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Discussion in 'General Gun Discussions' started by Paul R Zartman, Dec 24, 2022.

  1. Paul R Zartman

    Paul R Zartman Contributing Member

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    Well to make a long story short cause its Xmas eve....
    Local LGS...Lay Away...
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    Merry Christmas to all...
     
    Paul R Zartman, Dec 24, 2022
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  2. NIGHTLORD40K

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    WOW!!!!!
     
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  3. Riomouse911

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    That is a very, very nice looking gun-presentation box combo! Congratulations on finding that beauty. :thumbup:

    Merry Christmas, stay safe everyone!
     
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  4. Armored farmer

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    That looks like the one I saw Santa carrying!
     
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  5. hooisershooter

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    Wow! Very cool . Enjoy. Merry Christmas.
     
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  6. bannockburn

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    Way to go, starting the holiday off right with that beautiful nickel plated Colt Government!!!

    Here's hoping it shoots as great as it looks!

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!
     
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  7. Speedo66

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    My, lots of bling there!

    Good luck with your new gun!
     
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  8. GooseGestapo

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    Quote armedFarmer: like one I saw Santa carrying...


    At first I had a problem “processing” the troubling imagery of Santa Clause carrying a M1911!
    Why in the world would Santa “need” a “Horse” pistol?

    Then, it dawned on me! What if a reindeer tripped and broke a leg trying to clear a chimney?
    ( or running over grand maw, I’ve been reminded!).

    Well, I guess we’ll be having “Reindeer” for Christmas dinner!

    Now what kind of carry rig would Santa wear ?
    Maybe an M4 shoulder holster like a fighter pilot!?
    Or a patent leather white Sam Brown? Hmmmm....
     
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  9. pbearperry

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    Very nice
     
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  10. lightman

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    Very Nice!
     
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  11. ms6852

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    Wow, nice, verrrry nice! Merry Christmas.
     
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  12. redneck2

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    That’s beautiful. Are those still made new or pre-owned? Love the extra grips. I would assume vintage. I haven’t bought a pistol in years

    When I worked at the LGS we had a guy that brought in a gorgeous pistol from the 50’s that had never been even lifted out of the presentation box. The owner had bought it and put it on a closet shelf. Sat there for over fifty years. When we pulled it out of the box, the bottom side against the velvet was very heavily pitted
     
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  13. Paul R Zartman

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    Ho Ho Ho...Merry Christmas...
     
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  14. Paul R Zartman

    Paul R Zartman Contributing Member

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    Thank you and Merry Christmas, although, its a highly polished stainless done by the Colt Custom Shop in '85, one of the first thousand Colt made as their first Stainless 1911s... very happy, I didn't know it was on my Grail List till I saw it :cool:
     
    Paul R Zartman, Dec 25, 2022
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  15. Paul R Zartman

    Paul R Zartman Contributing Member

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    Strong side im sure...
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    So do I, close inspection and they have grain...very happy with the purchase, but will be a bit before I can afford to bring it home and give it the nest it deserves...:D
     
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  17. Paul R Zartman

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    Soooo... heres the long story...
    I have been purposely evading the local LGS's for a while now...every time I go there there's some lonely revolver that needs rescued...don't need anymore of these foster adolescents...and its been great, living life with a little cash in the pocket to spend on the cool things in my life...wife, dog, 2nd cousin and such.
    During this time off from expensive hobby of buying " 2nd and 3rd hand guns" i found a new hobby... CFDA... I had the primers and guns, all I needed was some brass and wax bullets... cheap...cool... im happy. First match i made it into the Magnificent Seven:cool::eek::D
    Of course then... I found SASS again... I had the pistols, primers, lead, shotgun, shells reloading stuff...."but no lever action pistol caliber rifle"... which lead me down this trail of no return...AGAIN... found a 92 lever action for sale on another board, perfect for a starter gun in SASS, he accepted my offer... So... I had to go to the local LGS to inform them of a rife coming my way, legalities and such, after that all of the above happened....
    Now I'm gonna have to win all the SASS matches for the next 5 years to pay off my inability to say NO....
    Paul
     
    Paul R Zartman, Dec 25, 2022
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  18. igotta40

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    WOW is right!
     
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  19. Bfh_auto

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    Very nice. I hope you enjoy it.
     
    Bfh_auto, Dec 25, 2022
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  20. Paul R Zartman

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    I will, thank you and Merry Christmas...
     
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  21. hq

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    We just did, like every year. Smoked, with black pepper sourcream.

    Somehow it needs a vegan alternative whenever some of my urban buddies from the UK visit us for Christmas. They don't react well to Rudolph being served for dinner. :evil:
     
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  22. GooseGestapo

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    To quote Marie Antoinette:

    Let them eat cake!
     
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  23. Ks5shooter

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    Noice!!!
     
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  24. Choctaw

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    I'm not an over-the-top fan of 1911s but DANG that is a beautiful pistol.
     
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  25. tuckerdog1

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    My jealousy juices are starting to burble. Very nice. Merry Christmas & congrats.
     
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