Grandson of Evaluators Ltd.

[4thgenUSMC]

There sure are a lot of Leathernecks on this forum! Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I’m looking forward to getting some knowledge from the members of this group. When I say “I’m not a pistol guy”, I mean it. I carry one only because I haven’t figured out a way to concealed carry a rifle, but I enjoy the history of all weapons.

Thanks again,
George

 

[mrsig]

Welcome from Tampa.

 

[Shooter Mike]

Welcome from Arkansas. You are going to enjoy the information, history,
and pictures of pistols on this forum. I have tried just about all of the forums out there and this one is the best.

Semper Fi

 

[CalifEd]

Welcome from Southern California.

Semper Fi.

 

[snubbyfan]

 

[RubEric]

Welcome.

I bought many guns from Evaluators Ltd and remember Mrs. Van Orden very well. I never met the general but I did meet his son long ago. A very nice memory.

Eric (USN, Retired in '78)

 

[MCorps0311]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Welcome to the forum, George. Your grandparents were legendary, and well known here either in person or through writings. Evaluators had a sterling reputation as a good firm to deal with. Flora is credited for coming up with the name "Highway Patrolman" for the .357 N-frame that later became the S&W Model 28. You have good blood!

John

 

[badge 851]

Welcome Marine to http://smith-wessonforum.com/ from an Old Soldier in Olympia, WA; in the Great Pacific Northwest!

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Welcome aboard from ol' Wyo, Marine!

Your grandparents hold a special place in my heart, and in my safe.

I have the .38 Chiefs Special S&W sent to your grandmother March 7, 1951. It's serial number 72. It was accompanied by an 8"x10" b&w photo of your grandparents standing in front of the Evaluators Limited sign.

I'd love to know where .38 Chiefs Special # 70 is. S&W sent it to your grandpa on March 1, 1951.

 

[marinevet]

Welcome from the great state of Kansas.

Semper Fi

 

[lkabug]

Welcome from Lake Anna.

 

[jag1954]

Welcome from the Buckeye state.

 

[husker51]

Welcome from the Great Plains of Nebraska!