Recent content by paddlingman

Happy birthday, sir!

Well… let’s not be hasty. Lol

I was an avid whitewater kayaker throughout my 20s and early thirties. Teaching many years and competing some years. This was about the time of AOL and Mindspring. The whitewater kayak days ended after having kids and a move to the Midwest. I no longer use it with newer logins but am stuck with...

i Frames. I have a beautiful nickel 32 Reg Police from my grandfather. I wouldn’t part with it except to pass it on to the next family member but, dang, those are some tiny framed guns. Any revolver that is chambered for .410. Looking at you, Guv’nor.

Welcome from the Sili-Corn Valley

That is an outstanding family heirloom. Congrats on the legacy! What a beauty!

I love it. Congrats!

Same. I am late fifties now and the acquisition history spans over four decades. There are some that I am less attached to but all have some level of sentimental bond - whether inheritance from a loved one or the recalled sentiment of why I wanted the gun in the first place. I get it.

That looks stunning. Congratulations!

Congrats! I was texting the guy within the first hour but wasn't fast enough. I'm happy to see this deal went to someone on here who would appreciate it. From what I found online as I waited for the seller to acknowledge my text, the coating was "PBX finish from Fountainplating Co West...

18DAI. Sadly that is impossible now. I'm grateful for the guidance and many messages from him, I do regret not being able to meet him.

I would have hurt myself getting the wallet out. Congrats

SN N182XX - Also has the H on the rear of cylinder.

Best Independence Day story I've read today. Aunt Marion was courageous and a cutie too!

Congratulations! That is very, very cool.