This is my great grandfather with some of his collection sprawled out on his bed for a GE intercompany newsletter. The company showcased a different employee and his/her hobbies in every issue. Definitely a sign of the times as I doubt anyone would want to show their collection in print today.
When my great grandfather passed away in the early 80's, he still had a large number of guns but sadly these had been sold prior to his death. He was a long time gun collector and wheeler-dealer and had began to sell off some of the higher end items from his collection due to several of his local gun buddies suffering from robberies. He was worried he might be next.
What I wouldn't do to have these guns; especially the 5" and 3.5" Pre-27 Pintos, the Engraved, Nickel, Combat Masterpiece, Pre-29, K-22, and the other two Smith's which could be either a K-38 or K-32, and either a Pre-24 or Pre-26; let alone the Colt's.
You will notice that all the Smith's, except for the engraved K38 CM, are wearing Smooth Non Relieved Stocks. I take great comfort in knowing that we both share the same tastes for good wood
This photo is very special to me and I have debated even showing it for a long time. When I first saw the photo, LONG ago, I wasn't into Smith's like I am now so the rarity of some of the models didn't hit home then. When I rediscovered it last year, my heart sank and I bet I stared at it for an hour all the while screaming "WHY did he have to sell THESE guns" in my head. I just wish I was around to have known him and to have seen his collection first hand (this was just a small sampling). We would have gotten along quite well I'm sure
Note; Look in the background and you will see several vintage holsters.
When my great grandfather passed away in the early 80's, he still had a large number of guns but sadly these had been sold prior to his death. He was a long time gun collector and wheeler-dealer and had began to sell off some of the higher end items from his collection due to several of his local gun buddies suffering from robberies. He was worried he might be next.
What I wouldn't do to have these guns; especially the 5" and 3.5" Pre-27 Pintos, the Engraved, Nickel, Combat Masterpiece, Pre-29, K-22, and the other two Smith's which could be either a K-38 or K-32, and either a Pre-24 or Pre-26; let alone the Colt's.
You will notice that all the Smith's, except for the engraved K38 CM, are wearing Smooth Non Relieved Stocks. I take great comfort in knowing that we both share the same tastes for good wood
This photo is very special to me and I have debated even showing it for a long time. When I first saw the photo, LONG ago, I wasn't into Smith's like I am now so the rarity of some of the models didn't hit home then. When I rediscovered it last year, my heart sank and I bet I stared at it for an hour all the while screaming "WHY did he have to sell THESE guns" in my head. I just wish I was around to have known him and to have seen his collection first hand (this was just a small sampling). We would have gotten along quite well I'm sure
Note; Look in the background and you will see several vintage holsters.
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