Dirty Harry Collectors thread

I met Clint Eastwood in about 1965 at a celebrity golf tournament. Unlike most of the celebrities he was somewhat shy and was standing off in a corner by himself. He was very nice and friendly then and has probably been that way all his life. My wife and I used to watch "Rawhide" back in the late 50s and it was clear way back then that he was going to be a star.
 
2003 Dirty Harry Commemorative (29-8)

Greetings everyone!

Attached are a few pictures of my S&W DH commemorative edition. S&W told me the model sold for about $700 in 2003. When shooting at the range with the countless semi autos in 9mm, 380, etc. it always gets a lot of attention! The report of the 44 Mag going off is just amazing!!!

Each time I shoot that gun, it continues to put a :D on my face!!!

Have a Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year!

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This is the thread that inspired me to get this....

I have been waiting for it to come back so I could post another terible pic of mine.:)

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and it's brother.....

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500 Magnum Nut said:
Messing with my camera the other day and grabbed all the Dirty Harry stuff and snapped a few pictures. I got the badge, Lawman Leather holster. New 29-2 in the box just like in the movies, and even 3 speed loaders....

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I love the holster, but it looks like it might be hard to fit with all those possible adjustments.:)
 
I have to put mine in the mix - just the gun - an 8+ incher - I tried to make it as DHish as I could :D

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loutent said:
I have to put mine in the mix - just the gun - an 8+ incher - I tried to make it as DHish as I could :D
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Wow! :eek: That barrel looks like it is a mile long! The Model 29 in 8" is my next purchase!
 
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Just put together a new poster for my garage... what do you think?

"Eh Eh... I know whatcha thinking... did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kinda lost count myself. Being this is a 44 magnum, the most powerful hand gun in the world and would blow your head clean off, you gotta ask yourself a question... Do I feel Lucky? Well do you punk?"

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My dad was a movie buff and he had an 8x10 B&W glossy direct from the studio signed my Clint Eastwood. He worked at the Star Theater in Oceanside, CA when the film was released. Back then I wasn’t really thinking of the photos’ value. Dang if I know what came of it but I wish I had it now. This thread brings back memories in a way I can't describe.

Today, the theater is a historical landmark and was restored to its 1960’s appearance. I get an eerie feeling when I go there and see it. My dad was the manager there for 7-years and I can still see him tearing apart tickets at the door when the Clint Eastwood films and others' were king.

A bit later in life I saw Clint Eastwood at his Carmel restaurant ‘The Hogs Breath’ when he came in with his girlfriend. Man, if this all doesn’t make me want a DH kit then nothing will. Fact is, some memories bring back more pain than joy, but its all good.
 
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SaberOne said:
My dad was a movie buff and he had an 8x10 B&W glossy direct from the studio signed my Clint Eastwood. He worked at the Star Theater in Oceanside, CA when the film was released. Back then I wasn’t really thinking of the photos’ value. Dang if I know what came of it but I wish I had it now. This thread brings back memories in a way I can't describe.

Today, the theater is a historical landmark and was restored to its 1960’s appearance. I get an eerie feeling when I go there and see it. My dad was the manager there for 7-years and I can still see him tearing apart tickets at the door when the Clint Eastwood films and others' were king.

A bit later in life I saw Clint Eastwood at his Carmel restaurant ‘The Hogs Breath’ when he came in with his girlfriend. Man, if this all doesn’t make me want a DH kit then nothing will. Fact is, some memories bring back more pain than joy, but its all good.
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Thanks for sharing. My Grandparents and one of my uncles and an aunt grew up in Oceanside. "Tex" was the President of the Elks club and active with the VFW from the 60's to about 5 years ago. He was a retired Marine veteran and though originally from Texas he fell in love with Oceanside while in the Corps. I will share this post with him.

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shawn mccarver said:
That ID card is funny! Inspector Harry Callahan's last name is not spelled correctly!
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This brings up an interesting question. I rented and watched Dirty Harry again a week or so ago. At some point in the movie I saw the last name spelled out with a single "L" and thought to myself that I had assumed incorrectly for years it was with two "L"s. (I think it was the cast credits, but since it was a rental I can't go back and check.)
So, for all you collectors out there, which is it? "Calahan" or "Callahan"?
 
Don't own a Mod.29 so I don't need no stinkin' badges!

I do own a brace of repro Colt Walkers and an 1860 like he packed in The Outlaw Josey Wales!
 
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