Poor Little Colt
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That is too bad.
I don't mind seeing a gun that has been used and carried and not in perfect condition but having a gun rust like that from storage is sad to see.0 -
Bidding on the M1 Carbine. Thank you for the link.
Really liking the Feather 9, but more interested in the M1.
As always, a good line up Ricci.0 -
KenK/84Bravo wrote:Bidding on the M1 Carbine. Thank you for the link.
Really liking the Feather 9, but more interested in the M1.
As always, a good line up Ricci.
And you just got debt free. Damn!!0 -
Ricci Wright wrote:KenK/84Bravo wrote:Bidding on the M1 Carbine. Thank you for the link.
Really liking the Feather 9, but more interested in the M1.
As always, a good line up Ricci.
And you just got debt free. Damn!!
I know right?
Sucker for them M1's.
Looking for a shooter to give my 1942 Inland, a break. Nice arms. One of my favorites to shoot.0 -
Ken you know that was the preferred gun of Angela Davis. Look up the Marin Co court house shooting 
They originally sold for $79.00
The IRA used them to some extent also.
If that is an S&K mount it could be original to the gun. Plainfield sold them with mounts and a 4x scope.0 -
Yea I remember sweet little Angie. Last I heard she was teaching at Berkley of some such God forsaken commie outpost. 0 -
Looks like most of the damage would be hidden under the rust, so it would make a dandy carry piece. 0 -
Sam06 wrote:Ken you know that was the preferred gun of Angela Davis. Look up the Marin Co court house shooting
They originally sold for $79.00
The IRA used them to some extent also.
If that is an S&K mount it could be original to the gun. Plainfield sold them with mounts and a 4x scope.
Angela Davis could do with a Butt Stroke, from that particular firearm. I would be happy to deliver it.
The M1 Carbine is a vastly underestimated firearm. IMHO.0 -
M1 Carbine is a vastly underestimated firearm.
They are kind of neat. They are nice and light, very handy and controllable. I would say they are a 0-150yd gun for shooting people. It would be a nice gun for the jungle or urban combat. I would want something that reahces out a little farther in open terrain or in the mountains.
I have 3; One is a reworked one for Korea its a National Postal Meter the other 2 are WW2 guns one with a flip sight the other with the sliding ladder style. One is a Rock o la the other is a Saginaw. They are worth a lot now but when I bought them in the early 80's nobody really cared about them. Fortunately I didn't sell them off.
My Dad liked them and he carried one in Korea as a Navy Corpsman attached to the Marines.
Did you know they used to have a CMP National matches with them. I have seen Audie Murphy's M1 Carbine in the Infantry museum. I think I would have rather had a M1 Garand but I would not have felt too under-gunned with a Carbine.0 -
A (ballistically equivalent to the .357 magnum.) Carbine is very nice. Very small, lightweight, accurate out to about 200 yards. Magazine fed. Extremely reliable, no FTF, no FTE, (ever.) That is what I want/desire in a SHTF weapon.
Would not feel outgunned with one, around here, close quarters. (In the Mountains where I live,) Long range, different ballgame. Different calibers/firearms come in to play.
I have those also.0 -
You better jump on it, its getting away.....................................
Hit it with 600
Or go for the SKS. The SKS is a better rifle and round and cheaper to shoot.0 -
So why only under the grips,and so severe? The rest of the gun looks great. 0 -
Aw hell, that's nothing a wire wheel, a Dremel, and some emery cloth couldn't polish out. 0 -
Its doing better than I expected it too. 0 -
The colt diamondback if it sells cheap will make a good EDC piece or truck gun - cabin gun - camping / hiking gun...
A solid shooter if ugly and blemished - nice hogue rosewood monogrips would do nicely and cover up much of the cosmetic damage...
I would carry it - use it as a shop gun even though I prefer a smaller frame and shorter bbl...
The feather 9mm carbine is sweet - compact - interesting platform.
I remember handling a .22 Winchester magnum prototype and a .32 acp prototype with 50 round magazines back in the day on the gun show circuit - I don't think they ever became production items...
One of my favorite guns is a rust rescue super early Star Model A in 9mm Largo with a ringed hammer and a wide trigger that runs all day with nary a stoppage or hiccup and has a sweet near frictionless action and a trigger that trips like breaking a glass rod...
There is some hot largo ammo out there and the Star eats it without protest.
Rust rescues and neglect clean ups can be righteous tools and fun projects and good practice platforms for skill development.
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I had an SKS like that with what I thought might have been a bring back- yours look like a gem compared to mine. Sooo, I took the thing apart and yes sir , import marks under the wood by the hand guard, JUST FOR YOUR INFO-good luck 0 -
I am strongly leaning toward calling the SKS a norinco manufactured post 1980...
Just an opinion - a feeling.
This statement is in no way critical of ricci or any aspect of this auction or how he conducts business - I would trust him at my back.
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mrmike08075 wrote:I am strongly leaning toward calling the SKS a norinco manufactured post 1980...
Just an opinion - a feeling.
This statement is in no way critical of ricci or any aspect of this auction or how he conducts business - I would trust him at my back.
Mike
I have seen it in person and its an older gun. The barrel has the long barrel lug, if it was an 80's gun the barrel would be pinned. Also check out the rear sight. It has the older "N" if it was an 80's norinco it would more than likely have a III or a "3".
I got one of the SKS's from Ricci and after total disassembly and cleaning it with brake cleaner, I found the import mark on the bottom of the barrel under the stock covered in nasty grease0 -
Sorry guys. I didn't know importers were allowed to hide marks under wood. I would personally prefer them there but it makes it hard on a seller, especially on a gun whose character could be harmed by a through exterior cleaning. 0 -
No knocking you guys - there is just something about the sks that leads me to believing it's post Vietnam War - maybe a transitional piece or working production variant...
Just can't put my finger on it...
No intent to confuse intended.
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Ricci Wright wrote:Sorry guys. I didn't know importers were allowed to hide marks under wood. I would personally prefer them there but it makes it hard on a seller, especially on a gun whose character could be harmed by a through exterior cleaning.
No problem it shoots great.
I used up a whole can of brake cleaner getting the brown goop off
I got that firing pin free, there was some nasty stuff in there. I don't think it was ever shot or disassemble since it was imported.
I like my wife even thought it looked cool :shock:0 -
Chinese Type 56 SKS. Produced at Factory 26 in 1963 (serial number in the 8 to 8,129,462 million range).
http://chinesesks.weebly.com/dating-the-chinese-sks.html0 -
Just needs a little TLC...
A diamund in the ruff.0 -
That little Colt is over $500 now :shock: 0 -
$600,, 0 -
$605 :shock: :shock: :shock:
I was all in at $225.
I am shocked! Shocked!0 -
I hate it when that happens. Make it stop!!0
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Ricci Wright wrote:I hate it when that happens. Make it stop!!
Now go put your "Taco," shirt on.0 -
Looks like that Diamondback is doing right well. Someone is going to get a really nice carry gun. 0 -
Good Lord that poor little Colt is at $755
Wow
All I can say is my estimate was way off............Good job Ricci0
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