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1909 Maxim Silencer
iamme
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I have a 1909 Maxim Silencer for a rifle. I was wondering if anyone on this message board knew of its worth or rarity? I know the Maxim Silencers where the first successful mass produced commercial silencer and it's inventor was Hiram Percy Maxim. Any postings in regard to its worth and rarity would be greatly appreciated.
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Perhaps it would be prudent to consider it's rapid destruction, rather then face an early morning visit from the "Jack Booted Thugs"
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Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
Mark T. Christian
Thanks for the reply. I'm glad that someone else broached the subject. It is not a subject easily talked about around women and children! My only knowlege of the Maxim silencer is from Schwing (page 288 in 90/06 book) and an old ad that I think I saw in the Marlin book. Hundreds of dollars and jumping through all kinds of hoops is not something that I am looking to do. My real interest is as a vintage option for an early pump 22. The DNR, here in MN, says that a threaded barrel is illegal but I have seen several at gun shows. Regulatory discretion? What is the status of a nonfunctional replica? Without going to the "big house" is there as way to obtain the external dimensions? How bad will I be hasseled over a replica? Your input is appreciated.
Doug
But I guess if you REALLY NEED one, being cross-wise with the law would not be your biggest problem.