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  1. Imagination material for sure! With that particular piece I bet the odds that those were war related notches are prolly just as good a guess as hunting related notches. One thing is certain those were cut into the stock many years ago based on the patina. Personally, I would be inclined to not prep it and fire it. I'd keep it "frozen in time". Very nice find!
  2. My #1 remains Hickok45, but distant honorable mentions go to Big Daddy Hoffman (just a funny character) and DeadeyeDick aka mixup98 (a pretty good shot). Edit: How did I leave out "Gun-Time with Brandon" ... especially those episodes featuring his missus Kirsti! http://youtu.be/_6CBKUM9gk8
  3. I found this authenticity hint funny yet it seems it may "hold water"! (No questions, just passing it on, but comments are very welcome) : ) I have a WW2 era German holster. It is home to a Mauser Model 1934 7.65 (.32 cal). I was rummaging around the web looking to get further hints regarding the holster's authenticity: The thread characteristics - check. The AKAH maker markings - check. D.R.G.M. markings - check. Everything I ran across suggested I had the real McCoy. Finally one fellow wrote "sniff the holster". He went on to say that many German holsters of that era to this day still reek of powerful stale tobacco smoke with no hint of lingering leather smell. That kind of clicked 'cuz I remembered reading in Audie Murphy's book "To Hell and Back" that he could, at times, smell the Germans' unique and powerful tobacco smoke well before he spotted them. Well, BINGO! That old hunk of leather still has an overpowering aroma of stale very STRONG very unique tobacco. I was amazed and thought I'd pass this little tidbit on. Obviously, not a lock tight verification but it can be one more clue. I guess the $64 question for me is tobacco scent can last 70 plus years in a piece of leather? I think it can! (The thread was found on the "Wehrmact Awards Forum)
  4. Have never seen that particular model. Beautiful style and it appears to have a very deep bluing! Nice!!! I suspect recoil recovery is quick with that full under lug. Do you know the year it was manufactured? Thanks for posting it.
  5. For traditional wood & steel and semiautomatic, the .308 Springfield M1A is a good candidate (as already mentioned). I think it shines best just sticking with its' excellent iron sights. If not married to easy scoping, I bet you would enjoy one of the Civilian Marksmanship Program's M1 Garands. You can get them in either 30.06 or with a brand new Criterion .308 barrel. If you want tiny little groups at distance a bolt action like the already mentioned Remington 700. Until you get into reloading, you might want to look into buying FMJ in milsurp in bulk from one of the online outlets. Even with online bulk purchasing you will still be looking at around 50 cents each time you pull the trigger.
  6. Yep. Somewhere in the thread, I recall the OP saying he couldn't legally sell/ship to the U.S. (Not to mention the U.S. hurdles)
  7. . Yep, to own a weapon directly tied to the Bulge ... major goosebumps! When he acquires one from a local farmhouse or such, I hope he records any "back story" the family may know about the relative who first acquired the firearm and the circumstances.
  8. That is the correct link "monkeylizard! Thanks! I think I've now got it corrected in my first post. My keyboard gets covered in drool when scanning his collection!
  9. You will not believe this WW2 small arms collection! A goodly number are Battle of the Bulge pickups stored in farm houses since the war. The first Garand photo is certainly not such but please continue on pilgrim. Quote by the OP who lives in Luxembourg... "I got the gun with the sight and launcher attached. It was well oiled and wrapped in an old coat, standing in a closet in a farms attic where the farmers grand father had put it in December 1945.” Here is the link ... (hopefully corrected) ... if not monkey lizard found the correct link below. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/159201-my-wwii-us-small-arms-collection/ Law allows him to shoot the semi autos; his country's laws allow him to keep the fully automatic weapons in an unneutered condition but he is not allowed to fire them. Warning: The thread is 6 pages long! His first photo post was Nov 2nd, 2012 and his last photo post in the thread was posted today!
  10. Djay3

    Spotted...

    Yep, those were real dollars versus today's fake dollars; maybe they should be renamed " Dollarettes"? : / ... or ... mini-dinero?
  11. Memory confirmed as doubled from 1Gb to 2Gb! I suspect it "flies" using the pre installed new iOS9 multi tasking software. Other than that mostly camera upgrades. It is amazing how capable many smart phone cameras are in the hands of talented photographers ... here are iPhone 6 examples ... http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/iphone-photography-awards-2015-winners-these-superb-photos-were-all-taken-smartphone-camera-1506240
  12. Can sure understand not turning away from that beauty! ... Wood with character; octagonal barrel; forearm finished properly with an end cap; non-pistol grip stock! Sure hits all of my lever action buttons! Congrats!
  13. Djay3

    Sti Ranger II

    Found this ... whoops only .40 S&W and .45 ... http://www.brazoscustom.com/sti_guns/Ranger2.htm No personal experience with the vendor.
  14. Point well taken on the suction cup method, TrickyNicky. Thanks for posting that residue cleanup video. I plan to take the stock off and apply from the inside of the stock. For a small hairline crack I might try using a syringe to apply while having the clamp already in place for quickly tightening down. I picked up the CA gluing agent at Woodcraft yesterday. The lady who sold it to me said she almost glued her finger using this quick setting compound! Post application update (9/24): The hairline crack has "disappeared" after applying the thin, watery CA (super glue agent) using a hobby shop syringe applicator. I used masking tape to limit run off onto the stock's surface. I left it clamped for two days. Of course, the real outcome will be based upon it holding up at a range session wring out.
  15. Yep, time for a more straightforward hosting service. Google+ must have changed something or my "technique" changed. : /
  16. I appreciate all of the suggestions! I'll post a followup after I tackle the small hairline crack. The stock is a walnut M1A stock and the 3/8 inch split is between the top sling mount and a hole that Springfield drills into these stocks for whatever unknown reason. A common spot for this to occur I have learned. I think I try the "Hot Stuff Instant Glue" - Supposed to be thin and watery and I'll try TrickyNicky's suction cup technique. I'll be sure to do my best to clean and dry the area before the application. (Have successfully posted Google+ images on TGO in the past but no joy in this thread.) Wow, graycrait nice work on that 10/22 stock! Beautiful grain!
  17. Thanks for the insights guys!   I also found this product called "Hot Stuff Instant Glue" on Brownell's site ...   http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/stock-work-finishing/glue-adhesives/hot-stuff-instant-glue-prod13081.aspx   Yee'hah! Also listed as being carried by Woodcraft as mentioned by Hozzie!     :)
  18. Got a hairline crack in a stock. I want to use a glue and clamp to seal it before it expands. I had read about some agent that is watery enough to reach into such cracks but danged if I can recall the name. :confused: Anybody know of a gluing agent that is thin enough to seep into hairline wood cracks? Any ideas appreciated. Thanks!
  19. Thanks for the suggestion peejman.   I've tried both a straight copy of image location and also tried adding .jpg.   No joy so far. Will keep experimenting a bit.  :-\
  20. Got this error message when trying to post a photo into a new thread: "You are not allowed to use that image extension in this community".   It is the image url for the photo from my Google+ photos. Any ideas? I've posted in the past with no glitches.   Thanks.
  21. Nice demo of the Henry Big Boy .44 magnum here ... http://youtu.be/ZC9GaZZVvNc Front tube loading, around 8 lbs, and the yellow receiver are some differences from the 1892 versions. But, made in America, good build quality, very good shooters, and excellent customer service. Enjoy the hunt!
  22. Whoops already mentioned. Sorry. Deleted.
  23. Dang! Their "Bottle Shop" states ... "We apologize, however, due to individual state laws we are unable to ship to the following states: Alabama, California, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Utah." Where have I been? Liquor can now be shipped to Tennessee?
  24. Djay3

    Bye Bye Bersa

    Before you write off the Sigs, I'd suggest trying the Sig 938 (9mm) with their OEM rubber grip. It is a bit larger but very pocketable. In my experience, the rubber grip has not hindered retrieval from a Galco leather pocket holster. In my opinion, the recoil is very manageable, and, of course, the 238 version is a pussy cat. Good luck in your search.

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