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Unread 07-03-2020, 02:48 PM   #1
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One of my two favorite revolvers. The S&W variation of the Model 1917 is far more pleasing to the eye than the Colt.
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Unread 07-03-2020, 02:49 PM   #2
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A few more pics
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Very nice George--very nice.
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Nice helmet George. That’s the one you wore while in service, right.
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Nice helmet George. That’s the one you wore while in service, right.
No Dave, I wore this one.
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Super rig George, worthy of the gentleman that owns it.
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Very nice Geo.
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What an excellent 4th of July presentation Geo
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That is definitely a handsome 1917 revolver and rig. Thank you for showing it.
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Where did you ever find a box of the ammo in clips? I just noticed that as I was going back through your great photos
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Where did you ever find a box of the ammo in clips? I just noticed that as I was going back through your great photos
Heinz, I picked it up at one of the NAPCA gatherings in Chattanooga some years ago. Larry Eisel offers them from time to time on gunbroker.com.
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Very nice George. Thx for sharing with us.
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It's a beaut, George!
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