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Bonhomme Richard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-13-08 09:09 AM
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Just got two antique weapons.
Kinda excited.
A Fabrique Nationale M1900 (Browning No. 1) semi-automatic pistol in perfect condition with the original holster and even the pistol button close chamois case
A Savage Model 1914 pump .22 rifle. Also in excellent condition.
I would love to display them but will probably just pack away.
Funny enough. These were my 84 year old mother in laws weapons.
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SteveM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-16-08 02:26 PM
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1. I bet she was a fan of Annie Oakley.
I have an "ought-three" Winchester .22 auto-loader, made in 1905. Because of the unusual ammo (case is shorter and fatter than a long rifle or short), the little carbine doesn't have a lot of re-sale value; ammo is only available through the Western Scrounger for around $14/box of 50. Yikes.
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Bonhomme Richard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-16-08 03:12 PM
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2. Regarding ammo
I read that this rifle would chamber .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle cartridges interchangeably. Theoretically I shouldn't have a problem if I decide to actually use it.
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SteveM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-17-08 08:33 AM
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3. No, you shouldn't. Mine '03 has unique ammo, damn it.
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JustABozoOnThisBus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-22-08 08:00 PM
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4. Nice that it shoots current ammo
I have a rifle that was my mother's. .32 Short Rimfire, rolling block single shot. Ammunition is hard-to-find, and expensive. So it's a wall-hanger.

The pistol sounds like a gem.
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old mark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-23-08 04:11 PM
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5. The Browning pistol is a great little gun
Is it .32 ACP? Fun caliber to shoot, not much recoil, very accurate even in small pistols.
It was the first cartridge Browning designed, and remained his favorite.

mark

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