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Originally Posted by raljr1
I can attest to the addiction. I have several older models, but these are the ones most likely to have been on the street in the 20's....the second picture is my Uncle's 1903 that he left me. It wasn't born till '34, but I thought you'd enjoy it too.
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Robert, that's a fine looking collection there. Those early Colts and Smiths could definitely have been out there during the "Roaring Twenties". And although you're right, the 1903 was a little late for the party, it is identical to the ones around during the twenties. That was one of the most popular smaller autos made by anyone, something like 550,000 of them made, and folks from all walks of life kept them at home, in the glove box of the car, in overcoat pockets, you name it. They were touted as being safe to carry in what we now call "condition one", (see the above advertiments from the era), and were free of external thingies that could slow down the draw.
Thanks for sharing your treasures with us!!!
Best Regards, Les