My latest aquisitions

Shadowsix · 01-09-2013, 06:53 PM

Like everyone I was rather busy with the holiday season but that didn't stop my collecting needs!

First I picked up a Mauser C96 that from what I can tell by the serial number was manufactured somewhere between 1912 & 1914.

Next after that is a Webley Mark 1 (cylinder converted for .45 acp) that it's serial number puts it manufacture at 1890.

Both are completely serial number matching and mechanically in good shape.

Shadowsix · 01-09-2013, 07:00 PM

And lastly is a Colt Model 1917 revolver that it's serial number puts its manufacture in 1919. This one I am going to write Colt & pay the fee to get a letter. Both it's finish & mech is in good shape!

Every time I handle it I think back of Indy using his in "Raiders of the lost Ark" to shoot the swordsman coming at him!

Anything more you guys might be able to tall me about them would be great. I'll add some more detailed pics when I can.

padredan · 01-09-2013, 07:50 PM

fine new ones, congrats

alanint · 01-09-2013, 07:56 PM

"Every time I handle it I think back of Indy using his in "Raiders of the lost Ark" to shoot the swordsman coming at him!"

Just a nit pick, but the revolver used to shoot the swordsman in the first Indi movie is a Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector II

Shadowsix · 01-09-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by alanint

"Every time I handle it I think back of Indy using his in "Raiders of the lost Ark" to shoot the swordsman coming at him!"

Just a nit pick, but the revolver used to shoot the swordsman in the first Indi movie is a Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector II

Oops sorry, I had read it was a Colt 1917 but that was a while ago & the site I guess was wrong.

Just curious alanint if you know, was the brushing on the upper front of the barrel done at the factory or was it someone's idea later. Plus is it to diffuse any potential reflection of light or what?

padredan · 01-09-2013, 08:30 PM

it was done by who ever might have owned it so the shooter could pick up the front sight quicker

cdmech · 01-09-2013, 09:13 PM

Thanks for sharing!
I really like your Webley. Do you plan on shooting it?
Marc

Shadowsix · 01-09-2013, 09:45 PM

Thank's padredan, good to know!

Hi Marc, yes when I can get low power Black powder loaded non jacketed .45 acp cartridges I definitely will. The person who sold it to me told me he would have such loads at the next gun show in Del Mar California in a few months but if I can find some beforehand I'll buy them up.

ripcord810 · 01-10-2013, 12:07 AM

Very nice additions

mcg · 01-10-2013, 07:30 AM

Wow, that Colt is outstanding, thank you for posting.

Douglas Jr. · 01-10-2013, 09:32 AM

I think you did just fine.
The Broomhandle is a Pre-WWI Standard Commercial and it looks very good, as I would expect for a 100 year old gun in collectable condition.
I also think your Colt 1917 deserves a letter from the factory.

alvin · 01-10-2013, 07:26 PM

Cool items.

I visited a few local gun stores last weekend, and bought another 20 boxes PPU 7,63x25 ammo. If importation of ammo is cut in future, we could run out of those uncommon ammo.

01-09-2013, 06:53 PM	#1
Shadowsix User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 106 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts	My latest aquisitions Like everyone I was rather busy with the holiday season but that didn't stop my collecting needs! First I picked up a Mauser C96 that from what I can tell by the serial number was manufactured somewhere between 1912 & 1914. Next after that is a Webley Mark 1 (cylinder converted for .45 acp) that it's serial number puts it manufacture at 1890. Both are completely serial number matching and mechanically in good shape. Attached Thumbnails

01-09-2013, 07:00 PM	#2
Shadowsix User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 106 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts	And lastly is a Colt Model 1917 revolver that it's serial number puts its manufacture in 1919. This one I am going to write Colt & pay the fee to get a letter. Both it's finish & mech is in good shape! Every time I handle it I think back of Indy using his in "Raiders of the lost Ark" to shoot the swordsman coming at him! Anything more you guys might be able to tall me about them would be great. I'll add some more detailed pics when I can. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

01-09-2013, 07:50 PM	#3
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	fine new ones, congrats __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

01-09-2013, 08:30 PM	#6
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	it was done by who ever might have owned it so the shooter could pick up the front sight quicker __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

01-09-2013, 07:56 PM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	"Every time I handle it I think back of Indy using his in "Raiders of the lost Ark" to shoot the swordsman coming at him!" Just a nit pick, but the revolver used to shoot the swordsman in the first Indi movie is a Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector II

01-09-2013, 09:13 PM	#7
cdmech User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 218 Thanks: 87 Thanked 134 Times in 55 Posts	Thanks for sharing! I really like your Webley. Do you plan on shooting it? Marc

01-09-2013, 09:45 PM	#8
Shadowsix User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 106 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts	Thank's padredan, good to know! Hi Marc, yes when I can get low power Black powder loaded non jacketed .45 acp cartridges I definitely will. The person who sold it to me told me he would have such loads at the next gun show in Del Mar California in a few months but if I can find some beforehand I'll buy them up.

01-10-2013, 12:07 AM	#9
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Very nice additions

01-10-2013, 07:30 AM	#10
mcg Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 92 Thanks: 267 Thanked 29 Times in 21 Posts	Wow, that Colt is outstanding, thank you for posting.

01-10-2013, 09:32 AM	#11
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	I think you did just fine. The Broomhandle is a Pre-WWI Standard Commercial and it looks very good, as I would expect for a 100 year old gun in collectable condition. I also think your Colt 1917 deserves a letter from the factory.

01-10-2013, 07:26 PM	#12
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Cool items. I visited a few local gun stores last weekend, and bought another 20 boxes PPU 7,63x25 ammo. If importation of ammo is cut in future, we could run out of those uncommon ammo.