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D-Day Assassination – The Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator: A Cheap Fistful of Chaos


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johnsonlmg41

They are more accurate than described and not all that much recoil. A lot of urban legend that is in nearly every article about them. I've owned a few and shot one of them. They are a neat piece of history.

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They are more accurate than described and not all that much recoil. A lot of urban legend that is in nearly every article about them. I've owned a few and shot one of them. They are a neat piece of history.

Really!? I've shot one and would not shoot it a second time. They weigh very little and there isn't much surface area in contact with your hand. Shooting a 230 grain projectile is punishing. I won't speak to accuracy but the originals had no rifling so they are a short-barreled musket.

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WWIIBuff1945

Interesting article Matt thanks for posting. You reminded me I still needed one for my collection so I bought this one today! I had one years ago and regret selling it. I had cleaned it up with Flitz which made the metal too shiny. I think I'm going to leave the patina alone on this one. It still has the original floor plate which is usually missing. I saw only one for sale and the guy wanted $200 for it. There are repro's available for $40 I believe.

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You're welcome Keith. But I can hear you telling your wife now, "Yeah honey, but Matt reminded me I still needed one for my collection so I bought this one today!". Nice...I'll have to remember that one. LOL

 

Seriously, congrats on picking that one up. Better hang on to it this time buddy.

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$200??

 

They usually go for $1500 on GB and other auction sites. Great deal!

I paid $1000 for the pistol. The $200 I was talking about was for an original extra floor plate I saw for sale.

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$200??

 

They usually go for $1500 on GB and other auction sites. Great deal!

I paid $1000 for the pistol. The $200 I was talking about was for an original extra floor plate I saw for sale.

z

 

ah, then you are still under most of the recent prices!

 

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