Not really a foreigner - I discovered my forum handle through a typo. I am 73 & a survivor of a lifetime of motorcycling, heart & cancer ordeals, & a career in academia (which was the most rugged).
I'm here for purely selfish interests, for information & possibly to locate an antique smith revolver I'm interested in. I've been saving up - to replace the S&W model 1917 that I sold some years ago - & regretted it ever since. (I bought it from a student who had spoken of shooting himself) It was sort of a win-win situation - he is probably still around, & I became interested in old S&W revolvers.
Last week I came across a very pretty nickel plated S&W model 1902, made in 1903, 5", round butt, original grips matching numbers, in 38spl. So I dipped into my 1917 savings to buy it. Its action is buttery smooth, trigger pulls in DA & SA are amazing. the Bore could be better - but the old revolver is Jewelry quality & a mechanical marvel.
I'm glad I got it - although I'll need to wait longer to save for a 1917 - even though I'd be satisfied with a clean shooter grade Brazilian Contract M.37
Love to receive leads about any available 1917s.


Best wishes to everyone, hope all are enjoying the nice fall weather, & staying well & safe.
*BTW, My wife & I adopted a rescue "MONTAIN FEIST" DOG, at this time last year. We have had one of our best years ever - because of this. Highly recommended to all. C.