This particular Eddystone M1917 was originally manufactured in May, 1918. The barrel is dated November, 1918. Since all the parts are Eddystone marked (including the stock) and the stock has the WW1-era eagle head acceptance stamp, I'm guessing this rifle was actually put together after the cessation of hostilities. As far as I can tell, this rifle is completely original... but who knows? :)

WW1-era eagle head acceptance stamp, I'm guessing this rifle was actually put together after the cessation of hostilities. As far as I can tell, this rifle is completely original... but who knows? :)

This is the same 1942 Springfield M1 Garand that's shown in the other album, only it's now been through a complete overhaul by Dean at Dean's Gun Restorations: new Wilson .30-06 barrel, all parts fully reparked, National Match trigger job, "Fancy" grade maple stock set with red stain, new springs, and a few other new parts that needed to be replaced. Yeah, it cost an arm and a leg, but I think it was well worth it... the results speak for themselves.

fully reparked, National Match trigger job, "Fancy" grade maple stock set with red stain, new springs, and a few other new parts that needed to be replaced. Yeah, it cost an arm and a leg, but I think it was well worth it... the results speak for themselves.

August 1942 dated, US rifle M1 Garand, Springfield, cal. .30-06. This one saw service with the Korean military before coming back home.

This WRA M1 Garand was recently acquired from the CMP. It's in the 1.2m S/N range (S/N indicates originally manufactured in July of 1942), is a typical CMP mixmaster (refurbed by Red River Army Depot post war and looks like mostly Springfield parts were used when refurbed), but is in what I'd consider to be 80-85% condition. Bore is near perfect on this SA (1951) barrel and I'm expecting it to be a great shooter. It's not the prettiest Garand in my collection, but it is the only Winchester. It's going to be with me for quite some time. :)

post war and looks like mostly Springfield parts were used when refurbed), but is in what I'd consider to be 80-85% condition. Bore is near perfect on this SA (1951) barrel and I'm expecting it to be a great shooter. It's not the prettiest Garand in my collection, but it is the only Winchester. It's going to be with me for quite some time. :)

This is an Inland M1 Carbine originally built in 1944. The barrel appears to be the original component, too, since it's dated 1/44. Overall this rifle is gorgeous... except for the fact that it blew up on me during the first trip to the range -- bolt is destroyed, receiver is damaged beyond repair, so now it's basically a pretty paperweight. Miss.t (Terri) at Treasure Hunt Arms was a complete douche and told me to bugger off when I asked if I could return it for replacement or credit. She was more than willing to take my $600 when I bought the damned thing, but decided to be of no help whatsoever when something went wrong after the sale. That's kick ass customer service for you, eh? God, I hate her... total friggin' douche.

up on me during the first trip to the range -- bolt is destroyed, receiver is damaged beyond repair, so now it's basically a pretty paperweight. Miss.t (Terri) at Treasure Hunt Arms was a complete douche and told me to bugger off when I asked if I could return it for replacement or credit. She was more than willing to take my $600 when I bought the damned thing, but decided to be of no help whatsoever when something went wrong after the sale. That's kick ass customer service for you, eh? God, I hate her... total friggin' douche.

This CMP rifle is a Springfield Armory M1 Garand that was originally manufactured in March of 1944, then later issued to the Danish military following WW2. This rifle was rearsenaled by the Danes and was fitted with a VAR barrel (dated August 1960) in 1963. The Danish barrel has a TE of 1 and a MW of 1 -- it's nearly brand new! For $425 from the CMP, this rifle is definitely worth every penny.

was fitted with a VAR barrel (dated August 1960) in 1963. The Danish barrel has a TE of 1 and a MW of 1 -- it's nearly brand new! For $425 from the CMP, this rifle is definitely worth every penny.

This is an M1 Garand manufactured by Springfield Armory. This rifle was a "service grade" example purchased from the CMP. According to the serial number, this rifle was manufactured in December, 1944. The barrel stamp also indicates a manufacture date of December, 1944. Finally, Col. George A. Woody, the inspector who left the "SA GAW" cartouche, was working at SA from July, 1943, through October, 1944, though there is a known overlap between the "SA GAW" and "SA NFR" stamps. It would certainly appear the the barrel and stock are the original pieces. That's a great find considering many of the CMP rifles are complete mixmasters.

1944. The barrel stamp also indicates a manufacture date of December, 1944. Finally, Col. George A. Woody, the inspector who left the "SA GAW" cartouche, was working at SA from July, 1943, through October, 1944, though there is a known overlap between the "SA GAW" and "SA NFR" stamps. It would certainly appear the the barrel and stock are the original pieces. That's a great find considering many of the CMP rifles are complete mixmasters.

This M1 Garand was manufactured by the International Harvester Company somewhere around 1953. IHC was known for manufacturing trucks, tractors, and other farm equipment (collectors refer to these IHC-built Garands as "tractor guns" for that very reason). Following WW2 and right before the Korean War was in full swing, the US Government contracted IHC to build the M1 Garand. Because IHC's production was pretty much plagued with trouble from the onset (SA and H&R had to offer considerable help), it's very difficult to match up S/Ns and dates -- Springfield, Winchester, and Harrington & Richardson were much better about keeping their production records straight. I'm assuming this rifle was built in 1953 simply because the IHC designated S/N range began at 4400000 in 1953 (the S/N of this particular rifle is in the 4.5mil range, which would put it close to the front) and the LMR barrel (the vast majority of which were used for IHC rifle production) is stamped April, 1953. Yes, it's an assumption on my part, but until someone else can prove otherwise, I'm sticking to it. The barrel on this rifle looks brand new, the overall metal finish is around 80-85% (not incl. the barrel), and it's a typical post-war rebuild -- IHC receiver, mostly SA parts, nondescript (no stamps) birch stock with mismatched walnut handguards, but in otherwise great condition. This was acquired from the CMP and is a welcomed addition to the ol' collection.

IHC-built Garands as "tractor guns" for that very reason). Following WW2 and right before the Korean War was in full swing, the US Government contracted IHC to build the M1 Garand. Because IHC's production was pretty much plagued with trouble from the onset (SA and H&R had to offer considerable help), it's very difficult to match up S/Ns and dates -- Springfield, Winchester, and Harrington & Richardson were much better about keeping their production records straight. I'm assuming this rifle was built in 1953 simply because the IHC designated S/N range began at 4400000 in 1953 (the S/N of this particular rifle is in the 4.5mil range, which would put it close to the front) and the LMR barrel (the vast majority of which were used for IHC rifle production) is stamped April, 1953. Yes, it's an assumption on my part, but until someone else can prove otherwise, I'm sticking to it. The barrel on this rifle looks brand new, the overall metal finish is around 80-85% (not incl. the barrel), and it's a typical post-war rebuild -- IHC receiver, mostly SA parts, nondescript (no stamps) birch stock with mismatched walnut handguards, but in otherwise great condition. This was acquired from the CMP and is a welcomed addition to the ol' collection.

This M1 Garand was manufactured by the Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. of Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1953 or 1954 (per the S/N range). Post-WW2 production records aren't quite as extensive as those from WW2, so it's a little harder to accurately determine the exact date of production. However, the barrel is dated March 1954 and is also made by the H&R Arms Co, so it's very likely this is the original barrel. HRA Garands are generally the most well-made Garands, from a machining perspective, since the Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. had been in the business of making rather nice sporting firearms for the civilian market long before they ever received the government contract to make M1 Garands during the Korean War. This is definitely a nice rifle. :)

those from WW2, so it's a little harder to accurately determine the exact date of production. However, the barrel is dated March 1954 and is also made by the H&R Arms Co, so it's very likely this is the original barrel. HRA Garands are generally the most well-made Garands, from a machining perspective, since the Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. had been in the business of making rather nice sporting firearms for the civilian market long before they ever received the government contract to make M1 Garands during the Korean War. This is definitely a nice rifle. :)

This album includes photos of a replica Remington Model 1863 Zouave musket in .58 cal., a replica 1851 Navy (US Marshall model) in .44 cal (that's the pretty stainless one!), and a replica 1858 New Army Model in .44 cal. The Zouave musket and 1858 New Army revolver were both originally designed by Remington; the 1851 Navy model was originally designed by Colt.

Army Model in .44 cal. The Zouave musket and 1858 New Army revolver were both originally designed by Remington; the 1851 Navy model was originally designed by Colt.

The pride of my collection... an honest-to-God Colt AR-15 HBAR. Nothing beats good ol' American firearms technology!

This is an M14 built by Dean at DGR. I sent Dean the HRA parts kit, birch stock from Fred's, and the warrifles.com Fulton receiver. Dean added a Barnett/Douglas medium weight barrel, reparked all the metal, finished the birch stock with his Type 2 finish (more of an unissued military look to it), gave the trigger group a NM job, put everything together and sent it back to me. It took about 6 months for the work to be done, but it was well worth the wait. :)

the metal, finished the birch stock with his Type 2 finish (more of an unissued military look to it), gave the trigger group a NM job, put everything together and sent it back to me. It took about 6 months for the work to be done, but it was well worth the wait. :)

This handy little .410 shotty was actually made by the Savage-Stevens company. It was common back in first part of the 20th Century for store brands (Sears, Eastern Arms, etc.) to have other manufactures stamp the store name on actual production models. In this case, this shotgun is actually a Savage-Stevens Model 94 manufactured in 1929.

manufactures stamp the store name on actual production models. In this case, this shotgun is actually a Savage-Stevens Model 94 manufactured in 1929.

David Moore at Spider Firearms makes one of the more highly regarded .50 BMG uppers for the AR-15 platform - folks can win 1000 yard FCSA matches with these babies! The single shot bolt action Ferret50 in this album has the 29" stainless steel barrel, Dave's custom-made match hammer and trigger set (lighter and crisper than the Rock River Arms 2-stage NM trigger - if you can believe it!), a Rock River Arms lower, 3lb. weight in the stock cavity, Badger Max-50 rings (high), and a Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24x50mm scope. Gotta love an AR-15 on steroids!

Ferret50 in this album has the 29" stainless steel barrel, Dave's custom-made match hammer and trigger set (lighter and crisper than the Rock River Arms 2-stage NM trigger - if you can believe it!), a Rock River Arms lower, 3lb. weight in the stock cavity, Badger Max-50 rings (high), and a Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24x50mm scope. Gotta love an AR-15 on steroids!

Near mint HRA M14 barrel, marked 3/61. The only flaws are the cosmetic pull marks from the tool used to remove this barrel from it's last receiver. This is a hard-to-find example of a nice HRA M14 barrel.

barrel.

This is a Model 46B with a Mossberg No. M4D 4x scope. The rifle lacks any iron sights (though the mounting holes are still present). Overall this rifle is in great shape and the price was pretty great, too! Caliber .22 LR (or S or L).

great, too! Caliber .22 LR (or S or L).

This is a handy little .22 target rifle -- complete with No.4 peep sight. This rifle was manufactured sometime between 1938-1945, though you couldn't tell by looking at it.

This is a nice little Mossberg 51M(b) semi-automatic. The rifles were manufactured sometime between 1939-1946. Holds 15 rounds of .22 LR in a tubular magazine and the two-piece Mannlicher stock gives it a touch of class!

gives it a touch of class!

This is a great little 12 gauge shotgun. Primarily intended for police, military, or other defense/close quarters purposes, this pump action shotgun has an 18 1/2" barrel, ghost ring sight, and a 6+1 shell capacity. This shotgun accepts either 2 3/4" or 3" shells. Definitely a fun little shotgun and will be the death of many a watermelon. :)

shell capacity. This shotgun accepts either 2 3/4" or 3" shells. Definitely a fun little shotgun and will be the death of many a watermelon. :)

This is a Reising Model 50, .45 ACP sub-machine gun, manufactured by Harrington & Richardson. This Model 50 is a an NFA weapon... yup, this is definitely a fun subgun!

Photos of my U.S. Remington Model 03-A3

The 512 is another handy little .22 rifle. This model's pretty utilitarian -- nothing fancy about it, just dead-accurate, the scourge of many a gopher, prairie dog, and black bird.

This is a Model 1903 manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal, circa 1918. This rifle was refurbed during WW2 -- High Standard barrel dated 11/44, WW2-era stock with RA-P (Ratitan) arsenal stamp, etc. This one was pretty dirty when I got it, but it cleaned up rather nicely.

This one was pretty dirty when I got it, but it cleaned up rather nicely.

This is a brand spankin' new Entry Tactical AR-15 built by the fine folks at Rock River Arms. Cal. 5.56 NATO, 1:9 Wilson R-4 contour chrome lined barrel/chamber, detachable tactical carry handle, Hogue rubber grip, NM 2-stage trigger, 6-position tactical CAR stock, and detachable front sling swivel. Definitely a fun little gun!

Hogue rubber grip, NM 2-stage trigger, 6-position tactical CAR stock, and detachable front sling swivel. Definitely a fun little gun!

This is one of the "old" model Vaquero Bisley revolvers. Ruger recently began selling the New Vaquero models, but the older style has a beefier frame and a heftier overall feel. This Vaquero Bisley uses the same basic frame as Ruger's famed Blackhawk revolver. Cal. .45 Long Colt.

uses the same basic frame as Ruger's famed Blackhawk revolver. Cal. .45 Long Colt.

This is a Springfield Armory copy of Colt's famed 1911A1 "Government" model in .45 ACP. The .45 ACP round is just plain awesome... 98% first-shot stop capability. Lethal and gorgeous, too? What a great deal!

great deal!

This is a new-production civilian version of the famed M14 service rifle. This particular M1A is one of Springfield's "loaded" versions -- NM stainless barrel, NM front sites, NM trigger job, etc. I replaced the original plastic/fiberglass handguard with a walnut version from Fulton Armory. (Sadly, the rear edge of the handguard cracked while attempting to install the handguard clip. Lesson learned the hard way.) I completely refinished the stock (that original Springfield stain job was pretty poor) and hanguard with several liberal coats of Behr's #600 tung oil finish. This is definitely a great looking rifle! I recently added a Harris bipod, ARMS 18 scope mount, Burris rings, and a BSA 6-24x50mm target scope. The use of this scope won't permit the use of the walnut handguard, so I'm currently using the fiberglass guard from Fulton Armory. This rifle is defintely going to ruin many a gopher's day. :) Caliber 7.62x51 NATO.

replaced the original plastic/fiberglass handguard with a walnut version from Fulton Armory. (Sadly, the rear edge of the handguard cracked while attempting to install the handguard clip. Lesson learned the hard way.) I completely refinished the stock (that original Springfield stain job was pretty poor) and hanguard with several liberal coats of Behr's #600 tung oil finish. This is definitely a great looking rifle! I recently added a Harris bipod, ARMS 18 scope mount, Burris rings, and a BSA 6-24x50mm target scope. The use of this scope won't permit the use of the walnut handguard, so I'm currently using the fiberglass guard from Fulton Armory. This rifle is defintely going to ruin many a gopher's day. :) Caliber 7.62x51 NATO.

I've always liked "Cowboy" guns, but never really thought much about getting a lever action rifle of my own... until one day when it was announced that the last remaining Winchester plant in the US would be closing. D'Oh! So, I ran right out and picked up a nice representative Model 94AE while I could. This is pretty much the low-end in the Model 94 line, but it has that classic Western look to it and is a ton of fun to shoot. Caliber .30-30 Winchester.

would be closing. D'Oh! So, I ran right out and picked up a nice representative Model 94AE while I could. This is pretty much the low-end in the Model 94 line, but it has that classic Western look to it and is a ton of fun to shoot. Caliber .30-30 Winchester.