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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: kilopaparomeo on August 17, 2010, 05:53:43 PM
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Well, I'm always on the lookout for stuff. Now I need to sell a few of the safe-queens-that-never-get-fondled to fund these.
I bought a 1918 manufactured Colt 1911 a while back but it turned out to be refinished. Sold it and just picked this up this morning. 1943 manufactured Remington Rand. All parts are correct for a RR. Surprisingly tight for an old slabsides.
(http://i37.tinypic.com/mm4mkn.jpg)
I have a Mossberg 500 that I've turned into a pseudo 590...but I've always Jonesed for an actual 590. Found this one that sat in a safe with 10 rounds through it. Now it is mine.
(http://i37.tinypic.com/25tjpf4.jpg)
I like lever guns...and have shot a Win92 in cowboy action for years. But ever since seeing Jimmy Stewart in "Winchester 73" as a kid I've always wanted an 1873. CDNN has some Chaparral's but I have hesitated since Chap has a variable reputation for quality (stiff actions, crappy triggers, so so wood). I had a weak moment last time I called CDNN when I found out their 20" barreled versions were the short rifles (20" octagonal)...that's the config that floats my boat. So I took a chance. This one is fairly nice...the action is smooth and easy to run. The trigger is light and crisp. The wood isn't great but it also isn't a $900 Uberti either. I think it will be a fun shooter...and it has that great "ting" sound of the carrier when you rack the action.
(http://i38.tinypic.com/33jk1vo.jpg)
(http://i38.tinypic.com/svpapc.jpg)
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Paint me jealous!!!! :D
Congrats on the cool acquisitions.
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WOW, don't see any sway back nags either!! 8)
Well done KPR!!
I'm so jealous...
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Congrats, KPR, Love the Lever action. Really sweet. When you decide to "clear a section of your safe'(s)" please let us know.
I have the Uberti 45Colt SAA, with Damascus finish, and love it.
Something about the simple lines and features of those old 1911's has quite the charm and beauty.
and well, the 12g, is Zombie approved right out of the gate. 8)
Thanks for the pics.
Oh if you come across an old Ithaca or Savage 12g let me know.... ;)
Your a gun hoarder....and I hate you almost as much as billt
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Some guys got all the luck!
Enjoy,
Richard
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Your a gun hoarder....and I hate you almost as much as billt
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What he said. ^
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If Remington's new 1911 R1 looked as classy as that Rem. Rand, i.e . without the gaudy R1 on the slide!...I'd probably own one by now.
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Well if you were horse trading, what was your trading fodder, and what caliber is the 73 in, I thinks its purty.
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Good horse tradin KPR. Love the .45 and the 73.
Have you shot the 590 yet? How do you like it?
I don't hate KPR,he lets me shoot some of his stuff.
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You will never regret that 590. I had one and traded it years ago and still regret it. No other zombie gun compares. The ghost rings make it good with slugs, the saftey is on top where it belongs and the shell holding stock is a plus. Good pick up.
FQ13
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That Remington makes me jealous! The other two are nice, too.
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Thanks for the replies. The 73 is a .45 Colt...not historically accurate but I'm heaviliy invested in .45 Colt for all my other "cowboy" guns and didn't want to add yet another caliber.
Trading fodder -- well I didn't actually trade anything...it was horse tradin' on credit I guess. There will be a few guns that need to go on the auction block though. Already sold some 1911's to fund the Remington Rand. A few others will go:
The top Mossberg 500 (with the extended mag) in this picture needs to go.
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2iszafs.jpg)
I'm pretty sure I'll move this little rifle along...too bad. Winchester 1890 in .22 LR. I like shooting it but...
(http://i48.tinypic.com/hth2q1.jpg)
I've got an unfired 1970's Belgian Browning BAR in .30-06 that I have absolutely no use for and should sell it...but I'm quite torn on that one. We'll see.