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n5lyc · July 13, 2013, 12:14 AM

I have owned a LOT of guns over the years, and shot many many more.
Rifles and handguns included.

Anschutz, Winchester, Walther, Remington, Kimber, Hamerilli, FWB, and others.

While living in Colrado Springs I belonged to the shooting club at the Olympic Training Center.
I have shot some amazingly accurate guns.

But I have never owned a true 1 hole gun (capable of putting all ounds in 1 hole) until now.

It is an old, Mossberg M44US . 22, Marked US PROPERTY. sold to army in January 1943 (according to the guy i got it from George Fram, head of the Mossberg Museum)

They hand lapped the barrels back then.

This thing after finding the right ammo, and tuning the barrel band, will stack 10 shots in one .24 caliber hole at 25 yards.

The trigger is atrocious by today's standards, but with the factory peep sights, it is amazing.

I ont know if it has been shot so much it just knows where the bullseye is, or ht.

I think they took more care in the production back then, as there was less automation.

But the craftsmanship and caring was there.

It is a parkerized big hunk of steel, in a heavy wood stock, but everyone who shoots it wants it.

10 shots 25 yards.

A.40 caliber hull shot at 25 yards

Playing card split 25 yds.

July 13, 2013, 12:14 AM	#25
n5lyc Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2009 Posts: 180	I have owned a LOT of guns over the years, and shot many many more. Rifles and handguns included. Anschutz, Winchester, Walther, Remington, Kimber, Hamerilli, FWB, and others. While living in Colrado Springs I belonged to the shooting club at the Olympic Training Center. I have shot some amazingly accurate guns. But I have never owned a true 1 hole gun (capable of putting all ounds in 1 hole) until now. It is an old, Mossberg M44US . 22, Marked US PROPERTY. sold to army in January 1943 (according to the guy i got it from George Fram, head of the Mossberg Museum) They hand lapped the barrels back then. This thing after finding the right ammo, and tuning the barrel band, will stack 10 shots in one .24 caliber hole at 25 yards. The trigger is atrocious by today's standards, but with the factory peep sights, it is amazing. I ont know if it has been shot so much it just knows where the bullseye is, or ht. I think they took more care in the production back then, as there was less automation. But the craftsmanship and caring was there. It is a parkerized big hunk of steel, in a heavy wood stock, but everyone who shoots it wants it. 10 shots 25 yards. A.40 caliber hull shot at 25 yards Playing card split 25 yds. __________________ I make 2 predictions: ON THE DATE WHEN US TROOPS ARE ISSUED AN Energy Pulse Weapon, 1. The US Soldier will have on his person a version of the Colt 1911. 2. He will be aiming the NEW Weapon at someone carrying an AK.