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    Need parts for grandfathers S&W Top Break 4th Model

    Thanks thats what we thought! I appreciate your help!!
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    Need parts for grandfathers S&W Top Break 4th Model

    Thanks for the responses and correction on the model. I have posted the serial number which is hard to make out. The action works ok.
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    Need parts for grandfathers S&W Top Break 4th Model

    I would appreciate any help trying to find parts for my grandfathers 4th Model Top Break. I need the side plate and hammer. Thanks Keith
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    S&W Model 36 revolver carried by CH-47 pilot in Vietnam 1970-71.

    Awesome bring backs! I searched for your post but was unable to find it. Could you please post a link to it? I'm working on Volume II if your interested in being in it?
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    S&W Model 36 revolver carried by CH-47 pilot in Vietnam 1970-71.

    Interesting that he brought over a Blackhawk as there is an example in the book I wrote on Vietnam war trophies last year.
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    S&W Model 36 revolver carried by CH-47 pilot in Vietnam 1970-71.

    I'll ask Nathan that question but I think he brought his own because he told me his issued Remington Rand 1911A1 was a piece of ****!
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    S&W Model 36 revolver carried by CH-47 pilot in Vietnam 1970-71.

    I feel the same way. Im a retired firefighter and I have my grandfathers fire badges. You could offer me a million dollars for them and I would turn it down!
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    S&W Model 36 revolver carried by CH-47 pilot in Vietnam 1970-71.

    Thanks for your service and the interesting info you provided!
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    S&W Model 36 revolver carried by CH-47 pilot in Vietnam 1970-71.

    Thanks for the nice comments guys! The vet was selling it himself. I contacted him when I first saw his auction and said I would buy it and asked if he would come up with a documentation letter and maybe if he could supply a picture of him in the service? He said it was not worth his time and...
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    S&W Model 36 revolver carried by CH-47 pilot in Vietnam 1970-71.

    I found this historical revolver on an auction site and was able to get it. For privacy concerns, I will not name the veteran who served 20 years in the Army including 2 tours in Nam. I contacted the veteran and he agreed to type up a letter documenting his revolver. The said he carried it...
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    S&W 1917 British Unit Marked

    Thanks for the info guys. I'll get additional pics and post them.
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    S&W 1917 British Unit Marked

    A friend of mine just acquired this 1917 with British Unit marking and is looking for any information? Thanks!
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    WTS-New Non-profit book "War Trophies: Weapons from Vietnam"

    “War Trophies: Weapons from Vietnam”. This book is non-profit and all proceeds after printing costs will be donated to the Honor Flight South Florida Organization. To those not familiar with the Honor Flight Organization, they take veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam on an all-expense paid...
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    CMP 1911 Round 4 rack grade arrives

    You got a nice one for sure! Congrats!
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