The Serious Collector

Freedom Times Headlines

Issue No. 1

May 2009

Oblivion for Firearm Freedom?

by Wayne LaPierre, Townhall.com

Americans don’t need the NRA to tell them that the Barack Obama-Joe Biden administration could spell oblivion for their freedoms: Americans are telling us!

Even during the poorest holiday spending season in almost 40 years, with consumer confidence in a freefall, Americans bought guns like they were going out of style—or going to be banned.

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NRA Official Rips Weapons-Ban Bid

Calls linkage to Mexican gangs 'phony'

by Kara Rowland, The Washington Times

A top National Rifle Association official said the Obama administration is using the increasingly violent drug cartels in Mexico as an excuse to push for reinstating the ban on assault weapons.

"They're trying to piggyback this whole phony issue on the back of the tragedy in Mexico," said Wayne LaPierre, Executive Vice President of the gun-rights group, on CBS' "Face the Nation" program Sunday.

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EDITORIAL: Democracy in Action

by The Washington Times

The degree to which the Obama administration is responsible for sagging employment might be debatable, but the President and his team definitely deserve credit for the boom in job growth at political action committees. As the government expands in every direction and stimulus spending is dispensed like candy, an increasing number of lobbyists are being drawn to Washington to try to get a piece of the pie.

…But individuals still have influence when they group together with other like-minded citizens. The National Rifle Association's influence on Capitol Hill is based on its membership of 4 million Americans who have banded together to defend the Second Amendment. There is power in numbers, and sometimes the numbers and the power are measured in dollars. With appropriate reporting, PACs help bring political attention to important issues. This process might not always be pretty, but it is democracy in action.

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Why Congress Should Not Bring Back the Federal ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban

The Hill’s Congress Blog

Congress allowed the ban on commonly owned semi-automatic firearms to expire in 2004 for two main reasons: the ban was an infringement on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans and it failed to live up to supporters’ promises.

Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that the right of individuals to possess firearms is protected by the Second Amendment. There is no question that the firearms affected by the now-expired ban have been legally and widely owned for decades. These guns aren’t machine guns; despite anti-gun groups’ efforts to confuse the public, the guns fire just one shot for each pull of the trigger, using technology that’s more than a century old.

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Letter: Be Thankful NRA Exists to Protect Our Rights

The Cape Cod Times (MA)

Your April 9 editorial "Had enough?" contained important factual errors and omissions.

The National Rifle Association does not, as you claim, "thwart every effort at keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous people." In fact, immediately after the Virginia Tech massacre, the NRA threw its full support behind H.R. 2640, the "NICS Improvement Amendments Act," which will further strengthen laws that keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill.

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JOHN LOTT: ABC’s Shameful ‘20/20′ Experiment

by John R. Lott, Jr., Fox News / Fox Forum

Gun control advocates look desperate. Last Friday night, on April 10, ABC aired a heavily promoted, hour long “20/20″ special called, “If I Only Had a Gun.” It is ABC’s equivalent of NBC’s infamous exploding gas tanks in General Motors pickups where NBC rigged the truck to explode. With legislation in Texas and Missouri advancing to eliminate gun-free zones at universities, perhaps this response isn’t surprising.

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The Myth of 90 Percent: Only a Small Fraction of Guns in Mexico Come From U.S.

While 90 percent of the guns traced to the U.S. actually originated in the United States, the percent traced to the U.S. is only about 17 percent of the total number of guns reaching Mexico.

By William La Jeunesse and Maxim Lott, FOXNews.com

EXCLUSIVE: You've heard this shocking "fact" before -- on TV and radio, in newspapers, on the Internet and from the highest politicians in the land: 90 percent of the weapons used to commit crimes in Mexico come from the United States.

-- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said it to reporters on a flight to Mexico City.

-- CBS newsman Bob Schieffer referred to it while interviewing President Obama.

-- California Sen. Dianne Feinstein said at a Senate hearing: "It is unacceptable to have 90 percent of the guns that are picked up in Mexico and used to shoot judges, police officers and mayors ... come from the United States."

…There's just one problem with the 90 percent "statistic" and it's a big one:

It's just not true.

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You Might Be a "Radicalized Right-Wing Extremist" If…

by Michelle Malkin, Townhall.com

What and who exactly are President Obama's homeland security officials afraid of these days? If you are a member of an active conservative group that opposes abortion, favors strict immigration enforcement, lobbies to protect Second Amendment rights, protests big government, advocates federalism or represents veterans who believe in any of the above, the answer is: You.

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Obama Administration Targets Conservatives and War Vets

By Jim Kouri, Examiner.com

The Obama administration's new Secretary of Homeland Security recently ordered immigration agents to stop their workplace searches for illegal aliens, while at the same time denigrating U.S. war veterans and conservative or right-wing groups.

In a warning sent out nationally to local police and law enforcement executives, the Department of Homeland Security is cautioning local police agencies about the alleged rise in “right-wing extremist activity.”

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New Gun Law Aimed at Asserting Sovereignty

By Kahrin Deines, Associated Press

Gov. Brian Schweitzer has signed into law a bill that aims to exempt Montana-made guns from federal regulation, adding firepower to a battery of legislative efforts to assert states’ rights across the nation. “It’s a gun bill, but it’s another way of demonstrating the sovereignty of the state of Montana,” Democrat Schweitzer said.
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Why Congress Should Not Bring Back the Federal

Why Congress Should Not Bring Back the Federal ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban

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Trijo Modelo 1 - 22 Cal.Automatic Pistol

Emailed to me by a collector.
Manufactered by Armas Trejo
Zacatlon, Pue, Mexico
Fully Auto 22 cal. "Trejo 1"
This is a very rare pistol with history.
The original owner was a Mexican General. He gave it to a man in McAllen, Texas.
The original transfer paperwork dated 11/1968 where the man registering the weapon stated that:
The General gave it to him in 1966. It was later acquired by a San Antonio, Texas gun dealer.
Has original holster and one mag.
Collector paid $9,500.00 USD

GSG5, Semi Auto MP5, 22LR, Scaled Down Rifle, 22 Rd Mags

Have you ever seen a product and wondered- "Why didn't I think of that?" That’s the first thing that came to mind when we held this little beauty. It’s basically a replica of the world famous HK MP5 Submachine gun, but this one shoots 22 Long Rifle! What a great idea. We feel this is a great value, too. German engineering and workmanship, and great support. We are accepting orders, and deliveries are really happening- we have actual samples to look at in each of our stores- please make a point to stop by and take a close look at what is sure to become a highly sought after classic.


Fixed Stock Version
System: Semi-Auto
Caliber: .22 lr HV
Magazine capacity: 10 or 24 rounds
Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz
Length Over All: 33.5 inches
Barrel Length: 16.25 inches
The GSG-5 in cal. .22lr is a product of German Sport Guns (GSG), with its location in Ense-Höingen / Germany.
The GSG-5 was designed and constructed by a team which use 3D Cadcam Technology.

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Ruger Vaquero 6" SS Barrel, Pearl Handles, 45 Caliber Revolver

Armalite AR10A2B 308 Black Rifle

Here's another beauty Featured on the Assault Rifle Blog:

The Era of AR Innovation Dawned with the emergence of the ArmaLite AR-10 Service Rifle and continuing design development resulted in the new 7.62mm ArmaLite AR-10A2. An outstanding tactical rifle design coupled with the advantages of a heavier caliber yields a hard hitting firepower combination. No other tactical rifle in this caliber surpasses the ArmaLite AR-10.

Model: A2 Rifle with Black Furniture
Caliber: .308/7.62mm NATO
Barrel: 20" Double Lapped, Chrome Lined, Threaded 5/8x24
Rifling Twist: RH 1:11.25"
Muzzle Device: Flash Suppressor
Front Sight Base: A2 Front Sight Assembly
Rear Sight: .70/.195 Battle Sight
Upper Receiver: Forged A2
Trigger: Tactical Two Stage
Overall Length: 41"
Weight: 9.8 lbs
Finish: Hard Anodized Aluminum, Manganese Phosphated Steel
Accuracy: 1.5 - 2 MOA
Included with Rifle: One 10 round Magazine, One 20 round Magazine, Sling. Black Case, Owners Manual, Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Maverick 88 - Same as Mossberg 500 with Pistol Grip Pump Shotgun

Bushmaster M4 'Patrolman' A2 16" W/30 Rd Mag

Here's a sweet baby we're proud to present at the Assault Rifle blog:

The Bushmaster 16in M4 Type Carbine is designed for situations requiring a lightweight, rugged firearm. The 16" Barrel makes it legal without permanently attaching the flash suppressor or brake.
The 1 in 9" twist barrel is chrome lined for maximum longevity and accuracy, as well as ease of maintenance. For muzzle flash suppression, a bird cage style suppressor is fitted (others are available). A six-position, telescoping buttstock offers light weight and ease of carrying. The A2 Type Handle has a 1/2 M. o. A., dual aperture, M16A2 rear sight system.
The light weight, forged, 7075T6 aircraft quality aluminum receivers are finished in a non-reflective mil. spec. hard anodize for durability, and incorporate all M16A2 design improvements including cartridge case deflector, last round bolt hold-open and raised ridges for magazine release button protection. A mil. spec. manganese phosphate outer coating insures complete protection against corrosion or rust on barrel and other exposed steel parts of the weapon.
The Bushmaster 16" M4 Type Carbine operates in semi-automatic mode and will accept all capacity AR15/M16 type magazines. It is shipped in a lockable, clamshell style, hard plastic case - complete with 30 round magazine, carrying sling and Operator's Safety and Instruction Manual.

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Russian Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Rifle

The Mosin-Nagant (Russian: Винтовка Мосина, circa 1891 - 1998) is a bolt-action, internal magazine fed, military rifle that was used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other nations, most of them from Eastern bloc.
Also known as the Three-Line Rifle.
It was the first to use the 7.62x54mmR cartridge.
As a front-line rifle, the Mosin-Nagant served in various forms from 1891 until the 1960s in many Eastern European nations, when the sniper rifle variant was replaced by the SVD (Снайперская винтовка Драгунова).
The Mosin-Nagant is still used in many conflicts due to its ruggedness and the vast number produced.

Mokarov 380 Caliber Auto Pistol

This was emailed to me this weekend in response to questions about my earlier posting of a similar manufactured 9mm handgun.
Note on this Russian / Soviet made model, the trigger is also quite forward.












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Norinco (Chinese made) Model 99WCSE, 12 Gauge, Cowboy Double Barrel Shotgun with Hammers

Yahoo Video: Osprey Plane is Half Jet, and Half Helicopter

It's a bird, it's a plane...it's an Osprey!
Forget the ships and submarines. The main attraction at this year's Fleet Week is the V-22 Osprey, an assault support aircraft that takes off and lands like a helicopter but flies like a plane.
"It's the Marine Corps' latest and greatest aircraft," boasted Marine pilot Maj. Brian Smith, 37, of Ridley Park, Pa.
After $20 billion and 25 years of development including several test flights that killed a total of 30 Marines the Osprey made its debut in a combat zone in Iraq in the fall of 2007.
"The airplane performed quite well over there," said Smith, who has been flying the Osprey for about five years.
The Marines are planning to send a fleet to Afghanistan later this year.
Since the aircraft is capable of landing in tight spaces like a helicopter, yet can fly at high altitudes and for long durations like a plane, the Marines hope the Osprey will help them tackle the tough terrain there.
"We're incredibly confident [that] having the Osprey in that environment is going to pay dividends for our forces," Lt. Gen. George Trautman, Marine deputy commander for aviation, recently told Military.com.
The plane can fly at twice the speed of a regular military helicopter and can refuel in-flight, meaning it can stay in the air longer.
There are three Ospreys in town for Fleet Week - they flew over the Hudson River as the parade of ships sailed into New York Harbor on Wednesday. The planes are also expected to do a flyover at the Mets game at Citi Field on Monday.
"People wonder what it is," said Marine pilot Capt. Robert Wicker, 27, of Hickory Tavern, S.C., who has been flying the Osprey for more than two years. "It's becoming more known now that it's actually out there in the battlefield."

US Army 25th ID Springfield (Custom) 45 Caliber, XD Tactical

Video: Sledgehammer Explosives

These idiots tape various explosive charges to a sledgehammer then slam the hammer into the ground to ignite the explosive, trying to out do one another.....

9mm Russian 'Baikal' Makarov semi-auto pistol

Just emailed to me this morning by a Twitter User and supporter of this Blog.

Ruger Police service-six 38 Caliber Stainless Steel Revolver

This line of revolvers was introduced by American company Sturm, Ruger & Co in 1971, as the new, most modern revolvers for police, military and civilian use. with fixed sights and square butt frame, barrel length- 2,75" one One of Ruger's first-generation double action revolvers. These revolvers were issued by US Border Patrol, National Immigration service, US armed forces and many police departments. In general, these first-generation Ruger revolvers were considered an excellent gun. strongly built, reliable and simple to maintain. Ruger discontinued the *Sixes in 1988, but a lot of revolver fans still love them. They are a bit more svelte than the GP-100, which replaced them, and handle better. The *Sixes have very smooth actions once broken in.

Another Homemade 22 Caliber Handgun

Look at the second picture, the screwdriver handle gives you some idea of the gun size.

Rossi 92 SRC 45 Lever Action Rifle

Big Bore Blowguns

Used by tribes in the Amazon and elsewhere including a smaller version by ancient Japanese Ninja (assassins). The Blow Gun is a formidable weapon. The darts are generally dip with poison.

Wesson Leavitt 36 Caliber (Antique)

Ramo M-37 Tank Gun

Browning M-37 Machine Gun, built by Cromwell MFG. Cal 30.06. Left or right hand feed. Circa 1919.

MP44, C&R 7.92mm Special - Mchine Gun

One of the very last ones made at end of WWII in order to save time and money they eliminated the finishing process and MP44 and P38 went to battle in what was referred to as a 'White Natural Finish.'

S&W M-76 - Factory Gun, 9 MM Full Auto

BRNO Semi-Auto Rifle

ZKM-611, 22 Mag., 3x9 Weaver scope, made from 1994-1999 with a walnut stock.

A Full Bore PCP Air Rifle

Made in the 1940s during WWII, this gun doesn't look like a Girandoni, but examination shows that it clearly was built by someone familiar with the Girandoni repeating airgun system. The story is that this gun was built in Austria by a partisan bicycle maker during the Nazi occupation in WWII.
The repeating magazine is spring fed and on the left side of the barrel, for the convenient use of a right handed shooter. The gun was charged with the accompanying bicycle type pump. Smoothbore, as would be expected, but firing an 11.76 mm lead ball (.463" caliber) the very same caliber as the original Girandoni Austrian military repeating air rifles! This would have been a fearsome weapon against sentries, drivers, military leaders, etc. at ranges up to perhaps 100 yards.

To a freedom fighter, the lower discharge sound and the lack of flash or smoke would have been huge values. And it did not need powder, primers, or bullets—only easily cast lead or soft-metal balls! No forensic evidence left on the shooter (not that they had too much forensic evidence in those days).

The builder surely drew his inspiration from an Austrian museum which displayed a Girandoni system airgun.
Note that this gun has a spring fed magazine, rather than the gravity fed magazine of the original Girandoni military air rifle. While a gravity feed mechanism might be simpler, and even more dependable, the spring fed magazine has great advantages for the purposes of this gun. It is more suited for operation from a vehicle or firing slot where it would be impractical to tip up the rifle for loading and it allows firing with minimal motion at the firing point very important to a sniper.
Basic Specifications: A husky 12.2 lbs., 45" overall, glare-free, and almost camo anodized type finish.

J. C. Higgins Model 85 Semi Auto Pistol .22 LR; with 4.5” Barrel