As a 70 year old to a 66 year old, thank you for the walk down memory lane. Nice little departure project. Thank you for sharing.

Like you, I'm in my 60's and seem to be reflecting more on the past these days. Gunsmoke and Combat were my two favorites.

Emma Peale...fond memories for many. Three channels and AM radio!

With a foot of snow outside my door, a cup of coffee in hand, the Man from UNCLE gun Mod was a fun distraction. I enjoy all your videos. I am 77. I was a toy gun- smith in my youth. I could repair most toy cap guns. The old ones could be taken apart with a screwdriver and springs and internal parts could be replaced. Toy guns are just not what they once were.

A few weeks ago we were watching reruns of NCIS... Someone says to Gibbs "I wonder what Ducky was like when he was younger?" Gibbs turns and says "Illya Kuryakin". Made my day!

@duelist1954

3 жыл бұрын

Mary Pat and I were talking about that a couple of hours before I read your comment...great minds...LOL

@bgbeck55

3 жыл бұрын

I always hoped they'd have Robert Vaughn as a guest star and have Ducky see him and say something like "He looks like someone once worked with."

You sure stored up hornets nest of old fart nostalgia.

@Stigstigster

3 жыл бұрын

"hornets nest" of nostalgia. I love it!

That was Fun. The big 3 on tv, the baby sisters and guns. A lot of us are part of your club.

One of my favorite shows was RAT PATROL.

@Curtislow2

3 жыл бұрын

and Combat!

@duelist1954

3 жыл бұрын

@@Curtislow2 A great show!

when i was a kid, i grew up in England, watched the rifleman, zorro, the lone ranger, The Adventures of Champion (rebel the dog), 70's early 80's played soldiers / cowboys and indians. times have changed. man from uncle was a favorite.

There used to be one of those replica gun companies back in the 70's that made the full on "Man From U.N.C.L.E." gun. Chopped (non-firing) P.38, bobbed hammer, flash hider, sound suppressor, scope and mount, extended magazine and shoulder stock (!!). It had the non-standard special wide groove grips too. I believe it was actually a licensed replica. I was never a MFUNCLE guy, I was much more an I Spy (and remained a Robert Culp fan until his death) and especially a "Mission Impossible" guy...c'mon man, Peter Graves, Leonard Nimoy, Lesley-Ann Warren, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris? Oh yeah!

@bgbeck55

3 жыл бұрын

I think the company was actually called "Replica Guns" The guns were made in Japan from zinc alloy. They made the complete MFU "carbine. They also offered tle1911, Luger, P-38, Det Spl ad infinitum.

I was 10 years old in 1956 when we got our first tv, it was a Saturday and the first thing I watched was The Lone Ranger. Enjoyed your video, thanks Mike.

One of the big toymakers sold the entire rig. Pistol, holster, "silencer," etc. I had that along with JB's attache' case, with all that had in it ("From Russia, With Love.") Cool stuff.

I'm fifty and it was pretty much the same in uk. I grew up with Dr Who (Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker)

With a bobbed hammer and black screws it'd look even better, but I can see why you wouldn't want to go through the effort just for a hit of nostalgia.

I felt the same way about Emma Peel.

@Ulani101

3 жыл бұрын

Especially in the combat outfit. 😋

@jamesa.7604

3 жыл бұрын

Diana Rigg was really good in the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". Beautiful, Sexy and Very Talented Lady.

I'm a year or so older than you. We didn't always have TV and i remember when we got it. Getting a clear signal was a problem. I enjoyed this presentation and the memory of Mrs. Peel is also similar. Thanks, I enjoyed this video.

I loved the Wild , Wild West & I Spy . Never got to see The Man From Uncle .

So for those of us '80s kids, the original Megatron Transformers toy was designed off of a Man From Uncle gun. That's why he has the barrel extension, scope, and stock.

Same age, same tastes. The UNCLE pistol with the silencer and carbine extension. Cool. The bad guys usually had cool looking, spacey rifles with chunky night vision. The old TV channels sometimes run all the old favorites, but the most fun is finding streams with whole series to binge. Many, the dating is painful.

@duelist1954

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. A lot of them really don't hold up very well. It seems like the shows that held up the best were the really good sitcoms.

Its one of my all time favourite 60s TV series. I grew up watching reruns on British TV in the late 1970s. I have the music on a set of CDs in my collection.The UNCLE version of the P38 looked great,especially when it was decked out with the "agent accessories" pack. This looks great!

Watched it religiously. united network command for law and enforcement. Happy days

Boy can I relate to your comments. Loved all the spy shows, including "The Man from Uncle, Mission Impossible" and yes, including "Get Smart". Thoroughly enjoyed the very cool video!

From my 1951 perspective - you are nothing but a youngster. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. was a really good show. In the fifties - a season was 39 shows. Those were the good days. Have Gun Will Travel and 39 episodes - now that’s a season. All the shows you mentioned were written well.

Didn’t have a television in my house until I was 8 or 9, got rid of it at 64, never watched it much, the Man from Uncle was fun in it’s day. However on a serious note, Diana Rigg was gorgeous, the most lovely woman I ever saw, then, and maybe now, Loved the Avengers.

That is totally cool. Being a mid sixties man myself, I know what you’re talking about. Thanks Mike.

The worst situation was when all 3 of the networks were showing some live political event when you were around 10 years old. Might as well go haul wood for fun.

When I was I kid I used to watch MaCGyver and Nightrider. Back then it was a big deal. We only had two channels in Sweden and that type of programs wasn’t all that common. It sure beet the Kid programs from Soviet, east Germany and Czechoslovakia we also got.

Your last two shop videos have been outstanding.... You have been wonderfully constructive when you can't get to the range. I on the other hand, am sitting around watching KZread. At least I'm watching good ones.

Great video. I remember the Man From U.N.C.L.E. (United Network Command for Law and Enforcement.) I also remember someone making a real copy of that pistol from one of the French manufactured P-38. I don't think that he employed the shoulder stock or suppressor.

@duelist1954

3 жыл бұрын

I thought about making a real one, but I decided it would be a waste of a good gun.

I'm 61 and have a couple airsoft guns. I also have a few BB/pellet pistols that have slides that cycle when firing. Me and my mom watched a lot of westerns.

my dad is in his 70s and he grew up with stuff like that ive watched alot of the old tv shows with him and while they are kinda cheezy they are pretty cool too

The "spoiled only child" up the street had the U.N.C.L.E. toy set which had the guns, attachments, ID badges and cards, and the radio pen thingies.

Great nostalgic video from a 68 year old from across the Pond, I too love all these old spy series and watch them when available, thanks again Tom.

A guy had a display of reel guns he'd made, some from actual firearms, some from air softs, some from Umarex BB guns, some from blank guns (chrome plated 1911 type similar to Jackson's 'Mr. 9mm' in Pulp Fiction), some from model kits (laser pistol from Lost in Space and Phaser from Star Trek), some from toys, some from scratch. It was a fascinating display! From Buck Roger ray guns of the 1930's, to latest Star War fantasy guns he had a bunch. I was amazed to see how many fantasy guns were based on real guns. He did have the Man From Uncle Gun as well as the T.H.R.U.S.H. sniper rifle (made from an M-1 carbine and an M-3 IR scope). Guy seemed in his forties, a real movie/TV buff showing you don't have to be an old timer to appreciate this stuff.

Airsoft is an awesome training tool.

@jamesa.7604

3 жыл бұрын

I own three airsoft pistols. The spring-action pistols are perfect for shooting indoors. Used one to introduce my Goddaughter to shooting. She's a really good shot with a CO2 Blowback BB Pistol. Think she's ready to step up to a .22 LR or maybe a 9mm now.

@swampfox5329

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesa.7604 I trained my son's with airsoft rifles. I use airsoft in my militia unit for training.

Thanks, Mike! Your video was a lot of fun. I'm also 66 and fondly remember those shows. By the time I could purchase a handgun, it was going to be a p-38(because of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) or a Colt SAA due to all the Westerns. Found the p-38 first--actually a P1--and still have it.

That's how MASH became a hit. The first season was ignored because the competition was too good, but then everyone watched the summer repeats and MASH became a success.

Fascinating, I am 61 but grew up in Germany. But I experienced it the same way, because at that time we were always about 5- 10 years behind the USA. We watched the American series and also had only 3 channels. I watched all the Western series and that's why I like to watch Duelist - as a Western fan. For sure we also watch U.N.C.L.E or Star Trek. Thank you!

Neat project. I have been working on a .22 version of the Planet of the Apes rifle.

I am just a few years younger.I remember all the shows on the 3 channels. Real fun video. Thanks for Sharing

One of my favorite shows, Mike. I was in Be ckscCounty, PA. I'm '58 vintage.

I will be 65 years old this year. My brothers and I watched The Man from Uncle all the time. Thought the best job in the world was being a secret agent, dress up in cool clothes, fight the bad guys and always ended up with the pretty girl!

@altbinhax

3 жыл бұрын

The man from uncle, I dream of genie, my mother the car

@DYLANJJK94

3 жыл бұрын

I think I Love Lucy triumphs them all :)

@markjohnson9485

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I'm 66 and I wanted to be a Uncle agent for the same reasons !

Neat project! I used to be very much into Airsoft before I started shooting 'properly'. A Japanese airsoft company called Maruzen made the Man From Uncle gun a long time ago, along with all the accessories. They're very hard to find now and fairly expensive, especially the add-ons.

@IainDelaney

Жыл бұрын

I have one of those.I managed to get a silencer, barrel extension, and long magazine for it. They never made the scope or the stock, so they're projects to complete.

i also grew up with napoleon solo and Illya Kuryakin, and 3 channels. and the broadcasting ended at 12 midnight. and whatever channel we wanted to watch we had to turn the outside antenna,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Thank you Mike B for stirring the nostalgia pot. It smells wonderful. I am enjoying old time radio shows (Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel, Fort Laramie, Frontier Town, etc) of a decade or so before you and the discussion in the video. I also enjoy the old TV shows that I am able to get on broadcast TV and here on YT. Keep 'em coming, your content is enjoyable.

The UNCLE Special could also fire full auto. It was only seen once or twice in the series but the BATF at the time fined MGM for creating an unlicensed machine gun. The US Military also showed interest in the carbine conversion and asked to study the gun.

Mike. Nostalgia ain't what it used to be!

Sixty six years young (not old)!

Very cool! I'm a Millennial. I see a lot of hate from Boomers and Gen X toward Gen Z because Z realllllllly loves their video games and the guns used in them. Millennials love video games too, but we were there from the start and saw video games grow to a serious thing. Gen Z has had powerful, realistic gaming platforms ready to go right away. I started out with Medal of Honor using a Sten and Garand made of 5 or 10 polygons total. Gen Z plays games with ULTRA REALISTIC weapons in their games, so naturally they are drawn to the real thing. So many Boomers and Gen X dismiss the Gen Z when they express interest in a SCAR or a Single Action Army for example simply because they saw it in a video game. Hickok45 made a "mic drop" point a while back: "How many of you rushed out and bought a Model 29 because of Dirty Harry?" It's really nice to see you make this video Mike. Not only are you revisiting your childhood by making a cool prop gun that you loved, but you're also using an airsoft gun to do it! Lots of people won't even acknowledge that airsoft and BB replica guns are a thing worth owning if you can't get the real thing. Mixup98 just showed us all in a video how a replica BB gun can be a great training aid in this ammo crunch! :) Anyway, long rant. Loved the video.

I'm old enough to remember The Man From UNCLE, I was always fascinated by the accessories the pistols had, particularly the barrel extension which was in addition to the silencer. I know that longer barrels will produce higher muzzle energies (all things being equal), but it's normally achieved by replacing the original barrel with a longer one not screwing an extension on the end of the original one. Have you heard of any examples of real life barrel extensions would they even work?

Heaven help me, I enjoyed it. Mainly the presentation. Being almost 82 ,we were the first family in the neighborhood to have TV. The neighbors would come over and we would all watch through a large French window. That is, when we could get a signal from the very tall antenna on the roof. Nearest broadcast station was a couple of hundred miles away. Loved all of the shows you mentioned. Often we watched just snow. But, it was a regular neighborhood get together...good times with good friends.

I was too young to catch the original series but I've seen the reruns. I've been in love with that gun since I first saw it. I've been looking for a Walther P38k for a while but the ones out there are pretty expensive and usually pretty worn.

I scrolled past this several times before I realized this was a duelist video🤣

I found the same thing about the insert barrel on the airsoft P-38 that I shortened down into a P-38K. Awesome project by the way.

Here we are talking about the 60s and now in our 60s . Yeah so many great shows and films in that era that are history. We grew up in the Golden snd Silver age of Television even the commercials were memorable. A time of no zip or area codes , milk and bread deliveries and play outside till dark . We lived a life of memories .

I had asked Umarex along to offer a bb P38 k as well as a Man From Uncle version, of the already in production P38. Airguns are a natural source for replicas of movie and tv hero guns. Umarex now has a bright blue electroplating Finish that they will be offering on a S&W model 29 Dirty Harry model 29. I am hoping they will offer it on other replicas like the excellent. Peacemakers.

Very neat project. I did not know about that TV series beforehand, I will have to investigate.

Can remember when these flooded the import market 30 years ago. When the post war ones could be had for under 200 and the war time import marked ones for less than 300. Several fellows made copies of these. Occasionally they pop up at the Gun shows. Cool cheap option you did

Sounds like a nice guy to chat to about the times in the 60s.

I'm a few years older than you, but you are describing my childhood exactly.

I would never have guessed that you are sixty six years i thought you were in your 50s maybe cheers!

@duelist1954

3 жыл бұрын

You're my new best friend...LOL

As they say "Boredom breeds creativity", or in this case nostalgia. I am just a couple of years behind you and I remember the same shows. Living in the mountains of east TN we didn't get the best reception. Most of us could only get NBC and CBS unless you lived on a high hill or had a really tall antenna.

Hi Duelist. Im glad to find out that your just as enthusiastic about sixties colt TV shows as I am! I am a Star Trek fan my self as well as Westerns but I remember watching Batman and the Man from UNCLE! Love your Videos and more of that TV related stuff please. All the best to you from Kent, England!

I'm half your age but I've always said I was born in the wrong decade. I've always enjoyed classic tv though I confess I've never watched the man from uncle (I have heard of it though)...I do recognize agent solo from one of my favorite movies: Bullitt!

i have the hole series on dvd it was one of my favourite along with the others you named

A few years ago I was fortunate to find the entire Man From U.N.C.L.E. series on Netflix. 60's spy shows had the coolest tools. I'm a few years younger than you.

This is cool! Brings back memories! Fun spy show.

The 2015 movie remake was pretty good.

Mike I'm a 1956er and I completely identify with your tv experience!

Looks great, have fun!

I was a big fan of the show and still have my U.N.C.L.E. badge

Great Video and great thoughts about the TV era.

Nostalgia can be good on KZread. Good video.

That orange tip is courtesy of the Consumer Products Safety Commision. We didn't have those for our toy guns.

I loved the laser pistols and rifles on Lost In Space.

I like the video Mike, as I can relate to you making that airsoft into the movie prop.

It was a fun video

I watch the reruns in yhe 80s on pbs stations here in Missouri

Love this !

seems to me it would be a good time to start another muzzle loader build. I enjoyed seeing it.

I did similar project in much the same way. I did try to replicate the grip with Isopon P38 filler. Worked OK.

Better days than now, BY FAR!😭

Have the same airsoft and the flash suppressor along with accurate metal copies of the actual grips. Will fix the seams, repaint and bob the hammer.

I’m 64. We watched Rawhide, Gunsmoke . As far as westerns and other programs

Now that Mike has gotten into airsoft for indoor shooting, you know what's got to be next... airsoft replicas of cap and ball revolvers! I know there are a few airsoft modern revolvers but I have no idea if they have any older style ones, cap and ball era or cartridge era. I went down the airsoft rabbit hole a little bit some time ago, I have a S&W M29 airsoft revolver, as well as a few semi autos. The S&W has 6 plastic "shells", you load the BB into each shell, and so this way it functions very much like a real revolver. It seems like that design would work the same for a Colt 1873 SAA type of gun. No idea how to make a good cap and ball style in airsoft, unless you just went with a "cartridge conversion" style, using the plastic shells, and just going for the look of the cap and ball style.

Combat! & 12 O’clock High. How about doing up a twin .50 top turret next?

We are the same age and watching this video, it is remarkable to see that a black kid from the inner city of Cleveland would have so much in common with a kid from New England. I really enjoyed this video, it was very informative and I, am your new subscriber!

Looking good for 66 Mike!

Back in the day. I liked Combat too.

Can I suggest doing a Mk II of this project? Get a gas-powered 'blowback' airsoft P-38. Gas guns are true semi-automatic and cycle. Much more fun to shoot. After shortening the barrel and adding the 'birdcage', you need to file down the hammer, and then add custom grips. The U.N.C.L.E. grips are flat with horizontal grooves, and black. If you really want to be picky, the right grip has a slot for the 2x scope. This is all if you want a crazy accurate version, of course. 😊

The worst thing about reruns was when the networks announced there'd be a "Summer Replacement" show instead of what I had missed!

This was a fun little video and the build turned out really cool! I highly recommend you look up some airsoft guns for plinking around in the winter months they are a absolute blast! I like my green gas blowback pistols and they make a ton of replica firearms of all types you might find interesting

well at 74 i will now get Airsoft p38 ,to go with my Indian s/b backer .

Nice video. My fantasy woman was Julie Newmar aka Cat Woman. Other favorite shows Time Tunnel, Sea Hunt, Combat and F Troop to name a few. Loved TMFU & also pined for the Uncle Special for many years. I eventually aquired two P-38s one was carried in WWII.

I'm about 10 years younger than you. The spy show fad had ended by my time, but I still watched reruns of "Get Smart" and classic "Star Trek" (I watch the DVDs of both from time to time, even today) . The popular primetime show I remember watching was "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom". Only tranquilizer guns there.

@duelist1954

3 жыл бұрын

I was a big fan of Wild Kingdom

@bgbeck55

3 жыл бұрын

Get Smart was a parody of the MFU.

At 66 years old you are still a baby. Some stores don't give a senior discount until you are 70 years old.

Gen X knows the Uncle gun as Megatron from the '84 Transformers cartoon.

You're an Eye Spy fan, you would know Kelly Robinson used a P-38K, which was the real life Intelligence officer side arm of the Cols War. It would of been difficult to transform a regular P-38 into one, as the forward sight was on the slide and couldn't be covered by a flash suppressor.

@michaelmaddy278

Жыл бұрын

You can put a sight on the barrel, by attaching it the the front of the slide,

Fun thing to do . We took shirt cardboard and did gun cut outs . all the guys had one in the desk at school . Man from UNCLE was supercool but surpassed by Get Smart .

@michaelmaddy278

Жыл бұрын

Put something like that in your desk now days you would go to jail an kicked out of school even if it was just a card board cut out. There was two shows in the 60s that were spy shows when they first started, Burke's Law, an Mannix, them when the spy craze slowed down they became detectives. Mannix drove a cool custom Olds Tornado, an Burke was driven around in a fancy older car.Gene Barry stared as Burke an Mike Conner as Mannix. Two good shows.

@PistolPete454

Жыл бұрын

We had all the good tv shows all the good music and the greatest cars . @@michaelmaddy278

The ones you get in England are painted RED or BLUE so they cannot be confused with a real gun. But I would love one of these.