frostytheplebe
Seventh Part of the Seal
Ok, we've talked battleships, military strategies, history, now I want to talk a little about guns. I am a collector of antique firearms, my collection includes:
Belgian Army Flintlock Rifle (napoleon era)
Springfield 1873 Trapdoor
Percussion lock hunting rifle
Remington Old Army Single Action 1861
DWM Luger 9mm
M1911PD
91/30 Tula Mosin Nagant (Russian BA)
Mosin M44 Carbine Isveck (Russian BA)
Lee Enfield 1 MK III (UK/Aus BA)
K98 Mauser (German BA)
Swiss Rubin (Swiss BA)
M1 Garand (USA SA)
AK-47 (Romanian SA)
Arisake Model 99 (Japanese BA)
My Favorites: Enfield 1 Mk III, It's my only WW1 rifle, somewhat rare, but well balanced, easy to handle and works perfectly for it's age.
m1 Garand: This gun holds a very special place in my heart. It took me three years of research to track down. It belonged to my Grandfather during WW2. When I found it, I wanted to cry both because I found it, and because it was in terrible shape. I have since oiled it, greased it, and brought it up to firing condition before presenting it to my family (whom could not believe it). However it has since been retired due to constant jamming.
Least Fav. Swiss Rubin... I hate this gun it has a massive kickback, and unless you are wearing gloves, it can't be gripped. But its a bolt action, and I collect them.
Anyone else have a personal favorite if they've fired one?
Belgian Army Flintlock Rifle (napoleon era)
Springfield 1873 Trapdoor
Percussion lock hunting rifle
Remington Old Army Single Action 1861
DWM Luger 9mm
M1911PD
91/30 Tula Mosin Nagant (Russian BA)
Mosin M44 Carbine Isveck (Russian BA)
Lee Enfield 1 MK III (UK/Aus BA)
K98 Mauser (German BA)
Swiss Rubin (Swiss BA)
M1 Garand (USA SA)
AK-47 (Romanian SA)
Arisake Model 99 (Japanese BA)
My Favorites: Enfield 1 Mk III, It's my only WW1 rifle, somewhat rare, but well balanced, easy to handle and works perfectly for it's age.
m1 Garand: This gun holds a very special place in my heart. It took me three years of research to track down. It belonged to my Grandfather during WW2. When I found it, I wanted to cry both because I found it, and because it was in terrible shape. I have since oiled it, greased it, and brought it up to firing condition before presenting it to my family (whom could not believe it). However it has since been retired due to constant jamming.
Least Fav. Swiss Rubin... I hate this gun it has a massive kickback, and unless you are wearing gloves, it can't be gripped. But its a bolt action, and I collect them.
Anyone else have a personal favorite if they've fired one?