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    Civil War photos

    Civil War Relatives and the Mysteries & close calls I saw the note about the Civil War photos.....and it took me back about 30 some years ago...when I got quite involved for maybe 5 years and traced my Family History.....had quite a bit in the Civil War.....then worked on my Wifes side of the...
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    Clint Eastwood.....8 Shot S&W.???

    Ok....maybe I dont get out much....however....was watching the Clint Eastwood Movie last nite...."Blood Work"...and he pulled out his Revolver...told the bad guy..."This is an 8 Shot Smith and Wesson".....my immeadiate reaction was....."hollywood goofed again."....Ive got a 5 shot S&W.....and a...
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    Better Than a Rock.?

    Thanks Everyone........The Vote is in..!!...S&W Model .36 with HP...FBI Hi-Rise Holster on right hip...just dont think my pockets would carry that many rocks along with the .25....Besides....would hate to pull that .25 out...bang away 8 rounds ...have someone look at me and say..."What the hell...
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    Better Than a Rock.?

    Shortly Im leaving on a trip to visit a lady friend of mine in Florida....to say the least...she doesnt care for firearms....I normally carry a S&W Model 36...with Hollow points...usually in a high rise holster on my right hip...and wear a loose shirt over it....just got to thinking about...
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    John Wayne in "The Shootist" - El Paso Saddlery rig doesn't quite match....

    I bought the El Paso "John Wayne Rig" a couple of years ago for my Single Action .45...and wore it a number of times while working on an old Ranch near the Mexican Border..went there 4 or 5 times...wore it almost 20 hours a day....Very Comfortable...no problems with it at all...And the Quality...
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    NEW Pistol Today....Need Opinions and Help

    Thanks for the info on the photos...I will take a look and see if I cant post a couple...///..not to belabor the issue of the two pistols..my 2" Barrel Model 36 and the newer 3" barrel model that I purchased today..However I compared the barrel thickness at the end...and the 3" seems to have...
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    NEW Pistol Today....Need Opinions and Help

    Ive looked up some notes regarding my new pistol...and I originally thought it was a Model 37..but from what Ive found..says its a Model 36 but with a 3" Barrel..??..anyway..the top of the barrel and frame being Flat Black and also Flat is very interesting..something curious is that the Barrel...
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    NEW Pistol Today....Need Opinions and Help

    OK Guys....I must be living right...an old friend came by today...that owed me some money..he asked if I was interested in an "old Pistol" that belonged to his long dead uncle....its a Model 37 ...J Frame...3" Barrel...(hope Im correct)..but the interesting thing is...on the top of the Barrel...
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    NEW Pistol Today....Need Opinions and Help

    OK Guys....I must be living right...an old friend came by today...that owed me some money..he asked if I was interested in an "old Pistol" that belonged to his long dead uncle....its a Model 37 ...J Frame...3" Barrel...(hope Im correct)..but the interesting thing is...on the top of the Barrel...
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    Holster Tee shirt

    My Youngest Son is a Police Officer.....he bought one of the T-Shirts with the Holster...carried his Walther PPk in it....Felt good....until he got in a foot chase with a felon one day....PPK came out ...slid along the pavement..scratched up one side.....needless to say...he doesnt wear it...
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    Pistol Lanyard Swivel..Correct size..??

    Hi Jim...Thanks for your note...I just looked at the Lanyard Swivel that I got in from Numrich Arms...theres no hole drilled...it just has a "neck" I guess you could call it...that looks like it would take a cotter pin attached across it..Im hoping to get the grips maybe monday...just depends on...
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    Pistol Lanyard Swivel..Correct size..??

    Im stll waiting on the arrival of the Wood Grips...but looking at the picture...they look fairly thick at the bottom..Ive got this fuzzy idea...not worked out totally yet...but possibly drilling a hole in the bottom of the grips...then cutting a horizontal trench.so to speak..left to right...to...
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    Pistol Lanyard Swivel..Correct size..??

    Hey Ed...that word should have been..."Cotter Pin"....not cotton pin...my bad typing..Joe
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    Pistol Lanyard Swivel..Correct size..??

    Hi Ed....I appreciate your reply...relieves my mind a bit as thats the measurement on the one I received...Ive never handled one before.but it appears there must be a pin.?.or cotton pin that attaches lengthwise to hold it in the pistol.?..Ive ordered a set of Classic grips from Eagle...
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    Pistol Lanyard Swivel..Correct size..??

    Posted 08 January 2009 07:16 PM Today in the mail......I received the Lanyard Swivel that I had ordered for my hopefull rework project for my Model 25 S&W .45....the manifest listed it from Numrich Arms as..LANYARD SWIVEL, NEW REPLACEMENT BLUE STEEL COLT 1917 NEW...It looks great...Im just...
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    Pistol Lanyard Swivel..Correct size..??

    Posted 08 January 2009 07:16 PM Today in the mail......I received the Lanyard Swivel that I had ordered for my hopefull rework project for my Model 25 S&W .45....the manifest listed it from Numrich Arms as..LANYARD SWIVEL, NEW REPLACEMENT BLUE STEEL COLT 1917 NEW...It looks great...Im just...
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    help me to find a rond to square butt conversion like old target grips

    Hi..i saw your note...Ive been wanting to convert my Model 25 Mountain Gun .45...so I ordered a Set of Beautiful Grips from EAGLE GRIPS...and I ordered the "Rosewood Heritage Grips Checkered"..they convert the round butt to the old style Square Butt...I called and Bill that answered was...
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    Grips for a Model 25 Mountain Gun

    Thanks for the suggestion....I took a look at the EAGLE GRIPS...and found the "Rosewood HeritageCheckered Grips"...they look fantastic...now not sure if still want to try and put the old 1930 style on or not...the ad states the grips convert the Round style butt to the old square butt...
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    Grips for a Model 25 Mountain Gun

    Hey Guys...Following is what I originally posted in "The Lounge"..and I received some very good advice...but then...the Reproduction pre-1930 Grips i ordered came in...they wouldnt fit my S&W .45 Mountain Gun...as its a Round Butt..and the older style grips are for a square butt...so now im...
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    Grips for a Model 25 Mountain Gun

    Hey Guys...Following is what I originally posted in "The Lounge"..and I received some very good advice...but then...the Reproduction pre-1930 Grips i ordered came in...they wouldnt fit my S&W .45 Mountain Gun...as its a Round Butt..and the older style grips are for a square butt...so now im...
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