The Official 2nd Amendment Appreciation Thread

[Grand Vol]

Yeah it is in good shape, very good shooting gun. The bolt action is smooth. I thought it may be worth more, but I am not planning on selling it so it doesn't matter. I gave $50 for it around 40 years ago.

Collectors might pay a bit more for original stock/caliber as well as matching numbers and the full Argentine Crest on the receiver. (many were removed before and during importation)

It's just a neat rifle that's sturdy as the dickens. I have an 1891 Argentine Mauser Carbine in 7.65x53mm as a family heirloom. I really need to replace the stock, but the actions are still tough as nails. And the design is so simple that unless you get a seriously overcharged round you aren't breaking them.

Funny historical footnote of Mauser. We used the same actions (the 1898 Mauser actions) as the basis of the 1903 Springfield Rifle. And paid royalties to Mauser for it when it was in production. So upon our entry into WWI and throughout the remainder of the war, we were still paying a German company the royalties on each rifle produced in the US that was being sent to Europe to fight against the German Army.

Irony at it's finest.

 

[LouderVol]

I got a question for all you fine gents in here. I don't have a gun, and don't know too much about them, but I am thinking of starting a 'collection'. Pistol and shotgun for pdws, simple stuff there. But where I want to spend my money is on an assault rifle. Even though I have never fired one (or any assault rifle) I have a weird fetish on FALs. Just the look of them is all I have to go off of, but when i think an assault rifle a FAL is what I think. I know they come in all different varieties I am just looking for some input. I think they come in 7.62s and 5.64s and didn't know if one of those sizes cost more than the other/ is harder to get your hands on. I also know they come in varrying barrel lengths, to start I don't intend on getting an optic for it but may later so what is the minimum length there to make it worth having the optic? Also any additions, changed parts etc. As I said I don't have anything yet but am looking to start buying within a year and am just looking for info/ suggestions. thanks in advance

 

[Grand Vol]

The only caliber the FAL comes in in 7.62x51mm.

Otherwise it's a pretty solid rifle, but I'd get the metric pattern FAL if I was to buy one. Easier to come across magazines.

 

[Cyclopskiller]

S&W 38 special, 6 shot revolver.. From the mid 20's to 30's. Nice shooting gun

 

[vol_in_ar]

nice

 

[WallyBalls]

Seriously feel like I hit the lotto. I bought a 525 round box of winchester 22 at academy for 21.99. I almost hugged the cashier.

It's going to be a bad weekend for 2L bottles, beer cans, and watermelon rinds.

Plus, my nephew from TX comes in next weekend so he'll actually able to shoot his birthday present we got him.

 

[Cyclopskiller]

^^^lmao

 

[orangeblooded2]

Posting this as a good deal....?


Wolf 9mm 115 Grain Fmj 250 Rounds - 1714988, 9mm Ammo at Sportsman's Guide

 

[Grand Vol]

Posting this as a good deal....?


Wolf 9mm 115 Grain Fmj 250 Rounds - 1714988, 9mm Ammo at Sportsman's Guide

Better deal on what amounts to the same stuff:

1000 round case - 9mm Luger 115 grain FMJ - Wolf Steel Case Ammo made in Ukraine | SGAmmo.com

It's all range/plinking stuff. And unless you get into the Wolf brass lines, it's generally the same stuff

 

[barknoxbrawler]

I've got a 43' M1 Carbine I'm trying to move. Outside of nashvegas if anyone is interested.

 

[SergeantVol]

I've got a 43' M1 Carbine I'm trying to move. Outside of nashvegas if anyone is interested.

Who is the manufacturer? There were slot if companies that made M1 Carbines during that timeframe.

 

[barknoxbrawler]

Who is the manufacturer? There were slot if companies that made M1 Carbines during that timeframe.

It is an Inland receiver. The cat I bought it from had cut the barrel off and and stock!!!! I sent it to Fulton armory (USGI spec) and had a new barrel , stock and the entire thing reparkerized . It is beautiful.

 

[Grand Vol]

It is an Inland receiver. The cat I bought it from had cut the barrel off and and stock!!!! I sent it to Fulton armory (USGI spec) and had a new barrel , stock and the entire thing reparkerized . It is beautiful.

Fulton is the real deal. Try putting it up on Armslist. I did that when I sold my post WWII blaster M1 Carbine and got hits as far away as Idaho and Washington.

 

[barknoxbrawler]

Fulton is the real deal. Try putting it up on Armslist. I did that when I sold my post WWII blaster M1 Carbine and got hits as far away as Idaho and Washington.

I did but nothing so far. I've even posted on the local and state Facebook weapons groups. I'm trying mister!!!

 

[Grand Vol]

I did but nothing so far. I've even posted on the local and state Facebook weapons groups. I'm trying mister!!!

What's your price?

 

[barknoxbrawler]

What's your price?

900 and I'm losing at that. I also understand that it is a niche weapon so it will take the right person.

 

[Grand Vol]

900 and I'm losing at that. I also understand that it is a niche weapon so it will take the right person.

One thing I've found out from buying and selling is you'll never get what you put into them. Guns are almost worse than cars in that regard.

Having said that to say this. Unless you seriously want or have to unload it right now, I might wait until this fall before the elections. Prices will go up and supplies will start getting scarce. It will be even worse in 2016.

 

[Grand Vol]

A little pro-2A publicity even though it was a couple of years ago.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMzCw1QmCwA#t=156[/youtube]

 

[VolDango]

Some great pro-2nd amendment, conservative stuff here for anyone interested:

facebook.com/ConservativeJournal

 

[WallyBalls]

Picked up a Bersa Thunder CC for 265 today... (well, paid for. Pick it up tomorrow when TBI is open).

 

[vol_in_ar]

going to a show tomorrow, and if there's a Colt MkIV .380, I'm picking it up

Wanted one for a while now, and now is the time to get it

 

[xJesusx56]

Bought A Battlelink Minimalist stock for my AR yesterday. I've heard good things, I'll let you all know when I get it in and put it on.

 

[volinbham]

Picked up a Bersa Thunder CC for 265 today... (well, paid for. Pick it up tomorrow when TBI is open).

I have the regular model - actually it's a Firestorm but basically the same thing.

It's a great little gun. It's the Walther PPK perfected. It's nowhere near the fit and finish of my Sig p232 but it handles, shoots and has every bit as good a trigger.

 

[volinbham]

going to a show tomorrow, and if there's a Colt MkIV .380, I'm picking it up

Wanted one for a while now, and now is the time to get it

I'm becoming a big fan of .380 pistols. I'd like to find a reasonable and in good condition Beretta 85fs Cheetah and eventually get a PPK.

They aren't very practical given the size to ammo trade-off but I really like the form factor.

 

[VolAllen]

I'm becoming a big fan of .380 pistols. I'd like to find a reasonable and in good condition Beretta 85fs Cheetah and eventually get a PPK.

They aren't very practical given the size to ammo trade-off but I really like the form factor.

I actually have both, the Bersa Thunder and the Walther PPK/s. It hurts me to say this, but I think the Bersa is actually a better gun. If I were Q, Bond would be handed the Bersa haha.