Recent content by USMC2531

I appreciate all the information and help. I feel lucky to have such an early Ithaca 37 in such great shape, but the two holes in the receiver are just killing me. Thanks again.

Hello, Today I was able to purchase a 1938 Ithaca Model 37 in original condition which is quite nice. The only down fall is there are two small annoying holes drilled in the back of receiver where someone probably had a scope at some point. The wood is nice and much of the original bluing...

Good stuff so. I appreciate all the information and links.

Hello, I've done some research on Browning Sweet Sixteens and have some basic information however, I can't for the life of me decipher the Serial Numbering System. Does anyone has a list of serial numbers year by year that would tell that a 16 ga. is a sweet sixteen? Also, and probably my...

Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks for the reply. ~S

Hello, I just have a couple questions about Ithaca Model 37's. If I'm correct, and please correct me, Ithaca stopped making 16 gauges in 1973? Also I was wondering if they ever stopped @ any point making the 20 gauge? Finally, I was wondering if the older 16 & 20 gauge butt stockes...

a guy a few posts prior said something like he wishes all cops are like andy griffith. yes that wound be nice, but times have changed, and the streets are much more dangerous today. its true, cops have a very dangerous job, but they dont need to treat every single person like a cold hard...

BINGO ! As an LEO it is obvious that you are damned if you do and damned if you don't. What a luxury to sit back and second guess the LEO without all the facts and details. It is no wonder that some of the better officers after a very short time decide it just isn't worth it and quit.

There's good cops, there's bad cops and that can be said for any profession. If you don't like how the police handled this situation you can probably thank their department's policy and proceedure & lawyers. This combined with the "what if factor" (& there's many of them) take much of the...

Thanks for all the information I really appreciate it. I hope these pictures are a little better and I was wondering if anyone can tell me if this looks like an original WWI blued finish or if it is a parkarized WWII re-work? I'm just a little unsure on the finish and want to make sure I...

Couple 1911's ~S

Good information guys I really appreciate it. Can anyone tell from the pictures if this has a WWI blued finish or if it is a WWII re-work. Thanks

Unfortunately, no history with this pistol. If everything looks legit on this pistol what would be a good price for this? I really like it & hope to buy it. Thanks, Steve

Thanks for the feedback. I believe the number on the butt stock is 9045X, but unfortunately I failed to photograph any other numbers. best, Steve

Hello, Since I received some great information on a previous pistol I thought I'de try and get some opinions on this 1917 Colt .45 caliber revolver. The pistol looks to be in great original condition, but I certainly welcome any opinions good or bad. The picture did not come out good where...