Hmmmmm, do I have a grail gun. Tom Brady was once asked " which is your favorite super bowl ring" ? His answer, " The next one."
Guess i would have the same answer for my grail gun
Guess i would have the same answer for my grail gun
Do you have a grail gun??
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I've had several "grail guns" over the years, but if I had to choose just one, it would be this one; the Quiet Special Purpose Revolver (QSPR) or Tunnel Gun. Having a Spec Ops, Military background has always drawn me to S&W pistols and revolvers used in war. The Model 29 Tunnel Gun was designed to be used in the war of my generation, Viet Nam. I guess where the grail part of this revolver,(frame only in actuality), comes to mind is what it represented to the US tunnel rats who were just trying to survive that one year "in country" before they could get back home to a country they loved, but sadly, didn't love them; survival in the dangerous Viet Cong tunnels of Viet Nam. I've had many "safe queen" S&W revolvers in almost 50 years of chasing S&Ws, but none as meaningful to me as this one. Grail is a big word that should fit a one of a kind, unique gun. To me, this gun fits all that and more.
Chuck
Chuck
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Not sure if this qualifies as a grail gun but it's important to me. I had it, then sold it. What I did not know was that it was not easily replaced. It took many years to get it back. Prewar .44 HE 3rd Model 4" shipped to Wolf & Klar in 1938. In the first photo it's wearing period magnas that are just a tad proud, second photo she's wearing service stocks that fit like a glove.
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That's awesome that you got it back.
I don't think I've ever had a "grail" gun according the definition of "grail".
I have a few that are my favorites and a couple with some sentimental value.
I parted with about 1/2 of my collection over the last year. A few exceptionally nice ones.
I might part with a few more just keeping my favorites.
I've had several "grail guns" over the years, but if I had to choose just one, it would be this one; the Quiet Special Purpose Revolver (QSPR) or Tunnel Gun. Having a Spec Ops, Military background has always drawn me to S&W pistols and revolvers used in war. The Model 29 Tunnel Gun was designed to be used in the war of my generation, Viet Nam. I guess where the grail part of this revolver,(frame only in actuality), comes to mind is what it represented to the US tunnel rats who were just trying to survive that one year "in country" before they could get back home to a country they loved, but sadly, didn't love them; survival in the dangerous enemy tunnels of Viet Nam. I've had many "safe queen" S&W revolvers in almost 50 years of chasing S&Ws, but none as meaningful to me as this one. Grail is a big word that should fit a one of a kind, unique gun. To me, this gun fits all that and more.
Chuck
That is one awesome handgun.
Good on you Chuck.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
My bucket list number one grail gun is a s&w m29-10 6.5" barrel in 44 mag in nickel finish.
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Art Doc
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
Not really. I'd like to have a Model 45 but when I see one I can't bring myself to pay the asking price. Just not important enough to me.
I'd sort of like to have a Colt SAA in 32-20. But given what they bring these days, it won't happen.
My fantasy gun would be the 1906 Sears Colt SAA. Most beautiful pistol I have ever seen.
I'd sort of like to have a Colt SAA in 32-20. But given what they bring these days, it won't happen.
My fantasy gun would be the 1906 Sears Colt SAA. Most beautiful pistol I have ever seen.
larryofcc
Member
Not a real Grail Gun, but one of my favorites. 1-1926 round butt M&P. Classic lines, much more so than a square butt. Big Larry
Not any more. When I was younger there were guns that called to me like sirens on the shore.
After 40 years of buying, selling, trading and collecting guns I have found that the attention catchers are much like the pretty girl in school. Usually turned out I liked the idea of them far more than spending time with them.
I still admire the upper tier collector guns, but I won't spend the money it takes to own them.
After 40 years of buying, selling, trading and collecting guns I have found that the attention catchers are much like the pretty girl in school. Usually turned out I liked the idea of them far more than spending time with them.
I still admire the upper tier collector guns, but I won't spend the money it takes to own them.
