by mwilburdesigns | Guns, Virtual Museum
I am fortunate to be the caretaker of history in the form of this Springfield M-1911 pistol serial number 115539, Compass, Photos and records of Capt. Edward Van Winkle Accompanying the historical documents was a handwritten
by mwilburdesigns | Guns, Virtual Museum
Once upon a time, before we bought everything including collectable firearms online, we had the magazine Gun List. An advertisement for an early Garand with some personalized carving in the stock intrigued me. I contacted the dealer by phone, he provided a more detailed
by mwilburdesigns | Guns, Virtual Museum
In early June 2006, a small statured man of about 80 walked up to my display at the York, PA gun show carrying a small box. He stopped in front of the 5 Lugers I had for sale and after a brief discussion, I agreed to buy the luger in the box if he would tell me
by mwilburdesigns | Guns, Virtual Museum
This Rifle is a non-import, Vet bring back souvenir in beautiful original condition. It has all matching serial numbers, and an excellent bore. The stock was lightly sanded at some point but all serial numbers and acceptance stamps are still clearly visible.
by mwilburdesigns | Guns, Virtual Museum
This is a beautiful 1st. generation (1906) SAA revolver chambered in .38 Hamada Type 2 pistols were Manufactured at the Notobe factory and were to be delivered “in the white” to the Toriimatsu factory for bluing, final inspection and distribution. Production started in Feb 1944
by mwilburdesigns | Guns, Virtual Museum
This is a beautiful 1st. generation (1906) SAA revolver chambered in .38 Spl. with a 4 ¾” barrel. It has been enhanced by Colts Master Engraver Ron P. Nott, a friend, who passed in 2010. It is beautifully engraved in Ron’s masterful scroll style.