Revolver porn thread.

[normbal]

I got a 2d Gen - 1957 - Colt Peacemaker for myself for my 50th birthday, couple years later found a match for my wife (Same year as her BD, early 60’s), had them both worked over by Bob James (The Arizona Thumber), adjusted for a favorite pistol load to 10 yards.

I gave her the gun for our 25th wedding anniversary.

She kept using mine at the range, so I figured what the heck.

That’s not nearly as weird as it sounds, I gave her a S&W model 60 “Ladysmith” in .357 magnum for our 10th year anniversary, had roses LASER-engraved on it by the factory.

The teachers she worked with until 10 days ago (retired MCPS) gave her grief about it for YEARS. “MY husband gave me a YUGE diamond,” “MINE took us on an ocean cruise.”

She’s my last wife, I plan on keeping her, she got what she wanted.

I bought a copy of the rig John Wayne wore in The Shootist (and several other films, Rooster Cogburn, I think) for myself. She only shoots at the range.

 

[303_enfield]

Are pre lock Smiths welcome?

 

[Leeann]

Just busted this from gun jail. Model 19 comp performance center.

My dad carried a model 19 for many years. Sadly, he sold it a long time ago. This is the best I could do to honor my pop View attachment 400962

There is no ‘sadly.’ You did a damned good job honoring your Pop. Good job.

 

[DocPeanut]

There is no ‘sadly.’ You did a damned good job honoring your Pop. Good job.

Thank you for those kind words. While I don’t have his model 19, I do have his SW 3914 he sold it for

 

[Raineman]

New formerly owned addition. Rossi .357 for next deer season.

 

[Harrys]

New formerly owned addition. Rossi .357 for next deer season. View attachment 402472

That will get it done.

 

[calicojack]

Are pre lock Smiths welcome?

Very nice!

 

[Headedthere]

S&W 625-2 (Model of 1988). 45acp. One of the few post-1957 revolvers I own. There was never a pre-625, 625 or 625-1. This is a 1st year production gun. Operates with or without moonclips. My other four 45acp revolvers are 66 to 105 years old.

Lovely! So all S&W 625s are essentially the same?

 

[OMCHamlin]

Here's a few...

 

[python]

Lovely! So all S&W 625s are essentially the same?

There were changes through the years. 3" and 4" barrels, Mountain Guns, Performance Center variations, 45 Colt models and others. It's a great revolver, and as much as I like it, I still prefer the older 45acp models like the 1950 and 1955. The early 1917 army models are also great guns.

 

[Headedthere]

There were changes through the years. 3" and 4" barrels, Mountain Guns, Performance Center variations, 45 Colt models and others. It's a great revolver, and as much as I like it, I still prefer the older 45acp models like the 1950 and 1955. The early 1917 army models are also great guns.

Thanks, yes, I remember the Mountain Gun, had one in my hands onetime at a gun show to buy, and on inspection, found a cracked cylinder. Was bummed.

 

[FN509Fan]

S&W 625-2 (Model of 1988). 45acp. One of the few post-1957 revolvers I own. There was never a pre-625, 625 or 625-1. This is a 1st year production gun. Operates with or without moonclips. My other four 45acp revolvers are 66 to 105 years old.

My 625 is one of my favorites, definitely a tack driver with almost any commercial or hand loaded ammo. The clips make for quick reloads at the range where time costs money.

 

[python]

Taking this old war horse to the range today. Colt 1917 Army (45acp). Left the factory in late 1918. Totally original. No arsenal re-work or refinish. Tight as a drum. It's really cool to shoot a piece of history.

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

Taking this old war horse to the range today. Colt 1917 Army (45acp). Left the factory in late 1918. Totally original. No arsenal re-work or refinish. Tight as a drum. It's really cool to shoot a piece of history.

Those are great revolvers...the 1917 S&W is as well.

 

[python]

Those are great revolvers...the 1917 S&W is as well.

I have one of those also. It was made in 10/18, so it may have never been issued. Like the
Colt, all original and in fantastic condition.

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

My 1917...made post-WWI in 1919. It may never have been issued or if it was it sat unused.

 

[python]

My 1917...made post-WWI in 1919. It may never have been issued or if it was it sat unused.

Nothing to not like there.

 

[Trepang]

I have one of those also. It was made in 10/18, so it may have never been issued. Like the
Colt, all original and in fantastic condition.

What data base did you use to date yours?
I am looking at a Colt Serial # 205398 Army Serial # 52596.

Colt website lists it as a 1919 but it has a JMG inspector proof mark which my research says ended in May 1918.

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

The Colt online serial number lookup is notoriously inaccurate. Most of the dates Colt gives are shipping dates…not dates of manufacture. Even then they’re often off. My 1917 shows it’s a 1920 gun but it was shipped in early 1919 according to documented records.

Only a Colt archives letter will give you accurate information…and you have to specifically ask for the manufacture date as the shipping date is given normally.

 

[Trepang]

The Colt online serial number lookup is notoriously inaccurate. Most of the dates Colt gives are shipping dates…not dates of manufacture. Even then they’re often off. My 1917 shows it’s a 1920 gun but it was shipped in early 1919 according to documented records.

Only a Colt archives letter will give you accurate information…and you have to specifically ask for the manufacture date as the shipping date is given normally.

Thank you - I appreciate the help. Once the gun is home, I plan on ordering a Colt letter. I am 99.99% certain the one I just picked up was manufactured in 1918 based on the Lt Co Gilbert cartouche.