Recent content by Patrolman971

Greets and Merry Christmas All, I own a High Standard 1911 GI 45 and had some issues with it today. 4 times while shooting a box of ammo, the slide failed to go all the forward and the weapon would not fire. I bought new Winchester ball ammo and the weapon was clean before I started...

Greeting and Merry Christmas All, I own a S&W Model of 1905 4th Change that my dad gave me recently. It was nickel plated from the factory ( I think ) and it is starting to show it's age. I was wondering if any one could recommend a company to refinish it. The local gun shop told me it isn't...

I bought my first 1911 .45 last week. I see alot of pictures online of pistols with the hammer in the full cocked position. Is this correct for storage or just for photographing?

Hello Everyone, I was wondering if any one might know what the retail price would have been on a S&W Model of 1905 4th Change in 1920 or 1921. This isn't really needed info, just curios. Thanks and HAve a Nice Day

38 special 6 shot side swing I'll try to post a pix soon. Thank you very much. Patrolman971

Hi, My dad recently gave me S&W 38 that he got used in the mid 60's. It only has 6 digits in the sn. The sn is 370*** with no other characters. There isn't a model number on the weapon anywhere that I can find, I've disassembled it completely for cleaning.The patent dates are on the top of the...

Greeting Everyone, I just joined today. I have a question that has probably been asked 100's of times. My Dad recently gave me a S&W Model 10 that he got used in the mid '60s. The sn is six digits. The first two numbers are 37. It has a half moon shaped front sight and a hammer block. If anyone...