This is a custom pre '64 Model 70 Winchester - .280 REMINGTON caliber - built on a standard Model 70 action - serial # 205315, manufactured in 1951 as a 30-'06 Springfield. I had the barrel replaced with a 24 inch Lilja Precision in .280 Remington and the metal butt plate replaced with a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. It has a Leupold 3-9x40mm VX-II scope. The original Model 70 was produced from 1936 to 1963. It is known as "The Rifleman's Rifle". It became a legend in its own time, the favorite hunting rifle of knowledgeable sportsmen and gun writers of the era who sang its praises. Since the Winchester Model 70 made its appearance in 1936, it has been the standard by which all other bolt action rifles are judged. The pre '64 Model 70 Winchester is one of the greatest firearms ever produced for sporting purposes anywhere in the world.

This is a custom Type II Browning BAR - .280 REMINGTON caliber - serial # 137 NM 30815. It has a 22 inch barrel and a Leupold 3-9x40mm VX-II scope. Type II BARs were manufactured from 1976 to 1992 and in .280 Remington only from 1988 to 1992 and are therefore very rare. This rifle was manufactured in 1990 as a .270 Winchester. I converted it to .280 Remington by having the barrel, gas regulator and magazine replaced with new .280 Remington ones.

This is a Model Four Remington - 7MM EXP. REM caliber - serial # A4032986. Manufactured in 1981. It has a 22 inch barrel and a Leupold 3-9x40mm VARI-X IIc scope. The Model Four was manufactured only from 1980 to 1988.

This is a pre '64 Model 100 Winchester - .284 WINCHESTER caliber - serial # 67498. Manufactured in 1963. - With the same checkering as the venerable Model 70 - it has a Leupold 3-9x40mm VARI-X IIc scope in Talley integrated rings and bases. The Model 100 with cut checkering in .284 caliber was manufactured in 1963 only and are very rare and collectable.

Model 1892 Winchester Rifle - 32 W.C.F. caliber, (also known as 32-20) - Octagon barrel - Serial # 865557. Manufactured in 1918. The model 92 was manufactured from 1892 through 1941. It was given to me by my son Bill.

Model 1892 Winchester Rifle - .45 COLT caliber - Serial # NT2350. It is one of only 500 produced with an engraved receiver. Manufactured in 1997.

Browning Autoloading Takedown Rifle - .22 LONG RIFLE caliber - Serial # 18013T37. Manufactured in 1973.
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Model 9422 XTR Winchester - .22 S-L-L.R. caliber - Serial # F373833. Manufactured in 1979.

Model 39A Marlin - .22 S.L.& L.R. caliber - Serial # J 22606. Manufactured in 1952.

Model 61 Winchester - .22 S.L.OR L.R. caliber - Serial # 106044. Manufactured in 1948.

Model 62 A Winchester - .22 S.L.OR L.R.caliber - Serial # 129523. Manufactured in 1941.

Model 63 Winchester - .22 LONG R.caliber - SUPER SPEED & SUPER-X - Serial # 37815 A. Manufactured in 1940.

Model 94 Winchester Carbine - .32 WIN. SPL. - 20" barrel - Serial # 1822243. Manufactured in 1952. The Model 94 is the best selling sporting rifle of all time.

Model 94 Winchester Carbine - 30-30 WIN. - 20" barrel - Serial # 1838998. Manufactured in 1952. The .30-30 is the best selling cartridge and the Model 94 is the best selling sporting rifle of all time.

Model 94 Winchester Carbine - .32 WIN. SPL. - 20" barrel - Serial # 2135799. Manufactured in 1955.

Model 94 Winchester Carbine - 30-30 WIN. - 20" barrel - Serial # 2193268. Manufactured in 1956.

Model 94 Winchester Carbine - 30-30 WIN. - 20" barrel - Serial # 2514547. Manufactured in 1962.

Model 94 Winchester Carbine - .32 WIN. SPL. - 20" barrel - Serial # 2544792. Manufactured in 1962.

Remington Model 1100 - 20 GA. LT 20 MAGNUM shotgun - Serial # N149538 U. Manufactured in 1979.

Colt Single Action Army .45 - 5.5 " barrel - Serial # 3592SA. Manufactured in 1956. It has elephant ivory stocks.

Colt Single Action Army .45 - 5.5 " barrel - Serial # 28968SA. Manufactured in 1960. It has the round top hammer, which was made to take advantage of the "fast draw" craze that was getting started at that time. The round top hammer made it easier on the thumb. The round top hammers were only made for a very short time with a possible production of two to three thousand revolvers.

Colt Peacemaker - .22 LONG RIFLE caliber - 6" barrel - Serial # G174573. Manufactured in 1976.

Colt Python - .357 magnum caliber - 6" barrel - nickel - presentation grips - Serial # K42062. Manufactured in 1981. Firearm collectors and writers have described the Python as, "The finest production revolver ever made". It was given to me by my son Bill for Christmas in 2008.

Colt Diamondback - .22 LONG RIFLE caliber - polished Colt Blue - 6" barrel - Serial # R54877. Manufactured in 1978. The Diamondback has been described as perhaps the finest .22 LR revolver ever made.

Colt Diamondback - .22 LONG RIFLE caliber - e nickel - 6" barrel - Serial # S72622. Manufactured in 1981. The Diamondback has been described as perhaps the finest .22 LR revolver ever made.

Walther PPK - 7.65mm caliber - Serial # 228814 K. Made in Zella-Mehlis Germany in 1939. It is variant #1, high polish, with Crown over N proofs, produced from 1931 to April 1, 1940.

Walther PPK - 7.65mm caliber - Serial # 261328 K. Made in Zella-Mehlis Germany in 1940. It is variant #1, high polish, with Crown over N proofs, produced from 1931 to April 1, 1940.

Walther PPK - 7.65mm caliber - Serial # 333902 K. Made in Zella-Mehlis Germany in 1941. It is variant #2, high polish, with Eagle over N proofs, produced from April 1, 1940 until about 1943 when the high polish finish was discontinued due to the war. This one has the Eagle C acceptance mark for police procurement. Above is the official Headquarters United States Forces European Theater certificate, dated 21 April 1945, documenting that this pistol was captured enemy equipment in the possession of Peter M. Vescera 31383355 and that he was officially authorized to retain it as his personal property.

SIG SAUER P232SL - 9mm kurz (.380) caliber - Serial # S 254 202. Made in Germany. I replaced the P232 grips with P230 grips and had the original sights drilled and Trijicon 3 dot night sights installed.

Colt MUSTANG POCKETLITE - .380 caliber - Serial # PL21148. Manufactured in 1992. It is one of the first version made between 1986-1997. It was given to me by my son Bill for my birthday 2014.

Living room showing Winchester lever action rifles and Colt pistols on racks I built.

Rack at end of hallway showing my three high-power deer rifles.

Closeup view.