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Its time to talk about the weapon of the ANZAC’s! Up until recently I thought that this rifle was only used in WW1. As I have always been well aware of the Lee Enfield No.4 which was the upgraded model. I thought that all commonwealth forces went into WW2 carrying No4’s but actually it turns…
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I enjoyed writing about the pattern 1914 Enfield so much I must talk about US adaptation of that very rifle. From a collector’s point of view, the M1917 Enfield is one of those rifles that quietly did the hard work of history, yet never quite got the credit it deserved. Officially known as the United…
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The .303 Pattern 1914 Rifle, better known simply as the P14, is one of those rifles that just looks right. Big, purposeful, and unapologetically overbuilt, it has a presence that immediately sets it apart from other First World War service rifles. With its distinctive dog leg bolt handle, massive receiver, and unmistakable protective sight ears,…
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Bought this book recently as I have enjoyed researching the rare New Zealand carbine in my possession. It really does have it all. Everything you need to know about anything to do with the production and many variations of Lee Enfield rifles is in this book. This is an impressive book. It weighs 2kg and…
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For this show and tell, I am presenting a fascinating piece of military history: the Chilean 1912 Contract Steyr-Hahn M1911 Service Pistol. This semi-automatic sidearm boasts a unique heritage and engineering, making it a rare and sought-after collector’s item. The Steyr-Hahn M1911 is chambered in 9mm Steyr and utilises an 8-shot magazine, which is loaded…
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I have been researching the American civil war and some of the Defining Battles also infantry rifle used in the conflict. It’s Over a hundred 160 years since the American civil war started, and raged for (4 long years, 1 month and 2 weeks) what a hell of a thing it must have been, so many casualties and…
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Researched and written by Cory Baker Have you ever had one of those moments when you suddenly realise you’re in possession of something truly rare and special? It’s an incredible feeling — one that doesn’t happen every day, but when it does, it’s unforgettable. One such moment happened for my family back in 2011, when…
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Our 1911A1 Remington Rand .45ACP pistol has a unique history. During an auction in Auckland, my uncle intended to bid on a BAR, but my grandmother was drawn to the pristine 1911A1 on display. She successfully bid for it, adding it to our collection since Australian gun laws were stricter than New Zealand’s. The pistol…
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Written by Kevin Baker, edited by Cory Baker. I often wondered where my passion for collecting and history came from, but I guess it all started when I was a boy, I used to stay on my grandparents farm over school holiday’s and fossick through their hot water cupboard where my grandfather kept all his…
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I’m laying on my bed, after texting back and forth with my uncle Ron from New Zealand. We both were talking about how good it would be one owning an original World War 2 Lee Enfield No4 (T) sniper rifle one day. Uncle Ron has always wanted one for his collection. My dad’s uncle was…
Baker arms collection 