Hare Trigger

WOW! Thank You! What did you enter to find that out? I have been entering everything I could think of!

I am trying to find some info about a double barrel percussion muzzleloading shotgun and I need some help! I'll tell you what I know, the finish and most of the rust has been remove, It has demascus barrels, on the rib it has what looks like enscribed "JOHN SAMPSON 21 NORTH JOHN STREET LIVERPOOL", underneeth the action are british (LONDON) proof marks, (a crown with a GP and another with a crown and a V underneeth) there are small proofs on the backside of the locks, (encircled crown with a B underneeth and another with a crown and what looks like a "IA" or a "JA" underneeth, a number "2 60", a small "J.SK" and what could be a "16" on the underside of the barrels. Stamped on the trigger are the initials "HG". There isn't any engraving on the locks or barrels eccept for a very tiny chain looking pattern around the breaches where they mount to the barrels. the butplate and the trigger guard are somewhat crude, nothing fancy, the tennon pin mounts thru the stock and lacks an escutcheon. I believe the gun was assembled by a local blacksmith or gunsmith, I didn't mic the barrels (partially due to the thinness of the barrels and how rough the inside of the barrels are) but I think it is a 16ga. I believe the gun was made for John Sampson and possibly sometime in his or his families life, they may have immigrated to the US.

I was at his shop in PA a few years ago, but a friend went to see him two weeks ago and said his driveway was blocked and his MUZZLELOADERS sign was taken down.

Anyone know what happened to Charlie Stone?

Hey Maintenanceguy, Something your son might appreciate, why don't the both of you go for the course together. Even though you can still get your licence renewed, it would be a great bonding experience and your son would probably feel more at ease when going for his with his best friend along side of him at the same time, and it would never hurt to refresh your safety knowledge! My (now 21 yr old) daughter went for hers 2 years ago with her boyfriend. If he didn't go I would have done it with her, and looking back I wish I did it anyway.

I miss the days when we didn't have to be closet gun owners & hunting was thought of as a tradition! Now people who shoot and hunt are afraid to affend those who don't!!!

My $.02, I agree with the 9mm being as easy to shoot as a .380 if the weight and balance is right. But I have to agree with CHECKER50 on the PK380 from Walther. My 21 year old daughter shoots mine and it will be hers as soon as her permit comes in. You can fit your whole hand on the grip, and it has (forgive the use of this term) an ergonomic feel. The slide is easy to rack, especially for my 95lb (soken wet) daughter. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a fan of bigger bullets, but I have a Sig 238 on layaway till my permits come in. The one with the most toys in the end wins!

For a revolver , stick with the Ruger! Good quality and you will get your money back if you ever decide to sell it. I have a few friends that bought Taurus revolvers and were sorry they bought them.The GP100 and the SP101 are great choices, if your looking for something more concsealable the LCR is a sweet little revolver. As far as Semi's go, the M&P's & Glocks are nice but you can't beat a Sig. If price is a factor you should look at the Sig 2022. It is very similar to the 229 but with a polymer frame & much less expensive and just as accurate. They can be had for about $450 or so. Then XD from Springfield is also a very nice pistol and very reliable. Good luck with your new addiction!!!

You are absolutely right! I must be getting paranoid in my old age!

I knew someone would volunteer to hold it for me!!! SGT TOADETTE; I believe it is BILL # A3659 that proposes to make "Bushmaster Assault Rifle & Colt AR-15 and CAR-15 Series rifles to become illegal to own and also specifies; (2) Any firearm manufactured under any designation which is substantially identical to any of the firearms listed above.

Here's my delema, I'm going to visit my folks in a "GUN FRIENDLY" state in the next couple of weeks. My Dad will be happy to house my AR for me until I move out of this state or until Christy veto's the pending laws. Do I beat the 90 day disposal that I would be allowed or wait to see what happens? What would you all do???

My first 1911, Kimber Gold Match II.

Nice little shop, Great guys! located accross the street from Quick Check. I have on layaway, a Para LDA Carry 9, patiently waiting for my permits to come in.

Thanks! I have been using the paperclip for a bunch of years. I'm always willing to learn something new!

I found it at Lou's gun shop in Raritan. I was looking for a compact 1911 and almost bought a STI Spartan III till I seen the Para and felt the trigger. SWEEEET!

I know i'm late to the game, and your criteria was a 9mm, But if she likes the look and feel of the 92 maybe she should look at the Beretta Cheetah 85FS. It may be a .380 but it should fit her hand better and have less recoil. But if it a 9mm she is looking for you might want to look at the Bersa Ultra Compact 9mm. My 21 year old daughter shoots a Walther PK380 which she loves and fits her small hands well, but she also likes to shoot the Bersa.

Anyone have an opinion an the Para Ordnance LDA Carry 9? I just put one on layaway till the permits come in.

Did someone say "TRICK?" Do tell!

It was the mid 90s the last time I was able to buy from the dealer that made about $15 on a sale an $10 on paperwork. They were slightly different times. He had no overhead, he ran his business out of his house, and unfortunatley for me he got devorced and moved away.

Anyone have an idea how much profit is usually made on the sale of a gun? Gun dealers usually have the best prices, but recently I put a Sig P238 on layaway, while looking around for the best price I found the price on the same model from as much as $650 and as low as $560. I know sporting goods stores are usually higher but thats not always the case. A dealer that I used to use (before he went out of business) only made about $15 on the price of a gun plus $10 for paperwork.

For the price and cost of available barrels and accessories you can't go wrong with a Mossberg 500. Ive shot many deer, ducks, geese, a few pheasant and a couple of turkeys with mine. Never a hicup. Great first gun to start the addiction!

I have two girls and they have been eating deer since they were old enough to eat solid food(almost). They grew up around guns and I started them shooting a pellet rifle when they were about ten. My firearms were always in a safe but they were told that if they were ever interested or had questions about guns or shooting that I would stop what I was doing to take the time out to teach them, talk and handle anything any of the firearms I own. They were told at an early age that the guns were locked up to keep them out of the hands of their friends and not them. They were also told it was none of their friends busness that we had guns and they should not brag about what we had. Growing up, their friends would see the trophys and hunting related items and when asked they would tell thier friends that I hunt and that usually would defuse the situation or start conversations about the sport. Now 26 and 21 they both have a healthy respect for firearms and the younger daughter is quite a shooter and started hunting two years ago. I taught them not to be embarresed, but not to advertise and be proud that they of what they do. I hope that they can some day pass these values to they're children.