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Mauser720 · 01-01-2008, 02:31 PM

Hello ScreenUsed -

Well, regarding this statement, I do have one comment:

"Actually, the plug in the muzzle is a positive for movie prop collectors as it can't possibly be fired so it's safer in a prop collection."

Having a bolt screwed into the end of the barrel does not by itself mean that this pistol can not be fired. Please check the chamber to see what is in there (if anything). The reason for checking the chamber is this: If it is an empty chamber and could still hold a "live" round, it is always possible that the gun could fire this round and blow itself up. If this gun is otherwise still functional (as for example used in the firing of blanks), then firing it in this condition will kill or injure the shooter and anone else in the vicinity.

Please take a moment to (1) verify whether the chamber is sealed off; and (2) with absolutely nothing in the gun's chamber, verify whether it will **** and fire or "click" when you pull the trigger.

Someday you will not own this prop any longer, and until you personally verify otherwise, it could be very dangerous in the hands of someone who does not know what they are doing. (And your original post does mention something about firing blanks on the TV set, etc.)

Nevertheless, it is a great piece of TV show memorabilia. Thank you for sharing.

Mauser720 - Ron

01-01-2008, 02:31 PM	#10
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Hello ScreenUsed - Well, regarding this statement, I do have one comment: "Actually, the plug in the muzzle is a positive for movie prop collectors as it can't possibly be fired so it's safer in a prop collection." Having a bolt screwed into the end of the barrel does not by itself mean that this pistol can not be fired. Please check the chamber to see what is in there (if anything). The reason for checking the chamber is this: If it is an empty chamber and could still hold a "live" round, it is always possible that the gun could fire this round and blow itself up. If this gun is otherwise still functional (as for example used in the firing of blanks), then firing it in this condition will kill or injure the shooter and anone else in the vicinity. Please take a moment to (1) verify whether the chamber is sealed off; and (2) with absolutely nothing in the gun's chamber, verify whether it will **** and fire or "click" when you pull the trigger. Someday you will not own this prop any longer, and until you personally verify otherwise, it could be very dangerous in the hands of someone who does not know what they are doing. (And your original post does mention something about firing blanks on the TV set, etc.) Nevertheless, it is a great piece of TV show memorabilia. Thank you for sharing. Mauser720 - Ron __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."