We need some C&R porn

[echo1]

Model 8 from 1917 and a 1903 Springfield from 1931. Has anyone seen a bolt like the 1903 has? It was rebuilt in Augusta according to the stamp but the back of the bolt doesn't have the knob on it like others I've seen.View attachment 2141865 View attachment 2141866 View attachment 2141869

Got this guy in Kali jail. Remington M81 in .35Rem, Redfield aperture. I'm going to put a front globe on it. PAX

 

[Moeca]

Finally picked up a WW1 vintage Colt 1911 to add to the collection. It's a 1917 production with matching holster. Pretty happy with it even with the minor pitting and finish loss. Everything looks matching parts wise and no rebuild marks. Still got decent rifling left very little slide slop and good lock up. Can't wait to get it out and run a few rounds thru.

 

[Moeca]

Colt 1908 pocket pistol in 25 acp. Neat little gun but frustrating for me to shoot! That dang grip safety is like the child proof caps when you need the old guy pills!

 

[CountryGent]

The Colt kind of reminds me of an ill-fated Astra 200 in .25 ACP / 6.35㎜ I had / carried many moons ago. The grip safety wasn't an issue, but mechanical problems finally resulted in the boot from the line up and I went with an American built .32 instead. I was glad to dump it because, beyond the aforementioned, my recollection of disassembly for cleaning involved expletives.

Parenthetically, in George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia (1938, Secker and Warburg), he mentions how he acquired a pistol for self-defense. From the ninth chapter: "After a lot of fuss and nuisance an Anarchist friend managed to procure me a tiny 26-inch automatic pistol ...". Presumably the author meant .25-inch. Considering how many such pistols were around in that era, I wonder what it was, exactly. However, I have meandered enough.

 

[raftman]

A 1969-dated Erma EM1. These were originally designed to be .22lr trainers for the M1 carbine, and used as such by a variety of countries including Germany and Austria. They were also sold commercially.

 

[Mikej]

A 1969-dated Erma EM1. These were originally designed to be .22lr trainers for the M1 carbine, and used as such by a variety of countries including Germany and Austria. They were also sold commercially.

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Never heard of it 'til now. What a cool gun!!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Stevens 94c

• Andy54Hawken
• Mar 28, 2026

Pre 1960 Stevens 94c 20 gauge shotgun.
A fun one for grouse.
Andy

 

[weimar_police]

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Wingmaster from 1962

• Andy54Hawken
• Sep 1, 2024

My first gun..My granddad's Remington 870 Wingmaster from 1962.
20 gauge , 28 inch barrel and Modified Choke.

Given to me when I was about 8 ...damn...That was 49 years ago...
Lots of rabbits , squirrels and grouse have been taken with this shotgun...many a clay bird as well.

Learned to shoot with it...learned to hunt and respect life with it.
Lots of memories with this gun.
Andy

 

[DemonRat71]

1943 Inland M1 Carbine that landed at my LGS. Original and unmolested with all of the correct subcontractor parts where they belong. No evidence of an arsenal re-work.

I have an Inland that is in the low 200,000 serial number with everything matching. I found out that mine was made in early January 1943. Although my stock is a bit darker than yours. But all the markings are there, even if a bit worn. Beautiful Rifle you got there.

 

[raftman]

View attachment 2269255View attachment 22692561937 Colt Navy if she could only tell us her stories!

And in other cases such as this 1944 Sauer 38H, one might not want to hear its stories.

 

[abbadon]

LGS find years ago. Don't know much but sold as Jo Lo Ar Eibar 9mm largo with a cocking lever for one handed horseback riding. Even with a broken grip panel, still my most interesting C&R. Hard info is scarce, one source claim it was designed for a one armed solider (anyone else thinking The Fugitive right now).






Below is from another site with much better photography skills.

 

[HamerMonaco05]

My 1968 Western Field M740 A-EMN 30-30 (Marlin 336) with a Leupold VX-R 3-9x40. Such a fun lever action.

 

[raftman]

German occupation-era Radom Vis-35. These are difficult to date exactly, but based on features (which periodically changed to simplify and reduce cost/production time), mid-to-late 1943 is most likely.

 

[monks]

German occupation-era Radom Vis-35. These are difficult to date exactly, but based on features (which periodically changed to simplify and reduce cost/production time), mid-to-late 1943 is most likely.

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Those are surprisingly great shooters for the era they were built in.

 

[carcano38]

Here is my original unreworked Italian carcano.

 

[raftman]

Looks pretty good for being 99 years old.

 

[the apprentice]

More old stuff

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Left to Right 1914 /1915 / 1916
In the back 1939 National Match converted in 1942 to a 1903a1 Unertl Sniper in Philadelphia

 

[carcano38]

Here is my Steyr produced 1940 98k all matching.

 

[OnWalkAbout]

1889 Remington
Taken down for serial and other markings research.

Survey says -> 1899/1900 Grade 2.