Recent content by ngenius

7.65 Long Unfortunately, the .30 Super Carry is not interchangeable with the 7.65 French Long. Although the 1935A is a splendid design, the metallurgy of pre-WWII pistols is not something I would trust with a high pressure round such as the .30SC. For the cost of having a custom barrel made to...

Back in the early '80s, I bought a brand new in the (wood) box 25-2. I believe I paid $235 for it. Awesome gun. Shot hardball lie a dream, handloaded SWCs and even some hot JHPs. Later I got some Auto-Rim brass, which made for some interesting handloads. Loved that gun! Sadly, that awesome gun...

Pretty sure K38 Combat Masterpiece wasn't available in 1951. My Dad got his when he was in the US Border Patrol Academy in 1953. It was shipped in a gold box originally intended for the 6". A factory label was pasted over one end of the box indicating it was a "38 Combat Masterpiece 4 inch...

Thanks for including a pic of your 642. I was afraid this was becoming a Colt forum!