AvGUST 1956 ~OC WHAT'S WRONG. - WITH ?, PIGEON SHOOTING? CONVERTING A PISTOL INTO A RIFLE 1 WHAT AMMO FOR MATCH SHOOTING ? THE BRITISH FIRED JUST ONE ROUND FROM THESE PREWAR SPRINGFIELDS! NOW JUST sion. They were test fired by the Royal British proof house (British proof marks on receivers). They were neverfired again. They are AMERICAN 30106 CALIBER 6-SHOT BOLT ACTION. BORES PERFECT. Guaranteed excellent by National Rifle Association Standard. The Springfield is the favorite North American big game hunting rifle for DEER, BEAR, ELK, MOOSE, MT. LION, ANTELOPE, you name it. It is the most accurate military rifle ever made. These are high number models originally made by ington for the U. S. with all milled parts and four groove barrels (not %groove), same as used by Marine snipers in Korea. Softnose hunting am- days in this excellent condition. 10-day-money-back guarantee. For C.O.D. send $10 deposit. All shipments F.O.B. Pasadena, nist revolutionaries and placed on the free world market. They are of the type used by Red Chinese in Korea. The sale of  m $23.50 Postpaid. Includes official gleaming chrome steel sheath. May Also Be Purchased By Civilian Collectors. The sabre is again authorized for dress uniform of U.S Army Commissioned Officers. These are brand new, hand- made and hand-forged dress sabres. Few people know that in-between wars Solinaen. Germany, supplied most of the official swords and sabresforthe U.S. (and manyather cotmtnes). We haverece ved a small shi6ment which we believe were made for our European occupation forces. This weapion is appr.35" overall. lavishly engraved both sides and along the Un led States. Total design is basically unchanged since 1 or retired officer, and a legendary focal point of any collec- ice. 10-day money-back guarantee. For C.O.D. send $7.50 ea. IMPORTED GERMAN NAZI TRENCH KNIFE $4.75 POSTPAID s were imported tale Dept. permis- complete with sheath. An excellent souvenir, collector's item and hunting knife. Holds a razor edge. Add 80c for U.S.. A.P.O. or F.P.O.Air Mail. Sorry, no C.O.D. I m I!+300.00 U.S. NAVAL TELESCOPES ( < 1 ; 0. S. Navy Bureau of Ships Surplus, Serially Numbered $2959 1 I 1 I I I TIor "Ship's Glass" of K.S. Fighting Ships it1 POSTPAID WW 11. The largest hand-held scope. These telescopes were "bed on the bridge and 1 a eve famous naval engaxement from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay. They are the I finest in mcry detail. co.sting the eovt. over $300.00. Coated optics, absolute preciston ng.shipped in original heavy hardwood fitted and felted ca1,inei-j with Navy idint. s plate. A useful and wonde~fullifetnme ~~~~sscss~onCOTuse a5 a spotting sCol>e, fop ShoOteTs. 1 hunters, boat owners. I.er.ses are astronomical çiuality Space ~atell~tessoon to 1,e -&OBdECTlVE 1 Inched may lie seen with this glass. SEND check, cash or money order. 10.day money aha. Sped F.O.B. Pasadena, Calif. Calif. resid. add 4% state tax. No excise -- tax. sorry, no c.0.D. 0" m NEW .45 CAL. BRASS BRUSHES 87% OFF Normally I5C 91. 500 for $10 I RUSSIAN R IFLI - t50gr"0rde er, b ~2a.-ç.ifc&a~:i>çà à . ppd. 1003 for $19 ppd. No iER , smaller orders accepted. 1This MM is MAUS the origin max.mum ace urac ^-^$ çf NEW GOVERNMENT SURPLUS ~~$'~~~nfrd. - --- lerci. I$73.50 per ca se 0 ID-DAY MONEY-BACK 11-1 UKUCK Klfit3, AMMU. ir EUfabD WkAfONS O.B. Pasad ena, Send check cash or munev order All arms and >LT GUARANTEE on oil items omrn shipped F 0 B Pasadena Edged weanan^ ses. are postpaid Calif ro'-id odd 3ro stole tax LD 03 front firing pins, new, pod. 3 for $1.00 SPRINGFIELD03firing pin rodswithcocking piece, used, ppd., 80cea. NOTE: all ammunition must be shipped RR Express F.O.B. Pasadena. 6%GOLDEN STATE ARMS CORPORATION Ordering in large quantities tends to defray shipping costs. .^ ' Irmory Bug., 1165 East Colorai'o -. - . Grade 1 $6950,. Grade 11 $9950, Grade 111 $15950 prices Subject to Change Without Notice. ~f/f,¥/for descriptive brochure "New .22 Caliber Rifles by Browning," Browning Arms Company, ~e~ti74, St. Louis 3, Missouri. wnr'-' f~nritplever-action big game rifle . 3 great models . b great calibers -250-3000 SAVAGE -.300 SAVAGE .243 W1NCHESTE.R - ,308 WIN. - .358 WIN. V.Here are the famous lever-action rifles with the exclusive Savage rotary magazine . available in 3 models . each drilled and tapped for popular receiver and 'scope sights. You'll find one of these 99's made to order for your shooting requirements. , THE FAMOUS FEATHERWEIGHT 99-F: the lightest big \ game rifle made-weighs only about 6% pounds. Speedy, accurate and extremely light to carry, the 99-F is perfect for ^ hunting on foot in any kind of terrain . ideal for saddle use, too. Has a 22" tapered barrel for fast.handliug- and sighting. medium-high comb stock for 'scope or iron sight shooting. streamlined, checkered pistol grip and fore- end . six shots. $111.85. I There is a complete line of Savage, Stevens and Fox shotguns and rifles for 1 every shooter and every kind of shooting. Write for free rifle G: the all-time favorite Savage ever-action big game rifle. Distinctive schnabel fore-end. 24" barrel. $108.85. f -., MODEL 99-R: semi-beavertail fore-end and longer- high comb stock designed especially for 'scope sight. 24" barrel. $111.85. (Less 'scope). You can actually shoot the famous Savage 99 as fast as you take aim. It never leaves your shoulder . the forefinger returns automatically to the trigger. And it's just as easy for left-handers as for right-handers. Finger-tip safety locks trigger and lever. More dope on a fine lever action Here are the two exclusive indicators on .250-300 SAVAGE This famous high velocity The 99 is just as light and perfect1 bal- the 99. First-the unique cartridge count cartridge is tops for flat shooting and long anced as it looks. Quick to point andiim, indicator on the left side of the receiver. It range accuracy. Available in 87 grain for it's comfortable to hold, easy to carry. The tells at a glance the number of cartridges in varmints and small game . 100 grain for solid steel receiver fully encloses action the magazine. The other indicator-on the deer and other medium game. and backs up breech bolt for added safety. top tang-tells instantly by sight or touch Side ejection and lever action leave the whether the hammer is cocked. ,300 SAVAGE The 150 grain pointed soft point receiver free for ideal, low top-mounting of .300 Savage is ideal for deer and other telescope sights. medium game. In 180 grain this cartridge can be used for any North American trophy and is highly effective for brush shooting. .243 WINCHESTER This new 99 caliber in 80 and 100 grain bullet weights gives fine ac- curacy and energy at extreme ranges. Ex- cellent for varmints, deer, antelope and other medium game. 308 WINCHESTER Available in three bullet weights-110 grain for varmints and small As the saying goes, "no one ever dropped game . 150 grain for medium . a 99 magazine." But that tells only part of 180 grain for any North American ig game. the story of this fully enclosed, precisely engineered loading system. All cartridges ,358 WINCHESTER For a hefty brush cutter, All Savage 99's include custom details at protected from dirt and moisture . loads this cartridge is the answer. In 200 and no extra cost. Such deluxe features as: and unloads rickly and easily without 250grain bullets it delivers solid impact that fore-end and capped pistol gri are check- working cartri ges through the chamber. will stop any American game in its tracks. ered . walnut stock to blend balance remains the same regardless of the with receiver . damascened breech bolt number of rounds in the magazine. front sight ramp matted to reduce glare. particular - about your pistols In accessories and service, as well as handguns, you'll find the "Why Bullets Kill" shooters of America. but with only one thing finest at Pachmayr. The article in the June issue of GUNS in common: an interest in guns. Along with Magazine, "Why Bullets Kill," is one of the the pleasure of reading about guns, one best articles on this subject appearing in usually likes to acquire some useful informa- popular guns and sporting magazines. I think tion. I am happy that most of the material in the article has appeal to a wide range of GUNSis of this nature, but why waste your shooters from the casual once-a-year hunter paper on something that isn't? Even includ- to the hard-bitten gun nut. ing this fault though, you have a very fine From my own personal standpoint I was magazine, and I hope to be a subscriber for very pleased that the author left out the many years to come. usual hocus-pocus about "nerve shock" which West Frazier the pseudoscientific writer frequently inserts Lafayette. Indiana with no understanding of what he is talking Buffalo Hunters about. Enjoyed your article on the buffalo hunt. My only criticism, and this is with tongue My sentiments though are with Charles in cheek, is that the title does not describe Russel's last paragraph about the buffalo. the contents of the article. Actually the It is too bad that some of those guns didn't article is on the physical aspect of wound blow back and blow the heads off some of ballistics rather than the physiologic effects.