Gun Pawn - Warning - Lots of Pictures - as requested
Discussion
[AJ] said:
BruceV8 said:
True. But my favourite handgun predates even that.
The Webley .455 - in this case a Mk VI.
I fired a friend's live one a few times before the ban, and I used to have a deactivated one. Wish I'd never sold it. They are just soaked in British military and imperial history and should have the same place in our hearts that the Colt single action revolvers have in America.
But, of course, they don't.
I can remember playing with one of those when I was a kid. Beautiful, but heavy I remember.The Webley .455 - in this case a Mk VI.
I fired a friend's live one a few times before the ban, and I used to have a deactivated one. Wish I'd never sold it. They are just soaked in British military and imperial history and should have the same place in our hearts that the Colt single action revolvers have in America.
But, of course, they don't.
ErnestM said:
She'll get some roses on the day 
In a box like this?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqUF0Vij8lg&fea...
ErnestM said:
There are a few Mk VI's in the States. Sadly, most have been converted to fire .45 ACP. When the non converted ones come up for sale and they are in good shape, they fetch upwards of $15,000 US.
They used to go for a few hundred quid, pre 1997.Hmm. Must add guns to my list of things to export to the US.
List so far:
1. 25 year old Land Rovers.
2. Old British guns.
I suspect that this might be a bit trickier than it first appears.
BruceV8 said:
They used to go for a few hundred quid, pre 1997.Hmm. Must add guns to my list of things to export to the US.
List so far:
1. 25 year old Land Rovers.
2. Old British guns.
I suspect that this might be a bit trickier than it first appears.
ErnestM said:
BruceV8 said:
They used to go for a few hundred quid, pre 1997.Hmm. Must add guns to my list of things to export to the US.
List so far:
1. 25 year old Land Rovers.
2. Old British guns.
I suspect that this might be a bit trickier than it first appears.
I might seriously look into this.
BruceV8 said:
I knew old cars are feasible and can be profitable - didn't know about the guns though.
I might seriously look into this.
To fetch that price thay have to be 98% (and must be as close to oem as makes no difference, no rebuilds from spare parts). However, I have seen some 60% - 70% stuff go for $3k to $4kI might seriously look into this.
Gun collecting is serious business in the US.
jimmyjimjim said:
Must have been on the beeb, because it was clearly a s
t documentary; the slide is steel, for a start.
However, reporting back on other experimenters: http://israelmatzav.blogspot.com/2010/12/awesome-t...
t documentary; the slide is steel, for a start.However, reporting back on other experimenters: http://israelmatzav.blogspot.com/2010/12/awesome-t...
BruceV8 said:
I was going to comment on the plastic Glock nonsense, but I feared The Parrot.
Maybe I was too subtle.I was referencing (what I thought was famous, clearly not
) a moment in Die Hard where McClane states something along the lines of "thats a Glock, its made out of porcelain, it doesn't show up on scanners". Of course, its polymer not porcelain/ceramic, and even then it is only the frame (which I believe shows up on x-ray itself anyway). pokethepope said:
jimmyjimjim said:
Must have been on the beeb, because it was clearly a st documentary; the slide is steel, for a start.
However, reporting back on other experimenters: http://israelmatzav.blogspot.com/2010/12/awesome-t...
t documentary; the slide is steel, for a start.However, reporting back on other experimenters: http://israelmatzav.blogspot.com/2010/12/awesome-t...
BruceV8 said:
I was going to comment on the plastic Glock nonsense, but I feared The Parrot.
Maybe I was too subtle.I was referencing (what I thought was famous, clearly not
) a moment in Die Hard where McClane states something along the lines of "thats a Glock, its made out of porcelain, it doesn't show up on scanners". Of course, its polymer not porcelain/ceramic, and even then it is only the frame (which I believe shows up on x-ray itself anyway). 
Jimbeaux said:
redtwin said:
What about it?. Have I missed something. 
A local thing. If I am not mistaken, that county is comprised of "Da Hood". Did I mistake that with another Ernest?Broward can be "the Hood" (in certain areas) - or, I could take a stab at Little Havanah (North Miami) - but they would have me outgunned. Great cuban sandwiches though!
Manks said:
Whilst I don't approve of you gun-toting maniacs, I am surprised that this has not come up:
Well, you can't get those, but you can get semi-auto versions of these...
Company even sells a semi-auto ma deuce (some Floridians mount them on their bass boats - I kid you not)...
http://www.tnwfirearms.com/index.shtml
Its not that bad...once you know which areas to avoid. There are certainly enough lavish (and safe) areas within the county.
I used to work as an EMT in some of the really rough areas of Ft. Laud. We were sat at an intersection waiting for our next call when we saw/heard an argument at a rundown used tire shop (you know the type). Customer was less than happy with his tires, peeled out of the lot, and returned 5 mins later and opened fire on the employees. No-one was hit and we did our civic duty by calling it in to our dispatcher and hung around in case the Police wanted witness statements etc.
About 10 mins later a Sheriff's Deputy rolled slowly by the shop, rolled down his window, then drove away without bothering to stop. Just another day, eh?.
Little Havana is safe enough. Liberty City and Overtown are the ones you need to steer of. Agree with you on the Medianoches though, yum.
I used to work as an EMT in some of the really rough areas of Ft. Laud. We were sat at an intersection waiting for our next call when we saw/heard an argument at a rundown used tire shop (you know the type). Customer was less than happy with his tires, peeled out of the lot, and returned 5 mins later and opened fire on the employees. No-one was hit and we did our civic duty by calling it in to our dispatcher and hung around in case the Police wanted witness statements etc.
About 10 mins later a Sheriff's Deputy rolled slowly by the shop, rolled down his window, then drove away without bothering to stop. Just another day, eh?.
Little Havana is safe enough. Liberty City and Overtown are the ones you need to steer of. Agree with you on the Medianoches though, yum.
redtwin said:
About 10 mins later a Sheriff's Deputy rolled slowly by the shop, rolled down his window, then drove away without bothering to stop. Just another day, eh?.
Little Havana is safe enough. Liberty City and Overtown are the ones you need to steer of. Agree with you on the Medianoches though, yum.
That sounds like Orange County on an Orange Blossom Trail response. Except they wouldn't have rolled down their windows. And the call would have taken 20 minutes...Little Havana is safe enough. Liberty City and Overtown are the ones you need to steer of. Agree with you on the Medianoches though, yum.
BruceV8 said:
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This is a .303 BSA Lee Speed. It was built from new as a sporting rifle on a Lee Enfield action (ie its not a converted military SMLE). Although its a No 2 quality rifle, it is quite nicely engraved and the butt plate bears the name of what i presume to be it first owner, a Col C. Lavat. It is dated 1909. The barrel is stamped with the address of the Junior Army & Navy Store, who I assume supplied it from new. I would love to find out more about this rifle's history, and that of its owner. It is the sweetest handling and shooting rifle I have ever shot.
Althought dated 1909, the action must have been made before 1900, as it is a Long Lee type receiver.This is a .303 BSA Lee Speed. It was built from new as a sporting rifle on a Lee Enfield action (ie its not a converted military SMLE). Although its a No 2 quality rifle, it is quite nicely engraved and the butt plate bears the name of what i presume to be it first owner, a Col C. Lavat. It is dated 1909. The barrel is stamped with the address of the Junior Army & Navy Store, who I assume supplied it from new. I would love to find out more about this rifle's history, and that of its owner. It is the sweetest handling and shooting rifle I have ever shot.
BruceV8 said:
They used to go for a few hundred quid, pre 1997.Hmm. Must add guns to my list of things to export to the US.
List so far:
1. 25 year old Land Rovers.
2. Old British guns.
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