Vern Humphrey
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If a time machine landed me in 1920, and I had a valid return ticket, I would go through every pawnshop I could find and buy up a washtub of SAAs to bring back. But I would carry an M1911.
If you lived in the year 1920...
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Sistema1927
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In that case, I would invent the AK-47, the AR-15, the Glock, and the Ruger 10/22.
My greatgrandfather carried a S&W 32 hand ejector in his front pocket to protect his stash as he walked to the bank at the end of every day.He was a upholsterer,and also rolled cigars for sale on a rolling machine at home.My great grandmother sqeezed her own brand of orange juice to sell all over town.
When he died she kept the .32 and it was the first gun I ever fired when I was eight years old.I still have it along with her old orange juice squeezer.
It's a nickeled 4 1/4 in bbl. with the original gutta percha grips. Still shoots good.
I'd probably opt for something with a little more punch if I had been around then,and know what I know now. Probably a 1911.No HP high performance ammo then,so might as well go big bore for big holes.
When he died she kept the .32 and it was the first gun I ever fired when I was eight years old.I still have it along with her old orange juice squeezer.
It's a nickeled 4 1/4 in bbl. with the original gutta percha grips. Still shoots good.
I'd probably opt for something with a little more punch if I had been around then,and know what I know now. Probably a 1911.No HP high performance ammo then,so might as well go big bore for big holes.
M1 Shooter
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In response to John C, my Great Grandparents were not weathy. They may have been farmers, but he didn't own the land then. He owned it by the time he passed away, but he started with nothing, being the son of Irish immigrants and having just finished service in The Great War with the US Army. Remember, there was no GI Bill back then, so he had his Army pay, but not much else. I don't know how long it took before he owned the land, but I know he was still paying for it in 1920, yet he still was able to save up enough to buy some guns, which were considered neccesary tools on a farm back then. That farm stayed in the family until my Grandma passed away about 10 years ago. Of course it was no longer a working farm then since no body wanted to do it. My Dad and Uncle who inherited it just decided to sell the land since they couldn't afford to do anything with it. Its sad really, but thats life.
M1 Shooter,I know what you mean.My great grandparents weren't wealthy either,just hard working,enterprising folks trying to think of ways to make some extra money.Sounds like your great grandfather was the same,as well as a patriot.God bless him. Shame about the farm.
Zundfolge
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If I lived in the year 1920 I wouldn't CCW at all.
It wasn't legal to carry in most places back then and I always obey the law.
It wasn't legal to carry in most places back then and I always obey the law.
CountGlockula
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Concealed? A Thompson submachine prototype...and with my nice long over coat of course. And I'll be working as an LEO.
deputy tom
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1911 and a Whippit gun.tom.
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Fosbery
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See, living in a free country like Great Britain I wouldn't have had that problem. Open or concealed carry and machineguns for all
I should add the one caveat that carrying a SMALL pistol (not full-size ones) was illegal if you were "drunken or insane" but everything else was ok
Peter M. Eick
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Interesting point to add. I have been scanning the family photos and a bunch are from the 1890's to 1930's. During the 20's the family was quite well off on the farm. They took a trip from Iowa to Florida for vacation in 26. They had new cars in 1920 and 1926. They had a new tractor in 1928. All in all I would say my kin were pretty darn well off so to speak in the 20's. But they were all farmers in good crop land in Iowa and Illinois.
So what would they have used for protection? Probably either a New Service or a Triple Lock in 44 Special or 45 colt. These seem to be the guns of that part of the area and time.
So what would they have used for protection? Probably either a New Service or a Triple Lock in 44 Special or 45 colt. These seem to be the guns of that part of the area and time.
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bill larry said:
I concur.
VincentWhytt
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Probably a whippet gun(though Clyde Barrow was only what, ten years old, in 1920.) and a 1911 concealed under a nice duster.
jaholder1971
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Colt 1903 in .38 ACP and/or a 1917.
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I'd "invent" the N-Frame revolver and this new super-powered cartridge called the 357 Magnum. Then, I'd "invent" the 44 Magnum. I'd build up an 8 shot 357 for carry.
After all that, then the Browning Hi-Power might make an early appearance....
After all that, then the Browning Hi-Power might make an early appearance....
kjeff50cal
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I would carry this.....
It was made in 1920 and it would have been "hot off the presses"
It was made in 1920 and it would have been "hot off the presses"
Prince Yamato
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Colt 1911 and an Ithaca Auto Burglar. Also, anything "pre-ban"... you know pre-34
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My first choice would be a S&W M&P in .38 Special -4th Change.
My second choice would be a .32 S&W Long I frame 3rd Model.
My second choice would be a .32 S&W Long I frame 3rd Model.
glockamolee
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Fosbery posted:
"See, living in a free country like Great Britain I wouldn't have had that problem. Open or concealed carry and machineguns for all
I should add the one caveat that carrying a SMALL pistol (not full-size ones) was illegal if you were "drunken or insane" but everything else was ok"
In the EMPIRE, such as India, it would have been a TRANTOR five shot for when I was on top of an elephant. One hand for my Gin, and another hand for the Trantor to word off "non-benign" Tigers.
OK, just having some fun with you.
Here in the States, it would have been a sawed off .12 gauge, or, a 1911.
"See, living in a free country like Great Britain I wouldn't have had that problem. Open or concealed carry and machineguns for all
I should add the one caveat that carrying a SMALL pistol (not full-size ones) was illegal if you were "drunken or insane" but everything else was ok"
In the EMPIRE, such as India, it would have been a TRANTOR five shot for when I was on top of an elephant. One hand for my Gin, and another hand for the Trantor to word off "non-benign" Tigers.
OK, just having some fun with you.
Here in the States, it would have been a sawed off .12 gauge, or, a 1911.
sterling180
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That was state-of-the-art- weaponry at that time and It would have cost you alot of money,back then-but still we can dream on.
I would of had a British Bulldog revolver,like the one Sherlock Holmes used and a Colt 1911 and 1908.
Hunter0924
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Colt 1911 .45 ACP
Well, I wasn't around in the 20s, but my dad was born in 1926.... I have 3 guns that belonged to his dad.
1. .32 Savage 1907. (suprised nobody has mentioned this one)
2. Winchester 1895 .30 U.S.(made in 1904)
3. Remington Model 11 (unsure of year, He may not have had this in the 20's
1. .32 Savage 1907. (suprised nobody has mentioned this one)
2. Winchester 1895 .30 U.S.(made in 1904)
3. Remington Model 11 (unsure of year, He may not have had this in the 20's
kungfuhippie
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seeing that Imust be in America but nothing being stated about the origins of my pistols. I would go for a star 1920 model in 45 acp, a star Izarra in .32 ACP I could get as surplus (french contract "ruby", a star 1919 in .25 ACP as a bug.
I realized how much I love my star model B unfortunatly I'll have to wait 4 years to get one. So I guess if I was to buy some nice foreign models I stick with a brand I like.
I realized how much I love my star model B unfortunatly I'll have to wait 4 years to get one. So I guess if I was to buy some nice foreign models I stick with a brand I like.
Kimber1911_06238
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colt 1911, sawed off SXS 12 gauge and a thompson
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