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Originally Posted by PALADIN85020
Here is my Model 1913 (shipped in October 1916) and a full box of .35 ammo for it. Yes, the ammo does fall into the collector category. I paid a pretty penny for this full box, which dates to October of 1913 per the date on the label.
I devoted a chapter to the Model 1913 in my book 101 Classic Firearms. For those who already have a copy of the book, it begins on page 60. For those who don't have one, call Dillon Precision at 1-800-223-4570 - it makes great reading for those who choose to or are forced to shelter in place during the current mess.
John
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Hello John, I do believe the copy of an article sitting before me which came from an older Dillion Blue Press is yours? I am addressing Mr. John Marshall I presume? ;-) I reached into the back of my safe today and saw a forgotten pistol I had acquired some yeas ago, this is a WWII bring back, it was accompanied with a custom made leather flap holster with a military appearance to it but I highly doubt this pistol was ever an issued arm. I also have the original certificate our military gave to the vet giving him permission to bring the captured firearm back home, I purchased it locally from his widow years ago. At the time, my Father was still with us, Dad was an antique dealer, the vet's wife showed Dad the pistol and asked him if he knew anyone who could legally buy it from her. While Dad did not have a pistol permit I did, Dad asked me if I would be interested and that's how it came to be passed onto me. I'm not a collector, it's not something I would have been looking to purchase but I was drawn to it through the history and with great respect to her husband and his service. It's set well protected in my safe every since. I had fun researching the little Clements, reaching out to the gentleman who runs the website listed next, I was told my gun shows features of being a mid-year production gun between 1908-1909 as it shows features of both models, as can be seen here (Scroll down to the Clements listings) -->
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It wasn't until I read your article in the Blue Press that I had realized the connection with S&W. Someday I'll need to find a home for it, an appropriate home. I do not want to leave it behind and have my family just dispose of it to some random gun dealer. Anyways, when I saw the gun today I thought I'd pull out the papers I had saved including your article and maybe finally let the world see this little piece of history, I think it's kinda neat and this thread looks like a good place to share. (and resurrect an old thread, it is resurrection weekend. :-) I have a copy of that Blue Press article in a photo format but I won't post or share without permission. Cheers and Happy Easter Everyone!