Nightcrawler
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Here's an idea. Let's say your good buddy Nightcrawler became a multi-billionaire, and bored with expensive water and supermodels, decided to start a gun company or two.
One of the gun companies I start is dedicated to making modern reproductions of classic firearms. These firearms would come in two basic variations, classic and modernized.
Classic models would be virtually identical/interchangable to the classic weapons, albeit made with modern metallurgy. They would be able to withstand liberal use of +P ammunition, for example, within the strength limits of the design.
Modernized guns would be based on the classic designs, but would feature improvements like modern sights, easier to manipulate controls, better finishes, etc.
Now, many old guns require much machining and finishing, but with my massive industrial base I'd hopefully be able to sell them at an affordable price. Still, you'd probably expect to pay as much for one of my classic pistols (with good, old fashioned, super deep beautiful blueing and walnut stocks) as you would for a high-end commercial 1911 type.
So. What guns would you like to see Reproduction Arms produce? Note that one pistol we would NOT produce would be the M1911/1911A1. This pistol is already seeing healthy production in modernized and even classic format, and there'd be little need for us to futher clutter an already crowded market.
Pistols we WOULD offer?
-The P-08 Luger. Variations with 4" and 6" barrels, in 9x19mm. Would also produce a .45ACP version, similar to the original.
-The Walther P38. Similar to the postwar P-1, but (hopefully) modified to feed JHP ammo and withstand +P usage.
-The TT-33 Tokarev, strength-enhanced to handle the hotter ammo.
-The Mauser Pistol, in 9x19mm and 7.62x25mm. All would feature detachable box mags, but could be fed from stripper clips as well. Would also produce a .45ACP version similar to, but in much better quality than the Chinese Mauser. 4", 5", and 6" barrels.
Rifles?
-Mauser 98, in 8mm, .30-06, .270 (long action), and .308 and .243 (short action). Would include matching bayonet.
-Enfield No.4 Mk. 1, in .303 and .308.
-M1903, 03A3, and 03A4 Springfield rifles.
-Winchester 1892 (.45 Colt, .357 Mag, .44-40, .44 Mag, .41 Mag)
-Winchester 1895 (.30-06, .270, 7.62x54mmR). Available in "military" config that would have bayonet fittings and could be fed from strippers.
-Trapdoor Springfield, .45-70, .444 Marlin, .450 Marlin, and .50 Alaskan.
-Winchester 1886, .45-70, .444 Marlin, and .500S&W if doable, pressure-wise.
Shotguns?
-M1897 Winchester, in original and trench gun variants.
-Winchester lever action shotgun, (unsure of model designation).
So what else would you like to see? What could I make for you?
One of the gun companies I start is dedicated to making modern reproductions of classic firearms. These firearms would come in two basic variations, classic and modernized.
Classic models would be virtually identical/interchangable to the classic weapons, albeit made with modern metallurgy. They would be able to withstand liberal use of +P ammunition, for example, within the strength limits of the design.
Modernized guns would be based on the classic designs, but would feature improvements like modern sights, easier to manipulate controls, better finishes, etc.
Now, many old guns require much machining and finishing, but with my massive industrial base I'd hopefully be able to sell them at an affordable price. Still, you'd probably expect to pay as much for one of my classic pistols (with good, old fashioned, super deep beautiful blueing and walnut stocks) as you would for a high-end commercial 1911 type.
So. What guns would you like to see Reproduction Arms produce? Note that one pistol we would NOT produce would be the M1911/1911A1. This pistol is already seeing healthy production in modernized and even classic format, and there'd be little need for us to futher clutter an already crowded market.
Pistols we WOULD offer?
-The P-08 Luger. Variations with 4" and 6" barrels, in 9x19mm. Would also produce a .45ACP version, similar to the original.
-The Walther P38. Similar to the postwar P-1, but (hopefully) modified to feed JHP ammo and withstand +P usage.
-The TT-33 Tokarev, strength-enhanced to handle the hotter ammo.
-The Mauser Pistol, in 9x19mm and 7.62x25mm. All would feature detachable box mags, but could be fed from stripper clips as well. Would also produce a .45ACP version similar to, but in much better quality than the Chinese Mauser. 4", 5", and 6" barrels.
Rifles?
-Mauser 98, in 8mm, .30-06, .270 (long action), and .308 and .243 (short action). Would include matching bayonet.
-Enfield No.4 Mk. 1, in .303 and .308.
-M1903, 03A3, and 03A4 Springfield rifles.
-Winchester 1892 (.45 Colt, .357 Mag, .44-40, .44 Mag, .41 Mag)
-Winchester 1895 (.30-06, .270, 7.62x54mmR). Available in "military" config that would have bayonet fittings and could be fed from strippers.
-Trapdoor Springfield, .45-70, .444 Marlin, .450 Marlin, and .50 Alaskan.
-Winchester 1886, .45-70, .444 Marlin, and .500S&W if doable, pressure-wise.
Shotguns?
-M1897 Winchester, in original and trench gun variants.
-Winchester lever action shotgun, (unsure of model designation).
So what else would you like to see? What could I make for you?
