Turning Money Into Noise Quickly

Navy · 03-27-2007, 11:50 AM

Gents,

After liquidating a few things that go bang, I have invested the prceeds into something that goes bang, bang, bang very fast. Gun is from Stembridge and was in the original King Kong movie according to accompanying documentation.

With luck, should have transfer worked out in next 6 weeks or so.

Tom A

davidkachel · 03-27-2007, 12:25 PM

Nice coup Tom!
Will you be using a belt or shoulder holster? <grin>

Navy · 03-27-2007, 12:45 PM

Strictly concealed carry...especially with the 98 round anti-aircraft pan installed.

Tom A

HerbZ · 03-27-2007, 01:04 PM

Wow, and nice tripod too! I've seen a few Lewis guns, but they're usually on a bipod. And the Hollywood provenance is a nice little extra.

the gunman · 03-27-2007, 01:08 PM

"Very nice Tom "

Navy · 03-27-2007, 07:42 PM

I have always thought the Lewis to be the ultimate kluge of technologies in LMGs; now I begin the paper chase. Should be burning lots of '06 ball by June.

Tom A

policeluger · 03-27-2007, 08:39 PM

Nice, we found...a long story...a similar Lewis gun here in the lost desert area a few years back, before we could "test" fire it. ATF came and got it...wished I had saved the drum mag, I believe it was in '06....

George_F · 04-18-2007, 10:12 AM

Wow, nice it's in 06 rather than .303. At least it will be MARGINALLY cheaper to feed. Gorgeous gun.

If our paths ever cross I'll let you try my Bren if you give me a crack at your Lewis.

You shooting surplus ammo or new?

Navy · 04-18-2007, 10:17 AM

Hi George,

Gonna shoot NC MilSurp; plenty around and not too expensive.

I figure a couple hundred at a time will be a typical range outing, especially as I will be bringing the MP-40, Lanchester and Reising M55 along also.

Tom A

George_F · 04-19-2007, 12:57 PM

I guess I'm getting picky - I keep wanting to find 30.06 at less than .20 a round. I dont think I'm going to see that again any time soon. If you dont mind me asking - where's cheapest 30.06 that you have found?

Nice on the other items! Havent tried a Lanchester and I only have a Model 60 Reising. Will be bringing the 1921 Thompson to the range tonite. 20 round mags and one L drum - that gets spendy too.

Post some more pics when you get it in!

the gunman · 04-19-2007, 01:56 PM

Couple shot's of my goodies. Have to wait for Ed to post them for me. My computer skills truly bad. Thanks in advance Ed.

Fishpaw1 · 04-20-2007, 11:22 AM

Sweet Maxim setup ya got there. Ive only seen the gunners armor one other time, and you have 2 of them. Is that live or a dummy gun?

George_F · 04-20-2007, 11:24 AM

Nice setup! I see you have a linker in the box too!

Is the MG functional or or display only? And was it originally painted in camouflage?

You have quite a collection of trench armor and helmets there that have been beautifully preserved - congrats!

HerbZ · 04-20-2007, 11:48 AM

Wie aus von "Im Westen Nichts Neues!"

Navy · 04-20-2007, 12:23 PM

Cool stuff...really like that swallowtail on the wall.

Does the maxim shoot well?

Tom A

the gunman · 04-20-2007, 01:01 PM

Gun live original camo. Taking her out next week have not fired it yet. Winters been to bad here to get out. Only got it 6 months ago after a LONG quest for it.

John Sabato · 04-20-2007, 03:21 PM

Richie... is that a Boys A/T rifle I see up there, or is it German? I remember when I was young (a hundred years ago) that they could be had for small money... and many converted them to .50 BMG so they could shoot them... kind of an early poor-mans Barrett! Is your's in the original caliber?

the gunman · 04-20-2007, 04:39 PM

John its the german mauser T geweher in original 13mm. I two as a kid remember too gun shops with these in the windows. Just about impossible to find now at any price. This is the second one I have had. First one I had ( Sure wish I still had it) was one number off the one at the west point museum long gone some 20 years.

waltherguy · 04-20-2007, 05:50 PM

Richard that is one impressive collection. I was not aware they used camo patterns on the gun. A really really nice display!!!

thegundude · 04-21-2007, 05:38 PM

Very nice, guys...

03-27-2007, 11:50 AM	#1
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Turning Money Into Noise Quickly Gents, After liquidating a few things that go bang, I have invested the prceeds into something that goes bang, bang, bang very fast. Gun is from Stembridge and was in the original King Kong movie according to accompanying documentation. With luck, should have transfer worked out in next 6 weeks or so. Tom A Attached Images

03-27-2007, 12:25 PM	#2
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Nice coup Tom! Will you be using a belt or shoulder holster? <grin> __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

03-27-2007, 01:04 PM	#4
HerbZ User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 128 Thanks: 20 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Wow, and nice tripod too! I've seen a few Lewis guns, but they're usually on a bipod. And the Hollywood provenance is a nice little extra. __________________ "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." Mark Twain

04-20-2007, 11:48 AM	#14
HerbZ User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 128 Thanks: 20 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Wie aus von "Im Westen Nichts Neues!" __________________ "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." Mark Twain

04-20-2007, 03:21 PM	#17
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Richie... is that a Boys A/T rifle I see up there, or is it German? I remember when I was young (a hundred years ago) that they could be had for small money... and many converted them to .50 BMG so they could shoot them... kind of an early poor-mans Barrett! Is your's in the original caliber? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-27-2007, 12:45 PM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Strictly concealed carry...especially with the 98 round anti-aircraft pan installed. Tom A

03-27-2007, 01:08 PM	#5
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	"Very nice Tom "

03-27-2007, 07:42 PM	#6
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I have always thought the Lewis to be the ultimate kluge of technologies in LMGs; now I begin the paper chase. Should be burning lots of '06 ball by June. Tom A

03-27-2007, 08:39 PM	#7
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Nice, we found...a long story...a similar Lewis gun here in the lost desert area a few years back, before we could "test" fire it. ATF came and got it...wished I had saved the drum mag, I believe it was in '06....

04-18-2007, 10:12 AM	#8
George_F User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow, nice it's in 06 rather than .303. At least it will be MARGINALLY cheaper to feed. Gorgeous gun. If our paths ever cross I'll let you try my Bren if you give me a crack at your Lewis. You shooting surplus ammo or new?

04-18-2007, 10:17 AM	#9
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Hi George, Gonna shoot NC MilSurp; plenty around and not too expensive. I figure a couple hundred at a time will be a typical range outing, especially as I will be bringing the MP-40, Lanchester and Reising M55 along also. Tom A

04-19-2007, 12:57 PM	#10
George_F User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I guess I'm getting picky - I keep wanting to find 30.06 at less than .20 a round. I dont think I'm going to see that again any time soon. If you dont mind me asking - where's cheapest 30.06 that you have found? Nice on the other items! Havent tried a Lanchester and I only have a Model 60 Reising. Will be bringing the 1921 Thompson to the range tonite. 20 round mags and one L drum - that gets spendy too. Post some more pics when you get it in!

04-19-2007, 01:56 PM	#11
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Couple shot's of my goodies. Have to wait for Ed to post them for me. My computer skills truly bad. Thanks in advance Ed.

04-20-2007, 11:22 AM	#12
Fishpaw1 User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sweet Maxim setup ya got there. Ive only seen the gunners armor one other time, and you have 2 of them. Is that live or a dummy gun?

04-20-2007, 11:24 AM	#13
George_F User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice setup! I see you have a linker in the box too! Is the MG functional or or display only? And was it originally painted in camouflage? You have quite a collection of trench armor and helmets there that have been beautifully preserved - congrats!

04-20-2007, 12:23 PM	#15
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Cool stuff...really like that swallowtail on the wall. Does the maxim shoot well? Tom A

04-20-2007, 01:01 PM	#16
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Gun live original camo. Taking her out next week have not fired it yet. Winters been to bad here to get out. Only got it 6 months ago after a LONG quest for it.

04-20-2007, 04:39 PM	#18
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	John its the german mauser T geweher in original 13mm. I two as a kid remember too gun shops with these in the windows. Just about impossible to find now at any price. This is the second one I have had. First one I had ( Sure wish I still had it) was one number off the one at the west point museum long gone some 20 years.

04-20-2007, 05:50 PM	#19
waltherguy User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FL Posts: 201 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Richard that is one impressive collection. I was not aware they used camo patterns on the gun. A really really nice display!!! __________________ "In a man to man fight the winner is the one who puts an extra round in his magazine" -Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

04-21-2007, 05:38 PM	#20
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Very nice, guys... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve