Post Your "Pairs" - and Thoughts on the Magic of Pairs

[deno56]

Consecutive # Ruger Blackhawk's .44Mag.

 

[Moo Moo]

Not exact pairs but the closest I have; 2 x Model 10's and 2 x Model 36's.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Colt .45s engraved by Frank Leaman of Mokelomne Hill, CA. in the '80s. 1920 and 1957 vintage. The 1920 gun is on top in first picture and on the bottom in the other. And the double rig I made for them.

 

[LPD256]

Honestly, I don't have much that compares to many of these pairs. Thanks to all for sharing.

 

[delcrossv]

The way I like them. Not sure which set the Rosewood looks better on.

This way for the win. (If it were me)

 

[Thinnes]

Bill- nice set of boo...ts.

 

[Tmnguuyen]

A pair to reflect the tumultuous time

Here is pair of Chicom Norinco 1911a1. Please don't judge me.

 

[MAB93]

Wyatt's .45's are just gorgeous. The engraving and that aged stag is just amazing.

So busy looking at all the amazing images I almost forgot I had something to contribute. The first pair are a 27-2 and a Pre-27, both 5 inch. Had to move the 27-2 a while ago to make room for something I wanted just that little bit more.

The second pair are Colt 3rd generation .45's, pretty much stock but sequential serial numbers. I do find myself smiling a lot when I'm using them. I hope you can see why.

 

[RKmesa]

The second pair are Colt 3rd generation .45's, pretty much stock but sequential serial numbers. I do find myself smiling a lot when I'm using them. I hope you can see why.

I can see why - those guns in that rig... oh my Just Beautiful!

 

[LLOYD17]

Probably the closest I have are a pair of Big Bore Belly Guns

 

[RKmesa]

I'll throw this pair of consecutive SN 3rd Gen Colts into the mix...





... along with the custom display case (made by Glenn Dean at Classic Chests and More)

 

[CZU]

After looking at all of these fantastic pairs I got to wondering if I had anything to offer. This is what I came up with: 2 not-so-pretty Colts, one a 1911 Commercial and the other a 22 cal Target Pistol(pre-Woodsman). What makes them a pair is they were built the same year, shipped the same day in 1923, to the same location of Chanute Field, Army Air Service and finally to the same person. They have stayed together for almost 100 years. They're not pretty but I think they are a pair. I'm still working on the complete history of these 2 pistols and will get them lettered.

 

[SweetMK]

My 617 Mountain Gun pair,,

My 617 and 648 are almost a pair,,

 

[Jessie]

There are some nice pairs on here. I have a few that I've come to trust and depend on but they're working pairs and not particularly photogenic.
Working and paired because I have little doubt that if used the first one would be in "time out" somewhere so I like to have its twin ready to fill the line.
That oft repeated saying " Two is one and one is none "

 

[MAB93]

I'll throw this pair of consecutive SN 3rd Gen Colts into the mix...




... along with the custom display case (made by Glenn Dean at Classic Chests and More)

Richard, you got the title of this thread wrong. It should have been called "Heirlooms". There is just too much history and too much beauty in the firearms pictured in this thread to belong to just one generation. Whether its a plain working handgun or one of these stunning pieces, they all have a level of workmanship, quality and history that extends beyond their current owner.

 

[lestert357]

Post Your "Pairs" - and Thoughts on the Magic of Pairs

Well Richard, since you started this thread by mentioning my 4.5" RM's, I suppose I should add them. They are a matched pair of ".357 Magnums" shipped from the factory as a special selected pair on September 16, 1935 with consecutive registration numbers 447 and 448. The holster rig is a recent addition I ordered for the pair that was carved, lined, and laced by Bill Brown in Tombstone, AZ. I think you can click on the pictures for a closer look. If you missed it you can read about this pair at this thread: Leo H. Rice's 1st Year 4.5" Consecutive Reg# RM Matched Pair

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Well Richard, since you started this thread by mentioning my 4.5" RM's, I suppose I should add them. They are a matched pair of ".357 Magnums" shipped from the factory as a special selected pair on September 16, 1935 with consecutive registration numbers 447 and 448. The holster rig is a recent addition I ordered for the pair that was carved, lined, and laced by Bill Brown in Tombstone, AZ. I think you can click on the pictures for a closer look.

Wow. Mr. Rice had great taste and a hefty wallet.

 

[arizrngr]

TRUELY BEAUTIFUL

FOLKS: there are some amazing revolvers in this thread! Plain and custom engraved. Please post more.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

These might not be a matched pair, but they sure look good together. A renickeled 1958 SAA, and a 1930 New Service in factory nickel. Both .45 Colt.

 

[tjpopkin]

I had an arrangement with he Performance Center many years ago. It started with the Case-colored Heritage guns, when I was promised issues with the same serial #. That ended with 9 revolvers, and when new guns were announced, I would get a call asking if I wanted them sent to my local dealer through Lew Horton. Naturally, I said yes....here are some.
My serial #0126......
First a 500 magnum and the following year the 460 Magnum...
A pair of Model 25's....
A pair of Model 36s....