Recent content by cordell

SG-688, Thank you this makes sense. Take care and God bless you and yours. cordell

Need help with Bucheimer #43 "holster"? Hello all, O.K just back from a flea market with a new treasure! The only problem is it's not in any of the catalogs???? This is an early Bucheimer with the large "b" and "Since 1884"........plus the # 43. The catalog lists the 43 as being for a .38 Colt...

Hello all, I have a standard (1903) HE with a 3 1/4 inch barrel. I picked it up from a sale and brought it home thinking I might use it for trading material. My problems began when I tossed a can out in the back yard and kept hitting it................I now (after many years) still have 3 left...

Hello all, I am trying to locate a paddle holster for my .32 Hand Ejector W/ 3 1/4 inch barrel. If push comes to shove I will go custom so any advice will be more than welcome.......... Thanks in advance and God bless. cordell

Retired W4, First thanks for your service and congratulations on making W4. I will contact a local smith who is S&W certified and see what he can do. Take care and God bless. cordell (Warrant Officers were highly regarded in the Corps)

Froggie, It has play from side to side, but the notches look sharp and un-peened to me. I bought this second hand and it already had the play in it. I have not had a problem with any shaving but don't want to wait until I do have a problem and then address it. I went into serious debt and...

Hello all, I have a pre 80's Model 60 that is getting a bit loose at the cylinder. No lead shavings but will not lock up completely tight anymore. Has anyone sent theirs back to S&W and if so were you happy with the results? Also could you share what the cost would be on something of this...

Glowe, The pictured rounds are Remingtons, but the Navy Arms cartridges look almost the same. Thanks for the input and God bless... cordell

Hi Terry, I have both original Remington .32rf and Navy Arms 70's vintage ammo for mine. The ones pictured are Remingtons. I bought a .32rf Stevens Favorite with a Litchert scope on it and the guy threw in 2 boxes of original Remington .32rf longs. I had 2 boxes of shorts for 2 derringers I had...

orangekayak, Another BIG welcome from the State of Virginia. This is an exceptional bunch of guys and gals your going to love it here! Welcome aboard and God bless.... cordell

Hello H Richard, Thank you for the compliment, it is in nice condition and a tight little rascal, with a well above average bright and shiney bore. I received this Monday about 2pm and shot it at 2:30! I know I am going to get some heat about shooting this but I actually bought this to go with...

Hi all, Well here is another little guy I just picked up. It is a S&W No 2 Army........hope you enjoy.......Take care and God bless..cordell

Hi all, Well I posted a bunch of my collection back in september but aparently we only hold them so long on this forum. I had this Model 48 loaned out to a friend who was teaching and using his Mod 17 but needed another .22 that was similar! Since mine had been back to S&W and had the factory...

Hello all, My S&W book arrived today...............it's great!!!! However this could cause problems...........I want more!!! Thanks again for all your help, take care and God bless...cordell

Hello all, I am trying to locate a "leather" holster for my HE 1903 2nd model 5th change .32. I want a paddle holster due to the ease of getting it on and off. Normally I carry a Kimber 3" .45, in a pancake but on occassion I just want something I can just put on quickly and head out the door...