[Shooter973]

Not looking for replies about custom guns, just the kind of unusual guns that not everybody else has one of?
I own a Ruger Redhawk in 357, 5.5 inch barrel and have not seen another in my area in years.
I also own a Ruger SP101, in 22 LR, with the 2 inch barrel. Haven't seen another one of these around anywhere.
I also own a S&W Model 1955 Taget Model in 45 acp, takes moon clips. I see a few of the new Stainless types but no other Blued ones like mine.
These are just some of my "Unususal" handguns that I don't see around much, what do you have theats NOT COMMON but not custom made?

[Acera]

I got a Daisy VL rifle, with 5K+ rounds of ammo. Saw one at a gun show this weekend for the first time in years. ( You can also include my handle..... a .300 Acera )



Sorry but did you mean Handguns only? You were not specific in the title.

[AMBASSADOR]

I have two odd guns,Ithaca 37 Sid Bell only 215 guns produced according to the factory paper work,and a Daisy Legact 22lr bolt action.

[GunTech]

Mateba Unica 6 semi-automatic revolver.

http://guntech.com/mateba/mateba-4.jpg

[m-g willy]

A blued Ruger Redhawk!
What makes it unique is I have a letter from Ruger stating they don't make the Redhawk in blue steel and are not going too!
(When the Redhawk came out I wrote to Ruger asking for a blued steel model.They replied back with the above letter.)


Willy

[possum_128]

One's that work out of the box all the time.:neener:

[herohog]

AMT AutoMag III in 9mm WinMag (9x29)
I've only seen one other and I owned it too! :p This one is the VERY LAST one to leave the AMT warehouse. I bought it off the shelf back when I had my FFL pre-Klinton.
http://herohog.com/images/guns/9mmWinMagL.jpg

[ADKWOODSMAN]

Security Six .357 with a 3" barrel. You don't see these overyday.

[aka108]

Colt Service Model Ace. Not really unusual but never see another on the range.

[Chem Geek]

Mateba Unica 6 semi-automatic revolver.

http://guntech.com/mateba/mateba-4.jpg


Man, that's awesome! :D

[herohog]

PS: ACERA, I have a Daisy single shot bolt action but it's chambered in plain old boring .22 long rifle. It's pretty cool with an adjustable length butt and the barrel/foregrip comes off for easy packing after unscrewing a collar on the barrel.

[SaxonPig]

I don't know if these qualify, but this is as close as I can get to rare or unique.

In 1917 S&W had about 600 left over .455 caliber 1st Models that were declined by the British in favor of the lighter and simpler 2nd Models. These were converted to .45 Colt for the American market and dumped on a big dealer in St. Louis.


http://www.fototime.com/36BA2D9898784AC/standard.jpg


The 38/44 "Heavy Duty" was popular with police in the 1930s. The standard barrel length was 5" and supposedly only about 80 were made before the war with a 4" barrel. After the war, the 4" length became standard, but among pre-war guns, collectors tell me that only around 80 were made. This is one of them. Unfortunately, it's been nickel plated and the tip of the hammer spur (on the unusual "humpback" hammer) is broken off.


http://www.fototime.com/8AF8E798B74E3F3/standard.jpg


In 1938 the Utah Highway Patrol ordered 50 of the then new .357 Magnum S&W revolvers (now called the Registered Magnum by collectors). They were factory inscribed with the agency name and numbered 1 - 50. This is #27.


http://www.fototime.com/3F98DF60047549C/standard.jpg

[jhco]

i have a daisey vl with about 3500 rds of ammo i dont have a pic but i will take one and add it later but heres a pic of my ruger hawkeye 256 .mag only about 3500 made

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/jordanharriss/hawkeye-2.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/jordanharriss/hawkeye-1.jpg

heres the daisy vl that i promised its the presentation model new never shot with 3500rds of ammo

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/jordanharriss/vl.jpg

[Mp7]

i remember an article on the Mateba... i believe there is
a second firm, that produced a gun like this. Weird looks!

it´s 9mm Para? right?

[ambidextrous1]

HK 4, by Heckler & Koch.

It's an alloy frame with four interchangeable barrels & mags, to fire .22 RF, .25 ACP, .32 ACP & .380 ACP. Each barrel has its own (captive) recoil spring.

It's a small & light pistol; the .380 is a bit unpleasant to shoot, because of recoil. :(

[66912]

Not exactly rare, but my daily carry piece is my factory Colt CCO. You see many of the Gunsite variations around, but not many of the originals.

[Deanimator]

I also own a S&W Model 1955 Taget Model in 45 acp, takes moon clips. I see a few of the new Stainless types but no other Blued ones like mine.
Those are commonplace at my club. But we're heavily bullseye oriented with an annual D/A revolver league. I've got one. It's probably my most accurate revolver. I shoot it better than my Model 14. The greater weight gives it greater inertia and a slower arc of movement.

[BigG]

Serial number uno of a small run of Colt convertible 10mm/40 Auto

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i115/BigG_photos/Picture19083.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i115/BigG_photos/Picture19076.jpg

[BigG]

I have an old 1850s black powder Colt that still works 100%

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i115/BigG_photos/Picture19031.jpg

[Mad Magyar]

One of 3,784. S&W 547 9mm in a 4" sq.butt w/unique extractor.....The price is escalating by the month.....There were 6,486 in the 3" rd. butt.
After firing a few boxes when purchased, I stopped and decided to keep it for an investment or pass it on to one of my "ungrateful" kids....:D
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/veritas2369/547001-1.jpg

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

1898 Krag Jorgensen 8x58 rimmed.
Don't have a pic, but it's a 120 ish year old rifle. Roudns are expensive if you can find em.
Buffalo arms makes ammo and charges about 70 bucks for 20 now.

[Hawk]

Nothing really rare or even close to it. Sometimes "factory limited" just means "we didn't get enough orders".

Anyhow:
STI Texican - low production much to STI's chagrin - if they ever get their CT supplier producing it won't be "rare" any more.

Wild West Guide Gun - 'cuz even though many have heard of them, they just don't make many as a manufacturer. But, there they are in ATF's 2006 report as having produced 102 rifles. I paid an excise tax so it must be so.

Doug Turnbull Classic - an excellent example of "rare due to limited market". Any Freedom Arms would fall under this kind of "rare".

John Wayne New Vaquero - not so limited as it doesn't get shot. I think Talo "limits" these types to the number they can sell but could be wrong.

[XDKingslayer]

Not positive what it is. I think it's a S&W model 1 or 1 1/2 in .32 rimfire.

http://www.kingslayer.net/images/gun/gun1.jpg

[Tribal]

i remember an article on the Mateba... i believe there is
a second firm, that produced a gun like this. Weird looks!

it´s 9mm Para? right?

Matebas are in .357, .44, or .454 (mine's in .44, and I really need a barrel without a compensator!)

As for the 9mm, are you thinking of the Nosorog (http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2100/2156.htm)?

[Phil DeGraves]

S&W 4505 (blue steel version of the 4506) with adjustable sights. 1800 4505s were produced total, 600 with AS.

S&W 5967, a 5906 frame with a 3914 slide. 1400 produced. 1399 with the "hooked" trigger guard. Mine does not.

[modifiedbrowning]

Walther P88
Walther P88 Compact

[Acera]

Dang you Burr00@comcast.net.

You asked me in a PM what a Daisy VL looked like. I being the friendly sort sent you some links from Gunbroker that had pictures of em'. After that I saw one listed NIB w/ammo, bid on it, won it last night. Now I am about to have another one!! I would not have found it if you had not asked your question. :)

I might curse you again when I write the check, but will probably thank you when I open the box. (Good News, now I have a shooter, and a hopefully pristine example I will not shoot.)




HeroHog, thanks, now I have something else to look for, lol.



.

[Majic]

How about a blued 5.5" Redhawk in .41 mag, or a DW in .41 mag. Then I have a Colt Combat Cobra and a Kimber Pro Carry SLE. There are probably a few more oddballs plus early or first year models in the safe.

[Eightball]

Never seen another Smith and Wesson Model 620 anywhere, and most stores around here have never stocked 'em.

[Moonclip]

Many of the guns I've seen listed in this thread, especially the Rugers, I have seen, have seen offered for sale, or I own. Some are not exactly common to see though such as a Redhawk in .357mag.

I have a BLUED 5 1/2" .41mag Redhawk. At the gunshow I saw the Daisy VL ammo for sale this weekend and I also saw the single shot .22lr Daisy for sale at $50. I have a S&W 25-2 mod of 1955 in .45acp. They are out there but I don't see them everyday.

[keyboard commando]

.38 Special,eight inch barrel.:scrutiny:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q274/pistola_photo/PYTHONTARGET012.jpg

[Moonclip]

Oh come on, someone can do better than that, I've seen two other .38spl Pythons before:)

I saw a .357mag Desert eagle today. I rarely see those in my area.

[mavracer]

AMT backup 45 that eats any JHP I put in it.

[WVMountainBoy]

Its probably not all that rare, but I've never seen another one. Its a Colt .38 Police Positive Special, its a very compact gun though it does have a full six inch tube. I've had an impossible time trying to find grips for it. (granted I've only looked at some of the trendier places) and no mass produced holster yet either. (one off customs are nice, but I'm from WV, the second poorest state in the union)

[socaldan]

Check me out on the RESEARCH BOARD....
I have some pics there of some odd stuff.
Mabey you can help I.D. some of it.

Dan

[lechiffre]

S&W 3566 3.5 inch .356 tsw

[jestic]

I own a Colt Huntsman.

[cortego]

Randall 1911

[Peter M. Eick]

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/eickpm/44amp.jpg

44 Automag. Unfired in the original box.

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/eickpm/hwml_grip2.jpg

Les Baer 10mm Heavyweight Monolith. Presumed to be a one of a kind.

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/eickpm/210x2.jpg

Sig 210's. 210-5 and 210-6. Never seen another one at the range.

Those are the rarer beasts.

[mossy141701]

Don't know exactly how rare it is but I have a Smith & Wesson model 10-6 chambered for 357 magnum. They were supposedly made for the NYSP in the early seventys and were later repalced with the model 27. I have read that only about 1200 were so marked. It is just like that later model 13.

[Danus ex]

I have a Colt Police Positive Mk. V.

[M'bogo]

H&K VP70-Z, nickel S&W 29 6.5" barrel NIB and a Ruger Service Six 3" .357Mag. They are at least unique to me as you don't see them at every show, shoot or range.

M'bogo

[silentpoet]

I have an Asai one pro in 45 on layaway.

[nero45acp]

"I have a Colt Police Positive Mk. V."

Me too (I love that 4" D-frame).


I also have a:

Limited Ed. Ruger Single-Six 4-3/4" Stainless w/Adj. Sites
Beretta 92SB Compact Type M


nero

[jackstinson]

Manufactured by d'Armes des Pyrenees in Hendaye France: Unique Corsair Model D6 - .22LR
Well, you did ask; "What "Unique" factory guns do you own??". Jack

http://weirdjack.com/guns/UC-L.jpg

[jhco]

good one jack i forgot about my "unique"


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/jordanharriss/unique-1.jpg


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/jordanharriss/unique-2.jpg

[Moonclip]

Uniques are Unique as I rarely see them locally!

[4thPointOfContact]

Unique....hmmmmm. Three come to mind.


Daewoo USAS-12, Imported by Gilbert Equip. Co. Around 5,000 produced total, perhaps less.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/unnamed-source/USAS1298765.jpg


High Standard Model 10B police shotgun. An idea, sadly, ahead of it's time. It'd be nice to see something like this on a modern, autoloader chassis.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/unnamed-source/DSC00259.jpg


Daewoo AR100 a 'product improved, gas-piston AR'. It might have been the first real gas-piston AR, not really sure. The import ban probably stopped it from becoming the 'next big thing'.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/unnamed-source/DSC00250.jpg

[Moonclip]

I remember seeing the Daewoo 12ga on a gunshop shelf in the old days before they were classified as a destructive device.

[Huddog]

Not a cotton pickin one, but I enjoy the pictures of y'alls.

[herohog]

I used to have a Daewo DP-51 Triple Action (http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg47-e.htm). Interesting pistol. Trigger is of “triple action” type. This means that other than traditional double or single action fire modes it has “fast action” mode, apparently borrowed from FN’s GP “Fast Action” pistol. In this mode hammer is cocked by the cycle of the slide, then it is pushed forward by the pressure on the hammer head. In this position, the main spring remains cocked, so only light pressure on the trigger is necessary to recock the hammer and fire the gun in the “double action manner”. Or, alternatively, hammer can be recocked manually to be fired in single action for maximum first-shot accuracy.

[WoofersInc]

I have a Star Megastar in 45 ACP. It has the Starvel finish and is a 12 round gun. I have not seen another one since I bought this at any gun stores or at any of the gun shows. Also have one of the Daewoo DR200 rifles. Those I will see once in a great while.

[The Bushmaster]

Woodsman second generation (1954). Colt SAA second generation (1966). Winchester mod 94 .30WCF (1948). Grandfather's .38 short Rimfire pocket revolver (age unknown)

[RIATAC45]

I have a Savage model 101, single action, single shot pistol. It looks like a SAA, only its the size of a Ruger Bearcat.

[Cliff47]

A few years ago, I picked up a Western Field No 5 pistol in .22lr at a gun show for the princely sum of $150 (it came with the original box, magazine, holster and a "proof" target dated Apr 1954). I can barely remember Montgomery Ward catalogs, let alone one with firearms listed. On doing some research (and reading this thread), I found that this was produced in the Unique factory in the Pyrenees as the Corsair/Model D. The finish is in the 95+% range, and I have field-stripped and cleaned it (had a LOT of sludge to remove internally). I consider it one of the "rarer jewels" in my collection.

[Moonclip]

I think Sears sold some Uniques as well. I see megastars but not often and I don't think I've ever seen the 10mm version locally. Mags are a pain to find.

I also like my Daewoo DP51 a lot.

[jackstinson]

Introduced in 1954, the Unique Model D is a modification of the earlier Unique Model 52. The basic differences between the various D models are barrel lengths and grips. The Unique Model D6 with 6" barrel and thumbrest grips was marketed in the USA under the name "Corsair".
It was sold through various outlets here; with the factory markings & "Corsair" on the slide, with J.C. Higgins (Sears) markings as the "Model 85", and Montgomery Wards as the "Model 5". J.C. Higgens even offered a 15-round magazine option.
Numrich lists both 10 round and 15 round magazines currently (albeit pricey) under JC Higgins 85.
Jack

[ACORN]

S&W 629 8-3/8" pinned and recessed- only supposedly 200 made

S&W 60 2" bbl with adjustable sights-someone here also has one

S&W M&P Target model with a humpback hammer- Xavier Breath here says it's uncommon and probably a special order gun. I'll say one thing for it, the action is so smooth it feels likes it's broke.

[rockcutter]

Very nice folks. Don't know how rare it will be. I have my great-grandfathers squirrel gun, a Winchester model 1892 Pump chambered in .22 WRF.

[Thaddeus Jones]

I have a 3" 66-4, non ported for RSR.

A 586-5, pre lock, PC L-comp.

A 3" 686, pre lock, CS-1 NIB with box and docs. TJ

[cpirtle]

About 500 produced:

http://www.pirtleranch.com/images/Guns/whitney/finished.jpg

[Acera]

cpirtle that is a nice looking Whitney. I have never seen one that was nickle plated. I am assuming that is an original from the 50's. Do you have any of the newer ones, I see them listed all over the internet but have not taken the plunge yet.

[cpirtle]

Thanks Acera.

That's a factory nickel job but they only made around 500 that way. I think the last actual count I saw quoted 470. It's one of the originals so being 50 years old and so few made very few people have ever seen one. Heck, I've only seen 2 other blued ones!

Never tried one of the remakes but I have not heard a whole lot of good about them. I was thinking of taking the plunge but just never did it. Would like to have one I'm willing to shoot!

[Pilot]

A French S.A.C.M. 1935A in 7.65 MM French. Sorry, no pics.

[farscott]

I have a few rare ones.

1) A sample of the NYSP S&W M520. This is a fixed-sight N-frame chambered in .357 Magnum. Not to be confused with the recent M520.

2) A 2-inch .22 LR SP-101.

3) A Les Baer TRS Home Defense. This is a Monolith Heavy with TRS markings, thin grips, a light rail, fixed sights, and a Streamlight M3.

[bhp9mm]

this one i was told its a smith model 1 http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=3&pictureid=105

[Flopsy]

I have a blue Beretta 84F that I put a barrel in from a stainless model. So it's all blue with a stainless barrel showing in the open slide. I bet that's one almost nobody has.

[Mad Magyar]

I have a blue Beretta 84F that I put a barrel in from a stainless model. So it's all blue with a stainless barrel showing in the open slide. I bet that's one almost nobody has.
__________________

How about a pic? I'd like to see it....:)

[chihuahuatn]

First generation 900serial number Steyr AUG (excellent condation), and first generation Walther P99 (german markings) and 5x 16rd mags (non LE marked). Not that impressive to other postings in this thread.

[kentucky bucky]

I have an 1870 Snider Enfield .577 saddle carbine.

[arflattop]

This is low rent compared to the other firearms presented in this thread. I have a thumbhole stock variant of Ruger's K77/17. I've never seen it listed as an option on their website.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh15/arflattop/Image00002-4.jpg

[Harry Paget Flashman]

I bought a Polish Gward .38 Special revolver a few years ago that was made for military trials in the early 90's. Here is the link: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=237735&highlight=gward

[Moonclip]

Wow, I guess I'm pretty lucky because many of these guns I have own or own or I have at least seen them for sale locally. I didn't realize how rare a P&R 629 8 3/8" was.

A friend of mine that passed away, he had one ANIB, the last gun he ever purchased.

This is a good thread though, keep it coming, it really jogs the memory. Anyone remember that Unique used to make a .22lr pistol you could convert in to a rifle?

[bluto]

Wow. Some of these guns are really impressive firearms. We've got some lucky owners on these forums. Thanks for sharing.

The only one I have that remotely falls into the category of an unusual factory gun is my special run 4" S&W 586-7 (blued, 7 shot cylinder). One of 1000 in 4". 1000 in 6" also for a total fun of 2000.

[Bob R]

The gun isn't very unique, but the markings are. A NRA 870 Wingmaster.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/Bob8251/100_09242.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/Bob8251/100_09302.jpg

Another one that is actually pretty common, esp in Europe. But thanks to import bans (or no thanks) not an over abundance of them in the US.

A Dragunov Tiger Carbine. Along with some of the extra stuff I have picked up over the years.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/Bob8251/TIGERsm.jpg

bob

[Rembrandt]

Springfield Armory Omega 3 barrel set......one of 15 produced
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Rembrandt51/Firearms/omega3bbl.jpg

Colt Classic Gold Cup.....one of 300 built.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Rembrandt51/Firearms/ClassicGoldCup.jpg

S&W Performance Center 629 with detachable comp (have only seen a handful)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Rembrandt51/PerformanceCenter44.jpg

Browning Renaissance High Power
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Rembrandt51/Firearms/RenaissanceHP.jpg

[Okiecruffler]

Well, not really rare, but few have them. My Savage Striker in .308 with a custom paint job from Okieballistics.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/7693Striker_308.jpg

[22-rimfire]

I don't own any rare guns. Uncommon perhaps. I have a 2.5" Colt Diamondback in 22LR and the original Colt Trooper in 22LR.

[magnumman44]

I have never seen another S&W 629 CL DX with 8 3/8" barrel.
Educate me...what is pinned and recessed?

[mattk]

I have a CZ75 Standard IPSC. Not many of those around.

[woad_yurt]

Below is an H&R 676 double action convertible with a 12' barrel & 2 cylinders for .22LR and .22WMR. Not unique but not common, either. It shoots like a rifle, pretty much.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee150/woad_yurt/676_03.jpg?t=1214228755

Not unique, either, but interesting, nonetheless, a very early Whitney Wolverine made before they got sued and had to remove the word "Wolverine" from the gun.

Cpirtle: I love your plated Whitney. I'll trade!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee150/woad_yurt/Whitney_Wolverine_02.jpg?t=1214230731

[ACORN]

Educate me...what is pinned and recessed?

The chambers are counter-bored and the barrel is retained with a cross-pin.

[Bob R]

Educate me...what is pinned and recessed?

I think pictures work much better tha words for this. The blue Model 57 is pinned (cross pin in frame just ahead of cylinder gap) and recessed (cylinder chambers counter bored so the rim of the bullet sets flush into the cylinder). The nickle Model 57 isn't pinned or recessed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/Bob8251/100_0944.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/Bob8251/100_0945.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/Bob8251/100_0946.jpg

hope this answers the question.

bob

[cpirtle]

Thanks W. Yurt for the offer but I think I'll hang onto mine.

Oddly eough I saw an original blued Wolverine this weekend at the Medina (OH) show. It was in maybe 80% condition and the guy was asking $500. I actually thought about it for a second..

[magnumman44]

Thanks... I understand pinned and recessed now!! Great job using pics to illistrate the point, also. I appreciate the respectful help that many THR members can provide...unlike some others.....

[loneviking]

Colt Peacekeeper with a 6 inch barrel. Only made for a couple of years. Bought it new and I've carried it for about 22 years now...

[bignick73]

FN "Browning 1900" .32 auto. Found it in a pawn shop one day, think I paid somewhere around $100 for it. Don't think I've ever seen another.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/6104/img0041kh7.jpg

[45Broomhandle]

Kinda' unique is this S-M Sporter from 1953. It's a .22rf single-shot that was only offered for that one year. Named for Sydney Manson, Pres. of the company, and it was co-designed by W.H.B. Smith, a well-known gun-guru of that era, along with others.

At most, only 600 were produced, according to various accounts. Even Manson admitted in a later interview that the gun had immediate flaws come to light and its sale was discontinued. Replacement parts were not available so if it quit working the majority were trashed.

This one is in excellent condition. Appears to even be unfired. At bottom is a copy of an advertisement for it in The American Rifleman.

Best regards from "The Gunshine State" ~ ~ ~ 45Broomhandle

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/mauser/S-MSPORTERPOSED001_edited.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/mauser/SMSPORTERAD2.jpg

[Gator]

S&W 629 8-3/8" pinned and recessed- only supposedly 200 made

Actually the 8 3/8" 629 "no-dash" was in production for one year only, making it the rarest of the P&R'd 629s, but a lot more than 200 were made.

[madcratebuilder]

A wartime commercial (1915) broomhandle C96. It gets a lot of looks at the range. A M19 and M27 with 5 inch barrels, don't see many of those.

[45Broomhandle]

I collect single-shot .22rf guns. Below are an old S&W Model of 91 and a Colt Camp Perry. Both guns were built on revolver frames. Note the Smith still retains the revolver recoil shields.

Have factory letters on both. Colt was shipped 1934 to a Fort Worth dealer. The Smith was shipped 1901 to a Philadelphia dealer. There were 2,525 Camp Perrys made between 1920 and 1941. According to Supica's S&W book there were only 862 of the Model of 91 made. Letter says they were made between 1893 and 1905.

They may not be really "unique," but they're certainly scarce. Nice collectible investments.

Best regards ~ ~ ~ 45Broomhandle

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/mauser/SINGLESHOTSLOOKLIKEREVOLVERS_edited.jpg

"Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music." ~ ~ ~ George Carlin

[briansp82593]

Ive been wanting one of those so bad!!