DocHawk

Those pics aren't working, sir.

I have professional sight pushers, with specialty attachments fir just about every modern handgun since ~1980. I'm in Harrison Bay, 25 mins north of downtown Chattanooga. I'll send you a PM.

Well, another post prompted me to do my market research and get this listed. The person looking for a military 1911 was not moved to buy it at this time. For sale or trade in Harrison, 30 minutes north of Chattanooga. I can't travel to meet this month so it'd have to be someone willing to come here. $1500 cash / ~2K trade value. This 1918 Remington UMC came to me complete and correct except for the grips, which were commercial target style. I replaced them with USGI style service grips. By my best deduction, this is a military service veteran of two world wars. The Springfield Ordnance District Eagle's Head S11 acceptance mark is consistent with its 1918 serial number, placing it in service during WWI. The Augusta Arsenal marks above the trigger guard mark it as a WWII arsenal rebuild for continued service, and this is consistent with its WWII-era military proof Springfield barrel, which is commonly what AA used for their refits. Tragically, at some point during the last century, someone aggressively smoothed the flats and refinished the gun. It still maintains its correct military service parts, but the refinish has cut the value of this $3500+ gun in half. It is still a WWI / WWII warhorse, and I believe someone would be pleased to own a UMC 1911.

Met several of you over the past year and a half; conversed with many more. I'm so thankful for the camaraderie here, and as a refugee from behind the Progressive Curtain, thankful for the freedoms we enjoy together. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

I'm going to let go of my Remington UMC WWI military service 1911. Haven't gotten around to listing it yet.

Cleaning up my collection... two single action army style commemorative Colts. No boxes - both originally came in display boxes with a plaque, but those boxes were lost in a flood (stored separately from the guns) by the previous owner. Both guns OBO/Trade with money either way. Located roughly 30 minutes north of downtown Chattanooga (Harrison). $800 OBO/trade for either revolver. I'm looking for ACW to WWII and modern military weapons, S&W revolvers (older or Pro/Performance stuff), high end combat/duty handguns, target/benchrest/competition rifles, tactical carbines and rifles, level 3+ composite body armor, 1919A4 parts (tripod, accessories, etc), gadgets, mill and lathe, automotive tools and equipment, gunsmithing stuff, a 200cc go kart with suspension, C5 Corvette race parts... a lot of things. Not into Glocks, dolled up guns charging for add-on parts, or run-of-the-mill firearms. First, a Colt Peacemaker Bluntline. 2nd Amendment commemorative two-tone nickel and beautiful high polish Royal Blue finish with faux black pearl grips. 7-1/2" barrel, test fired only. :The Right to Keep and Bear Arms" engraved along the barrel. Additional engraving on the heel of the grip frame (there's no damage on the heel, the bright spots are reflections in the engraving). Second revolver is a Colt New Frontier "The Duke" John Wayne commemorative 4-3/8" color case hardened/blued finish. Adjustable sights, unfired/as new.

What cal is the tree rated for?

Thanks for commenting on topic, @et45. Your reply prompted me to actually look for myself. Here are a few recently closed GunBroke transactions: $760 Glock 45 with the *case* signed by Larry $2000 Glock 17 w/optic Wilson Combat Vickers edition, from Larry's collection $No bids at $1875, Springfield 1911 Vickers MasterClass There were a dozen more, same trends. Based off of this sample, I think stuff with a direct tie to Larry (signed, owned, etc) seems to be going high right now, while things that are just Vickers editions do not seem to be getting a bump. I might put my M4 on the GunChoker. It seems like now would be the time for maximum return; I could turn it into a gun I actually shoot.

Once you have a handful of "no frills" guns... start being more discerning when you are actually out searching for a specific addition. Yes, like almost all of us, if the wrong gun comes along at the right price, oops now there's a new one in the safe. But in cases like yours where you're not just open to whatever comes along but you've got a specific caliber/use/need in mind, why not skip the cheap stuff (it'll come along eventually) and get something that is actually useful *and* gives you a meaningful impression of that specific role you want to fill? Looking for a plinking .22 so you buy a cheap beater Western Field and decide you don't like rimfire because they have too many misfires, when really it's the deformed firing pin. Want a concealable pocket gun so you get a Jennings .25 and decide all tiny guns are underpowered and unreliable. Or need a big bopper for a pile of 10mm and the High Point Yeet Cannon sours your taste for the big boy auto because the hand feel and recoil impulse are lousy... well, in each case you let $200 separate you from a good experience in that role you were looking to fill. There are so many good 10mm out there, now. P320 XTen is my favorite affordable quality, but a RIA 10mm is fun enough to shoot, and accurate. Plus, it doesn't take a hammer and punch to break down a mid-tier 10mm like the Yeet Cannon does.

@hillbilly justice rgr, PM'ed

#whoops... instantaneous sale at $700. I guess I dropped the price too fast.

Thanks for the ID, Max! It's definitely wood, not plastic laminated to the inner face of the grip, but I didn't know the manufacturer. I did know it is not real ivory, but due to its yellowed appearance and thick/heavy feel in the hand I thought they were the magna-tusk synthetic, not just polymer. I think I misappropriated the weight of the dense wood in hand as a thicker synthetic than plastic.

Back up for sale, wasn't able to coordinate a meetup with buyer. Still available, price drop to $1400. I will be in Monteagle at 2PM Monday if Chattanooga doesn't work for you.

5-1/2" barrel, thanks

I have for sale a complete, unfired collection of the second (revised/improved) version of the Automag 2, in every barrel length they manufactured. The original "M" prefix suffered from some flaws with the ball bearing jumping and holding the slide open intermittently. This collection consists of a 3.5" version C prefix (first revision, solving the issue by converting to a hold-open pin), and these 4.7" and 6" "H" prefix pistols are the final series, manufactured by Hi Standard. All are as-new, with two of them still holding the factory original warning labels. I have a 6" that I've fired for many years and I am keeping; these collectibles are for sale or trade. Asking $1600 for all three.

(All sold) Two Ruger single action revolvers for sale or trade in Chattanooga. First is an as-unfired/zero cylinder trace, original Super Single Six circa 1971 with a 5-1/2" barrel, The Super Six had both 22LR and 22Mag cylinders. The old school three screw pistol featured the original design, which does NOT have a transfer bar. Some prefer the old collectible version, but others prefer the free conversion to prevent accidental discharge. I always kept it original. There is light muzzle finish wear on the right side of the muzzle, only visible if you play with the light just right. $400 or trade. SOLD: The second is a 1982 New Model Super Blackhawk in 44 Magnum with a 7-1/2" barrel. The highlights of this revolver are the unique ebony and imitation ivory grips. Faint muzzle finish wear and cylinder trace showing use. Asking $700 OBO (or trade!); I've never come across grips like this before. Maxfam ID'ed them for me as Jay Scott grips, manufactured and discontinued in the 70's.

Late to this party, but as a gunsmith and 07 manufacturer, I'd immediately set about making reproduction MG42's chambered in 308 and 5.56. I think that would be a very good seller and make my retirement.

If you look on the left side of the screen beside each post, directly under the name/avatar of the person who posted, you will see "Location:" - in this case, Franklin. VFL: Very sorry to hear about your current challenge. May it be solved quickly, and may it be only financial. Health and peace sir!

Good on you! The difference is, people probably aren't lining up for months out to pay you for those trigger jobs. I've had some of my customs win championships, and those customers want very specific feels on their triggers. I respect anyone who invests the time and effort to figure out how to work on their own possessions, firearms or otherwise.

I forgot to finish it up and send before bed, sorry. Sent now!

PMed

Bump: I'll be in Battle Creek (Monteagle area) halfway to Nashville this weekend if someone wants to meet up.

I'm a 1911 specialist, but I'm all the way in Chattanooga. I have built over 200 full 1911's, and tuned and customized countless others. I must respectfully disagree with the above; the 1911 is one of the most complex handguns to tune correctly (and safely). I have more money in 1911 specialty tools than I do for all other handguns combined. No sir, simple tools are absolutely not adequate for even the most common jobs, such as trigger work and timing or barrel fitment. At least, not at what most consider a true "gunsmith" level. Just tuning a trigger takes several hundred dollars in specialty tools. I need trigger stirrup anvils of various sizes to form the trigger bow - essential for smooth and even support along the magwell trigger shelf. I need a sear microscope to set my sear angles ($$$!). I need my 1911 stoning jigs to cut my sear and hone my ignition group. A whole set of tools is needed to set the link and cut the lugs. And fitment of the hood and recoil lugs is a whole art form in itself! Anyway... with all due respect, growing into working on 1911's was a multi-year, multi-thousand dollar proposition for us.

I wish you were closer to Chattanooga!

As I PM'ed with several revolver aficionados who responded to my Ruger trade post, I realized some people might enjoy a peek at one of the focuses of my collecting: S&W revolvers. Pictured here are from top down are: 1979 Model 629 8-3/8" with a pinned barrel and counterbored cylinder 1983 629-1 4" 1976 Model 29-2 8-3/8" with a pinned barrel and counterbored cylinder 1982 29-3 4" All are "3T" Target Triggers/Hammers/Sights. Both pairs represent the jump in engineering changes from pinned barrels to threaded, and dropping the machining complexity of counterbored cylinders which results in a larger gap to the frame behind the cylinder, in order to clear the protruding cartridge rims. The long barrels are somewhat softer shooting, but the short barrels are more pointable. All require a recitation of the words "do you feel lucky, punk?" after closing the cylinder. I hope some enjoy the peek in the safe.