Welcome! You might consider a reblued, mismatched or rebarrelled 1906 gun that needs a good home. That way you get what you want for a shooter price, and it still has a touch of collectibility.
My first one was a fairly common 1920 commercial rebarrel in 7.65 Didn't have a grip safety, but it was fun to shoot, and less than $600. I prefer the 7.65 for the range as that is how the parabellum was originally designed, and I don't need a lot of knock down power at the range. :-)
Clark
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My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm
Last edited by Hugo Borchardt; 03-15-2011 at 05:47 PM.
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