What's the base diameter? It's close to a Tokarev 7.62x25 but not exact.
Type: Posts; User: Battis
Forum: Vintage Ammo
What's the base diameter? It's close to a Tokarev 7.62x25 but not exact.
The letter E, from what I understand, means factory engraved. I read that it also might mean Exported. He has two of them? Very nice. How close are the serial numbers? Has he disassembled them...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Are there any markings on the round part of the barrel? Maybe underneath?
The brass framed larger revolver with the engraving reminds me of a gun I had that was imported by FIE, but I'm not sure...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
AC= 1977
AD= 1978
Need closer photos to determine who made them.
If I remember correctly, I used to use #0 buckshot for a roundball (#0=.32 in (49 grain)
Does the smaller one have a round...
Forum: Our Town
The problem with FedEx is that they told me in no uncertain terms that they will not ship a firearm. No firearms. I took that to mean that they would not ship a firearm.
Forum: Our Town
FedEx was a very strong NO, if I wasn't an FFL. What can I say...
UPS has a distribution center 40 miles south of me, and 40 miles north of me. Neither has a phone number. A local UPS store gave...
Forum: Our Town
I want to ship a handgun to a shop for a tune-up. I've read many times how to ship to an FFL as a non-FFL, but I wanted definitive advice.
I called three gun stores and not one would ship it for me,...
I finally bought the Heckler & Kock P7 that my friend was selling. I took it to the range a few days ago and it is as good as they say, though there is definitely a short learning curve to the...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
For what it's worth...
H&R Huntsman muzzleloaders are considered modern firearms, not antiques. Apparently, the ATF classified them as modern because they can take cartridge barrels on their frames.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I brought the Thompson 56 and the H&R 12 ga to the store to trade. They would not take the H&R (they took the Thompson 56). The H&R is on their "Do not buy" list, probably because of the push-in...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
That's not just rust - those are craters. They have to be filled in. They're deep enough to be a concern as to the integrity of the barrel metal.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I hedged my bet and bought a barrel on ebay for cheap money. Not that I don't trust my restoration skills...
Good suggestion, Nobade.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I perused ebay and found lots of good, inexpensive stuff, even contacted a seller about a barrel. I checked out the other suggested fillers and fixes and decided on the least expensive fix - JB...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Accurate Molds does sell a mold for the 32 WSL, but the one I have is a very old Lyman mold.
Here's a pic of the box of vintage factory ammo with a good description of the bullet:
The 2nd pic : ...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I don't mind some roughness on a gun, but there's other parts of this revolver that are almost as bad, though most can be buffed out. I'll check out the suggested fixes: JB Weld and Krylon,...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I don't remember which exact mold I used, but I'll pull it out and let you know. This is one cartridge of the WSLs that I have that I haven't experimented with much, due to the factory ammo I have. ...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Basically, it'll be a display piece. I have several top break BP revolvers n 32 and 38 S&W that I can shoot if I get the urge. This one was about to be scrapped, so I got it for nothing. It's too...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
The 32-20 cases work well. I use 32-20 dies, 32 WSL dies, and an Accurate Mold. Getting the correct neck tension takes some practice. My 32 WSL came with about 75 rounds of vintage factory ammo...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Bondo would work if I just keep it as a wall hanger. I bet it might hold up for a few shots. The damage is basically cosmetic. Solder might work.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I might shoot the gun a few times - would Bondo hold up? I was also thinking of using West Systems epoxy with the correct filler.
Would solder work?
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I'm looking for ideas on what to use to fill in the deep gouges in this old Iver Johnson top break barrel. I'm not planning on shooting the gun (38 S&W BP) but I'd like to make it look as good as...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I use 32-20 brass (no extractor groove cut). Of all the WSLs that I have, the .32 is in the best shape, inside and out. Springs are available from Wolff Springs for the .35 and .351, but not the...
I called HK last week and they ran the serial number. It was a German police pistol that was bought back by HK, then refurbished (chromed?) and sold to the US. Factory nickeled P7s are rare and...
The .22 is a Rohm Mod 66 with a 6" barrel. Not many good reviews of the Rohm guns online, but this one is in great shape (for what it is). Current value seems to be around $125, but some have sold...
I've been helping a friend research a few guns that he in inherited. He sold off many but he held on to the H&K P7 until we determined that it wasn't a super valuable handgun. With that in mind, he...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |