Interesting Picture

Hugh · 02-22-2011, 04:10 PM

Picture of "Arizona Lawmen, Sonora, Arizona" - Arizona Rangers??? I assume from the early 1900's. Interesting to note that 3 have Colt SAA's, 3 have Colt 1911"s, & one has a Luger!

Edward Tinker · 02-22-2011, 09:23 PM

Yes, I knew there had to be photo's like this, and have been looking for some.

Very cool.

It's a shame it is not dated at all....

ed

Nomadr · 02-22-2011, 11:37 PM

Wow, The lawman on the left definitely has the pistol pointing in the wrong direction!!! I don't think I would be comfortable walking around like that!!!

Bob

sheepherder · 02-23-2011, 09:40 AM

The runt with the stogie looks like a mean SOB to me...I wouldn't want any part of him...

I don't see a badge on any of them...Three can't afford holsters...Only one pair of handcuffs visible...

Citizens Vigilance Committee, perhaps...

alanint · 02-23-2011, 10:19 AM

It's interesting that the tie was still an important part of dress in this dessert climate. The diversity of physical types is notable. No Hollywood types here!

I don't think any of these men took any guff from anyone!!

Douglas Jr. · 02-23-2011, 10:50 AM

I love this kind of picture.
It's like fresh air concerning the stereotype of "prussian-only" use of Lugers that is on our minds most of the time...

Thanks for sharing!
Douglas

02-22-2011, 09:23 PM	#2
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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	The runt with the stogie looks like a mean SOB to me...I wouldn't want any part of him... I don't see a badge on any of them...Three can't afford holsters...Only one pair of handcuffs visible... Citizens Vigilance Committee, perhaps... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

02-22-2011, 11:37 PM	#3
Nomadr Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 276 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	Wow, The lawman on the left definitely has the pistol pointing in the wrong direction!!! I don't think I would be comfortable walking around like that!!! Bob

02-23-2011, 10:19 AM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	It's interesting that the tie was still an important part of dress in this dessert climate. The diversity of physical types is notable. No Hollywood types here! I don't think any of these men took any guff from anyone!!

02-23-2011, 10:50 AM	#6
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	I love this kind of picture. It's like fresh air concerning the stereotype of "prussian-only" use of Lugers that is on our minds most of the time... Thanks for sharing! Douglas