Recent content by Jim_O

Serial numbers I posted the numbers. Let me know what you have (make, model, and number) and I can scan that part of my McGivern records and send you some info. If you recently picked up the gun and holster from Amoskeag, that's easier. I was the seller :( of the McGivern guns and holsters, Jim

Colt letters & Cody Museum I asked for a Colt letter last fall. The letter took well over 5 months. And then needed a little outside help to get it processed.... The "Cody Museum", is actually the "Cody Firearms Museum" that is a part of the "Buffalo Bill Historical Center". They have factory...

Mike, Ed McGivern and Walter Groff were best of friends for much of their adult life. Well over 20 years. Walter was part of the Electrolux Groff's and helped to finance Ed occasionally. Walter became Ed's understudy and quite a good exhibition shooter also. They would occasionally share or...

My, oops, your K-22 Mike, Congratulations! The K-22 was my favorite of my dad's collection. Obviously well used by "the man". You have become a good friend over the past year or so. I know you will treasure this old relic and keep it safe. I'm very happy to see you become the new caretaker...

RM photos and History This RMs photos and the McGivern history and description of it are online at Amoskeag's website. Click on the photos there for a closeup. Auction Item Jim

McGivern Bead and date Ok, Ok, Ok, I know I'm not supposed to hype things I'm selling at auction on this site, but in this case I think it will help with your questions. I'm selling one of Ed McGivern's K22's through Amoskeag (and 6 other of his guns) . But if click on the photos of the K-22...

McGivern's Detective Wonder Here's a photo that includes Ed McGivern's Detective Wonder. It was passed on to my father by Peggy Groff. Rex Applegate borrowed it from my father for a time and had some duplicates of it made from "modern materials" for his own use. This is one of about 15...

357 RM photos The photos of it are at http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/64067-pre-war-357-magnum-appreciation-thread-8.html I think it is post #79 in that thread. Amoskeag is going to be showing it and other McGiverns until they go up for auction in late March. It is a...

No. They haven't started doing that catalog yet. I'll also have my McGivern K22, K38, one Colt and 3 H&R's in it (all McGivern's). Breaks my heart, but necessary. Keep an eye on their website if you are interested. Jim

Unfortunately (for me), this RM, case and RM certificate are in the hands of Amoskeag for their March auction, so I won't be able to post it. Jim

Timing equipment Peggy Groff donated most of McGivern's timing equipment to the NRA's National Firearms Museum. I had heard that it had even been planned to be borrowed at one point by Jerry Miculek to try to beat some of McGivern's records using the same timing equipment. I don't know if he...

McGivern items Mitch & others, I'm glad to share what I have. I have been able to digitize about 34 minutes of EdMcGivern/Walter Groff home movies, shot at the Whitmore ranch in Montana. I may be able to post it to YouTube, but it is about 330MB. I'll let you all know if I get that done...

Factory letter Earlier this fall I requested letters from both S&W (2) and Colt (1). Roy Jinks had my 2 letters to me in about 6 weeks. But I think he was off for a couple of weeks in that same time too! After 2 months, I got a postcard from Colt thanking me for my check and my order and...

McGivern K22 In 1931, D.B. Wesson sent a K-22 to Ed McGivern with the following note: "Under separate cover I am sending forward a "K-.22", and if you don't have a good time with it and swear it is the sweetest thing ever designed, particularly when used with PALMA HI-Speed ammunition, you...

McGivern history Lee, My father was married to Walter Groff's niece, Helen. As you probably know, Walter was one of the best friends of Ed McGivern for over 25 years. He was McGivern's friend, shooting companion, understudy and sometimes benefactor. Walter is frequently pictured in McGivern's...