation...
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Actually, Bink, it looks like you're squaring off with my avatar.
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Slightly OT, but tell us about your military longarms we see in the background, Clark.
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You're right!Luke Warmwater wrote:Actually, Bink, it looks like you're squaring off with my avatar.
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Top to bottom:RaiderZee wrote:Slightly OT, but tell us about your military longarms we see in the background, Clark. RZ
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
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Luke Warmwater wrote: M1898 Springfield Krag-Jorgensen .30-40 rifle