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The Magistrate

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14. When I Was A Kid

Reply to Dial H For Hero (Reply #13)

Sun Aug 1, 2021, 01:46 PM

Aug 2021

We had a Krag-Jorgensen and an Ariska about the place for a while.

The weirdest I ever saw was something a school friend had, a barely legal break-action 410 barrel, mounted on an exceedingly simple pistol grip. Hefting it felt like you were holding an old flintlock horse-pistol, and the kick was something else.

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I'm in Qatar! For the next 9 hours, anyway. [View all] Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 OP

What a long layover. viva la Aug 2021 #1

It's rated the best business class lounge in the world. Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #5

My son did a military tour there, he really liked it. dewsgirl Aug 2021 #2

Sounds A Treat, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2021 #3

Thank you! I can *really* use this trip after my apartment fire on Monday. Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #6

Sounds Like Quite A Week, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2021 #9

Almost a total loss. Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #11

So Sorry To Hear That The Magistrate Aug 2021 #12

Thank you. As for collectibility, I've always focused on late 19th Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #13

When I Was A Kid The Magistrate Aug 2021 #14

I used to have a US Krag carbine and a Model 38 Arisaka Carbine that still had the Mum. Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #15

No, It Was A Naked Barrel The Magistrate Aug 2021 #20

Depending upon the exact dimensions, quite possibly in violation of the 1934 NFA. Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #21

It Wouldn't Surprise Me Were That So The Magistrate Aug 2021 #22

Where are you flying from, Europe or the UK? Bev54 Aug 2021 #4

Los Angeles to Qatar to Thailand. Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #7

Seems the long way around but hey if you enjoy it Bev54 Aug 2021 #8

I could have shaved off a few hours going via JFK, but the dates available Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #10

Where in Thailand? nt Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #16

Phuket. Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #17

I'm jealous. Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #18

I'll let you know. Thanks! Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #19

Landed in Phuket yesterday afternoon. Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #23

Thanks! Excellent advice. nt Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #25

Whoops, replied to myself. See post above. Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #24