A very rare 1911 build from the inventor of the Rotary action rifle and shotgun, Hoenig got his start in High School, and worked for the Pachmayr Gun Works in the early days. This pistol he built for a personal friend.
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LEFT THE RANGE- Frank R. Brownell
A real loss to the industry of spare and aftermarket parts, gunsmithing tools and about anything the boys at Midway didn’t have. He sure got a lot of my meager income over the years. We are all diminished Brownells sadly announces the death of long-time family patriarch Frank Brownell, who successively held the positions ofContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE- Frank R. Brownell”
OUT OF TOWN
No new posts today. I had to go out of state for today to take Mom to her yearly check up from when she had cancer a few years ago. Depending on how late it is when I get back tonight there may only be the Friday Fun post tomorrow.
Kirk Robinson — GVF Golden Valley Firearms — Full House Custom Colt Combat Commander 9mm
Friday The 13th
Peculiar isn’t it? You have to admit it’s at least a little strange. Its like AIPAC hands out talking points for them. I guess the 13th turned out to be a really good day for Ben Shapiro, and Lindsey Graham. They finally have their wet dream come true. I feel safer now though, I mean,Continue reading “Friday The 13th”
PAIR Armand Swenson Custom Colt Government and Commander 1911s
These guns, both mfg in late 72-early 73 were likely sent New in their boxes to Armand to be built as a pair. They were commissioned by a Mr. Rauch, and his name is scribed in both guns, one with a #1, the other with a #2 denoting they were built together. The guns wereContinue reading “PAIR Armand Swenson Custom Colt Government and Commander 1911s”
Nelson Ford Discusses The Smith & Wesson 38/44 N Frame Revolver; The Heavy Duty, Registered Magnum
Karl mentioned Nelson and his channel on one of his recent videos about a Nelson Ford 1911 and I went to check it out. I have been hooked! Mr. Ford is extremely knowledgeable and entertaining and best of all, appreciates the classics. In today’s video we go over the story of the .38 and thenContinue reading “Nelson Ford Discusses The Smith & Wesson 38/44 N Frame Revolver; The Heavy Duty, Registered Magnum”
Remington Model 141: Old School Cool
A guest share by our pal SunshineShooter from his progunmillennial website. Welcome to the newest installment of Quick Shots. This week we take a look at one of the oldest guns in my collection, if not the oldest in my collection. A scoped Remington Model 141, chambered in .35 Remington. This gun holds a specialContinue reading “Remington Model 141: Old School Cool”
1939 Smith & Wesson Model 1905 M&P Target — DW Kings Custom
This beautiful example shipped to S&W Sales rep and distributor Paul Linforth in San Francisco California in 1939. Linforth’s shop was a mere 10 minute walk from Dean King’s famous shop.
LEFT THE RANGE- Wiley Clapp
Bad news. Last week we lost Wiley Clapp, a man I’m sure all of you are familair with. I excerpted the following from the NRA. Clapp became an officer in the United States Marine Corp after graduating from the Virginia Military Institute in 1957. He assumed command of a platoon in the 3rd Battalion, SeventhContinue reading “LEFT THE RANGE- Wiley Clapp”
Scattered Shots 