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Posted: 3/4/2010 10:01:59 AM EDT

In the last year I've kind of gone back to the old style aesthetics of fancy handguns that I saw as a kid in the late 50s and 60s.For some odd reason, they just seem cool to me and instill a real sense of pride in the guns.
Here's two I won't shoot much but will carry occasionally. The Model 10 when I go to barbeques and J frame when I put on a suit and tie.

All right players, let's see your gats!

Posted: 3/4/2010 10:11:45 AM EDT

[#1]

I don't know that I have any "pimp guns" but I do have a factory nickel taper-bbl M10 (bottom-left, a former Detroit PD gun) and a factory nickel M19 (2nd from bottom on the right, one of my favorites) among my S&W wheelguns...

(Old pic, I've added several since...)

Posted: 3/4/2010 11:49:06 AM EDT

[#2]

Pimp guns may have been a poor choice of words

but it stems back to the movie Patton where he says only a New Orleans pimp would have a pearl handled revolver.
It wasn't too uncommon years ago for someone to "doll" up their handgun.
Kind of like I've done those two I showed pictures of. I usually put practical grips on a gun, like Pachmayr Grippers on my revolvers.
Anyway Hardshell, you have some nice revolvers!

Posted: 3/4/2010 12:21:55 PM EDT

[#3]

No pearl or ivories for me. I'm not a fan.

I'm more of a "woody" guy

Posted: 3/4/2010 12:58:47 PM EDT

[#4]

OK, new grips (Ahrend's smooth walnut target) not in yet, so try to visualize this with better wood.

Posted: 3/4/2010 1:11:24 PM EDT

[#5]

A lot of people like fancy wood on a handgun. If you ever go to the Texas Ranger Museum in Waco, TX and see all of those fancy grips the bad guys and lawmen had back during the Bonnie and Clyde days, you won't see too much wood. Stag, ivory, and even pearl were on the revolvers that many carried every day.
Liking revolvers as we do, we have to appreciate the ones from older days.

Posted: 3/4/2010 1:37:46 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
A lot of people like fancy wood on a handgun. If you ever go to the Texas Ranger Museum in Waco, TX and see all of those fancy grips the bad guys and lawmen had back during the Bonnie and Clyde days, you won't see too much wood. Stag, ivory, and even pearl were on the revolvers that many carried every day.
Liking revolvers as we do, we have to appreciate the ones from older days.

My wife and youngest son and I went to the Museum some years ago.We even got a tour of the "back room" when I told one of the curators we were from Columbus,Indiana (at that time).Seems he had some paintings donated by a lady from Columbus and he asked if we'd like to see them.
The museum is simple AWESOME!!

Posted: 3/4/2010 2:30:09 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
No pearl or ivories for me. I'm not a fan.

I'm more of a "woody" guy

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8894/smiths.jpg

Nice group there....

Posted: 3/4/2010 4:38:11 PM EDT

[#8]

Ah yes, my older ladies... cougers if you will

New Army Colt in 38 spc

1958 Official Police, 1928 Police Pos Spec in 38 s&w and 1911

686-3, 60 no dash, 66-1

1917 Smith built in 1918

Colt King Cobra

Posted: 3/4/2010 4:45:33 PM EDT

[#9]

I just have this-

Looking for a 2.5" Model 19 or 66.

Posted: 3/4/2010 4:46:58 PM EDT

[#10]

Those are some really nice Colts, love that New Army .38 in particular.

Posted: 3/4/2010 5:20:15 PM EDT

[#11]

Ain't no ivory or stag gripped handguns out there?

You guys ain't no daisy!!!

ETA By the way, I really do like old revolvers. Any kind.
But I really like the ones that were "special" to the old time, original owner who may have customized his one and only handgun.

Posted: 3/4/2010 5:35:24 PM EDT

[#12]

How about a pair of 3" stagged, stainless, Smith snubbies? Models 65 and 632.

Posted: 3/4/2010 5:39:39 PM EDT

[#13]

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How about a pair of 3" stagged, stainless, Smith snubbies? Models 65 and 632.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/3inchSW-1-1.jpg

NICE!!!!!!

First time I ever saw a hammerless J frame with a 3" barrel!!!!
You can give me that 65 if you want. I'd be eternally grateful!

Posted: 3/4/2010 7:07:00 PM EDT

[#14]

M29-4

Need some new pics, the RR frontsight has been replaced with an SDM gold bead.

Posted: 3/4/2010 8:49:34 PM EDT

[#15]

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M29-4

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d150/2hawk/SWM29-33inch.jpg

Need some new pics, the RR frontsight has been replaced with an SDM gold bead.

Love that stag and the Tyler T grip!
That's a super nice looking revolver.

Obviously, you have some class.

Posted: 3/4/2010 9:02:36 PM EDT

[#16]

Hello.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/hipowersandhandguns/Hipowersandhandguns2/SWM10snub4intile2.jpg
A couple of S&W Model 10's with Tyler Grip Adapters...

Best.

Posted: 3/4/2010 9:28:12 PM EDT

[#17]

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Hello.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/hipowersandhandguns/Hipowersandhandguns2/SWM10snub4intile2.jpg
A couple of S&W Model 10's with Tyler Grip Adapters...

Best.

Melvin Tyler had his shop not too far from my home until his death. I've known that gentleman since I was a kid.
I was over at an uncle's house today that is a retired OK Highway Patrol (retired 1970). He carries a Model 60 S&W that he got in 1968 for $58 or so from the OHP. He has it in a Melvin Tyler holster that he got from Mr. Tyler not long after he got the J frame. It also has a Tyler T-grip.
Mr. Tyler's products are still being used over 40 years after he sold them to my uncle.
Mr. Tyler also had a gun shop in an amusement park called Frontier City north of OKC on I-35 for years. He moved his shop to Brittion Road in OKC sometime in late 60s.
He also had all types of grips, from wood to ivory and stag.
He gave me a real appreciation for customizing handguns when I was just a teenager. He'd take the time to educate young boys like me who visited his gun shop.
I bet he'd be tickled to see how widely used his T grip is now!

ETA Thanks for posting that pic, Mr. Camp!

Posted: 3/5/2010 10:43:05 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
How about a pair of 3" stagged, stainless, Smith snubbies? Models 65 and 632.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/3inchSW-1-1.jpg

NICE!!!!!!

First time I ever saw a hammerless J frame with a 3" barrel!!!!
You can give me that 65 if you want. I'd be eternally grateful!

Where shall I send it?

The J frame is a .32 Mag. It was available in either 2" or 3" versions, so I thought the longer barrel would offer a little more muzzle velocity and additional sight radius.

Posted: 3/5/2010 12:42:00 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Quoted:
How about a pair of 3" stagged, stainless, Smith snubbies? Models 65 and 632.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/3inchSW-1-1.jpg

NICE!!!!!!

First time I ever saw a hammerless J frame with a 3" barrel!!!!
You can give me that 65 if you want. I'd be eternally grateful!

Where shall I send it?

The J frame is a .32 Mag. It was available in either 2" or 3" versions, so I thought the longer barrel would offer a little more muzzle velocity and additional sight radius.

I am really lusting after that stag gripped 65 you have.

It seems to me to be both a very attractive handgun and a very utilitarian, all around revolver, the epitome of truly aesthetically pleasing handgun.

And that 32 mag looks damn nice too. I've got a real thing for J frames in all forms.
I've always been practical in my use of handguns over the years. Pachmayr Grippers for accuracy and comfort on most of my K frames. But that nickel Mod 10 above was a spur of the moment purchase and the grips an addition to doll it up.
My old 85 yo uncle once worked as a bodyguard for Thomas Dewey when he was running for President when he first started in the OHP. He borrowed a nickel J frame with ivory grips from an older officer for the detail.
He's talked about that every once in a while over the years. He still appreciates nickel (or stainless guns) with fancy grips.
I guess he's the reason my "interest" has been reawakened in the old revolvers.
Thanks again for posting that pic.
You realize you're gonna cost me a chunk of cash trying to get a 65 just like yours if you don't send it to me.

Posted: 3/6/2010 5:13:33 AM EDT

[#20]

None of you yahoos have an ivory handled revolver?

Posted: 3/6/2010 7:35:09 AM EDT

[#21]

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None of you yahoos have an ivory handled revolver?

I have 30-40 total revolvers and I don't.

Closest thing in my safes would be a late 1800's Remington .41 Rimfire derringer... but its grips are mother of pearl, not ivory.

Posted: 3/6/2010 9:24:41 AM EDT

[#22]

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None of you yahoos have an ivory handled revolver?

OK, how about faux ivory on my "Indiana Jones-style", chopped 1917 in .45 ACP?

Posted: 3/6/2010 9:33:36 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

I have 30-40 total revolvers and I don't.

Closest thing in my safes would be a late 1800's Remington .41 Rimfire derringer... but its grips are mother of pearl, not ivory.

That's OK. I'd love to see a picture of it! And if it has any stories behind it!

Quoted:

OK, how about faux ivory on my "Indiana Jones-style", chopped 1917 in .45 ACP?

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/SW1917-1-1.jpg

I love it.

That is NICE!!!!!!
I don't know if those are but old Jay Scott grips are great. I've had them on handguns off and on for the last 36 years, since I turned 21. Both faux ivory and stag.

OK, let's turn it up some more.

Whose got an old engraved handgun?

ETA Strela, you sure know how to make a guy jealous!!!!

Posted: 3/6/2010 1:35:37 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:
None of you yahoos have an ivory handled revolver?

OK, how about faux ivory on my "Indiana Jones-style", chopped 1917 in .45 ACP?

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/SW1917-1-1.jpg

Is that black krylon?

Posted: 3/6/2010 6:13:03 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:
None of you yahoos have an ivory handled revolver?

OK, how about faux ivory on my "Indiana Jones-style", chopped 1917 in .45 ACP?

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/SW1917-1-1.jpg

Is that black krylon?

Gun-Kote over Park. Krylon indeed!

Posted: 3/6/2010 8:41:38 PM EDT

[#26]

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Gun-Kote over Park. Krylon indeed!

It looks nice. I once bought a much carried but little shot Model 37 fairly cheap that I refinished in black Gun-Kote. I had some Jay Scott fake ivory grips and put on it. It looked really good.
A friend had to have it. He took it home one day with a much lighter wallet.
The flat black and white grips make for a very attractive contrast IMO.
Strela, you have excellent tastes in customizing your revolvers.

Posted: 3/8/2010 4:02:35 PM EDT

[#27]

I don't post on this forum often, but I couldn't help myself...
Hand Ejector lettered to Wolf&Klar in 1927:
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/27927CYL_Rear.jpg
Best Regards, Ron

Posted: 3/8/2010 4:14:35 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:
I don't post on this forum often, but I couldn't help myself...
Hand Ejector lettered to Wolf&Klar in 1927:
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/27927CYL_Rear.jpg
Best Regards, Ron

Very, very nice!!!!!!

Posted: 3/9/2010 4:41:07 PM EDT

[#29]

Serial number C 2xxx. Just got it 2/27 this year. I had fake Ivory grips and Stag grips on my Vaqueros, which I don't own anymore. Still trying to figure out what I'm going to do with this one.

Jim

Posted: 3/9/2010 5:01:18 PM EDT

[#30]

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http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/jimbobborg/CameraPictures087.jpg
http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/jimbobborg/CameraPictures088.jpg

Serial number C 2xxx. Just got it 2/27 this year. I had fake Ivory grips and Stag grips on my Vaqueros, which I don't own anymore. Still trying to figure out what I'm going to do with this one.

Jim

Leave it as it is. It is a piece of history.
If I come up with a revolver that is around the WWII era, it's going to stay just like a I got it.
You have a very nice revolver there that I would be proud to own.

Posted: 3/9/2010 8:27:34 PM EDT

[#31]

Pretty quiet on the S/A front.

Original 1959 44 BH

Posted: 3/10/2010 4:06:37 AM EDT

[#32]

1960's model 10 unfired

model of 1950 mdl 22 in .45acp

high polish model 25

Posted: 3/10/2010 7:04:21 AM EDT

[#33]

1966 Colt Frontier Scout .22lr my grandfather gave to me.

Posted: 3/10/2010 7:32:23 AM EDT

[#34]

Posted: 3/10/2010 7:56:37 AM EDT

[#35]

Looking good.

Let's see some more good looking revolvers.

Posted: 3/10/2010 12:26:02 PM EDT

[#36]

Posted: 3/11/2010 3:43:32 AM EDT

[#37]

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http://www.fototime.com/F5F38919B0AFEEF/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/124A6E44D9C05E9/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/891F3CB9FDB3464/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/467D944D528F859/standard.jpg

NICE looking group of revolvers!!!!
What's the story on the revolver with the round butt and 4" barrel? Family heirloom, real stag, etc?

Posted: 3/11/2010 4:18:03 PM EDT

[#38]

Nice looking guns in here!

Posted: 3/11/2010 6:29:24 PM EDT

[#39]

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http://www.fototime.com/F5F38919B0AFEEF/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/124A6E44D9C05E9/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/891F3CB9FDB3464/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/467D944D528F859/standard.jpg

NICE looking group of revolvers!!!!
What's the story on the revolver with the round butt and 4" barrel? Family heirloom, real stag, etc?

That's a .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 from sometime in the 20's - 30's.
Barrel is 4 1/4" on the I frame (predecessor to the J frame)
Not much story. Bought it about 3 years ago in a gun shop - was told it was some old ladies nightstand gun.
I have the original hard rubber grips - the stags I got off eBay.
The machine work is amazing. It's a beautiful little piece.

Posted: 3/11/2010 6:40:35 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:

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http://www.fototime.com/F5F38919B0AFEEF/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/124A6E44D9C05E9/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/891F3CB9FDB3464/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/467D944D528F859/standard.jpg

NICE looking group of revolvers!!!!
What's the story on the revolver with the round butt and 4" barrel? Family heirloom, real stag, etc?

That's a .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 from sometime in the 20's - 30's.
Barrel is 4 1/4" on the I frame (predecessor to the J frame)
Not much story. Bought it about 3 years ago in a gun shop - was told it was some old ladies nightstand gun.
I have the original hard rubber grips - the stags I got off eBay.
The machine work is amazing. It's a beautiful little piece.

I'd be proud to own it!!!!!

Posted: 3/11/2010 7:16:08 PM EDT

[#41]

The only 'old school' revolver I own

Posted: 3/12/2010 1:52:22 PM EDT

[#42]

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http://www.fototime.com/F5F38919B0AFEEF/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/124A6E44D9C05E9/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/891F3CB9FDB3464/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/467D944D528F859/standard.jpg

Is that a 38/44 Heavy Duty you bastard? Beautiful gun. Sold one years ago and still regret it.
My favorite revolver.
Ever want to sell, LMK, I'm in NJ too.

ETA- all nice, but that little .32 is really cool.

Posted: 3/12/2010 4:56:49 PM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

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http://www.fototime.com/F5F38919B0AFEEF/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/124A6E44D9C05E9/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/891F3CB9FDB3464/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/467D944D528F859/standard.jpg

Is that a 38/44 Heavy Duty you bastard? Beautiful gun. Sold one years ago and still regret it.
My favorite revolver.
Ever want to sell, LMK, I'm in NJ too.

ETA- all nice, but that little .32 is really cool.

Bastard, Huh?

Just for that here's a pic of my other 38/44, a pre-war with a factory 70's refinish.

Posted: 3/12/2010 5:03:35 PM EDT

[#44]

You're killin' me here!

Nice guns!

Where'd/when you get the 5 inch, looks just like my old one? Are those marks on the trigger from a shoe once being installed? Don't tell me..........

Posted: 3/12/2010 5:29:57 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:
You're killin' me here!

Nice guns!

Where'd/when you get the 5 inch, looks just like my old one? Are those marks on the trigger from a shoe once being installed? Don't tell me..........

I'd have to check my paperwork but I'm pretty sure it was Sportsman's Center in Bordentown.
I'm sure the marks came from the set screws of a trigger shoe, which was gone by the time I got it about 4-5 years ago.
I had it lettered and it was shipped to the Colorado Highway Patrol in 1935.

Posted: 3/12/2010 6:09:54 PM EDT

[#46]

Those are some really nice handguns.
I want to see MORE!!!!!

Posted: 3/12/2010 6:30:27 PM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You're killin' me here!

Nice guns!

Where'd/when you get the 5 inch, looks just like my old one? Are those marks on the trigger from a shoe once being installed? Don't tell me..........

I'd have to check my paperwork but I'm pretty sure it was Sportsman's Center in Bordentown.
I'm sure the marks came from the set screws of a trigger shoe, which was gone by the time I got it about 4-5 years ago.
I had it lettered and it was shipped to the Colorado Highway Patrol in 1935.

That's my old girl!
She sure shoots sweet, doesn't she?
Never expected to see that gun again.
Small world.
If it wasn't for a divorce, you would've never gotten her.

Now you really need to sell me that 4".

Posted: 3/13/2010 9:31:15 AM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:
In the last year I've kind of gone back to the old style aesthetics of fancy handguns that I saw as a kid in the late 50s and 60s.For some odd reason, they just seem cool to me and instill a real sense of pride in the guns.
Here's two I won't shoot much but will carry occasionally. The Model 10 when I go to barbeques and J frame when I put on a suit and tie.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/danc46/003-8.jpg

All right players, let's see your gats!

Yeah, me too. About 4 months ago while cruising around Gunbroker looking at and enjoying pics of revolvers I started liking what I call Elliot Ness guns. 2 weeks ago I picked up a former Detroit PD nickle model 10-5 with 5 inch pencil barrel.
Seems to be a trend going back to the old school type wheel guns.

-VonBarky-