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alanint · 11-15-2012, 11:39 AM

.22 Long and Long Rifle is the most varied load out there. Every .22 rifle or pistol I purchase goes through a rigorous shooting session with at least ten different loads since accuracy and feeding reliability is so varied. Once I find the best accuracy/reliability load, I often mark this on the gun or its case so I remember what it likes best.

saab-bob · 11-15-2012, 11:27 PM

All this talk about Browning and the .25 ACP reminded me of something.

Here is another souvenir from digging thru family stuff. It was hidden in the pocket of a old shoulder bag I was about to throw away. It sure pays to check out all the pockets!

A Browning Baby from 1958. Pristine condition. Took it to the range other day. Worked flawlessly.

The only problem is the cost of .25 ACP ammo!

Bob

padredan · 11-16-2012, 02:25 PM

fine looking peice

rolandtg · 12-08-2012, 10:34 PM

Finally visited the inner reaches of the safe and found my little .25.
Sadly it was "personalized" at some point. The grips are repro. That "crack" is really a molding imperfection. I have one good original grip.
I got this from a friend as partial repayment for a loan. It functions fine and shoots well. Can anyone give an idea of when this was made?

alvin · 12-09-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rolandtg

Can anyone give an idea of when this was made?

The initial design did not have slide safety. It was added in 1909. Before the Great War, more than half a million were made. It must an instance made between 1910-1914.

Curly1 · 12-09-2012, 11:07 AM

I would narrow it down to 1912-1913

rolandtg · 12-09-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly1

I would narrow it down to 1912-1913

Thanks all. I thought it was pre-WWI as well. Were these imported to the US then?

guns3545 · 12-09-2012, 02:11 PM

Guys,

I don't want to highjack this thread but here is something that is somewhat relevant. (and pretty)

My wife collects pretties as I search the world for war guns. Well, she is out Christmas shopping and I was doing a little work on the collection when her "pretties" caught my eye. So I took a quick picture.

Excuse the lousy composition and photography.

1. A Model 1908 Colt, Vest Pocket, .25ACP, circa 1920, Mother of Pearl Stocks
2. A FN Model 1905, Second Variation Vest Pocket, heavily engraved, .25ACP, Mother of Pearl stocks
3. A Star, cal .22 LR, engraved with plastic factory stocks
4. A S&W Chief's Model, .38 Spl, factory engraved, ivory grips and inscribed around the cylinder: "Fear no man, no matter what his size, just call on me, I'll equalize.

Enjoy!

John

Curly1 · 12-09-2012, 02:39 PM

Very nice, she has good taste in BBQ guns.

11-15-2012, 11:39 AM	#61
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	.22 Long and Long Rifle is the most varied load out there. Every .22 rifle or pistol I purchase goes through a rigorous shooting session with at least ten different loads since accuracy and feeding reliability is so varied. Once I find the best accuracy/reliability load, I often mark this on the gun or its case so I remember what it likes best. Last edited by alanint; 11-16-2012 at 05:46 AM.

11-15-2012, 11:27 PM	#62
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	All this talk about Browning and the .25 ACP reminded me of something. Here is another souvenir from digging thru family stuff. It was hidden in the pocket of a old shoulder bag I was about to throw away. It sure pays to check out all the pockets! A Browning Baby from 1958. Pristine condition. Took it to the range other day. Worked flawlessly. The only problem is the cost of .25 ACP ammo! Bob Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

11-16-2012, 02:25 PM	#63
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 looking peice __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

12-08-2012, 10:34 PM	#64
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 471 Thanks: 361 Thanked 255 Times in 111 Posts	Finally visited the inner reaches of the safe and found my little .25. Sadly it was "personalized" at some point. The grips are repro. That "crack" is really a molding imperfection. I have one good original grip. I got this from a friend as partial repayment for a loan. It functions fine and shoots well. Can anyone give an idea of when this was made? Attached Thumbnails

12-09-2012, 11:07 AM	#66
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,229 Thanks: 111 Thanked 702 Times in 364 Posts	I would narrow it down to 1912-1913 __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

12-09-2012, 02:11 PM	#68
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 435 Thanks: 649 Thanked 490 Times in 216 Posts	Guys, I don't want to highjack this thread but here is something that is somewhat relevant. (and pretty) My wife collects pretties as I search the world for war guns. Well, she is out Christmas shopping and I was doing a little work on the collection when her "pretties" caught my eye. So I took a quick picture. Excuse the lousy composition and photography. 1. A Model 1908 Colt, Vest Pocket, .25ACP, circa 1920, Mother of Pearl Stocks 2. A FN Model 1905, Second Variation Vest Pocket, heavily engraved, .25ACP, Mother of Pearl stocks 3. A Star, cal .22 LR, engraved with plastic factory stocks 4. A S&W Chief's Model, .38 Spl, factory engraved, ivory grips and inscribed around the cylinder: "Fear no man, no matter what his size, just call on me, I'll equalize. Enjoy! John Attached Thumbnails

12-09-2012, 02:39 PM	#69
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,229 Thanks: 111 Thanked 702 Times in 364 Posts	Very nice, she has good taste in BBQ guns. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary