PerversPépère
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Shawinigan (Quebec)
Very few lie in museums. Rest of them were destroyed and sent to the smelter.
If you ever happen on one, it's gold.
PP.
September Purchases
- Thread starter Vimy Ridge
- Start date
If you ever happen on one, it's gold.
PP.
still out there but its a collector holly grail it will sell for 50-60k for serious collector
Thanks. The last one I know of to sell went to 63K out of the Bruce Stearns collection. Did have an interesting conversation today, if you did find one what would it be classified as?
It's got all the parts of a firearm except the trigger mech, including a barrel the length of a .30-06 cartridge. Seems to me it would either be a non firearm or a prohib.
It's got all the parts of a firearm except the trigger mech, including a barrel the length of a .30-06 cartridge. Seems to me it would either be a non firearm or a prohib.
RCMP-marked Long Branch
It's been a while since I've been able to add anything to the "Purchases" threads, so delighted to have the opportunity this month.
1944 Long Branch - RCMP marked. S/N checks out on "the list" and bolt is matching.
This is a "two-fer" rifle for me as is gives me not only a war-dated Long Branch similar to that my grandfather no doubt carried at Juno, but my father was a long-serving member of the RCMP.
Bolt head is a "0" and bore (two-groove) looks very good. Receiver is parkerized.
Long Branch markings galore and C-broad arrow marks on the trigger guard, forestock, buttstock, buttplate and bolthead.
It's been a while since I've been able to add anything to the "Purchases" threads, so delighted to have the opportunity this month.
1944 Long Branch - RCMP marked. S/N checks out on "the list" and bolt is matching.
This is a "two-fer" rifle for me as is gives me not only a war-dated Long Branch similar to that my grandfather no doubt carried at Juno, but my father was a long-serving member of the RCMP.
Bolt head is a "0" and bore (two-groove) looks very good. Receiver is parkerized.
Long Branch markings galore and C-broad arrow marks on the trigger guard, forestock, buttstock, buttplate and bolthead.
I guess I'll start off this month.
Unissued 1946 Fazakerley No5, with unissued Wilkinson bayonet.
I know where that came from (I can't think there'd be 2 out there), and it is absolutely beautiful, congratulations. I was REALLY tempted, but I figured it would find a good home - I'm glad it did.
stencollector
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- shilo MB, the armpit of Canada
Paid for last month and finally got it this month. It is a pre WW1 Vickers medium machine gun with tripod.
I have had to locate it out in the shed cause the gun room is full and if I put this one in there I won't be able to go in past the door.
Here is is with it's new roomate:
I think to dress up this corner of the shed I will sandbag the pair in. The old hessian sandbags can be had out of Winnipeg, and here in Shilo the sand is beneath your feet.
I have had to locate it out in the shed cause the gun room is full and if I put this one in there I won't be able to go in past the door.
Here is is with it's new roomate:
I think to dress up this corner of the shed I will sandbag the pair in. The old hessian sandbags can be had out of Winnipeg, and here in Shilo the sand is beneath your feet.
stencollector
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- shilo MB, the armpit of Canada
Sadly it will only make a noise if dropped, it is a (fresh) dewat.
Here is my current project hiding around the corner from the pair:
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Yer kidding....right?
Mean Steak
CGN Regular
- Location
- Central Alberta
This came in the mail the other day.
I was thinking of a set of Novak sights and a refinish in Guncoat.Yeah, I pray to god you are kidding. If you are not I'll buy it and rescue an old war horse
This came in the mail the other day.
I was thinking of a set of Novak sights and a refinish in Guncoat.
Nice score... and yeah, he's kidding!
NAA.
peter2772000
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Add this to September's list. 
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=67955
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=67955
Guess I forgot the smiley
Can you fellows offer some advice on the holster?
It is in excellent condition for its age, appears to be a modified Sam Browne style, period correct for the pistol, and it has the owners name (barely discernable) written on the inside flap
"Lieut. R.B(?). Bell (or Ball?)
72nd Batt Canada"
I've been doing a little internet sleuthing on the name, but my question is more of how to clean and preserve the holster - what is the green around the rivits, and the white "chaulky" substance that is on the leather?
Thanks!
Can you fellows offer some advice on the holster?
It is in excellent condition for its age, appears to be a modified Sam Browne style, period correct for the pistol, and it has the owners name (barely discernable) written on the inside flap
"Lieut. R.B(?). Bell (or Ball?)
72nd Batt Canada"
I've been doing a little internet sleuthing on the name, but my question is more of how to clean and preserve the holster - what is the green around the rivits, and the white "chaulky" substance that is on the leather?
Thanks!
The green is verdigris caused by corrosion of the brass from the tanin that used to be used in leather back then.
In terms of preservation, there are many camps. If the holster is nice and still fairly flexible, I would stuff it with archival paper wadded up and just keep it in a climate controlled house, preferably not in the basement.
I cannot recommend neatsfoot oil as over a long time (decades) it will degrade the leather. The latest trend I've seen is to preserve where appropriate and intervene only when necessary.
I'm sure others will be opinionated differently. Nice piece.
In terms of preservation, there are many camps. If the holster is nice and still fairly flexible, I would stuff it with archival paper wadded up and just keep it in a climate controlled house, preferably not in the basement.
I cannot recommend neatsfoot oil as over a long time (decades) it will degrade the leather. The latest trend I've seen is to preserve where appropriate and intervene only when necessary.
I'm sure others will be opinionated differently. Nice piece.
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
Nice stuff this month everyone. The recession must be over!
stencollector
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- shilo MB, the armpit of Canada
There was a recession??
72 bn CEF is 1st Bn. .
Very nice score.
Yes, a very active unit - this gun may have seen action at Vimy, Passchendaele, the Somme, Ancre Heights, etc, etc. - pretty cool!
The fellow whom I got the pistol from, also tells me that he had recieved it via a retired WW2 Army Captain who may have carried this gun in his service (I'm still looking into that) - I'm tickled
Thanks for the advice Claven.
