Pistol Collection photos

[97th Signalman]

Here are some photos of my pistol collection. One is of my wheel guns and one of my semi-autos.

[weasel_master]

Has that broomhandle been refinished? Thats a nice looking collection. I've been eyeing up a luger recently but keep trying to save my money.

[g3shooter1]

Very Nice!

[97th Signalman]

Has that broomhandle been refinished? Thats a nice looking collection. I've been eyeing up a luger recently but keep trying to save my money.
Yes, it is refinished and the barrel was relined because of a shot out bore. It is 7.63 Mauser caliber.

[97th Signalman]

Here are some more photos of the Mauser bolo pistol.

[XO3319]

I just had my C96 relined back to 7.63. It shot fine down at Quantico yesterday.

Where did you get that case?

[97th Signalman]

I just had my C96 relined back to 7.63. It shot fine down at Quantico yesterday.

Where did you get that case?
I purchased the case over the phone from Pacific Canvas and Leather from an ad in Shotgun News. The Item # was PCL-133-C96 and the price was $74.90 in Nov of 2005. There phone number 760-868-3856.

[cimmaronkid]

Absolutely beautiful! Try and buy one today for that amount. Now if you could find a Chinese in 45 acp and a "Red Nine" you would be set.

[snapshot762]

Beautiful looking mauser you have there.

[Norton]

Signal the 96 Mauser is the cat's a*#. It is what we all want after a Luger.. The other holy Grail of the gun collector. Man I am jealous and that case is cool. I bet when you take it to range you get some comments with that.

[Norton]

Absolutely beautiful! Try and buy one today for that amount. Now if you could find a Chinese in 45 acp and a "Red Nine" you would be set.

I love your quote from the Yankee General, I guese they could hit an elephant at that range after all

[97th Signalman]

Signal the 96 Mauser is the cat's a*#. It is what we all want after a Luger.. The other holy Grail of the gun collector. Man I am jealous and that case is cool. I bet when you take it to range you get some comments with that.
Thanks, I do get some interesting comments...Like is that "Hans Solo's gun?", or "what the he** is that?" The most common remark is "can I shoot it?" I usually let them shoot a few (very expensive) rounds. The best 7.63 Mauser that I found for decent price was FNM from Portugal but it's no longer available (I have five boxes squirreled away). Fiocchi makes some but it's almost thirty bucks for a box of 50. Prvi Partizan is available at Aim Surplus for $15.95 a box.

[Schultz]

Heres a couple of mine!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/66b-LugerPistolCal9mmPossWarIssue.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/23b-ChicagoFirearmsCoProtectorCal.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/32a-DuellingPistolsW-CaseMakerDateC.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/WelleyMKVICal.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/7219274d.jpg

[97th Signalman]

That's a wonderful collection Schultz. What's the story on the dueling pistols?

[cimmaronkid]

Yes, please give us the story on the brace of duellers as I know that there has to be a story with those. Who was the maker, etc. We're waiting. And there also has to be a story with the little palm pistol as well. Both those are just in too good of shape not to have histories.

[Schultz]

Haven't found much on them. They were my dads, He picked them up at an auction. The markings that are present are German "Rache in Breslan", So far Rache means Revenge but haven't found what Breslan means.

I have a small set too! 1836 English Pocket pistols.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/71a-PocketPistolsinCaseDuellingCirc.jpg

[Schultz]

Yes, please give us the story on the brace of duellers as I know that there has to be a story with those. Who was the maker, etc. We're waiting. And there also has to be a story with the little palm pistol as well. Both those are just in too good of shape not to have histories.

The Squeezer! My Dad bought it when he was a kid, Said he only shot it once and that was enough. It's in 32CF, A 7 shot with a 1.75 inch barrel.

[cimmaronkid]

Even in the civilized world of 1836, no self respecting gentlemen would go out with out his concealed pocket pistols. Those are very nice. Your dad's got excellent taste in firearms. The "squeezer" looks like something a professional gambler would carry in the old west. A very "up close and personal" type of pistol. I love it!

[cimmaronkid]

Sorry to be such a bother, but what generation is the Colt? You have some very nice handguns.

[nevada]

I have several guns in those cases. They are very nice. www.pacificcanvasandleather.com

[weasel_master]

Breslan was/is an area in Germany. I'll see if I can find a map I can scan in.

[Norton]

Schultz you have a very nice collection. The Luger is gorgeous, man we all dream of getting on of those someday(along with the M 96) What about the Colt SA where did you get it? I like it also. I would coment on the dueling pistols but I know nothing about them other than they look cool in those cases. Last how old is the palm pistol? From the early 1900s or l1890s?

[Schultz]

Breslan was/is an area in Germany. I'll see if I can find a map I can scan in.


Cool Thanks! I'm always looking for any info i can get on that pair.


Sorry to be such a bother, but what generation is the Colt? You have some very nice handguns.

It's vague but according to my book third in 44-40 Cal 4 3/4" Barrel.

I have two more, They have a 5 3/4" barrel and are in 45 Long Colt(wish they had consecutive serial #'s). Hey Nevada ya got a case for a pair of Peacemakers?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/3fbbc215.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/3aa9c4dc.jpg


Schultz you have a very nice collection. The Luger is gorgeous, man we all dream of getting on of those someday(along with the M 96) What about the Colt SA where did you get it? I like it also. I would coment on the dueling pistols but I know nothing about them other than they look cool in those cases. Last how old is the palm pistol? From the early 1900s or l1890s?

The Colts were also my Dads, Had them when he was a teenager. I have his holster rig too. The Palm Pistol is 1893.

When my Dad passed away last year i was passed his collection. He and i both love collecting, His was mostly older(pre ww1) and mine is WW1 and up with a few Civil war pieces as well. I'm still learning all i can about his pieces.

[cimmaronkid]

Colt has records on all of their firearms and can give you the date of manufacture and who and where they were sent to. Unfortunately, they charge for this service (it used to be free) but is well worth it to have a solid history on the firearm on Colt letterhead. Also, if you are looking for a case to put those in, Colt can again help with a wooden case to fit the brace. They are extremely nice and your father had excellent taste in firearms. I am sorry to hear of his passing.

[Schultz]

Colt has records on all of their firearms and can give you the date of manufacture and who and where they were sent to. Unfortunately, they charge for this service (it used to be free) but is well worth it to have a solid history on the firearm on Colt letterhead. Also, if you are looking for a case to put those in, Colt can again help with a wooden case to fit the brace. They are extremely nice and your father had excellent taste in firearms. I am sorry to hear of his passing.

Thanks! I always admired his collection!

I never thought of that (Brain Fart), So it's similar to the Winchester authentication i take it? I have a Yellow Boy a Model 94 and a 1895 i'm doing that for.

[tump]

not a collection just a small gathering.:)

[Schultz]

Nice gathering! http://www.discodelic.netfirms.com/happy-thumbsup3.gif

[Norton]

Here are a few of mine (none rare)

1 My dad's old Dan Wesson 357 mag
2 Grandad's old Iver Johnson 32 with his box of 1948 ammo
3 Grandma's old H&R 32 with her box of 1968 ammo
4 M1917 S&W 45. Brazilian Navy contract
5 High Standard 22. This is my fishing box pistol with homemade Oak grips
(I think I am the only person in the USA with Oak grips on a pistol)
6 A little pre war German Ortiges 32. auto marked property of the Berlin stock Exchange.

[jlpskydive]

Dam it now I have to go buy more pistols. This site has has me going broke.... But I like it.

[Schultz]

Nice pieces Norton! I especially like the Ortiges! Looks a little like my Sauer i carry. I got a thing for the early autos, These two are my favorites.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/11a-J.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/12fde64d.jpg

[magikarp]

Nice Pistols! Like the case also. Geez, now i want a broomstick too...

[KnobCreek]

Not much of a pistol collector, but here are mine:

A couple FN Five-Sevens:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/knobcreek/IMG_2542.jpg

HK USP45F:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/knobcreek/USP45SS.jpg

A couple more HK USP45 fulls with a Glock 19 and an HK P7 PSP:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/knobcreek/P1010108.jpg

An HK SP89:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/knobcreek/IMG_2541.jpg

[nightprowler311]

A start to a little collection.

[cimmaronkid]

I can tell that there is a lot of good taste in weapons on this forum. No wonder everyone hangs out here.:thumbup:

[Simon]

Farting around with my newfangled camera and my Sig 228. Getting it down to the size limit messed it up a bit with the jpeg compression.

[oramoc]

here is a few of mine

[KnobCreek]

oramoc, is that a Sig P230SL?

[oramoc]

its a p232sl i know 380 round doesnt have a lot of stopping power but i just like it any how

[KnobCreek]

my 230 is a .380 and I think it's got plenty of power. I was pleasantly surprised when I used it during a bowling pin match....the rounds actually were able to knock down them heavy pins off of the racks.

[oramoc]

i fired my ppks at a junk car's windshield bounced rigt off

[Schultz]

Heres a couple more of mine.
Savage Army revolver .36 cal 1850
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/76a-SavageArmyRevolverCal.jpg
German knife pistol .38 cal Date unknown
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/30b-DollerKnifePistolGermanpercu-1.jpg
Butterfield Army Revolver Cal .41 1855
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/19a-ButterfieldArmyRevolverCal.jpg
Blakemore Pistols (pair) Cal .60 Circa 1800
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/SgtShultz/Firearms/15a-BlakemorePistolspairCal.jpg

[Norton]

Man where do you get these cool pistols. Those early revolvers must be fairly rare, are they? I love the pocket knife pistol.
Where is the tigger?

[bullseye]

Here are mine. The Astra mags cost cost as much as the pistol. Top left Ruger GP-100 357, top right Taurus 38spcl, Middle Astra A-100 9mm, and bottom left EAA Windicator 357 2".

[97th Signalman]

Here is one of my few antiques. It is a .44cal LeFaucheaux. I have no provenance on this but my guess is that it was probably a personal purchase by a confederate soldier. It is a pin fire cartridge design so ammo supply must have been problematic. It appears to be missing the ejector rod. The rear sight is notch in the top of the hammer that is aligned only when the hammer is at full cock.

[wonderwolf]

My set up of .44's, my 625 in .45 acp the first time I took it out and my .45 1911 I've been working on for a while now. The slides need to still be parked hopefully that will be done here soon. Not shown is my 999 H&R .22 that I got for $100 last winter.

The 629 6" 44 I've worn out in 4 years of ownership. I got it when I was 16 on my first paycheck and my dad knew I was looking for one so he called me up at work asking if I wanted a S&W 44 mag for $300 a guy had listed in the paper as "like new"...needless to say I jumped on it. And it was like new...and I have managed to shoot it loose and wear it out in 4 years flat. So it needs to go in for work one of these days. The 8 3/8's is Absolutely MINT I got that from a friend who needed the money more than the gun I also bought the 10 1/2" from him that same day for a song. The 4" I got last spring from a guy who had it when he lived in bear territory.

[Schultz]

Man where do you get these cool pistols. Those early revolvers must be fairly rare, are they? I love the pocket knife pistol.
Where is the tigger?

Between my dads collection and mine i have a bunch.

You don't see too many Butterfields but i've seen a few Savage pieces latley. The Blakemore pieces were in a case at one time but i dont know what happened too it.

It's the corkscrew in the middle. Personaly i think it woud hurt to fire it more than once.:eek:

[IMBLITZVT]

I like pistols, just not as much as rifles. So the collection is a bit small. But when I do buy pistols, I like to spend the money to get it right. I plan to add a Colt or Ruger SAA soon. I will probably buy a ruger and a Colt later. I need a gun that I do not mind using hard so I think I will get the ruger first.

I do not like plastic frame guns... just something about them...

From the top:

Conderate navy Brass frame 1858 Colt repro (Italian) 44 Cal. (gift from my uncle)
Ruger Mark II
Beretta M9 (not a 92FS)
Colt Gunsite 1911
Walther PPKs 380 auto

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/phiteshe/Pistol%20Collection.JPG

My short list of pistols to buy:
Ruger or Colt SAA (maybe both) guide length barrel, nickel/stainless, Ivory or black grips
Colt Repro 1911 (WWI)
Colt Repro 1911a1 (WWII)
Luger (nice but shooting quality)
P38 (maybe)
Beretta 92 Vertec with rail for home protection

Yeah thats about it.