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Title: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Selino631 on April 22, 2012, 08:45:19 PM
I can't believe nobody bought this before me. I got there the last 30min before the gunshow ended.

(http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s346/Selino30/149341_10150770458977558_754162557_9582630_240183730_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: curry1 on April 22, 2012, 08:55:00 PM
I can't believe nobody bought this before me. I got there the last 30min before the gunshow ended.

(http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s346/Selino30/149341_10150770458977558_754162557_9582630_240183730_n.jpg)

This wouldn't be the gun show at the Dulles Expo Center would it?  :noid


BTW nice gun.  A real piece of history you have there now don't uplift it up.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Selino631 on April 22, 2012, 08:58:15 PM
This wouldn't be the gun show at the Dulles Expo Center would it?  :noid


BTW nice gun.  A real piece of history you have there now don't uplift it up.

nah it was at a gunshow up here in Fairbanks. i'll be in VA next month tho

and thanks
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: curry1 on April 22, 2012, 09:00:45 PM
nah it was at a gunshow up here in Fairbanks. i'll be in VA next month tho

and thanks

Ah because the one at the Expo center ended today, it has a pretty good selection of everything and I go there occasionally.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: SmokinLoon on April 22, 2012, 09:20:33 PM
Very nice.  Trace the SN and find out the actual date of manufacture.  FYI: that is more of an investment and conversation piece than it is a shooter.  Dont get me wrong, it probably can shoot just fine but if you want a shooter then go buy a Rock Island 1911A1.  They are less than $400, and what you have is worth far more than that.   :aok
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Bodhi on April 22, 2012, 10:16:37 PM
You paid $1100?
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Selino631 on April 22, 2012, 11:05:56 PM
yea
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Serenity on April 24, 2012, 02:00:13 PM
I warn you, they're addictive. I bought my first in January of 2011..


Here's the last family shot (Not the most current, lol):

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/Serene_One/DSCN0545.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/Serene_One/DSCN0543.jpg)
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: 4Prop on April 24, 2012, 02:02:06 PM
very sexy! my uncle has a 1911 that was used by a lt col in the Pacific theator. has his name, 1942-45, and pacfic theator stamped into the slide
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: tmetal on April 24, 2012, 02:27:02 PM
Nice rifles serenity  :aok you got to love the economy and shootability of the SKS, and the garand is just a beautiful gun any way you look at it.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: PFactorDave on April 24, 2012, 02:31:41 PM
Here's my collection, minus a couple of hunting rifles that are in my father's gun safe.

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w220/Davis_Andrews/arsenal1.jpg)
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: mbailey on April 24, 2012, 03:36:50 PM
Here's my collection, minus a couple of hunting rifles that are in my father's gun safe.

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w220/Davis_Andrews/arsenal1.jpg)

That top one is a Charleville Musket if im not mistaken, correct?
I can't believe nobody bought this before me. I got there the last 30min before the gunshow ended.

(http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s346/Selino30/149341_10150770458977558_754162557_9582630_240183730_n.jpg)

I have one of those myself.........1943 Rem Rand Mfg.......Stamped US Property  :aok  IT was my dads, he was on the US Army Pistol Team way back when

(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac82/mbailey166066/1911A1.jpg)

(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac82/mbailey166066/1911.jpg)
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: PFactorDave on April 24, 2012, 03:42:31 PM
That top one is a Charleville Musket if im not mistaken, correct?


Correct.  It's a reproduction though, not an original.  Fun to shoot though, and more accurate then you would expect from a smooth bore shooting round balls.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on April 24, 2012, 03:59:43 PM
Very nice collection dave.  :aok :rock
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Selino631 on April 24, 2012, 04:13:14 PM
I warn you, they're addictive. I bought my first in January of 2011..


Here's the last family shot (Not the most current, lol):

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/Serene_One/DSCN0545.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/Serene_One/DSCN0543.jpg)

nice collection! im going to another gunshow this coming weekend, gonna keep my eye out for a m1 Carbine or Garand lol
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: PFactorDave on April 24, 2012, 04:23:38 PM
nice collection! im going to another gunshow this coming weekend, gonna keep my eye out for a m1 Carbine or Garand lol

I'd love to have a Garand. 
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Serenity on April 24, 2012, 07:35:09 PM
Be ready to shell out a grand (pun intended lol) unless you go to the CMP. Mine cost $620 shipped to my door.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: guncrasher on April 24, 2012, 07:48:37 PM
I paid 300 for mine selino but that was years ago :).  I have never fired it, well except once when I almost shot the dog for taking a dump in my room while i was in the middle of a dogfight.



semp
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Vudu15 on April 25, 2012, 08:10:36 AM
Just got a later production Smith Model 1917 a cool pistol as it comes in 45 acp...just had to get new walnut grips last owner had some god awful rubber one on it.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff442/Vuduvince/411681_368847093150552_100000757943984_985282_840420817_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: icepac on April 25, 2012, 08:39:16 AM
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u320/ranb40/firearms/1895nagant-2.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvF4yurWSc0
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Rich52 on April 25, 2012, 09:26:18 AM
I'd love to have a Garand. 

http://www.odcmp.com/sales.htm

Delivered UPS to your door. ;)
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: 4Prop on April 25, 2012, 10:33:23 AM
http://www.odcmp.com/sales.htm

Delivered UPS to your door. ;)

even without a FFL licence?
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Serenity on April 25, 2012, 10:50:49 AM
even without a FFL licence?

Yep. BUT... There's a bunch of paperwork first. You have to be a member of a CMP club, or otherwise eligible (U.S. Military), have to have several documents notarized, and there were a few other things IIRC. It's still the best deal on the planet, and requires no FFL, but the wait time can be long and not everyone is eligible.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: PFactorDave on April 25, 2012, 10:52:31 AM
Yep. BUT... There's a bunch of paperwork first. You have to be a member of a CMP club, or otherwise eligible (U.S. Military), have to have several documents notarized, and there were a few other things IIRC. It's still the best deal on the planet, and requires no FFL, but the wait time can be long and not everyone is eligible.

Is the a list of CMP clubs anywhere?  I think that that would be the hang up for me.  I don't know of any active shooting clubs in the area, and don't know where to start trying to find one.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Serenity on April 25, 2012, 01:25:02 PM
Is the a list of CMP clubs anywhere?  I think that that would be the hang up for me.  I don't know of any active shooting clubs in the area, and don't know where to start trying to find one.

you'd have to look around their website. Im sure they have one, but i don't know where to look offhand.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: PFactorDave on April 25, 2012, 05:12:08 PM
you'd have to look around their website. Im sure they have one, but i don't know where to look offhand.

I didn't spot one on the website (might have missed it), maybe I'll just give them a call and ask.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: Melvin on April 25, 2012, 05:16:49 PM
For Individuals Seeking a Club

By law, the CMP can sell surplus military firearms, ammunition, parts and other items only to members of CMP affiliated clubs who are also U.S. citizens, over 18 years of age and who are legally eligible to purchase a firearm. You must provide a copy of your current membership card or other proof of membership. This requirement cannot be waived. The CMP currently has over 2,000 affiliated organizations located in many parts of the country.

Membership in many of these organizations costs $25.00 or less and can be accomplished online. A listing of affiliated organizations can be found here. If you have any difficulty in locating a club, please contact the CMP at 419-635-2141, ext. 1182 or by emailing CMP Customer Service and we will find one for you.

In addition to shooting clubs, the CMP also has several special affiliates. Membership in these organizations satisfies our requirement for purchase. They include: Congressionally chartered veterans' organizations such as the VFW, AL, DAV, MCL, etc., U.S. Military services (active or reserves), National Guard, to include retirees. Finally, professional 501(c)3 law enforcement organizations and associations such as the FOP, NAPO, NSA, etc are included.


Please note: club membership IS required for purchase of rifles, parts, and ammunition. Club membership IS NOT required for purchase of instructional publications or videos or CMP memorabilia.



Check out the bold print. Surely you or someone you know falls into this category. Otherwise, like you said, give them a call.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: WING47 on April 25, 2012, 05:20:18 PM
I can't believe nobody bought this before me. I got there the last 30min before the gunshow ended.

(http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s346/Selino30/149341_10150770458977558_754162557_9582630_240183730_n.jpg)

Ahh the armament of the chute
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: SmokinLoon on April 25, 2012, 07:01:12 PM
Just got a later production Smith Model 1917 a cool pistol as it comes in 45 acp...just had to get new walnut grips last owner had some god awful rubber one on it.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff442/Vuduvince/411681_368847093150552_100000757943984_985282_840420817_o.jpg)

THAT is a sweet revolver.  Get as many half-moon clips for it as you can!!!  They did manurfacture a .45 ACP Rimmed for some time to accomadate this exact revolver, you may still even be able to find the brass to reload for it.  I'd love to have a 1917 revolver .45, but I'm REALLY hoping to find a Webley Mk VI in .455, to go with its little brother the Webley Mk IV in .38/200 that I have in the gun safe.   :D   
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: branch37 on April 25, 2012, 07:43:13 PM
Of my collection, these are the only 2 worth posting pics of.  :D
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Branch37/IMG_0439.jpg)

(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Branch37/jan5th2012002.jpg)
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: mbailey on April 25, 2012, 08:20:57 PM
I didn't spot one on the website (might have missed it), maybe I'll just give them a call and ask.

Heres one for you Dave, you can join online....got this from a squadie that used this as his CMP affiliated club



http://www.thegca.org/
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: PFactorDave on April 25, 2012, 10:31:50 PM
but I'm REALLY hoping to find a Webley Mk VI in .455,   

+1, a Webley .455 is on my short list of guns I'd like to have.
Title: Re: Just bought my first firearm
Post by: PFactorDave on April 25, 2012, 10:33:10 PM
Heres one for you Dave, you can join online....got this from a squadie that used this as his CMP affiliated club



http://www.thegca.org/

Well that is interesting.  I'm going to look into that!