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A friend just gave me a copy of Walter Roper's book, Experiments of a Handgunner, even though he knew that I already had a copy of it. Here's why:
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10-01-2014, 09:36 PM
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Wow...fantastic
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10-01-2014, 09:45 PM
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I'll swap you the same titled book, autographed from me to you.
That way when you show people the book they will know at least you. Most people have never heard of me.
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10-01-2014, 11:24 PM
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Don,
Since I now have an extra, how about if I just sign it and send it to you? In fact, I'll sign Uncle Ed's name. Everybody knows him.
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Are there two small retangular jig holes on the inside of the book????
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10-01-2014, 11:37 PM
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Thanks James. I laughed so loud, I woke Louise and the dogs!!!!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwill1911
A friend just gave me a copy of Walter Roper's book, Experiments of a Handgunner, even though he knew that I already had a copy of it. Here's why:
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Kevin
I don't have those kind of friends. Come to think of it, I only have friends that bust my b_ _ _ _ s.
But, I still call them good friends
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Mike:
Thanks for taking the time to share your spectacular collection. I recently received the below correspondence with an old S&W that I purchased and I was surprised to see Mr. Roper's signature.
Shortly after receiving the catalog, Mr. Michael purchased a K-38 Target Model, which now resided in my collection...
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Ohhh!!! That Kevin!!!
In the words of The Joker, "Where does he get those wonderful toys?!"
Envious (again).
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You have a great friend. Tell us about the relationship between McHenry and Roper. I am sure not everyone knows. Thanks
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Roy C. McHenry was a lawyer and Roper's co-author on the book, Smith & Wesson Handguns, published in 1945. McHenry was also one of the earliest agents of the Bureau of Investigation before it became the FBI. He served from 1917-1920 and then went on to serve in the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice for many years.
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Really cool piece!
Thanks for sharing it, Kevin.
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