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    Springfield Sporter Bbl.

    Don't remember where I found this, but had it a long time. An original Springfield Armory Sporter barrel in original shipping tube with original invoice and star gage record card. Barrel is in...
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    Mine letters as: "Rifle, U.S. Caliber .30,...

    Mine letters as:

    "Rifle, U.S. Caliber .30, Sporting Model (fitted with base for Winchester telescopic sight)

    Unfortunately the barrel was changed at some time, and the receiver was not D&T'd...
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    In addition to the above mentioned bronze tip aiding expansion, the bronze tip also resisted deformation of the bullet tip in recoil against the magazine.
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    Finally went in an reentered the password, and...

    Finally went in an reentered the password, and that downloaded the missing mail. Had to reenter on each device individually except the iPhones.
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    email

    Anyone else haveing trouble sending and receiving e-mail from ATT/Yahoo? Noticed that I han't received any email since Tuesday, and some I though I had sent did not send. Spent over an hour with...
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    The best way to photograph a gun or parts to show...

    The best way to photograph a gun or parts to show the detail is outside in the shade on a bright day. Also use a background about the same shade as what you are photographing. A white background...
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    Those are Government Model (commercial) slides. ...

    Those are Government Model (commercial) slides. If Model 1911 slides they would have Model of 1911 U.S. ARMY (or NAVY) on the right hand side.
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    The last time I had it done the dealer wanted...

    The last time I had it done the dealer wanted $1000 labor and an independent garage did it for $600. Since then they have come out with aftermarket aluminum doors instead of the soon to break...
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    Slide number 154377 originally came on a...

    Slide number 154377 originally came on a Government Model from 1927 or 1928. It is a commercial slide rather than a Model 1911 slide.
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    Kept my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with...

    Kept my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with 4.7 HO engine, bought new in early 2003. Real 4WD with low range. Have owned others since then, but kept it for 4WD just in case. Rolled over on...
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    The original chase scene lasted 10 minutes, but...

    The original chase scene lasted 10 minutes, but took two weeks to film.
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    A little off topic, but a 1925 1903 National...

    A little off topic, but a 1925 1903 National Match Rifle with reversed safety and headless cocking piece.

    https://i.postimg.cc/MGrfB5HL/temp-Imagev-TMsw-A.avif
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    Cosmoline was normally used for storage rather...

    Cosmoline was normally used for storage rather than on new manufacture weapons. I would think that a Sporter would have had a coat of preservative oil, wrapped, and boxed for shipment.
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    The serial number is in a group of Sporters, but...

    The serial number is in a group of Sporters, but not listed. Are all characteristics Sporter?
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    Probably use to be in the firewood splitting...

    Probably use to be in the firewood splitting business. Especially liked the second one. If the wheel ever came off they would never catch it or get Bibba put back together.
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  16. New as in unused, or late production? The WW2...

    New as in unused, or late production? The WW2 military magazines by the M.S. Little Co. and it's subcontractors Scovill and Risdon were some of the finest ever made. Colt had Little to make the...
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    Had a cousin that joined and went to Vietnam as a...

    Had a cousin that joined and went to Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic. He got bored with doing maintenance on helicopters and requested flight. They made him a door gunner on a Huey and almost...
  18. The incapsulated shot shoots better out of a...

    The incapsulated shot shoots better out of a handgun, and no worry about leading.
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    LexisNexis has to have information reported to...

    LexisNexis has to have information reported to them to start a file.
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    Use a lot of AA and AAA batteries around here,...

    Use a lot of AA and AAA batteries around here, and had used Duracell for years with no problems. About two years ago I started finding them leaking or already corroding. Contacted Duracell about...
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    Ford denies that they do, but the best way to...

    Ford denies that they do, but the best way to find out is to request your report from LexisNexis.
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    Screw your Customer Base

    General Motors is reporting your driving habits to LexisNexis, who then furnishes the information to your insurance company. They advertise, promote, and sell high performance cars, and then report...
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    My son has mine now, and never fired anything but...

    My son has mine now, and never fired anything but 185 factory or 185 or 190 grain handloads. Too many others that were designed for the 230 grain hardball. With slide serial numbered to receiver you...
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    As Allen suggested, a good .38 Special load. All...

    As Allen suggested, a good .38 Special load. All the power and flash of a .357 load just isn't needed, and in your home will shoot to the same POA even if you had time to get the right sight picture.
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    The Colt NM that you describe was designed to...

    The Colt NM that you describe was designed to fire the 185 gr. semi-wadcutter bullet. The slide has metal machined from the front and rear of the inside of the top of the slide to lighten it to...
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