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by bruce
Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: Smithing & Reloading
Topic: Questions about SA and MK. II issue
Replies: 4
Views: 614

Re: Questions about SA and MK. II issue

Thank you for the suggestions! Did a very thorough cleaning of both pistols yesterday afternoon/evening. Never knew there were so many little places where gunk could collect! Judging from what I ended up finding, the gunk may very well have been the problem with both pistols. Did not get to the rang...
by bruce
Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: Single-Shot Rifles
Topic: Ruger 75th Anniversary No.1
Replies: 6
Views: 1038

Re: Ruger 75th Anniversary No.1

A joy to my eyes!!! Sincerely. bruce.
by bruce
Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: 1951 Red Eagle
Replies: 16
Views: 947

Re: 1951 Red Eagle

SA w/ red eagle grips ... $440 all in ... looks like correct magazine ... You did very well!!! Following post. Sincerely. bruce.
by bruce
Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: Smithing & Reloading
Topic: Questions about SA and MK. II issue
Replies: 4
Views: 614

Questions about SA and MK. II issue

A little over a year ago, I found and bought a nice early Standard Auto. It came w/ one of the replacement magazines and red Eagle grips. Replaced the grips and stored the Eagles in a zip lock bag. Was able to find and buy some of the early type magazines at less than nose bleed prices. Function was...
by bruce
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: Magnificent Mk. II
Replies: 2
Views: 380

Magnificent Mk. II

Oh the joys of semi-auto pistols! When I want just plain predictable shooting ... I reach for my beloved S&W M-18. When something needs to be shot, that is the first handgun I grab. from hard off the muzzle right on out to a bit beyond 100 yds., that thing has been nothing but completely and utt...
by bruce
Mon Dec 25, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: There's a First Time for Everything!
Replies: 3
Views: 520

Re: There's a First Time for Everything!

Please excuse me for failing to respond. Installed the replacement grips and stored the Red Eagle grips in a zip lock back so that they will not get damaged! That little pistol can flat shoot!!! Have been able to come up with a couple of good magazines and one magazine that looks good but occasional...
by bruce
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: Double Actions
Topic: CCH GP100
Replies: 8
Views: 840

Re: CCH GP100

What a beautiful Christmas present! Color case hardening done well is gorgeous. This is very well done. Sincerely. bruce.
by bruce
Thu Dec 14, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: Double Actions
Topic: 1971 RDA-34
Replies: 15
Views: 1530

Re: 1971 RDA-34

Gorgeous Ruger! Have not seen one lately even approaching that condition. You are most fortunate. Sincerely. bruce.
by bruce
Thu Dec 14, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: Working on the Single actions of 1972
Replies: 15
Views: 1535

Re: Working on the Single actions of 1972

Absolutely wonderful pictures of a most impressive collection! Sincerely. bruce.
by bruce
Sat Dec 02, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: 3 screw Flattop 7.5inch .44
Replies: 5
Views: 578

Re: 3 screw Flattop 7.5inch .44

Shame about the hole/weld and reblue. Regardless, looks like a really fine shooter! Price accordingly. Sincerely. bruce.