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by varifleman
Tue Dec 23, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: US Military Rifles
Topic: Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6MM Navy Rifle
Replies: 4
Views: 7356

Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6MM Navy Rifle

Here for your viewing pleasure is Winchester-Lee Model 1895 6mm Navy Rifle serial number 18003 with bayonet and scabbard. It was part of the second US Navy contract (serial numbers 15001-20000) inspected by Lt John N. Jordan (J.N.J as stamped on breech in photo 7). Per the Winchester Repeating Fire ...
by varifleman
Thu May 09, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: C&R Handguns
Topic: Webley Scott .455 1913 MK1 Navy Automatic
Replies: 3
Views: 6667

Webley Scott .455 1913 MK1 Navy Automatic

Here for your viewing pleasure is my Webley-Scott .455 Model 1913 MK1 N Navy pistol serial number 3800 which was accepted into service in 1914. Also shown is a 7-pack of .455 Webley Self-loading ammo dated January 30, 1919. I found on-line an interesting article "The .455 Webley & Scott Pis...
by varifleman
Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:25 pm
Forum: C&R Handguns
Topic: RAF WWI Colt Government Model .455 Eley Pistol
Replies: 2
Views: 5904

Re: RAF WWI Colt Government Model .455 Eley Pistol

Here's a close up of the barrel markings.
by varifleman
Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:01 pm
Forum: C&R Handguns
Topic: US WWII Officer's Colt Government Model pistol
Replies: 1
Views: 5140

US WWII Officer's Colt Government Model pistol

Here for your enjoyment are a few photos of my Government Model 1911 made in 1921. It came with a 1944-dated Boyt Holster inscribed with the owner's name/rank and serial number (assume it's US Army): Lt/Maj H. Michaels 01039471. It's shown with reproduction box and vintage box of Wincheter 230-grain...
by varifleman
Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: C&R Handguns
Topic: RAF WWI Colt Government Model .455 Eley Pistol
Replies: 2
Views: 5904

RAF WWI Colt Government Model .455 Eley Pistol

Here for your viewing pleasure are photos of my WWI RAF British military proofed Colt 1911. It was one of 400 pistols shipped to Captain Sir Connop Guthrie, Pier 60, North River NY NY on March 12, 1918. Guthrie was the Special Representative for the British Ministry of Shipping in the U.S. and a mem...
by varifleman
Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: C&R Handguns
Topic: US Officer's British-proofed WWI Colt Goverment Model Pistol
Replies: 3
Views: 6656

US Officer's British-proofed WWI Colt Goverment Model Pistol

Here for your viewing pleasure are photos of my WWI British-proofed .45ACP Colt Government Model pistol C 13731 which was 1 of 300 shipped to the London Armoury Company on November 18 1914. The accompanying US Model 1912 holster is marked 1st LT G C Wilkins. The owner of this pistol was 1st Lt Georg...