progunner1957
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Les Baer Ultimate Master 1911 with the 1.5" @50 yds. accurizing package... mmmm, mmmm, mmmm!!
What's the holy grail of firearms?
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Flintlock Tom
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An original Ferguson Rifle, (breechloading flintlock) of course.
Buddy Rabbit
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Does anybody know anything about the (appears to be) 1911 on Patton's hip in post 119 ? . . . I have not seen it in any other photograph.
It appears to have stars on the grip.
I usually see him with the revolver.
It appears to have stars on the grip.
I usually see him with the revolver.
Mark Whiteman
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He carried a Colt 1903 and a revolver both. I don't recall what the revolver was. Both with Ivory grips.
DRZinn
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A Kimber Thompson M1A1.
Cliff47
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I envision a matched Korth Combat Magnum and a Korth 9 m/m semi-auto. Not unobtainable, but very near the non-affordium stage of my recreation fund.
ArfinGreebly
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Not That One Exists . . .
I like the balance and feel of single-action revolvers.
I like the quickness and simplicity of operation of double-action revolvers.
I'd like to find a revolver that has the same profile and balance as the Ruger Blackhawk, but the double-action found in, for example, an S&W.
In other words, a double-action cowboy gun.
I've seen some that were "close" but the shape and balance were different.
Otherwise, +1 Stainless Chili.
I like the balance and feel of single-action revolvers.
I like the quickness and simplicity of operation of double-action revolvers.
I'd like to find a revolver that has the same profile and balance as the Ruger Blackhawk, but the double-action found in, for example, an S&W.
In other words, a double-action cowboy gun.
I've seen some that were "close" but the shape and balance were different.
Otherwise, +1 Stainless Chili.
The holy grail: An engraved Rohm!
Seriously, for me I have several:
1. Any Rigby bolt action, especially the 7mm.
2. The .45 Luger I've heard and dreamed about for so many years.
3. Pre WWII era Thompson with drum magazine. ("Maybe I'm off my hinges, but I believe you. But my Tommy gun don't!")
4. Full auto BAR
Seriously, for me I have several:
1. Any Rigby bolt action, especially the 7mm.
2. The .45 Luger I've heard and dreamed about for so many years.
3. Pre WWII era Thompson with drum magazine. ("Maybe I'm off my hinges, but I believe you. But my Tommy gun don't!")
4. Full auto BAR
230RN
2A was "political" when it was first adopted.
Grail, Holy, Personal, My:
Guns with no history, just that I've owned and am forever kicking my own butt for getting rid of:
M1917 Colt revolver in 45ACP/45AR with Pachmayr grip filler. Even though it had "Property of US Gov't" on the underside of the barrel, it was mine, and is still mine, even though someone else may own it. Lotsa memories...
Thumbhole-stocked Remington .22LR target rifle, hooked adjustable butt plate, movable palm rest, full set of Redfield sights which I donated to a local Boy Scout Troop... and never even got a thank-you for.
Colt aluminum-framed Commander in .38 Super on which I had my initials (four letters) engraved in script on the slide. Could've sold a horse for the quick cash I needed at the time.
Should've sold the damned horse... :banghead:
Guns with no history, just that I've owned and am forever kicking my own butt for getting rid of:
M1917 Colt revolver in 45ACP/45AR with Pachmayr grip filler. Even though it had "Property of US Gov't" on the underside of the barrel, it was mine, and is still mine, even though someone else may own it. Lotsa memories...
Thumbhole-stocked Remington .22LR target rifle, hooked adjustable butt plate, movable palm rest, full set of Redfield sights which I donated to a local Boy Scout Troop... and never even got a thank-you for.
Colt aluminum-framed Commander in .38 Super on which I had my initials (four letters) engraved in script on the slide. Could've sold a horse for the quick cash I needed at the time.
Should've sold the damned horse... :banghead:
mohican
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If you mean the American Civil War
You might be thinking of the Gatling gun: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatling_gun
Maxim: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxim_gun
You might be thinking of the Gatling gun: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatling_gun
Maxim: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxim_gun
deadin
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For McCall911.
Got lots of money? You too can have one.
You might get the little one too.
http://www.adamsguns.com/luger45.htm
Got lots of money? You too can have one.
You might get the little one too. http://www.adamsguns.com/luger45.htm
Beagle-zebub
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Ma Deuce--there are plenty of them around, and they are even occasionally found in civilian hands, but they are so absurdly pricey these days, and they are just too awesome.
Todesengel
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I'd be happy with a NIB year 1 Colt 1911
XavierBreath
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The thing about these "Holy Grail" guns is .....As soon as I designate a gun such, I seem to find it, and then I must buy it! This has happened time and again.
At present, my attainable Holy Grail gun is a round butt three inch pinned barrel S&W Model 10. I would also like to get my hands on one of the crushed Victory Models, just to have.
At present, my attainable Holy Grail gun is a round butt three inch pinned barrel S&W Model 10. I would also like to get my hands on one of the crushed Victory Models, just to have.
GardDog223
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• MP-40
• Glock 18
• Sgt. York’s ’03 Springfield
• GSGT Hathcock’s Winchester 70
• Patton’s pistol
• John Wayne’s rifle from Liberty Valance
Lastly,
the Colt 1911A1 I sold to by my first duty sidearm, since the employer would not allow SA pistols .
• Glock 18
• Sgt. York’s ’03 Springfield
• GSGT Hathcock’s Winchester 70
• Patton’s pistol
• John Wayne’s rifle from Liberty Valance
Lastly,
the Colt 1911A1 I sold to by my first duty sidearm, since the employer would not allow SA pistols
.Working Man
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For me it is currently a 10mm OMEGA in LNIB condition.
I have only ever seen 1 OMEGA for sale (IIRC) and it was a .45... but I would have bought that as well if I could have.
I have only ever seen 1 OMEGA for sale (IIRC) and it was a .45... but I would have bought that as well if I could have.
steveracer
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Don Johnson's Bren Ten
It was a Korth, but I had one for a week, made $2k on it, and don't miss it.
The Bren Ten from Miami Vice TV series would be sweet. The pre-1911 gets another vote from me. I'd like to get the one tested by the Navy in 1908.
It was a Korth, but I had one for a week, made $2k on it, and don't miss it.
The Bren Ten from Miami Vice TV series would be sweet. The pre-1911 gets another vote from me. I'd like to get the one tested by the Navy in 1908.
RTFM
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My vote would be for the .45 Luger.
2 were made.
1 was destroyed during testing (1903 - ish)
1 still in a private collection recently sold for $950,000
2 were made.
1 was destroyed during testing (1903 - ish)
1 still in a private collection recently sold for $950,000
ScotZ
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I don't know why but this pistol has always intriqed me. I think it was from the way it was referanced in the movie PATTON with George C Scott.
Patton's Trusted Sidearm
Throughout his military career, General Patton had the opportunity to test and use many different handguns. However, one of his favorite sidearms was a .45 caliber Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver with a 4 3/4" barrel. He acquired the pistol in 1916 while he was serving with General Pershing in the Punitive Expedition seeking to capture Pancho Villa.
This was no ordinary Colt. It was silver plated, extensively engraved by Colt's chief engraver, Cuno Helfricht, and was fitted with ivory grips carved with the intertwined initials "GSP." This revolver today is proudly displayed at the General Patton Museum in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Shortly after receiving the revolver, George Patton had to rely on the revolver in a shootout with Julio C�rdenas, Pancho Villa's bodyguard, and other followers of Villa. It was May 14, 1916. Lt. George S. Patton was leading a caravan of three automobiles on a journey to purchase food for the troops. When they stopped at a ranch and approached the ranch house, the Americans came under attack. George Patton fired back with his revolver and later recounted the details to his father -- "I fired back five times with my new revolver and one of them ducked back in the house. I found out later that this was C�rdenas and that I had hit both he and his horse."
Patton's Trusted Sidearm
Throughout his military career, General Patton had the opportunity to test and use many different handguns. However, one of his favorite sidearms was a .45 caliber Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver with a 4 3/4" barrel. He acquired the pistol in 1916 while he was serving with General Pershing in the Punitive Expedition seeking to capture Pancho Villa.
This was no ordinary Colt. It was silver plated, extensively engraved by Colt's chief engraver, Cuno Helfricht, and was fitted with ivory grips carved with the intertwined initials "GSP." This revolver today is proudly displayed at the General Patton Museum in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Shortly after receiving the revolver, George Patton had to rely on the revolver in a shootout with Julio C�rdenas, Pancho Villa's bodyguard, and other followers of Villa. It was May 14, 1916. Lt. George S. Patton was leading a caravan of three automobiles on a journey to purchase food for the troops. When they stopped at a ranch and approached the ranch house, the Americans came under attack. George Patton fired back with his revolver and later recounted the details to his father -- "I fired back five times with my new revolver and one of them ducked back in the house. I found out later that this was C�rdenas and that I had hit both he and his horse."
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