My Collection - Impossible

29 July 2023, 02:59

Michael Robinson

quote:
Originally posted by crbutler:
Get an anshutz .22 rimfire.

Accurate, and who can’t use another .22?

Excellent idea!

I have come close to doing that many times, but never pulled the trigger (pardon the pun).

31 July 2023, 06:41

Michael Robinson

Just added an Anschutz 1416 to the collection.

Any other ideas?

31 July 2023, 09:57

WJW

Rind a Voere center or rimfire - tuned versions used to be sold as Kleingunthers

Bill

31 July 2023, 21:58

Michael Robinson

I will keep an eye out. Thanks!

01 August 2023, 18:11

cgbach

For the V you might look at Vudoo. They appear to make a really nice .22
C.G.B.

01 August 2023, 20:08

richj

A non-mauser Voere , weatherby looking.

quote:
Originally posted by WJW:
Rind a Voere center or rimfire - tuned versions used to be sold as Kleingunthers

Bill

02 August 2023, 10:42

Peter Connan

For J, There was an Austrian (Ferlach) gunsmith by the name of Joseph Just. I have one of his.
For N, how about a Newton?
For O, we have a gunsmith's concern here in South Africa called Orpen Arms.
For T, a Tommy gun perhaps?
For V, would a name like Van Niekerk fit the bill?
We have a gunmaker here by that name. Specializes in long-range and target rifles.

03 August 2023, 05:39

Michael Robinson

I'm looking at Zastava rifles.

Incredible range - from AKs to Mauser-patterned bolt rifles - and reasonable prices.

How about quality?

Voere rifles are no doubt high quality. But I can't get past the Weatherby look. Not my style. Now, 30-40 years ago? Roy's rifles were in my dreams!

Maybe Valmet?

03 August 2023, 05:41

Michael Robinson

quote:
Originally posted by Peter Connan:
For J, There was an Austrian (Ferlach) gunsmith by the name of Joseph Just. I have one of his.
For N, how about a Newton?
For O, we have a gunsmith's concern here in South Africa called Orpen Arms.
For T, a Tommy gun perhaps?
For V, would a name like Van Niekerk fit the bill?
We have a gunmaker here by that name.
Specializes in long-range and target rifles.

Peter, it's pretty tough to find some of these in the USA.

But I do like the occasional Newton that I see from time to time.

18 August 2023, 11:58

Peter Connan

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
Peter, it's pretty tough to find some of these in the USA.

Sure, but in terms of the custom makers I named, understand the following:
Our money here is relatively worthless. Imported goods are comparatively very expensive, but the cost of living is not that bad. Makers of fine custom rifles (and knives etc.) virtually cannot exist on local sales alone. They are all geared toward exporting, and primarily exporting to the US.
I'm not saying a fine custom rifle made by a South African gunsmith will cost less than a basic factory rifle over there, but I am pretty sure it will be a fair to good deal when compared to your local prices.

18 August 2023, 20:24

Hipshoot

N--Nambu

T--Tikka, Thompson Center

Hip

19 August 2023, 22:57

geoff

For N consider Norsman rifles.
For J consider Jimeniz handguns

20 August 2023, 22:03

dpcd

This has to be a joke of some kind. No one would collect guns just by the first letter in their name.

21 August 2023, 12:13

Peter Connan

Why not.

Seems much more interesting to me than collecting say all the different varieties of Walther PPK. Which many do.

22 August 2023, 06:12

Michael Robinson

Thanks, gents.

Looking at a Zastava M57 right now.

22 August 2023, 06:14

Michael Robinson

quote:
Originally posted by Peter Connan:
quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
Peter, it's pretty tough to find some of these in the USA.

Sure, but in terms of the custom makers I named, understand the following:
Our money here is relatively worthless. Imported goods are comparatively very expensive, but the cost of living is not that bad. Makers of fine custom rifles (and knives etc.) virtually cannot exist on local sales alone. They are all geared toward exporting, and primarily exporting to the US.
I'm not saying a fine custom rifle made by a South African gunsmith will cost less than a basic factory rifle over there, but I am pretty sure it will be a fair to good deal when compared to your local prices.

It’s the import fees that drive up the costs. But I will keep an eye out, for sure.

22 August 2023, 07:36

Michael Robinson

BTW, I cannot even believe what a Universal M1 carbine costs these days.

I bought one in the '70s for $99. Traded it away a few years later.

Multiply the price I paid then by ten (at least) and you can buy one today.

30 August 2023, 21:46

ChiefR53

You’ve got to get a Perazzi!

30 August 2023, 22:30

Austin Hunter

V - Valmet rifles

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12 September 2023, 19:33

gasgunner

Do custom makers count? Neidner, Oberlies, Tucker, Pachmyer.

John

02 October 2023, 15:36

p dog shooter

V is easy Valmet

29 March 2024, 08:24

cal30 1906

Interesting approach.
I have 2 Newton 1st models in 256 Newton but have been rechambered to. 30-06' which was quite common in the era I might be interested in letting go.
Pm me if interested as I don't check here often.

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