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How well does a 105 year old revolver shoot?
The answer is...pretty well! This .32 Safety Hammerless Second Model shipped 105 years ago today, to E.K. Tryon Co. in Philadelphia. I acquired it recently from another member, and shooting it on its 105th birthday was quite a treat.
This was five shots at 15 feet, one handed, using Winchester ammunition. More than adequate for a pocket self-defense gun, even a century later! Not sure how 32 S&W would do on the FBI penetration test though. 
Last edited by Dragon88; 08-29-2011 at 11:13 PM.
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08-30-2011, 12:35 AM
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That's mighty fine shootin' Tex! Did you do it with both eyes open or closed?? 
NEVER underestimate the ability of an old timer! 
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08-30-2011, 01:34 AM
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Gee, nice gun! And nice target, too! That's the kind of range report I like to hear. TACC1
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08-30-2011, 06:34 AM
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Nice shooting!
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08-30-2011, 08:09 AM
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Great to see you took her out for her birthday. Nice shootin!
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I have yet to take my 1903 New Departure top break .38 to the range, but it is as tight as several factory new guns I have bought over the years, and I have little doubt it will be a good shooter.
S&W made a great product, especially considering the technology of the day.
I wonder how the plastic guns will hold up over the next hundred years or so...
Tex, the .32 might not be a fireball, but that tight group would put a hurt on somebody...great shooting!
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Hey, I'm not sure I can shoot my Model 19 that well from 5 feet!
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10-05-2013, 03:35 PM
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Nice gun, and a nice group.......not to shabby for 105 years.
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10-05-2013, 05:44 PM
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Thanks for sharing. Very cool.
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Well done!
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