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New Senior from N. Ga. Mountains
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.
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Glad to know you. What a great introduction!
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Welcome to the forum from North Carolina. Congrats on the revolver purchase. Being originally from the mountains of western North Carolina I would love to see a photo of your "mountain feist".
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Welcome to the forum from North Carolina. Congrats on the revolver purchase. Being originally from the mountains of western North Carolina I would love to see a photo of your "mountain feist".
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Here you go. I had never heard of a Mountain Feist before. It was explained to me as a "terrier mix specializing in pursuit of squirrels" by the rescue ladies who said "part Jack Russel & ?" - He sure looks & acts terrier-ish. He also looks like some pictures of other Fiests. but I have been duped by ladies before - IMO "got lucky" this time - Good looking, great friend & playmate.
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I agree- a good example of a 1917 revolver is a must have.
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I'm certain you will enjoy it here. Make use of the 'search' feature for the 1917. You will find results that will keep you involved for days, and the education will be amazing. I have three 1917's and thoroughly enjoy shooting two of them (one is just too nice to shoot IMO). Here's something to keep you interested:
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