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According to the story/documents I got with this Colt Single Action it was carried during WWII including at Normandy and Battle of the Bulge….. Based on condition I would say the story is possibly true. Regardless, it is a good shooter….

No guarantees, but based on the serial number your RM probably originally shipped from the factory in the January 1937 timeframe.

Yes, approximately half of my OCS class was commissioned in Military Intelligence rather than Engineering as the Army had an increased requirement for intelligence officers in Vietnam at that time. Although I was expecting to eventually go to Vietnam all during my training at Ft. Bliss, Ft...

Friday, 7 February 1969…..one of my happier days…..anyone else out there happen to be at Ft. Belvoir during that era…..or maybe even in the OCS Class 5-69 roster and photo posted below?

Can you post a picture of the invoice? Was this gun for the Chicago PD or another nearby PD?

Not sure where you live in Virginia, but if it turns out that you actually need a gunsmith I recommend Sandy Garrett in Springfield, Virginia, telephone (703) 644-6504, email [email protected]. I have used him many times always with excellent results. Address: Northern Virginia Gun Works 7518...

My guess is that the $6,000 senior deduction, which I think will be very popular, will be renewed or become permanent in 2028 because neither political party will want to own eliminating it.

The first short action .357 Magnums were shipped in November 1949. The S&WCA Database has 302 short action .357 Magnums listed as shipped through February 1951 with barrel lengths distributed as follows: 3-1/2” - 245 5” - 19 6” - 24 6-1/2” - 14 No doubt about which barrel length was the most...

AI Overview During World War II, the U.S. Army's Chemical Warfare Service (CWS) had a significant presence and role in Chicago . Key Aspects of the Chemical Warfare Service in Chicago during WWII: Research and Development: The Toxicity Laboratory at the University of Chicago became a key...

Terrific shipping destination! Based on the condition of the gun it doesn’t look like the Major used the NRM in any serious combat, but perhaps you can find some provenance on him.

Found a 2015 post related to this question from member jimmyj as follows: “In that era .38 Special was 158 grain LRN standard velocity service round and "Mid Range" was 148 grain wad cutter target load."

Not sure what was issued, but the KCPD Registered Magnums were sighted in at 50 yards with .38 Special mid-range wad cutter ammunition as was requested on their order…..

Yes, that is a beautiful Non-Registered Magnum with a Hump Back Hammer, 6-1/2” barrel, McGivern Bead front sight, and probably a U-notch rear sight. If you paid a typical Pre-27 price then you made a great buy! It probably shipped in about February 1940. Congratulations!! I will add it to the...

Please allow me to correct an earlier analysis of this NRM; after reconsidering several characteristics of the finish and markings on this gun I feel it has been at least partially refinished. Sorry if I misled anyone. On the positive side all serialized components (except grips) are matching...

My 60th was last year, but it came and went without my attendance just like the 50th and every one before that.

That’s a beautiful set you put together there, congratulations! The finish on those Pre-27’s is nothing short of astounding!

Ironically the factory letter was delivered today…..

This is a new addition recently picked up from GI. Nothing exceptional but nice condition - probably a little too nice to shoot, all correct/nothing suspicious, and letters properly. The box was added, also a GI purchase, and the serial number of the box (353754) is actually very close to the...

Some of you may recall my thread from a couple years ago where I ordered a Registered Magnum from Guns.com and the gun I received had the barrel slightly set back but otherwise was a beautiful gun. Although not mentioned or pictured in the Guns.com listing, I also received the registration...

That’s a beauty! Is there a factory rework date on the left side grip strap for when the barrel was cut? The rib does not appear to be recessed and I’m wondering if the factory actually did the work.