cool gun

Discussion in 'Skeeters Corner' started by beaker100, Jan 29, 2015.

  1. beaker100

    beaker100 Member Founding Member

    i got a europa m62 in for a annual last night. the krieghoff gun co sold parts in the 60's to europa to be assembled in the us as m 62's. about 100 of the europas were produced.

    this gun was owned by paul tibbets who was the pilot of the enola gay in 1945.

    the current owner of the gun told me mr. tibbets was an active skeet shooter and shot often with general george patton mainly at military bases in the eastern us.

    enjoy. doug hubbart gunsmith.
     

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  2. Ken Cerney

    Ken Cerney HOF Muscoda Gun Club Past Wisconsin Director Founding Member HOF Muscoda Gun Club

    That is cool as you say. Great history on the owner. Thanks for sharing.
     
  3. plaw

    plaw Mega Poster

    I love stories like this
     
  4. 25nout

    25nout Well-Known Member

    Very nice. THX
     
  5. CB630

    CB630 Well-Known Member

    Nice
    Question what is the difference between a m 32 &
    M62 ?
     
  6. g7777777

    g7777777 Mega Poster

    Krieghoff did not produce the Model 62 nor does their name appear anywhere on it ?
     
  7. bobski

    bobski USN Retired Range Owner

    cb...fit and finish mostly.
    the 62 is identified by the serial number on the bbl. itl have 62-xxx.
    I owned #10. (62-010)
     
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  8. snooky1

    snooky1 Active Member

    Amazing story.
     
  9. target manager

    target manager Active Member

    i shot sporting clays with him once in a club outside of columbus ohio. Interesting man. had a few moments to talk with him.. Never forget that