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At the time of its availability the AR18/180 was regarded as the "poor mans M16".... now all the Tacticool Beardsters want a Stoner locking, short stroke piston model.... It does seem that we have reached the end of Firearms design.

Thanks for all of the interest, bud this is sold, pending the usual.

One and only price drop, then it goes on a rifle... £475

Thanks for that, I appreciate it. Mechanically and optically it’s a cracking piece of kit. Granted, a “little lived in” cosmetically. I’m really torn about keeping it...

First focal plane

Took an S&B in part trade and not bag at all. It’s a 3-12x50, 30mm tube, possibly a PM? P4FL reticle...? It was covered in camo tape which I’ve taken off and there’s still some residue as well as not the best of finishes on the body. Which is steel. Fair bit of wear on the turrets which appears a BDC. Lenses are very good. A mate has said that they are ex-Spanish military when they upgraded and a number of the surplus made it to the U.K. Helstons have a couple that are a few hundred lower in the serial range, and they want nearly a grand for them!! http://www.helstongunsmiths.com/default.asp?ID1=366&ID2=393&ID3=407&ID4=1084&CB=6%2F2%2F2021+12%3A13%3A06+PM Given the finish on the body is not as good, £575 posted.

Was 69gn SMK and 25gns of N140 not the “industry standard” for straight pull ARs, not that long ago?

He has an alarm anytime 6.5x55 is posted...

A top class shotgun, lots of enquiries but still available at the minute...

Beretta 1301 Comp. Section 1, 10+1 capacity. I’ve owned it from new, had less than 1K through it as I prefer my Benelli. Cheapest second hand gun on GT is 900 quid... £775.

A wee bump.

It appears simply to be AI’s “Gun-game gun”. Much along the lines of of say CZ and Benelli, who have taken the heart of their service pistols and shotguns and developed a version for the sport. And the US is where that takes place the most. it could prove to be a very clever venture taking the pedigree that AI is.

A little bump. Always open to trades, especially for glass.

I appreciate not the usual type of rifle for here, but you never know whose tempted! An original Marlin 1897, not the "re-run" of a few years ago. Made in 1907. Lovely little original in which a number of internal parts were replaced several years ago out of necessity and also has contemporary sights fitted. I've owned it for the last 15 years. In really nice condition and a joy to use. There have undoubtably been repairs and renovations to this rifle since she left the factory. The butt plate is not factory and the barrel has been sleeved by Parker Hale at some time, which was very popular to have done from the 30s to the 50s. And there's no doubt there's been some refinishing, but considering she is now 113 years old, she's doing alright! There's always the caveat when shooting a rimfire of this age, always use standard or sub sonic velocity ammunition. Never use any sort of high velocity as you'll batter her to death! Undoubtably, an appreciating classic. £495

Thanks for posting the pics. A real shame it’s a thumbhole stock, for me that is as I can’t get on with them. Good luck!

Any pictures?

He’s got issues with t’interweb, laptop and mobile at the minute. In short, he’s retarded. But he is from Sunderland. I’ll let him know.

I’d like these please. PM how’d you’d like the money.

In post one, you describe a legitimate and lawful exemption, utilised by countless shooters, as a "loophole". in post nine you state it's "unbelievable" the miscreants involved in this case weren't convicted on the basis of the "standard of the range". The implication is simply that anywhere being shot over, must be approved. By whim? At what cost? At what inconvenience? Within what timeframes? The thing with common sense is that it isn't. Some say it's unbelievable that we own any sorts of guns at all. Common sense says that no one needs a weapon only designed to kill... you see where I'm going with this. Unlawful activity should always be condemned. Lawful activity, despite how unsavoury one finds it, should always be supported, or at worse, tolerated. That didn't happen in the past and so we had rights and then privileges removed.

But you so far have called those rules "unbelievable", but those are the rules that allow thousands to go about their lawful business. I can shoot anywhere that I have appropriate permission and where I deem suitable. In short, that becomes my "range". That is not "unbelievable"! in short, most of what these individuals did was lawful. It's as simple as that. Had there been an escalation, then no doubt that would have been addressed accordingly. Just because we didn't like the activity as conducted, isn't an automatic call to change the law, as I've seen on some forums. If it's lawful, then crack on. For me, what is unbelievable within the shooting sports and lawful gun owners, is how quick people still are to condemn given that over the last 30 years we've been bombarded by regulation because of the acts of a few individuals. Rely on the law to do its job. Don't hasten or add to the opposing sides argument for no other reason than a need to be outraged.

Bump up and price reduce to £690

SOLD

The now discontinued, ubiquitous revolver left for us handgun shooters! I've owned this from new and if I can find it, there's the box as well! This LBR has had the brace fitted with a slim stainless rod. It has Hogue Monogrips fitted and a Taurus scope rail. The scope itself is also included, which is a Leupold X4 - pistol scope, in Warne Rings. Shoots Eley Sport very well and performs admirably with CCI Mini Mag. £775

I was going to sell this a few years ago, then took it down. A rationalisation of my cabinets and other "shiny" things sees me offer this again... a Marlin 336 Octagon in .30-30. The Octagon models were only produced for one year, in 1973, in .22, .44 and .30-30. They came after the Centennial models of 1971 and were produced, literally just to finish off the barrel making machines before scrapping them. Just over 2000 of each model were produced with around 2400, 336 Octagons. A 22" tapered barrel, just like the guns of the 1890s, a straight stock in really nice condition which I have owned it for 15 years. The rifle has a Lyman No2 tang sight and Marbles dovetail blank. The tang incidentally does show a small repair from where a 'smith cocked up the fitting of the sight. The repair, despite being almost un-noticeable is actually under the sight anyway, so can't be seen. The .30-30 cartridge is gaining popularity in the UK as it is a very versatile offering. With 150gn bullets at 2300, it's deer legal and with some 165gn cast and a few grains of Vhit N32C it's a lovely plinker at gallery rifle ranges. These are not to be confused with the current crop of Ilion, Remington produced, 336s. These are very sought after model in the US where they fetch close to $2000! But this isn't the US. Current produced 336 Cowboy models in .30-30 offered for sale in the UK are anywhere from a grand to 1300, and given the pedigree, rarity and condition of this almost 50 year old rifle, this is a bargain! £895

Quick question. RPA Robertson stock and bottom metal for the TRG mags of which there's four. Adjustable comb and spacers for length of pull. Are they worth anything sold separately from the rifle? I've never liked the stock and really fancy changing it. (I've only had it 17 years!!!)Then it occurred, could I offset the cost of a restock with the current?