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Grabbed one of my 1851 Colt by Pietta and there was rust on 3 flats of the barrel, about 1" from where the barrel meets the frame. The rust was significant and I could feel the slight pitting after using very fine steel wool and oil to remove the rust. Why is it surprising? First, I live in...

The wedge in my new, 1860 Army revolver is really in there tight! I used a brass hammer and punch to get it out. To get it back in required a wooden mallet. It only goes in just far enough for the spring to grab the frame, so it sticks out pretty far on the left. I am certain that a little...

My wife has feared guns but recognized that she shouldn't put her fears on the shoulders of others. However, after recent events, she was distraught and started talking about hi-cap mags and "assault-style" rifles. After discussions proved futile, I offered a suggestion: I would show to her and...

This weekend, I was at the opening of the rebuild of the old trader's station, Ft. Lupton, in of all places, Ft. Lupton Colorado. What I didn't know was that there was a mountain man rendezvous taking place next to Ft. Lupton as well as some black powder shooting competitions. I had more fun...

I took a motorcycle trip to Cody, WY to see the Buffalo Bill Firearms Museum, one of the best historical firearms museum in the USA. I then rode up to Little Bighorn where I learned that Custer was very brave, but not so smart. I have loads of photos of weapons from the Firearms museum that...

Stopped in my local gun shop and they had just received an 03A3 on consignment. This was an all original, except possibly the stock that may have been replaced on its one armory rebuild. Every piece of metal is Parkerized and matching which is consistent with the period of construction - March...

I had an advanced personal defense training yesterday. It was 6 ½ hours in the classroom and 2 hours on the range. It was quite an adventure. An attorney was present in the morning and talked to us for over an hour. I must say, he offered some facts and interpretation that we did not...

I now am signed up to take an 2 day course called 'Personal Protection and Advanced concealed carry.' Included is training in home defense, range time using the 'Draw', shooting on the move, multiple targets, shooting from cover, rapid/flash shooting, magazine exchange, remedial action...