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Thanks for the advice everyone. Talking to the county sheriff was such a good idea that I don't know why I didn't think of it. Their answer is that there are no regulations that apply to me beyond the obvious negligence issues. For my neighbors, "don't be an ass", was a part of the planning...

For clarity, I did some research before this, but the regulations I could find mostly do not seem to apply to my area; https://guides.sll.texas.gov/gun-laws/shooting-ranges My county has less than 30,000 people in it (Gillespie) and the ony county regulations seem to talk about shooting inside...

There aren't any gun ranges in my area, and I have a nice piece of flat land that is a decent distance from the nearest house, so I'm thinking about building up a shooting berm for Rifle/Pistol shooting but I want to verify the rules first. If anyone knows which part of the law applies to this I...

Mauser Lover, thank you very much for the offer. I have to head out of town tonight, and I took these pictures rather quickly. I doubt they will be good enough, but let me know if I should take a particular shot at a steeper angle, concentrate on one particular area, etc. and I will give you...

drk1- Thanks for the book recommendation. I sent an email, and hopefully I will have another book to read soon (there just are not enough hours in the day). I am continuing to do research, and I will keep y'all updated if I find anything. That is a good point about the parts. Someday, I will...

drk1- Thanks for the reply. Your analysis makes sense to me. And this morning I found a copy of "German Small Arms Markings" by Gortz and Bryans on Ebay for $60, and I immediately bought it. I am going to have some fun reading to do. Honestly, to figure out if it was reblued, I should take it...

Sorry, I have been off the board for a while , and I missed your responses. The general consensus on the boards I have been to are, either Artillerie-Munitionskolonne first company, sixth weapon (Thanks again Jim Watson), or possibly some police marking. I have a few original stripper clips...

I am a life member for both the NRA, and TSRA (Texas State Rifle Association).

Thanks everyone for the replies. I got a chance to shoot it last night. That thing is front heavy. Academically, I understood that it must be front heavy, but that handle, wow. After 50 rounds, you feel it. It is accurate. Later, I might break out the stock and try it at 50 yards. Though, I...

Thanks for the replies. Tark- My picture is bad, but on the front of the magazine is a crowned Eagle. That implies it is a Prussian contract. All the internals look good. No rust, and minimal discoloration. If not for the matching serial numbers, it would almost look refurbished. Still, I will...

Thanks Jim. I don't know why i ignored the period between 1 and 6. We will see what everyone else says. I know that Red 9s were made between 1916 and 1918. I was hoping for an exact year, but the official records were destroyed in WW2. So, probably hopeless.

I recently got my hands on a beautiful Red 9. All matching parts (including the grips), the bore was excellent, and the bluing was also excellent. The holster is obviously new, and I had to use my steel picks to clean some crud off the insides. Otherwise it is pretty much perfect. I am trying...

Why didn’t I think of imputing the quote? Thanks redneck. Your Google-fu saved me a bit of trouble, and money. I will probably clean it up myself. A new project.

Ok, here are some pictures. If anyone needs me to show something specific, just ask. For the record, there are no manufacturing stamps anywhere on the knife, or the plaque. Also, they could have purchased this knife at any time since 1950s (probably). It was in the corner of an office, and no...

For the record, I am sure a restoration will cost in the neighborhood of $200, and probably north of that (especially if I have to ship it). Unfortunately, no, there is no one to ask. My Great-Aunt just died a few months ago, and I found it cleaning out her house. It was probably my...

I was looking through a relative’s house this weekend, and I found a plaque with a reproduction Bowie Knife on it. It has a fair bit of spot rust, the copper has oxidized, and the steel is lightly tarnished, but I think it is salvageable. I would like to get it professionally restored. Does...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I have edited the OP in case anyone in the future has the same question. Inheriting these firearms and accessories has forced me to reorganize. I want to perform a detailed inventory so that if I am every incapacitated, my family knows what I have. The...

Thanks for the responses. Right now I backup my excel docs to several encrypted USB drives. The copy on my computer is also encrypted. Any program that I start using has to do the same. I am not worried about someone hacking my computer. I paid good money to encrypt sensitive documents (I know...

My firearm inventory management is lacking. Right now, I just have an excel document with all the relevant info. I saw pictures of a firearm inventory app, and it got me interested. Do y’all use a firearm inventory app or software? Or do you know of a good program? My big need is, beyond the...

Thanks for the help Gordon and SwampWolf. I will keep an eye out on the auction sites, or maybe I will get lucky at a gun show. I really want to shoot the rifle, but it is not going anywhere. Besides, my Great Uncle bought it for my Great Aunt's birthday back in 1961. It even has her name...