No Lowballers

Join Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner as they welcome competitive shooter and record-holder Serena Juchnowski. Serena shares her unexpected journey into shooting sports, the influence of her mentor, and insights into firearms history and discipline.

Highlights:

• Serena's Shooting Origin Story – From accidental discovery to record-holder.
• Breaking Into Competitive Shooting – Experiences as a young female in a male-dominated field.
• Evolution of Service Rifle Shooting – Historical roots and modern adaptations.
• Mentorship and Community – Serena on family-like mentorship in shooting circles.
• Army Marksmanship Unit – Serena's new role promoting marksmanship.
  
   

Sponsors:

• GunBroker.com
• Collectors Elite Auctions
   

Connect with Serena: Instagram/Facebook/YouTube: @SerenaShoots

If you like what you’re hearing, please leave us a rating and review!! The No Lowballers podcast explores the history and heritage of firearms. We hope to expose you to the vintage guns of the golden age along with newer, modern guns, specialty items, and a few other odd balls along the way. Jump in and come along for the ride! The show launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this captivating episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and  Allen Forkner of GunBroker sit down with Caleb Daniels, author of "Licensed Troubleshooter: The Guns of James Bond" and co-host of the new podcast, "Steel and Style." Caleb shares his journey of writing a comprehensive book that delves into the intricate details of James Bond's firearms, blending real-world history with the iconic fictional spy narrative.

On Today's Show:
 

• Challenges in Stigmatized Industries: Caleb discusses navigating and marketing within an industry burdened with social stigma, stressing the importance of collaboration and peer support.
• Book Writing Journey: Caleb talks about the intensive writing process and the invaluable support from the Headstamp team, including experts James Rupley and Ian McCollum
• Library Treasure Troves: Both Caleb and Logan highlight the enduring importance of physical libraries and rare niche information that can't be easily found online.
• Real-World History of Bond's Firearms: The episode includes a fascinating discussion about how real-world events influenced Bond literature. Stories from Navy SEALs, DSS operatives, and others enrich the comprehensive nature of Caleb's book.
• The Walther Connection: Caleb shares anecdotes from his trip to Germany, including firsthand accounts of the P99's journey into Bond lore. Wolfheins Flammer's dedication to marketing the P99, Pierce Brosnan's support, and the intricate coordination efforts are all explored.
• Editing Challenges: Caleb discusses the arduous process of editing his comprehensive book, especially for the Kickstarter campaign, including the difficult decisions about what to include or cut.
• Fun Facts and Misconceptions: Caleb clears up a common misconception about Ian Fleming's choice of the Walther PPK and shares fun historical tidbits, such as the influence of an article in American Rifleman on Fleming's decision.
• New Podcast Announcement: Caleb introduces his new podcast, "Steel and Style," co-hosted with Eli Duckworth. They discuss vintage guns and the blend of style and firearm history from their unique perspectives.

Additional Notes:

• Kickstarter Campaign: Caleb's book "Licensed Troubleshooter: The Guns of James Bond" had an impressive presale launch on Kickstarter, nearing $300,000 in funding.
• Future Prospects: Potential additional chapters on James Bond's firearms in "GoldenEye 007" if funding goals are met, with expected delivery by April 2025.

Connect with Us:
- Podcast Website: https://www.gunbroker.com/c/podcast/no-lowballers/
- Social Media:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094384853061
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nolowballerspodcast
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolowballerspodcast/

If you like what you’re hearing, please leave us a rating and review!! The No Lowballers
podcast explores the history and heritage of firearms. We hope to expose you to the
vintage guns of the golden age along with newer, modern guns, specialty items, and a
few other odd balls along the way. Jump in and come along for the ride! The show
launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
 

On this episode of the No Lowballers podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner from GunBroker sit down with Josh Martinez of Collectors Firearms to delve deep into the fascinating world of gun collecting. The conversation covers a broad spectrum of topics from certification and trustworthiness in the market to investment strategies and trends.

On Today's show:

• The Importance of Trust in the Collecting Market
• Collecting Tips and Market Insights
• Investment Insights: Josh discusses collecting machine guns under the NFA, their increasing value, and faster processing times for tax stamps.
• Avoid Market Pitfalls: Josh and the hosts advise against falling for fake stamps and the misleading alterations in some firearms, and underscore the need to buy from trustworthy sources like Collector’s Firearms.
• Modern Collectibles: Rapid sales of modern collectibles like Colt SP1s are noted, while antique firearms remain consistently popular.
• Advice for New Collectors: Starting Points: Collecting military surplus guns is a common start due to their historical value and affordability.

Connect with Us:
- Podcast Website: https://www.gunbroker.com/c/podcast/no-lowballers/
- Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094384853061
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nolowballerspodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolowballerspodcast/

In this weeks’ Best of No Lowballers episode, Eli Duckworth of Cabot Guns & Alchemy Custom Weaponry talks all about the one and only 1911 and what variations of the platform you can get from both Cabot Guns & Alchemy Custom Weaponry.

On today’s best of show with GunBroker:
- A Little History of the 1911
- How Some Brands Have Transitioned to Quantity over Quality
- How Cabot & Alchemy Differ from Other 1911s
- The Genius of John Moses Browning
- Custom 1911 Options from Cabot Firearms T

The show drops Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcast.

No Lowballers Podcast Pat Hemingway Adams tells us crazy stories from his great grandfather, Ernest Hemingway and then tells some of his own as he tries to live the legacy of Papa. Pat sits down with us at SHOT show to talk about his heritage, writing, and African hunting stories. On today’s show with GunBroker.com: - Hunting Submarines with a .577 - Pat’s Writing for Field Ethos Magazine - Where Ernest Hemingway’s Firearms Are Now - Pat’s Intense Cape Buffalo Hunting Experience The show launches every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. ###

Roy Hill of Swanson Russell stops by to discuss with us the most glorious day, Independence Day!

We’re dropping this episode early so that everyone can be ready to celebrate all things America next week! 
 

On Today's show with GunBroker.com:
• Checking Your Ancestry Back Throughout History
• Flintlocks, and How New Technology Has Changed Them
• A Repeating Flintlock?
• Blackpowder, and Supply Issues Surrounding It.
• Musket Balls From a Statue of King George?

The show launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Andrew McKean of Outdoor Life discusses the R3 movement and how we can is it to recruit more people into the world of hunting.

On Today's show with GunBroker.com:
• What Is R3?: Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation
• Anti-R3 movement
• How the Events of 2020 Effected Hunters and the Outdoor Industry
• Getting a Broader Demographic of Hunters Involved Using R3
• Are We Starting the Conversation The Wrong Way?

The show launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcast.

Mike & Todd from Dead Air Silencers, sit down with us to go down rabbit holes about all things silencers.

On Today's show with GunBroker.com:

• Where The Name Dead Air Silencers Originated From
• How Similar Today's Suppressors Are To Original Ones
• Suppressor Baffle Design
• The Changes Dead Air Silencers Are Making to The Standard Silencer Cone
• Logistics Issues on Timely Delivering Suppressors
• The Pros & Cons of Innovating Quickly

The show launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcast.

Hornaday's Seth Swerczek a United States Marine, sits down with us to discuss D-Day history, how the Higgins Boat made D-Day a success, and the firearms used during D-Day.

On Today's show with GunBroker.com:

• D-Day History in Normandy
• Paratrooper's Roles in D-Day
• How The Higgins Boat Contributed to D-Day's Success
• The Weapons and Artillery Allied Forces Encountered During D-Day

The show launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcast.

Mia Anstine founder of MAC Outdoors sits down with us to discuss firearms training, women in the outdoor world, how to bridge the divide from anti hunters, and what firearms are best to start your kids with.

On Today's show with GunBroker.com:

• Competitive Shooting and The Outdoors From a Woman's Viewpoint
• How to Bridge the Divide with Anti-Hunters
• Some Viable Firearm Options to Start Your Child With
• Mia's Favorite Firearm Currently

The show launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcast.