Fess up - Page 2

Fritzer · 12-19-2006, 11:50 PM

I like Heinz's approach, caliber groups.

Here's mine - the neat thing is that Granddad must have liked the .32,
Both the 1849 Colt Pocket and H&R belonged to him before dad handed them down to me.

This colt too has had a rough life, no idea what kind of shape it was in when he first got it. The H&R sports a holster cut down to fit.
The PP is a military that I picked up along the way.

Enjoy.

Fritz.

Hugh · 12-20-2006, 12:18 AM

Dwight Gruber · 12-20-2006, 02:09 AM

A year or two after I started to buy guns including Lugers, I realized that a dollar I paid for something else was a dollar I couldn't spend on a Luger. I sold off or traded my P-38, Radom, .380 Remington model 51, Astra 400, and an Enfield .32 revolver on the principle. I still have a Ruger Mk.III so I can shoot .22 with the same grip angle as a Luger, and a "Vilar" Ruby-pattern pocket pistol which is in such bad shape it has no trade value.

Of course I keep my Remington Fieldmaster .22 (my first rifle), my grandfather's 16ga. Model 12 Winchester, and the Model 94 saddle-ring carbine which stood behind the door at my grandparent's sheep ranch in central Oregon. Wouldn't sell those for anyting.

Sorry no pics.

--Dwight

Heinz · 12-20-2006, 06:26 AM

Nice David.
Hugh, It is time for the armadillo's to show what a 7.65 should look like :-)

Ron Smith · 12-20-2006, 08:46 AM

Hi Christian,

Yes, I like the little Mausers very much.

Ron

Ron Smith · 12-20-2006, 09:05 AM

Hugh,

About 3 months ago a woman came in the shop where I work with an old cardboard box. She said that she was cleaning out her Grandfather's house after he had passed on, and found these.

She wanted to know if they were worth anything. She said that her neighbor had offered her $175 for them. We looked in the box and found a pair of Colt Bisley's in 38-40, each in an old wool sock. They were in about 85-90% condition and were 4 serial numbers apart. I think they were made in 1902, if I recall correctly.

We assured her that they were worth much more than $175. Joe offered to buy them at a fair price, but she hasn't been back.

I didn't know that you like Colt SAs or I would have tried to get contact info.

Kind of made my jaws ache.

Ron

Ron Smith · 12-20-2006, 09:10 AM

Christian,

I only have one Imperial marked 1914. Ser# 88607. Top row, far right in the photo.

Ron

davidkachel · 12-20-2006, 09:34 AM

Tac,

Very sad indeed. My heart goes out to you.
You would think the British, of all people in the world, would know better than to give up their guns.

If you're ever in Utah, give me a call. We'll load up the 4x4, go out in the desert and throw enough lead into the dirt to tilt the Earth's axis. My treat.

c3006 · 12-20-2006, 09:35 AM

Iaoshi
I love that look on a 1911,I have never seen it before. Guess Im gonna have to try it. thanks clint

davidkachel · 12-20-2006, 09:44 AM

Drooling over Ron's little Mausers.
I can't find even one dammit!

davidkachel · 12-20-2006, 10:05 AM

There's no fool like a government fool.
Sooner or later a second "Guns for Britain" campaign will be necessary.

Ron Smith · 12-20-2006, 10:19 AM

Tac,

When you get to Depoe Bay. We'll see if we can get some of those back in the safe for you. May not ease all of the anguish, but it sure can't hurt. Looking forward to meeting you there one day.

Ron

the gunman · 12-20-2006, 11:17 AM

Also known as "The Devil's Paintbrush," this little gem wouldn't fit in the closet so I had to set it next to my desk. Anyone out there know where I can pick up a good condition holster for this baby?

davidkachel · 12-20-2006, 11:22 AM

Waistband or shoulder holster?

davidkachel · 12-20-2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ron Smith
Tac,

When you get to Depoe Bay. We'll see if we can get some of those back in the safe for you.

Ron

Good idea. Tac, when do you get back to civilization? You should put together a wish list and post it when you're ready to start stocking your safe again.

I only go to a half dozen gun shows a year

but I will be happy to take your list with me and call you whenever I find something on it.

davidkachel · 12-20-2006, 11:56 AM

Hearing about any government, anywhere, grabbing a man's guns just pisses me off blue.
Here's my new signature:

c3006 · 12-20-2006, 03:28 PM

Iaoshi showed off his 1911 and I liked it so much I had to go make me one. I took a old sistama and reworked it right quick

c3006 · 12-20-2006, 04:22 PM

Send me a pm with what you need and I will see what I can find. clint

var99 · 12-20-2006, 08:18 PM

Hugh,

Love that 1911 Government (commercial) , if you ever need it to find a new home, let me know.

Vince

pipeman45 · 12-21-2006, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by laoshi75
the winner is....?(let make a poll..)

I know it ain't me.
I feel so deprived.

12-20-2006, 12:18 AM	#22
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	You shouldn't have got me started! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

12-20-2006, 06:26 AM	#24
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	Nice David. Hugh, It is time for the armadillo's to show what a 7.65 should look like :-) Attached Thumbnails

12-20-2006, 08:46 AM	#25
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Christian, Yes, I like the little Mausers very much. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-20-2006, 09:05 AM	#26
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hugh, About 3 months ago a woman came in the shop where I work with an old cardboard box. She said that she was cleaning out her Grandfather's house after he had passed on, and found these. She wanted to know if they were worth anything. She said that her neighbor had offered her $175 for them. We looked in the box and found a pair of Colt Bisley's in 38-40, each in an old wool sock. They were in about 85-90% condition and were 4 serial numbers apart. I think they were made in 1902, if I recall correctly. We assured her that they were worth much more than $175. Joe offered to buy them at a fair price, but she hasn't been back. I didn't know that you like Colt SAs or I would have tried to get contact info. Kind of made my jaws ache. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-20-2006, 09:10 AM	#27
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Christian, I only have one Imperial marked 1914. Ser# 88607. Top row, far right in the photo. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-19-2006, 11:50 PM	#21
Fritzer User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I like Heinz's approach, caliber groups. Here's mine - the neat thing is that Granddad must have liked the .32, Both the 1849 Colt Pocket and H&R belonged to him before dad handed them down to me. This colt too has had a rough life, no idea what kind of shape it was in when he first got it. The H&R sports a holster cut down to fit. The PP is a military that I picked up along the way. Enjoy. Fritz.

12-20-2006, 02:09 AM	#23
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,281 Times in 423 Posts	A year or two after I started to buy guns including Lugers, I realized that a dollar I paid for something else was a dollar I couldn't spend on a Luger. I sold off or traded my P-38, Radom, .380 Remington model 51, Astra 400, and an Enfield .32 revolver on the principle. I still have a Ruger Mk.III so I can shoot .22 with the same grip angle as a Luger, and a "Vilar" Ruby-pattern pocket pistol which is in such bad shape it has no trade value. Of course I keep my Remington Fieldmaster .22 (my first rifle), my grandfather's 16ga. Model 12 Winchester, and the Model 94 saddle-ring carbine which stood behind the door at my grandparent's sheep ranch in central Oregon. Wouldn't sell those for anyting. Sorry no pics. --Dwight

12-20-2006, 09:34 AM	#28
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Tac, Very sad indeed. My heart goes out to you. You would think the British, of all people in the world, would know better than to give up their guns. If you're ever in Utah, give me a call. We'll load up the 4x4, go out in the desert and throw enough lead into the dirt to tilt the Earth's axis. My treat. __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

12-20-2006, 09:35 AM	#29
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Iaoshi I love that look on a 1911,I have never seen it before. Guess Im gonna have to try it. thanks clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

12-20-2006, 09:44 AM	#30
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Drooling over Ron's little Mausers. I can't find even one dammit! __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

12-20-2006, 10:05 AM	#31
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	There's no fool like a government fool. Sooner or later a second "Guns for Britain" campaign will be necessary. __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

12-20-2006, 10:19 AM	#32
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Tac, When you get to Depoe Bay. We'll see if we can get some of those back in the safe for you. May not ease all of the anguish, but it sure can't hurt. Looking forward to meeting you there one day. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-20-2006, 11:17 AM	#33
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Also known as "The Devil's Paintbrush," this little gem wouldn't fit in the closet so I had to set it next to my desk. Anyone out there know where I can pick up a good condition holster for this baby?

12-20-2006, 11:22 AM	#34
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Waistband or shoulder holster? __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

12-20-2006, 11:56 AM	#36
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hearing about any government, anywhere, grabbing a man's guns just pisses me off blue. Here's my new signature: __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

12-20-2006, 03:28 PM	#37
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Iaoshi made me do it Iaoshi showed off his 1911 and I liked it so much I had to go make me one. I took a old sistama and reworked it right quick __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

12-20-2006, 04:22 PM	#38
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Send me a pm with what you need and I will see what I can find. clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

12-20-2006, 08:18 PM	#39
var99 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 114 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hugh, Love that 1911 Government (commercial) , if you ever need it to find a new home, let me know. Vince