I did not choose the Winchester 1897 shotgun, because this thought exercise was made with the benefit of hindsight. Late in my LEO-ing career, my pumping arm and shoulder did not age well, so I transitioned to a Benelli M2 to be my duty shotgun.
Well you don't specify where exactly, so I don't kn... waitaminit... I'd have one 'a these out on the porch, I think... .45-70. Or mebbe .50.
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Sheriff is an elective officer, an administrator, not usually out looking for miscreants like in the movies.
I would have a .38 Safety Hammerless on me at all times, and for when the Boss is the SWAT, a handy rack with gunbelt for New Service .44 and choice of .44 lever action, .30 Army lever action, and pump shotgun.
I doubt many MODELS of 1905 were readily available in year 1905. Winchester made about 7000 1905 Self Loaders in 1905 so I guess it is somewhat possible to get one the first year of production.
Sheriff is an elective [sic] officer, an administrator, not usually out looking for miscreants like in the movies.
But, since the premise is to be the Sheriff, a desk job and political one, probably the EDC is a .38 or .32 revolver; perhaps a newfangled European auto, like an FN 1905, very much badge of office.
Lets bound this buying splurge . . .
When you have unlimited money, the sky is the limit. When you got nothing, you suck your paws like a bear.
Sheriff is an elective officer, an administrator, not usually out looking for miscreants like in the movies.
I would have a .38 Safety Hammerless on me at all times, and for when the Boss is the SWAT, a handy rack with gunbelt for New Service .44 and choice of .44 lever action, .30 Army lever action, and pump shotgun.
I doubt many MODELS of 1905 were readily available in year 1905. Winchester made about 7000 1905 Self Loaders in 1905 so I guess it is somewhat possible to get one the first year of production.
You know what else? I would grow my little arsenal with whatever I took off an outlaw I blasted or incarcerated! They not getting their guns back and that was before anybody gave a crap about keeping track of firearms you confiscated! Like my teacher said when she caught me with a yo-yo in class, ”That’s mine now!” LOLThat's why the part in the OP about receiving an inheritance from a well heeled uncle. Not to mention that I'd hope that the local taxes would pay for at least one quality side arm and one quality long arm.
You know what else? I would grow my little arsenal with whatever I took off an outlaw I blasted or incarcerated! They not getting their guns back and that was before anybody gave a crap about keeping track of firearms you confiscated! Like my teacher said when she caught me with a yo-yo in class, ”That’s mine now!” LOL
That's why the part in the OP about receiving an inheritance from a well heeled uncle. Not to mention that I'd hope that the local taxes would pay for at least one quality side arm and one quality long arm.
They were expensive back then too.M1895 lever action is $17.82 and it is in 30-40 Krag. (30 US Army)
They were expensive back then too.
Wonder how the '99 Savage compared to the '95 Winchester pricewise.
I would grow my little arsenal with whatever I took off an outlaw I blasted or incarcerated! They not getting their guns back and that was before anybody gave a crap about keeping track of firearms you confiscated!
Wonder how the '99 Savage compared to the '95 Winchester pricewise.
in 1900 a Foot Patrol Officer in NYC made $800 a year.