Recent content by bill-in-texas

That is truly gorgeous. I love it. Interestingly, my 5" barrel'd .44 Hand Ejector, 2nd Model shipped: March 24, 1927... Serial no. 27212.

Okay, there are some serious beauties in this thread... What I just put money down on is NOT one of them. :D But the trigger! In both single in double action, it's nothing short of exquisite! Now, I get it... this is just my first model 10 (a 10-7). (I believe from the late 70s?)

I agree with the comments on the personalized engraving… usually, a big negative, in this case cool provenance that ties the gun inextricably to the man, his jewelry business, and a time and place. I would have ripped my pocket yanking my wallet out, too. Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

It might surprise you to know that I completely agree with you… Well said, sir! Fortunately for me, my shooting of the M1903 Springfield is limited to such perfect conditions as you describe. :D For SHTF scenarios, I would not rely on this able work horse of a century ago.

The first gun I ever became truly enamored with was my dad’s old Springfield Model 1903 (SA 5-18 bbl.). When he surprised me with it on a visit about 15 years ago, (he is now 90) I couldn’t believe it. It was the first long gun I ever shot and, although it has had some arsenal refurbishment...

Excellent photography, sir!

That’s an excellent price!… And, for a left-handed shooter, too!

Chief, That’s a successful outcome to an otherwise hopeless cause. Your dad’s stick-to-it-ness paid off and you received a nice shooter, while paying him tribute at the same time. Thanks for sharing a great story. I got my Rossi in a trade. The original owner bought it probably 35 years ago...

Wow! Great entrance, and welcome! Very cool revolver… I can’t give a good estimate, but I sure know of a good home!

Are you pulling our leg?!… $800 for that early beauty is a steal. BUY IT!

“Ask, and ye shall receive.” 🙏🏻

TTT

OP, congratulations on your new-to-you Model 1955! You definitely did well at the price you paid. In January 2020, I paid $1,000 (even) for my 1980 example. I felt happy with that price then, as I do now. And, yes... a joy to shoot. No moonclips or tools required. -Bill

tybochip, Congratulations on your find. I have yet to come across an Outdoorsman in many years of perusing gun stores and pawn shops. I think you did well, and even more so with the late-‘70s-to-early-‘80s target stocks. By the way, the target stocks you have are righteous Gonçalo Alves that...

For your edification -Bill View of the .312” Smooth Combat Trigger