Do you have a grail gun??
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And like the "Holy Grail" my chances of ever putting my hands on one of them are slim to none.
Yes - a 4" Model 25 in 45 ACP, P&R. No others need apply. 
For me, Grail guns have been kinda funny. I had collected/accumulated guns for quite a number of years until I realized that I didn't have any nickel ones. I had always thought the perfect gun was blued steel and wood.
Then I realized my first Grail gun was a nickel Model 17. I was lucky enough to get one, be it a refinished K22, from my buddy fat tom. My next Grail gun was a nickel Model 27. I got one. Then my next Grail gun was a nickel Pre-model 10. Larry Miller, a forum member, was gracious enough to allow me to be the next caretaker of his near mint one. Since then, I really haven't had a Grail gun. But because I think everyone should have one, I will continue my nickel obsession.
How about an original nickel Highway Patrolman? I think this will be one that will be really difficult to obtain at a price I can afford. Here are some pictures.
Larry
I will add a picture of the nickel K22 when I can dig it up later.
Then I realized my first Grail gun was a nickel Model 17. I was lucky enough to get one, be it a refinished K22, from my buddy fat tom. My next Grail gun was a nickel Model 27. I got one. Then my next Grail gun was a nickel Pre-model 10. Larry Miller, a forum member, was gracious enough to allow me to be the next caretaker of his near mint one. Since then, I really haven't had a Grail gun. But because I think everyone should have one, I will continue my nickel obsession.
How about an original nickel Highway Patrolman? I think this will be one that will be really difficult to obtain at a price I can afford. Here are some pictures.Larry
I will add a picture of the nickel K22 when I can dig it up later.
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Eltioloco
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Here are a couple of ex grail guns.
The rifle is a .22 Hornet built from a Springfield M1 .22 by Griffin and Howe.
The pistol is a Cavalry SAA inspected by Ainsworth that showed up at my door in very poor condition.
Here are a couple of ex grail guns.
The rifle is a .22 Hornet built from a Springfield M1 .22 by Griffin and Howe.
The pistol is a Cavalry SAA inspected by Ainsworth that showed up at my door in very poor condition.
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tenntex32
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I have a couple actually...….
True/lettered snubby WWII era Victory and Commando model revolvers.
Doubt it will ever happen due to what most folks want for them moneywise, but maybe someday???
Dale
True/lettered snubby WWII era Victory and Commando model revolvers.
Doubt it will ever happen due to what most folks want for them moneywise, but maybe someday???
Dale
Modified
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I have some guns which might be considered more 'fantasy guns'. There are some modifications which I suspect people did to guns at one time or another, and I would like to find such a gun. Really though, at this point, for real guns that exist that I could consider my "Grail Gun"? There's just one that fits that description:
Of the four 44s displayed, Alvin White considered the one below to be the fanciest one he ever did for S&W. It was engraved for the President of Rex Firearms in October 1956 and features "a tiger in the grass" on the side plate.
Bill
I have a couple. First is a high condition 357 Magnum (pre-27) with a 6 1/2" barrel, more specifically, a non-registered magnum. I have found them on occasion, but for more than I'm willing to give. Second is a very early production Colt 357 with a 6" barrel. I have a 4" which took me 10 years to find. The hunt is half the fun.
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My grail gun? Easy. S&W Model 19-3... four inch barrel... nickel plated... white outline rear sight and read ramp from sight. Bianchi 111 holster w/ Bianchi belt w/ brass buckle. Had one like this when I graduated seminary in 1983. Gave it to my father b/c my wife and I were so grateful to what he and my mother did encouraging us, as we followed the call of God in pastoral ministry. My father died in 2008. When we went looking, the revolver was gone. Would like to again have one like it. Sincerely. bruce.
Got a 6 1/2" pre 27 I'm willing to part with............. if I've got the date right............. looks like a ....... a 19...........39
PM me if you're interested......
DWalt
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Several, but all are Colts. Probably the only S&W Grail Gun I would like is a Mexican Model.
Not sure what the definition of a 'grail gun' would be, but I am thinking it would be something you want or have wanted and finally found. I would divide those into two categories; collectibles and shooters.
For collectibles, I have a first year Colt M1911 that was sent to the Navy and is so marked. Also have a first year Registered Magnum (reg 122) and a pre-27 that is a FACTORY ORIGINAL pinto.
For shooters I have a modified Model 57 that has a 5" barrel and is hard chromed, and another shooter which is a modified WWII Remington Rand with Colt hard slide and has been accurized.
I can post pictures if anyone else is interested in this kind of stuff.
For collectibles, I have a first year Colt M1911 that was sent to the Navy and is so marked. Also have a first year Registered Magnum (reg 122) and a pre-27 that is a FACTORY ORIGINAL pinto.
For shooters I have a modified Model 57 that has a 5" barrel and is hard chromed, and another shooter which is a modified WWII Remington Rand with Colt hard slide and has been accurized.
I can post pictures if anyone else is interested in this kind of stuff.
I gave up on finding my grail gun so I decided to have it built. I know in my heart that if I ever did find a 5" 44 3rd Model Target that I could not afford it.
I took a 44 2nd Target and an NOS pre-model 21 barrel to a gun maker. Didn't ask what it would cost or how long it would take.
Then I figured, what the heck, as long as this is my "wish" gun, I might as well have the frame color cased while I'm at it.
Regards,
Bruce
I took a 44 2nd Target and an NOS pre-model 21 barrel to a gun maker. Didn't ask what it would cost or how long it would take.
Then I figured, what the heck, as long as this is my "wish" gun, I might as well have the frame color cased while I'm at it.
Regards,
Bruce
Roberto Renauld
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My favorite ones are S&W Model 23 Outdoorsman 61/2" barrel "transition" model and the Model 20 Heavy-Duty .38/44 with 5" barrel!!!
RR
RR
Well, that's a whole different ballgame!Maybe I should have used favorite instead.
So now I can count family heirlooms and favorite shooters? 
I think you better stick with our respective searches for the Holy Grail.
mg357
Absent Comrade
My Grail gun is a Ruger Sp101 chambered in .357 magnum with a 3 inch barrel.
Ruger website model number 5719
Ruger website model number 5719
I have a couple grail guns on my list.
1) Jimmy Stewarts Reg Mag tops my list. He grew up pretty close to where I did and for what I have heard about him was a patriot and man of integrity. Also the Philadelphia Story got me hooked on his movies.
2) The elusive fixed sight prewar K 22 Outdoorsman
3) K22 Super King Target preferably sold right from King
1) Jimmy Stewarts Reg Mag tops my list. He grew up pretty close to where I did and for what I have heard about him was a patriot and man of integrity. Also the Philadelphia Story got me hooked on his movies.
2) The elusive fixed sight prewar K 22 Outdoorsman
3) K22 Super King Target preferably sold right from King
Green Frog
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If I engage in such dreaming, a 1948 vintage K-32 with light barrel and narrow rib qualifies as my "grail gun." In my hunt I've been able to have a recreation of a Model 16-3 built, but if I'm honest with myself, this is like putting champagne in a red Solo Cup... it works, but it lacks a certain level of class.
Another dream, which is perhaps able to be achieved, I'd like a Baby Chiefs Special with the King's Super Police conversion... and it wouldn't even have to be from King to make me happy!
Froggie
Another dream, which is perhaps able to be achieved, I'd like a Baby Chiefs Special with the King's Super Police conversion... and it wouldn't even have to be from King to make me happy!
Froggie
Yes - a 4" Model 25 in 45 ACP, P&R. No others need apply.
S&W never made one. How are you going to use half moon clips with .45 ACP cartridges if the cylinder is recessed? Even if only full moon clips were used, the chambers still wouldn't be fully recessed.
