OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
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OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
This guy turned 80 today and it is still banging away. I have proper pre-war wood on it now as the ivory's are too small for my hands. That is 50 rounds at 15 yrds offhand.
The one on the top turned 80 last week and the one on the bottom turned 80 a few days later. It is the lowest known serial number 3844 Heavy Duty out there.
They are still getting shot and being used. I hope I can do as well if I make it to 80.
38-55 & 38/44 What a combination!
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Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
Nice! Love those HDs!
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They sure don't make 'em like that anymore do they? I won't touch anything S&W makes now, but those old shooters make me slobber .
Joe
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Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
Very nice old shootin irons Peter. I love the old Smiths
I regret trading off the 38/44 Outdoorsman I had. It had special order target sights, and ivory bead front sight. The shop had it labeled as a model 10. I looked at it and informed them that it wasn't a model 10, and was worth more. They said they would make money on it ($185 back in the mid 80's) and were happy to sell it for what they had on it. I bought it. Didn't take long to realize I wouldn't likely see another like it at a realistic price.
Should have kept the 1926 3rd hand ejector in 44 spl also.
I regret trading off the 38/44 Outdoorsman I had. It had special order target sights, and ivory bead front sight. The shop had it labeled as a model 10. I looked at it and informed them that it wasn't a model 10, and was worth more. They said they would make money on it ($185 back in the mid 80's) and were happy to sell it for what they had on it. I bought it. Didn't take long to realize I wouldn't likely see another like it at a realistic price.
Should have kept the 1926 3rd hand ejector in 44 spl also.
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Isnt it amazing how many people post without reading the thread?
Isnt it amazing how many people post without reading the thread?
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Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
Yeah I have a thing for 38/44's. I need to reshoot this picture because I have at least 8 or 9 more to go in it. I just have not taken the time to restage the shot again.
Nothing like that pre-war steel!
38-55 & 38/44 What a combination!
Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
Very nice! Thanks!
Mine had sights similar to the one at about 7:00. The very low, polished into the top strap type. Looked very well done, and very clean for adjustable sights. They really took a lot of time building them in those days.
Mine had sights similar to the one at about 7:00. The very low, polished into the top strap type. Looked very well done, and very clean for adjustable sights. They really took a lot of time building them in those days.
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." -Theodore Roosevelt-
Isnt it amazing how many people post without reading the thread?
Isnt it amazing how many people post without reading the thread?
Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
Nice family ya got there.
Jeremy
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Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
holy mackeral there andy.
careful what you wish for, you might just get it.
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Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
Methinks someone is as eager for the Smith 3844 as I am for the Winchester '94.
Darn good shootin' for any octagenarian!
Darn good shootin' for any octagenarian!
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Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
+1JReed wrote:Nice family ya got there.
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Those are some beautiful revolvers! Very nice.
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Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
Beauties for sure, look at all that steel, very nice collection.
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thanks for the photos
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Must have been the few pints I've had this afternoon...
I was expecting to see Sophia Loren, Ann Margaret, Marlene Dietrich or somebody else like that!!
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I was expecting to see Sophia Loren, Ann Margaret, Marlene Dietrich or somebody else like that!!
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I'm going green with envy that is
Nath.
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Because I wish I could!
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Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
My first thought as well. I've been chasing a 38/44 and a Tripple Lock for years!!!Nath wrote:I'm going green with envy that is
Nath.
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Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
+1! WOW!!!JReed wrote:Nice family ya got there.
Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
That's awesome!! Explains why I never see any....
Great to see you posting Peter
Grizz
Great to see you posting Peter
Grizz
Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
That's exactly what I was thinking. Don't forget me in your will Pete.Grizz wrote:That's awesome!! Explains why I never see any....
Great to see you posting Peter
Grizz
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May your rifle always shoot straight, your mag never run dry, you always have one more round than you have adversaries, and your good mate always be there to watch your back.
Because I can!
Never grow a wishbone where a backbone ought to be.
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Peter M. Eick, you have too many of them there pistolas. You had better give one to me! Remember, it is better to give than receive, and I want to help you feel better.
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