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Springfield M1911, Captain Edward Van Winkle
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 Edward Van Winkle Accompanying the historical documents was a handwritten
Springfield M1 Garand
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
Bill Hinton’s Sniper Luger
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
G43, duv44, (BLM, Lubeck 1944)
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.
Japanese, Hamada Type 2
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
Colt, Single Action Army Revolver
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.
Walther P.38, ac 41, Rig & History
This Walther P.38 has everything going for it, Rarity, Condition and History. It is marked “ac 41” meaning the Walther secret factory code is “ac” and the “41” represents the year of manufacture. Early guns such as this are usually found in
Colt M-1911, “Beach Jumper”
The Colt pistol is a rare variation as it is marked “Model of 1911 U.S. Army” on the right side of the slide. The frame has the features of the newer M1911-A1. The pistol is a transition model where the new style frame entered production, but Colt continued to use the
Colt M-1908, “Gangsta” Gun
This Colt Model 1908 remains in factory new condition with the original box, papers, cleaning brush, and second magazine. It also has a second set of grips made of Pearl. A very rare and desirable collectable firearm, but wait, it has a story too.