cable
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Post by cable on Aug 5, 2011 19:47:54 GMT -5
a fellow physician called me into his office this afternoon, to show me a gift given him by a friend and patient, who has a terminal mesothelioma [malignancy] in his chest.   it is a 38/40 and by serial number from 1898....amazing action and tight as can be. the patient is a wonderful fellow who is always of good cheer, despite his disease. this was also accompanied by a big webley 455 said to be a Mountie's pistol. what a gift. my colleague plans to keep it his whole life,and put it to use. i will help him with some ammo. a beautiful gun and a very touching moment for both of us! just had to share.  |
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cubrock
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Post by cubrock on Aug 5, 2011 21:30:19 GMT -5
Wow! Did the engraver sign the gun? Curious who did it.
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Post by sagebrushburns on Aug 5, 2011 22:05:45 GMT -5
WOW!
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Post by vonfatman on Aug 5, 2011 22:15:23 GMT -5
Very nice story. Sweet looking revolver too!
Bob
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robl
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Post by robl on Aug 6, 2011 9:51:56 GMT -5
fantastic pistol. Tough way to get it though.
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dmize
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Post by dmize on Aug 6, 2011 10:00:51 GMT -5
That is incredible..
I hope JT sees this.
The gentleman that gave it to your friend may be of good cheer and a good guy,but I think the gift also speaks volumes on the character of your friend.
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Post by rinehart on Aug 6, 2011 10:21:33 GMT -5
WOW!  amazing gift indeed and it looks like a real old engraving,have the gun lettered |
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cable
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Post by cable on Aug 6, 2011 13:01:56 GMT -5
That is incredible.. I hope JT sees this. The gentleman that gave it to your friend may be of good cheer and a good guy,but I think the gift also speaks volumes on the character of your friend. You are quite right! I told him He needs to get factory letter. I need to look again for engravers signature if any One of the most generous and meaningful gifts from one shooter to another, I agree. Will let you know what we find out. |
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Post by Mark Terry on Aug 6, 2011 21:22:07 GMT -5
Awesome. Simply awesome.
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Post by cherokee on Aug 6, 2011 21:56:24 GMT -5
Another WOW - that is some gift !! Treasure it, and do get a factory letter.
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dmize
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Post by dmize on Aug 6, 2011 22:25:33 GMT -5
Somebody really needs to ge ahold of JT about this.
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Post by tek4260 on Aug 6, 2011 23:21:55 GMT -5
That is on the borderline of being too special to risk shooting...
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Post by Mountaineer on Aug 7, 2011 13:41:57 GMT -5
Admittedly, though I'm far from an expert on the subject, that revolver in that vintage, with that extensive engraving coverage (which I presume to be period), might be considered museum grade. I don't think I would shoot that one.
If it were mine, my next step would be to contact Colt to obtain a Colt Archive Letter.
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cable
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Post by cable on Aug 7, 2011 16:07:06 GMT -5
Admittedly, though I'm far from an expert on the subject, that revolver in that vintage, with that extensive engraving coverage (which I presume to be period), might be considered museum grade. I don't think I would shoot that one. If it were mine, my next step would be to contact Colt to obtain a Colt Archive Letter. I plan to help him get the letter. I don't think he will shoot it much but I believe he promised to shoot it in memory of his friend and of course keep it for good. |
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Post by jayhawker on Aug 7, 2011 16:58:22 GMT -5
Now that is truly Deep Relief engraving. Supurb!!!
Jayhawker Bob
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amazing gift indeed and it looks like a real old engraving,have the gun lettered
