No.
Couldn't afford them alongside live firearms. The nicer, pre-95 spec deacts are often very expensive, as are the more modern obsolete calibre revolvers.
Oddest obsolete calibre firearm I've seen was an early Spanish 1911 copy. It was a good few years ago and I wasn't sure of the legality of it. Never seen another obsolete calibre self-loading pistol.
Doubt it.
I visit a few places that deal with S5 and S7 firearms, and they won't let people near the S7 eligible stuff without authority to purchase.
They certainly do a real number on them these days. Some of the recent deacts I've seen didn't even have moving slides, or bolt carriers, etc.
The revolvers are a bit of an acquired taste.
I don't really notice much difference between the feel of the LBRs and the feel of standard 6" inch revolvers. You have some extra weight and air resistance (if that makes sense) from the increased barrel length.
Most people particularly object to the brace that's fitted to Taurus revolvers, but grip and clothing can work around the brace and help offset some of the weight.
The .22LR pistols have better quality options that the typical revolver choices and you'll also save on the nuisances involved with centrefire ammunition.
Is that Corsham in Wiltshire you're living in? My club is very big on blackpowder pistols and revolvers, and a few people have LBRs. Unfortunately they shoot all this near Salisbury, although quite a few people travel there from Southampton, or northern Wiltshire.
Worth a visit if you're interested in either type of firearm.
UBC's Police Pistol Manager
"Nasty, noisy things, revolvers, Count. Better stick to air-guns." Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
UBC's Police Pistol Manager
"Nasty, noisy things, revolvers, Count. Better stick to air-guns." Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
UBC's Police Pistol Manager
"Nasty, noisy things, revolvers, Count. Better stick to air-guns." Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
Quite a few people have the brace removed, replacing it with a straight metal rod and counterweight.
.30 Mauser should still be factory produced.
Not sure any do. I saw an excellent C-93 for sale a while back, still S5, despite being chambered in 7.65x25mm Borchardt (bet that's an awkward proposition to source).
Something like the Mars might qualify, seeing as they were made in various weird, proprietary calibres.
at a guess 1865-70, theres no markings apart from a 7, which is repeated in several places, which could be a serial number or model code. are there any experts in european proof markings on here that might tell me more on its origins? i'll start a thread on it later.
i'd rather keep it in the UK Jim, these things are rare enough over here, i cant be a part of the lessening of gun numbers, i'd never sleep at night.
So Whats the recent trend with Obsolete Caliber and the Smith & Wesson .44 Russian Revolvers ???
6 months and before these could be picked up for reasonable money
A refurbished nickle for around the £1k mark
A decent Blued for a lot less
A nice original for £1.5K max
Looking at the web sites and dealers it seems these are now going for £3k / £4K and up !!!!!!
A nice what appeared to be original blued was on Gunstar a moth ago private sale at just over a grand
I thought that was to much ??
it was sold almost immediately and re appeared for sale by a dealer at £2.2k !!!
AND SOLD AGAIN !!!!!!
Is there a massive serge in decent obsolete revolvers commanding ridiculous prices due to the economic climate being a better than money in the bank or what ??
Hard to say why. I've noticed the same trend in pinfires in the US, though. Just a few years ago they were a dirt-cheap, unwanted-stepchild to collectors. Now, prices are heading upwards.
UBC's Police Pistol Manager
"Nasty, noisy things, revolvers, Count. Better stick to air-guns." Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
Absolutely Jim
I have also noticed the same with small rim fire pocket revolvers
Still around the £250 mark private sale but £450 dealer
A year ago these rim and pin fire pistols where around the £150 mark
On the S&W .44 Russian I have noticed that even in the US they are rocketing in price !!
Is it the big interest in Cowboy action and the easy adaption of .44 cases ?
Steve
Cowboy Action Shooting has probably played a part. But i think the main reason is that money is chasing a supply that will not increase (no one is likely to discover a hidden arsenal full of old Lugers or Navy Colts) and can only decrease over time.
The prices of good-condition percussion Colts, Single Action Army's, Lugers, "broomhandle" Mausers, etc. - the stuff that collectors want the most - has been pushed beyond the reach of all but the wealthiest collectors.
So, attention among collectors of average means has shufted to things like pinfires, Bulldog revolvers, less-known manufacturers, etc. This is pushing up the price of these once relatively cheap items.
UBC's Police Pistol Manager
"Nasty, noisy things, revolvers, Count. Better stick to air-guns." Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
There was 2 Smith and Wesson .44 Russian's at the Phoenix show Saturday both re furbished No 3 's at £4K and £6k
They just seem to be going higher and higher !!!!!!!!!!!!