Leroy Thompson
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For fellow fans of the Bicycle Revolver, I have an article on them in the October, 2020 (issue 20) FIREARMS NEWS.
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It was a great article. I really loved the railroad bent. Took an already interesting subject and weaved it into a bigger context.
That said, before I was done reading the article, I was thinking "maybe I need a few of these..." the temptation was thoroughly unwelcome.
That said, before I was done reading the article, I was thinking "maybe I need a few of these..." the temptation was thoroughly unwelcome.
I mean, who hasn't thought about needing at least one of those?
Good to see you are still writing, Leroy.
Remember reading your stuff back in the day.
Remember reading your stuff back in the day.
opoefc
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My copy of the October "Firearms News" says issue No. 19 and nothing in it about Bicycle Revolvers. What gives ? Did you mean November issue ? Ed
I think he did mean issue 20 the November one.
I have one, and I carry it when I ride my Bicycle
I just wish I had a same time period Bicycle to keep things right!
We do not get "Firearms News" here in Australia. Could someone PM me a copy of the article if that's permissible so I can read it. I've never heard of Bicycle Revolvers before. Thanks.
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Leroy Thompson
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FN often has two issues a month--the title page does say October and #20
FN often has two issues a month--the title page does say October and #20
opoefc
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LeRoy, Why not post the article here, or post a link to it on FN's web page. Ed
Oracle
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I have this article in my saved bookmarks, is this the same article?
https://www.rockislandauction.com/riac-blog/smith-wesson-bicycle-guns
https://www.rockislandauction.com/riac-blog/smith-wesson-bicycle-guns
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Leroy Thompson
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Because of FN's size the articles are too large for my scanner; however, a lot of my articles get posted on their website a few weeks after they appear--see link. Leroy
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No link to read the article, too bad...
Here's my 2nd Model, 2"~I've had it for at least 3 decades!
I was standing in a gun shop in Springfield, Oregon and in walked a fellow with a, "pistol I want to sell". The counterman took one look at it and said, "No thanks". I followed the guy out front and bought it for $100. I didn't know much about it but was aware of the Bicycle Revolver. It was perhaps the third antique S&W I ever owned and the second Safety Hammerless .32 ~~
Here's my 2nd Model, 2"~I've had it for at least 3 decades!
I was standing in a gun shop in Springfield, Oregon and in walked a fellow with a, "pistol I want to sell". The counterman took one look at it and said, "No thanks". I followed the guy out front and bought it for $100. I didn't know much about it but was aware of the Bicycle Revolver. It was perhaps the third antique S&W I ever owned and the second Safety Hammerless .32 ~~
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opoefc
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I beleive the first S&W safety hammerless, shipped as a special order with a 2 in. Bbl, was serial # 53232 shipped Aug. 25, 1894, to Mr. D. Armstrong.( Roy Jinks says " Very unusual for a gun to be shipped to an individual") .It is listed in the manufacturing log as being made on Nov. 21, 1890. Ser# 52204 was shipped on Oct. 21, 1895. A earlier pair of 1 1/2 inch Bbl guns were shipped to a Bank as a special order. 1900 was the first catalog to mention the availability of 2 inch bbls. Early shipped 2 inch bbl guns have the patent stampings on the barrel rib and extending back across the top strap, using the die from the .32DAs. Stampings of this info on the sides of the barrels did not happen until later. I have 35 2in Bbl guns in my data base 1893-1937 era. Ed
hkcavalier
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Yep just read that! FN is the last gun magazine I subscribe to and have sent to the house.
Great article. FN seems to be keeping the candle lit. They had an article on the Registered Magnum earlier this year (or perhaps late last year). They salt lots of info on M&Ps and such in their regular articles on military small arms.
Of course, this brings more people "into the know" and increases competition for the collectible guns. Which is either a good thing or a bad thing depending on your slant on the subject.
Great article. FN seems to be keeping the candle lit. They had an article on the Registered Magnum earlier this year (or perhaps late last year). They salt lots of info on M&Ps and such in their regular articles on military small arms.
Of course, this brings more people "into the know" and increases competition for the collectible guns. Which is either a good thing or a bad thing depending on your slant on the subject.
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Leroy Thompson
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Registered Magnum article
The RM article was mine, too. I think that one is on the FN website. FN is one of the few magazines that still does historical articles. I have a couple of others coming up at some point. One is on the Colt New Service .38 Specials used by the Border Patrol and another is on the USAF Model 15s. I think the latter is scheduled for a Vietnam special issue. FN schedules articles a long out so those may be months down the road.
The RM article was mine, too. I think that one is on the FN website. FN is one of the few magazines that still does historical articles. I have a couple of others coming up at some point. One is on the Colt New Service .38 Specials used by the Border Patrol and another is on the USAF Model 15s. I think the latter is scheduled for a Vietnam special issue. FN schedules articles a long out so those may be months down the road.
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Leroy Thompson
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posting articles
By the way, because of copyright issues I can't post articles I've sold to magazines.
By the way, because of copyright issues I can't post articles I've sold to magazines.
Is this Article 'on line' anywhere?
Just need another picture, some lucky person has just recently purchased this one, hopefully someone from the Forum.
