1911_purview Way before he was racing cars and supervising a semi custom 1911 mill, Lester (the gun molester) was one of the baddest pistolsmiths in America. This 1985 Colt 80 series comp gun is testament to that. He called it the “Baer Custom Compensator II System” and it was engineered to mitigate muzzle flip andContinue reading “Les Baer Custom Comped 1911”
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Austin Behlert Custom Mini Browning Hi Power — 9MM
Classic deep-carry conversion by Behlert’s shop, this mini Hi Power is just part of the full repertoire of Austin, who built mini 1911’s and Smith 39’s.
Remington Model 513T Target Rifle
After months of development and a research cost of $16,500, Remington announced a new small bore bolt action rifle. It was advertised as a moderately priced alternative to the Model 37 rifle. This was the model 513 T Matchmaster target rifle, one of the 500 series family of rifles. It was ready for delivery inContinue reading “Remington Model 513T Target Rifle”
Nelson Ford Q&A #45; Bluing, S&W Identification, 1911 Questions Answered, Rossi Revolvers
Savage Sisters 1974
Savage Sisters is a 1974 exploitation film. It was made in the Philippines and directed by the awesome Eddie Romero. The film was one of many pure exploitation movies to come out of the Philippines. The plot is pure fun. Set in an unnamed, dictator controlled, country that looks suspiciously like the Philippines, two womenContinue reading “Savage Sisters 1974”
Hamilton Bowen Custom Old Model Ruger Blackhawk — 44 Special
Classic 44 Special conversion by one of the very best in the business, Bowen Classic Arms.
The Goncz Auto Pistol
The Goncz pistol is one of those oddballs that is all but forgotten.
Mystery CHICOM Pistol Dug Up In Vietnam
The firearm pictures was dug up in Vietnam recently at the famous scene of one of France’s biggest disasters. A local Vietnamese man found it at Dien Bien Phu. Anyone who is familiar with a variety of older foreign pistols will see what appears to be examples from several all jungle workshoped together. Better examplesContinue reading “Mystery CHICOM Pistol Dug Up In Vietnam”
ROLLING THUNDER
A classic 70s revenge film
S&W .38-44 Heavy Duty
This box and paperwork got posted on facebook the other day. Too bad he didn’t get the gun with it. I have wanted one of those for a long time. Unfortunately I have never seen on with my own eyes in person. The gun itself came out to offer a heavier load than the average .38Special.Continue reading “S&W .38-44 Heavy Duty”
Scattered Shots 