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    What's the base diameter? It's close to a...

    What's the base diameter? It's close to a Tokarev 7.62x25 but not exact.
  2. The letter E, from what I understand, means...

    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...
  3. Thread: .31 cal cuties

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    Are there any markings on the round part of the...

    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...
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    AC= 1977 AD= 1978 Need closer photos to...

    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...
  5. Thread: ship a handgun

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    The problem with FedEx is that they told me in no...

    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.
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    FedEx was a very strong NO, if I wasn't an FFL. ...

    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...
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    ship a handgun

    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,...
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    I finally bought the Heckler & Kock P7 that my...

    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...
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    For what it's worth... H&R Huntsman...

    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.
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    I brought the Thompson 56 and the H&R 12 ga to...

    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...
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    That's not just rust - those are craters. They...

    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.
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    I hedged my bet and bought a barrel on ebay for...

    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.
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    I perused ebay and found lots of good,...

    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...
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    Accurate Molds does sell a mold for the 32 WSL,...

    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 : ...
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    I don't mind some roughness on a gun, but there's...

    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,...
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    I don't remember which exact mold I used, but...

    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. ...
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    Basically, it'll be a display piece. I have...

    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...
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    The 32-20 cases work well. I use 32-20 dies, 32...

    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...
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    Bondo would work if I just keep it as a wall...

    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.
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    I might shoot the gun a few times - would Bondo...

    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?
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    Iver Johnson barrel repair

    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...
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    I use 32-20 brass (no extractor groove cut). Of...

    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...
  23. Thread: H&K P7 purchase

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    I called HK last week and they ran the serial...

    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...
  24. Thread: H&K P7 purchase

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    The .22 is a Rohm Mod 66 with a 6" barrel. Not...

    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...
  25. Thread: H&K P7 purchase

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    H&K P7 purchase

    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...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

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