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I've started a collection of handguns...
Tokarev TT
Nagant M 1895
Intertestingly enough, these revolvers still can be seen carried by some security personnel in Russia, especially by Railroad Security and by some armed guards. Usually, those revolvers are 2 to 4 times older than men who carry these guns
From technical point of view, Nagant revolvers were already almost outdated at the moment of its adoption in 1895, since newest revolvers like S&W Hand Ejectors or Colts with side-opened cylinders were much faster to reload. On the other hand, M1895 had some unusual and interesting features, one of which was gas sealed cylinder, which made the Nagant a rare example of revolver suitable for mounting a silencer. Such a practice was known by NKVD and some Red Army special forces (recon and scouts) during WW2. Special silencer, called "Bramit device" was designed by Mitin brothers and could be mounted on the barrel.
(from www.world.guns.ru)
Walther P 38
Walther PPK Zella Mehlis (RZM stamped)
RZM stands for Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP.
This was a Party version of Waffenamt and everything issued by NSDAP had these inspection marks (including musical instruments)
Colt 1911 A1
I cannot believe the state of parkerisation.
This gun was in British hands during the war.
(note the crown inspection marks)
I also added two rifles to the collection
Carcano Terni
and Carabine M-1 from Winchester(with post war stock - I need to replace this one with original)
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Celeon999:
I must say that irrespective of one's right to bear arms, or whatever, and in light of your obvious knowledge and supposed possession of firearms, I find it difficult that you would post this message regarding the assassination of President Kennedy, and how he was killed, and under what were the ballistic circumstances that occurred, and somehow show a huge grin in your smiley.
It is just incomprehensible to me, as an American who experienced that tragedy, firsthand, when I was but a youngling.
Yes, you happen to be correct as to your ballistic remarks, but to so callously refer to it, is just completely unacceptable to me, as I am sure, it would be to most other Americans who experienced that world changing tragedy, firsthand.
And to display a picture of the dirt bag who perpetrated that evil deed, just makes it even worse.
In NYC, possession of anything like what is shown in this thread, would land one in jail, for at least a year, just for mere possession, let alone anything else.
Guns are a lot of fun to shoot, I assume, until they are used to shoot other people, as that changes everything…
Please take into account what I am trying to convey here.
Bless you.
(No offense, it is just my honest opinion.)
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HR, I understand your feelings, but I am also an American and proud of it, and I took no offense to what Celeon has speculated. I beg to differ with you that this was a callous remark. I too was a mere child in 1963 and vivdly remember that day and the horror the next 48 hrs took in not trying that SOB. I still am in the mindset that it was 2 gunman. And that is my honest opinion.
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@ heavyrabbit
It was not my intention to pull the assassination of JFK into a humorous light.
I was just trying to express a little sarcasm in connection to listing some of the key "findings" of the Warren Commission regarding JFK's assassination.
Of course it was not my intention to hurt anyone's feelings by that. Im sorry if i did.
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K61, a friend of mine recently explained this to me quite effectively. In Florida, he said, the local gun laws allow for easy access to a concealed carry permit. As this is the case, Floridians don't get mugged nearly as often as the tourists. The criminals aren't stupid. They know there is a very good chance that a local is carrying, even if they can't see it, and go after easier prey. My friend also pointed out that it isn't all that hard to pick out who is and isn't carrying. Is there a bulge by his ankle? Is he wearing a sweatshirt with a front pocket? Yep, he's probably carrying.Switzerland is both armed and peaceful as are certain parts of the U.S.
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@Celeon999
I see what your point is now, as I obviously misinterpreted it, at first, or read into your post, in a way which you did not mean it.
The assassination of President Kennedy was, for lack of a better term, still a gaping wound in the psyche of many Americans, even after all these years.
When I am reminded of that tragedy, I can't help but recall the pictures of him being struck through the neck, and then having his skull blown open, with his wife holding his brains in her hands, before she freaked, and jumped back onto the hood of the car trunk, and into the arms of a Secret Service Bodyguard.
I am not particularly familiar with the findings of the Warren Commission, but I personally feel that Oswald was the lone gunman in that crime.
Afterall, he was a former US Marine, who are known for their intensive firearms and sharpshooting training. Unfortunately, Oswald used his skills for the most evil of purposes.
No apology necessary of your part, and no offense taken.
Thank you for your sensitivity.
Best,
HR
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Encouraged by Foe's recent purchase I finaly took the pictures of my recent additions to my collection.
French MAS 36 - I concider this somewhat boring rifle.
Three Lee Enfields:
Garand M1-C (The above M1-D is DEKO)
Difference between the two is mainly in flash hiders.
Webley Mark Vl
Given the size of the gun I can now easily understand why these guns were sought after and purchased on a civilian market by American Airborne troops, prior to Normandy invasion.
And Finaly....
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