Does anyone else like old time firearms?

[rice paddy daddy]

While I understand the popularity of Glocks and AR's and such, I'm drawn to firearms from the Old West period up through WWII.
I have the requisite "battle rifle" (M1A), and "combat handgun" (1911's), but there's something about the timeless beauty of the Colt Single Action Army that just speaks to me. :)
Single shot and double barrel shotguns, and lever action rifles float my boat also.
Does anyone else suffer from this affliction?
I have no original, collector guns. Rather, reproductions and modern guns built on old designs. My single actions are either Italian clones or Rugers (love 'em). I could never hope to afford a Sharps Carbine, but a New England Firearms Handi Rifle in 45-70 is good for grins!
WWII surplus rifles are not expensive, and holding history in one's hands leads to such questions as: did the Russian who was issued my 1943 Mosin Nagant 91/30 survive the war?
How about it, guys and gals?

[Matt In Oklahoma]

The only one I have is my Step Grandfathers WW2 Revolver he brought back from the Pacific. He and I shared a bond being in the same service and MOS after he joined the family. I inherited it after he passed.

[monkeybird]

My husband inherited a Winchester model 12, 12 gauge shot gun. It had been enhanced by a gun specialist in St. Louis.

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This gun stayed in a leather case for over 35 years. I took it to a gunsmith, and was told the gun was in excellent condition. I then took it to the gun range and learned to fire it!

[rice paddy daddy]

WOW!! What beautiful wood!!!

[rice paddy daddy]

The only one I have is my Step Grandfathers WW2 Revolver he brought back from the Pacific. He and I shared a bond being in the same service and MOS after he joined the family. I inherited it after he passed.

A timeless classic! Is it a 45 or a 38?

[Triple-sod]

I love old guns, which is handy when living in the UK, because a lot of the modern types such as handguns or semi autos are section 5

[Matt In Oklahoma]

A timeless classic! Is it a 45 or a 38?

38, it's priceless to me as a soldier, which is why I guess they gave it to me after he passed.

[Bearman202]

Rice Paddy Daddy, I have a Ruger New Model Blcackhawk in .45 LC, and I LOVE IT. It has a 6 inch barrell. I also have a Springfield XD9 with 4 18 round mags. I can hit a beer can at 50 yards with the Ruger, and can barely hit the red side of a barn with the XD at 25 yards. There is just something about the grip angle or something on the old revolvers that the semi doesn't have. The main significant difference IMHO is that in a SHTF scenerio, I would probably carry the Springfield, as it carries a lot more ammo, and is easier to reload. The basic idea is to keep their heads down while going for the rifle, right? I can dump a lot more lead down range with the XD. If the situation were such that I needed to be able to pick them off, I would take the Ruger.

[rice paddy daddy]

Is your Blackhawk the convertible model? That's the one that comes with two cylinders, one in 45 Colt, the other in 45ACP.
That's the one I have. For just plinking at the range, the 45 auto rounds are MUCH cheaper than the long colt.
The beauty of the Blackhawk is it's strength - it can handle 45 Colt loads that are up in the 44 magnum range. Buffalo Bore makes such ammo if you are not a reloader.

[Bearman202]

I have the .45 auto cylinder, but I rarely use it. With the .45 ACP, the accuracy goes right out the window. A friend of mine had a father-in-law who liked to reload. The problem was that he wasn't the sharpest knife in the drawer. He bought a mold for .45-.70, to cast his own bullets, and used it for all his .45. As you expert reloaders already know, they're not the same bullet. The .45-.70 is slighter larger than .45 LC, and the .45 LC is slightly larger than the .45 ACP round. The end result was that he made up a BUNCH of .45 ACP that won't load in a .45 ACP. It works fine in the cylinder of my .45 LC, but it's not accurate at all. I'm not a reloader, yet. I don't really have a good place to do it. I live in a packed apartment as it is. I have thought seriously about getting the components now, while I still can, and putting them away for the time when I have a place to do it, though.

[buttebob]

rice paddy daddy, I love those older guns also. I use to have 2 1st Gen Colt SAA in .45 and a Colt Bisley in 38-40 but money got tight and had to sell them. Now I can't afford them. I currently have a USFA Cowboy and a USFA Flattop Target both in .45. A Hartford Model with 4" bbl tuned by Bob Munden in .45. Two Ruger Bisleys in .45. One is a made up Bisley with 4 5/8 " bbl and Ivory grips with 45 ACP cyl. A Mag-Na-Port Mark V Ruger Super Blackhawk 5 1/2" bbl with stag grips. One Old Model Super Blackhawk. One 44 Flattop, the original. One original 357 Flattop. One Cimarron 1851 conversion in 38 Spl.
In rifles I have a Winchester 92 in 44-40, a 94 in 25-35 and a reproduction 1876 in 45-60. A beat-up Marlin 1893 in 30-30, and 2 Savage 99's. One of the Savages is a carbine model.
Well, when I type it out it looks like a bigger pile than when I sprend them out on the bed. I think I'll stop here.

[rice paddy daddy]

rice paddy daddy, I love those older guns also. I use to have 2 1st Gen Colt SAA in .45 and a Colt Bisley in 38-40 but money got tight and had to sell them. Now I can't afford them. I currently have a USFA Cowboy and a USFA Flattop Target both in .45. A Hartford Model with 4" bbl tuned by Bob Munden in .45. Two Ruger Bisleys in .45. One is a made up Bisley with 4 5/8 " bbl and Ivory grips with 45 ACP cyl. A Mag-Na-Port Mark V Ruger Super Blackhawk 5 1/2" bbl with stag grips. One Old Model Super Blackhawk. One 44 Flattop, the original. One original 357 Flattop. One Cimarron 1851 conversion in 38 Spl.
In rifles I have a Winchester 92 in 44-40, a 94 in 25-35 and a reproduction 1876 in 45-60. A beat-up Marlin 1893 in 30-30, and 2 Savage 99's. One of the Savages is a carbine model.
Well, when I type it out it looks like a bigger pile than when I sprend them out on the bed. I think I'll stop here.

Sweet!:)
I've got Italians - Peitta 45 Colt, 7 1/2"; Uberti 45 Colt, 5 1/2"; Uberti 357 mag, 4 3/4"
Rugers - 1959 Flat Top 357 mag, 6 1/2"; New Model Blackhawk 45 Convertible, 5 1/2"; New Model Super Blackhawk 44 magnum 7 1/2"; New Model Single Six
Lever guns - Marlin 336 Texan, 30-30; Winchester 94 in 30-30; Henry 22LR.
Yes, indeed, I like the old time stuff.

[rice paddy daddy]

What upsets me is meeting people that have serious psychological issues and after having read and answered a few of your questions you leave me wondering.

Please explain. I don't understand what you are trying to say.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Please explain. I don't understand what you are trying to say.

No explaination needed, it's a troll trying to start stuff, idiot, we got him taken care of for now, man they tick me off. Folks are trying to be serious and do good and some jerk comes along

[rice paddy daddy]

No explaination needed, it's a troll trying to start stuff, idiot, we got him taken care of for now, man they tick me off. Folks are trying to be serious and do good and some jerk comes along

I kinda figured that, but I wanted to be polite.:D