Weapons - What you have (NOT a political discussion)

[AZMike]

I am in the process of trying to get my paws on this old beauty. This is a Smith and Wesson model 3 first model. Manufactured around 1887. Shoots a black powder .44 cartridge. These break barrel revolvers were very popular in the old west and the Russian government bought about 20,000 of them. This one has added pearl grips, about 60% finish. Works and functions well. Notice the odd
locking latch behind the trigger
.

 

[StefanOnHisS10]

I am in the process of trying to get my paws on this old beauty. This is a Smith and Wesson model 3 first model. Manufactured around 1887. Shoots a black powder .44 cartridge. These break barrel revolvers were very popular in the old west and the Russian government bought about 20,000 of them. This one has added pearl grips, about 60% finish. Works and functions well. Notice the odd
locking latch behind the trigger
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What a beauty, and great history too!

 

[Sierra1]

This is actually my R6 kid's. Very versatile. Remington 870 with 18" barrel. 7rd magazine, with an M4 style stock. He actually shoots skeet with this . . . . successfully.

 

[Mak10]

Here is a treasured rifle I own. Model 54 Winchester 30-06. Was my Grandfather's, Dad's and now mine. I hope to pass it on to one of my boys. Photo of myself in the fall of 77.

 

[Stantdm]

AZ Mike, my neighbor had a ranch in SE Montana a few years ago and the Miles City to Deadwood trail ran through it. He was out moving cattle from horseback one day and saw something laying in the dirt. It was a .44 Russian Scofield, much like the one in your photo.

 

[Sierra1]

Here is a treasured rifle I own. Model 54 Winchester 30-06. . . .

Doesn't look like a heavy rifle. What's the recoil like? All of mine will go to my boys too.

 

[StefanOnHisS10]

Update on my post from Nov 4.: Today I finally had my intake appointment. After eight weeks! I handed them all the paperwork, photocopies, passport photos etc. Now they are gonna do a complete background check including things like my social accounts, speeding tickets etc. You name, they check it. This is gonna take another 6-8 weeks… if all is positive I get a home visit from 2 cops that wanna have a chat and see if my gunsafe is approved and securely fixed. If they approve I get my permit after a few days. Fingers crossed

 

[Mak10]

 

[StefanOnHisS10]

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Nice looking gun, but tell me what is it and what does it shoot?

 

[Sierra1]

Nice looking gun, but tell me what is it and what does it shoot?

THAT is a mini-14. Fan-freakin-tastic gun. Basically, a politically correct AR-15. Same round (.223/5.56), same capacity, but not dressed up as a black Ninja. Even has the collapsible stock.

He showed another version of one the other day with a regular stock and scope. So, he has two. . . . very jealous now.

 

[Mak10]

The 556 fmj punches holes in my 1/4" bell at 300 yards. That mini14 is so fun to shoot.

 

[Sierra1]

What's the barrel twist, and what grain ammo? Looks to be a 3"-ish group? (1 moa) Might even be tighter than my AR.

 

[Don in Lodi]

A total A-Team fun fest. That's what my Mini looks like right now. Mine's older, I've a wood top cover.

 

[StefanOnHisS10]

A total A-Team fun fest. That's what my Mini looks like right now. Mine's older, I've a wood top cover.

Now you mention it, looks like the gun Hannibal was shooting all the time with endless magazine capacity. That the same one?

 

[magic]

The Ruger Mini 14 always reminded me of a cross between the M14 and a M1 carbine. Interesting fact on the Mini 14, at one time Bill Ruger pitched the Mini 14 as a replacement for the M16. It was also available in 7.62x39 known as the Mini 30.

 

[Mak10]

The one Hannibal on the A TEAM had was a select fire fully auto mini 14 called the AC 556. Very sought after and they command a large price.

My barrel twist rate is 1 in 10" A good AR is superior for accuracy, and everybody makes parts for an AR.
"I love it when a plan comes together "

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . My barrel twist rate is 1 in 10" A good AR is superior for accuracy, and everybody makes parts for an AR. . . .

Mine is an older AR, so it's a 1:9. I think the popular twist(s) right now is 1:11 or 1:7. Mine does not like 55gr, but does like 75gr. 100yds is about as far as I've shot it. Past that I have the .308.

You're right about ARs and parts for them being everywhere. Around here you can buy/build one for less than what a Mini-14 costs.

 

[Revz]

The Ruger Mini 14 always reminded me of a cross between the M14 and a M1 carbine. Interesting fact on the Mini 14, at one time Bill Ruger pitched the Mini 14 as a replacement for the M16. It was also available in 7.62x39 known as the Mini 30.

Ruger also said there is no need for a magazine capacity over 5 rounds. I believe after he retired/died Ruger started offering higher cap magazines.

 

[OldRider]

I picked up this A-Team Ranch Rifle factory folder version of the Mini 14 back in 1986.

 

[Sierra1]

I don't think any of y'all have showed a Marlin 30-30. If you have one, hang on to it. When Remington/Ruger bought Marlin they stopped production. So, the Model 336 is stupid expensive now. Wish I still had mine.