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Thanks for all that Paladin. Very interesting.
JOHN B. STETSON
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Triathloncoach
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I like the functionality of the cowboy style hat. Lots of sun in Atlanta. Would I look like (more of) a fool wearing a cowboy hat in Atlanta not dressed in western wear?
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If wearing a suit, and the cowboy style hat, I would add boots. Justin
Ropers are very comfortable. Round toe and walking heel.
Now if you were wearing Bermuda shorts and a T shirt, someone might
think you foolish.
However it's very liberating to not worry about what others think.
Ropers are very comfortable. Round toe and walking heel.
Now if you were wearing Bermuda shorts and a T shirt, someone might
think you foolish.
However it's very liberating to not worry about what others think.
Inusuit
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I'm 73 years old and really don't care what anyone thinks of my choice in headwear. I have a small collection of vintage Stetsons, a couple from the 1940s. Usually wear the hats with boots and a bola tie. But this is Wyoming and I never get a second look.
I'll bet a dollar to a donut that he bought the revolver from Belknap. Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing Company - Wikipedia
You are quite correct. I lettered the gun, and it in fact was shipped from S&W to Belknap in Louisville in 1904.
John
jag312
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The time I started wearing a hat had nothing to do with cowboys. After a very enjoyable weekend of racing at Laguna Seca Raceway, I noticed two things; my hair was starting to thin on top, and I had a painful sunburn on my scalp. I have been wearing a hat ever since. Even Carroll Shelby wears a hat to the race track, and I'll bet it is a Stetson.
My everyday hat is with my jacket near the front door. I never leave home without it. My good black Stetson goes with my good suit and black boots. Those are my marryin', buryin', testifyin' clothes. That's what I wear at weddings, funerals, and in court. Although I'm happily retired, I still get called back to testify on my old cases.
My everyday hat is with my jacket near the front door. I never leave home without it. My good black Stetson goes with my good suit and black boots. Those are my marryin', buryin', testifyin' clothes. That's what I wear at weddings, funerals, and in court. Although I'm happily retired, I still get called back to testify on my old cases.
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In Carrol Shelby's case, I'm afraid you should use the past tense. That bum ticker of his caught up with him in 2012 R.I.P.
This one has to be from the 1970's.
Has not been out of the box except for this pic.
4X from Sam's Western Store, Riverside Calf.
Wife bought it outta a yard sale for 3 dollars near
25 years ago...
Has not been out of the box except for this pic.
4X from Sam's Western Store, Riverside Calf.
Wife bought it outta a yard sale for 3 dollars near
25 years ago...
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Ingramite
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This one has to be from the 1970's.
Has not been out of the box except for this pic.
4X from Sam's Western Store, Riverside Calf.
Wife bought it outta a yard sale for 3 dollars near
25 years ago...
Yes, that style is known as a Stagecoach.
High crown and wide band, very classy period hat.
bracebeemer
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I guess I'll get in on the act. I have a couple of Stetson's. The first is a " white hunter" style hat that I've owned for over 30 years. Never been to Africa, but I love wearing it when I'm holding my .416 Rigby and dreaming about a charging Cape buffalo. The other Stetson is a recent purchase although the person I purchased it from said he'd owned it for over 20 years. I believe it's called a Montana Twin Peaks. Both hats are 4X beaver. Bill
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