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Glock pistols are made of a specially formulated Nylon 6 polymer. Type 6 Nylon melts at about 410 degrees F. According to Glock, their reinforced nylon 6 is serviceable to 200 C. (392 F)

I'm not familiar with this PM procedure, but on some other forums there is a Subject line. The PM will not be forwarded if it does not include the subject. I've also had situations where the recipient was traveling and wasn't checking his emails.

I have a standard RST-4 made in 1953 with tapered bolt ears and the flat on the bottom. I also have a Mark I, T-678 made in 1953 with tapered bolt ears and the flat on the top. I have seen more Korean War-era guns with the flat on top listed for sale than with the flat on the bottom...

Earlier this year, I found a 1953 Standard RST-4 having tapered bolt ears with the flat on the bottom.

Two questions about your latest find: is the 2-piece tapered ear bolt flat on the top or bottom? Does the muzzle break require a federal permit?

Custom-made 16 ga. Marlin Model Skeet King. Ole Horsrud, the inventer of the Model 90 (Patent No. 2,376,358) had it made as a gift for his friend. Marlin only sold the M90 Skeet King by special order in 1939 and 1940. I bought the gun at a Farm Estate Sale held in North Dakota in 2008.

There are two RST4’s with tapered bolt ears made in 1952 and 1953 that are listed for $425 and $450 on Gunbroker. I knew that is way too high. Since over 30,000 with tapered bolt ears were sold, I doubted that they would be considered collectibles.

I saw a Ruger RST4, Serial No. 53XXX (1953) est. to be in 70-80% condition at a local gun shop. Tapered bolt ears with the flat on top. Curious what it might be worth. Asking price is $250 but dealer would let it go for $225.

Thanks for the information.

I did dry fire the one with the Volquartsen trigger in the gun store (using a snap cap) and I can appreciate why some owners would want to do the conversion.

I paid $281 plus $45 shipping and transfer fee for mine. I am not sufficiently skilled mechanically to be able to install a Volquartsen trigger kit costing $115. Maybe I should have bought the used Mark III 22/45 Target (P678MKIII) with a Volquartsen trigger for $350 that is for sale at a...

Just picked up this Ruger Mark III 22/45 Hunter Target Model KP678HMKIII. I bought it because it is my first Mark III, first Hunter with a 6-7/8" fluted barrel, and it has a relatively early 3-digit serial number (270-004xx). Plus, I think it is a really cool looking gun.

Thanks. I checked on line, and the price of the VQ trigger kit at Midway USA is $109.

Saw a very nice blued Ruger Mark III 22/45, 5-1/2” bull barrel with a Ruger scope rail, box and two magazines at a local gun shop. The previous owner installed a Volquartsen trigger. 273-92xxx serial number. Asking price is $350. So, what do you think, is that a good deal or not? If not, what...

Stopped by the local gun store today and saw a nice Ruger Mark III, 22/45 bull barrel with scope rail, box and two magazines for $350. What is the consensus, a good deal or not?