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The Cow's Foot Pistol That Saved the World
2020-06-08
[Guns America] Sometimes it is the little things that are ultimately the most important. A modest mistake can topple a government, while an unexpected turn can secure a glorious victory. In today’s tale, an innocuous injury ultimately shaped the destiny of the planet.

The time was October of 1896, and this fresh-faced English Cavalry officer was the long arm of the British Empire. He served at the whim of the Crown. His first serious posting took him to Bombay, India.



Posted by:Besoeker

#3  Not looking for a collectable, looking for a shooter. And I've noted the insane rates for the labor. I'll do it myself and learn as I go.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2020-06-08 10:19  

#2  Firearms restoration is $100. parts and $10,000. labor. When you're finished, you still may not have a desirable collectible.
Posted by: Besoeker   2020-06-08 09:20  

#1  I have a frame to make a semi auto schnellfeuer. I will probably have to buy three junk guns to make one decent one.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2020-06-08 06:26  

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