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Both Radagast and I omitted to mention that before a firearms licence can be obtained we must provide a "genuine reason" for having one. In the case of rural dwellers with a property we can use vermin extermination as a reason. For those city dwellers, they must be a member of a club (target...

The conservative government introduced new laws which meant that apart from being properly licenced (police checks etc) we must register each and every firearm we own. Should we wish to add another gun we must apply for a Permit to Acquire and then wait for it to be issued before picking it up...

The Stinger Thanks RC, I am actually in Australia and only about 250km from Brisbane so it has not travelled very far in 110 years. On the left of the words there appears to be a wasp.

I picked up a Winchester M92 in 32-20 last week and after cleaning found "The Stinger" stamped on the barrel. The serial number indicates 1903 manufacture. The barrel is somewhat shorter than my other '92's but not as short as the carbine I have in 25-20. What is the significance of the...

Thanks SDC. Looking at the case which I fired, there are irregularities along the length of the chamber but I will take a closer look. The 218 Bee does not appear significantly larger and can easily take a lower than factory load behind a light projectile. Would it be possible to drill out...

The bad news Well gentlemen, today I received the bad news that the RRGM rifle is a Hornet with a damaged chamber. If I want to fire it I will need to have either the chamber bored and relined or perhaps reamed out to accommodate the old 218 Bee cartridge. I already have a '92 Winchester in...

Thanks for your thoughts, gentlemen. I have put the rifle into my local gunsmith for a physical determination. If it proves to be a 22WCF I may be able to use 22 Hornet cases with a lighter load of ADI 2205. I will report back.

The chamber will take a 22 Hornet case and is therefore rimmed, centrefire. The letters DRGM are on the left side plate.

I have what appears to be a European rifle. It is a single shot, break action piece with set trigger. Under the forearm are proof marks and what appears to be the calibre - 5.25 and next to it 3mm. The muzzle mikes out at 5.25mm. Can anyone identify what round this fired?

I am seeking information on the following firearms which are resting in the back of my gunsafe if anyone can help:- 1. V & R Blakemore, single barrel 12g, percussion, damascus barrel 37 inches long. 2. Double barreled 12g shotgun by Levick, pecussion, damascus barrels 3. Double...

RC, this rifle is not in the USA it is here in Australia where I reside so it has not been re-imported.

Floyd, It would appear that I have made a gross error. Upon vigorously cleaning the area under the receiver the serial no. is MX033 and to the rear of that is the inscription ODIN ALEX VA. On top of the barrel I can just make out an oval shape with the letter F. What this means I have no idea!

I'll try again:

R/H side of receiver -

1894 Win Here are the photos, I hope.