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Post by hughree on Jul 29, 2019 16:23:02 GMT -5
The executor on the estate of an unidentified gun collector calls you. He informs you that you have been bequeathed one of two firearms. You may choose either revolver with one condition. Neither you, your heirs nor any successor in interest may derive any monetary value from the revolver you choose. You may donate it or bequeath it by you cannot sell it or use it as collateral for a loan.
The first revolver is a Best Grade Ruger Single Action Bisley in .44 Magnum crafted by Hamilton Bowen with stocks by Roy Fishpaw. It has not been fired.
The second is a well worn Colt Single Action in .44 Special attributable to the ownership and use by Elmer Keith. The ivory grips with Masonic inlays show lots of use as does the finish.
The provenance for each revolver is documented and verified.
Which would you choose and, equally, important why?
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Post by jimtx on Jul 29, 2019 16:27:20 GMT -5
The colt 44 spl with ivories and from Elmer all day
A lot of rich history IMO
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Post by z1r on Jul 29, 2019 16:31:49 GMT -5
Depends on what condition that Colt is in.
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Post by kings6 on Jul 29, 2019 16:59:50 GMT -5
The old Colt. Hamilton’s work is somewhat represented in the safe but one of Elmer’s guns would rank right there with one of Ross’s revolvers in my book.
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Post by cubrock on Jul 29, 2019 17:08:44 GMT -5
The old Colt. A Bowen best grade gun is still much more likely to be found down the road if one desires than one of Elmer Keith's Colts.
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Post by magman on Jul 29, 2019 17:09:20 GMT -5
The colt with proper provenance.
Why? There are probably more Best grade Bowen's than Colts tied to Keith.
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Post by princeout on Jul 29, 2019 17:22:57 GMT -5
Colt with provenance for me too. I think Hamilton was at least up to 19 with his Best Grade guns.
I’d be thrilled with either one though.
Tim
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Jul 29, 2019 17:26:07 GMT -5
The Best Grade Bowen. Then I'd go shoot it.
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Post by AxeHandle on Jul 29, 2019 17:51:44 GMT -5
+1 on the Bowen... And shoot the lands out of the barrel...  The Colt would be nice but simply an Oooh and Aaaah thing.. |
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Post by Shakey on Jul 29, 2019 18:04:59 GMT -5
The Colt without a doubt or a moment of hesitation.
If I want to shoot something, I've got a safe full waiting for me. The artistry of the Bowen is certainly appealing but it can be matched if not duplicated, but the history of the old Colt can never be matched or duplicated.
Of course, I'd shoot it (some) even though that would be the least of my reasons to choose it.
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Post by squawberryman on Jul 29, 2019 18:45:48 GMT -5
Whichever one you come home with and show pictures of
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Post by hughree on Jul 29, 2019 19:31:47 GMT -5
Whichever one you come home with and show pictures of Me? Not likely. Just a provocative question. But I would take Keith's gun without hesitation because it meant something to someone who had a profound influence on my life. To me, it isn't just a part of history. It's part of MY history. |
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Post by bullseye on Jul 29, 2019 19:45:27 GMT -5
That'd be a simple no brainier for me...The Keith 44 Special. Bowen guns are a dime a dozen in comparison to such a treasure.
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Post by Shakey on Jul 29, 2019 20:29:30 GMT -5
As I said earlier, with those choices, the Colt for sure but, how would you choose between the Colt and the S&W .44 Magnum he migrated to.
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Post by cmh on Jul 29, 2019 21:12:04 GMT -5
I’d pick a Keith gun in a heartbeat!!!!! Simply because it belonged to him 🥴
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