Historical – Page 23 – Scattered Shots

Colt Python Elite

Today we have this beaut from Karl. This is the python Elite. This was a custom shop only offering towards the last few years the original Python was sold.

From the “I wish I could be that lucky “pile. A guy I know stopped by the house Sunday to show me this new pistol he just bought from an old woman for 20 bucks and ask me how much I thought it was worth. Never fired.

Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Coin

Yesterday my friend Brady presented me with this coin he tracked down and bought for me . The intention was to honor my now deceased Dad, another Vietnam vet. This commemorative coin is pure silver. It’s a proof coin that was never touched by human skin. A limited amount of them were made by theContinue reading “Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Coin”

Jim Boland Custom M1911

custom_handguns Jimboland custom 1911 circa 1980 with his trick slide stop that actuates the slide lock with the thumb safety. yep. Wild. The eighties were awesome. PS-reworked Ace frame for Gold Cup wide trigger, not a Gold Cup..

Recovered after Battle of The Bulge WW2

10 Years with the Colt 901 (Part 3)

In Part 3 of the ’10 Years with the Colt 901′ series, I’m going to take us on a journey looking at the variations of the Colt SP901, LE901 and we will end with the Modular AR Carbine (M.A.R.C.) 901 variations.

Model 70 Bull Gun .300 H&H Magnum

From the fellas over at pre64win.com In 1948, this .300 H&H Magnum Bull rifle with its 28” extra heavy barrel was a world-class long range rig. Designed to compete at the Camp Perry National Match long range events – specifically the 1000-yard 1000-yd. Wimbledon Cup match – this is the most accurate model 70 WinchesterContinue reading “Model 70 Bull Gun .300 H&H Magnum”

The Rifleman’s Rifle by Roger C. Rule

I have looooooong lusted for this book, and now finally have a copy. It is everything I hoped it would be. A very techincal and careful detailing of all pre-64 model 70s.A history of the model 54 and some post 64 models. A few pictures from the book below, I’d love to show you more,Continue reading “The Rifleman’s Rifle by Roger C. Rule”