Clark Gable's Registered Magnum is on loan to the NRA Museum from noted gun dealer/collector Ron Peterson, of New Mexico. Some year's ago, when I owned Gary Cooper's Registered Magnum and Jimmy Stewart's Registered Magnum, ( Reg. No. 100 ) I tried to convince Ron to add Gable's gun to my stash. No Luck! Cooper's widow, Rocky Cooper, told me that Jimmy had obtained his RM early in production through a Los Angeles area S&W distributor and the Gary and Clark decided they needed one, as they were hunting and shooting buddies. Later Gary had my friend Arvo Ojala build him a holster for his RM, as Arvo had taught all three actors how to quick draw, etc. for their western movies. That was one of the first quick draw style holster Arvo had built ( he marked it "Coop") and it helped lead to a career for Arvo & his staff building holster rigs. Just some S&W trivia from the Good Old Days! As most of you know, S&WCA member Jim Supica is the Director of the NRA Museum. Jim has done wonders with the museum since he was hired as Director and be sure to introduce your self to him when you vist for VIP treatment. Ed.
