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Post by 338reddog on Nov 30, 2011 22:13:35 GMT -5
I picked up my grover today all engraved and ivory grips. Not sure how to post a pic.
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cubrock
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Post by cubrock on Nov 30, 2011 22:14:43 GMT -5
Email them to me and I'll post them for you. steve@tlabook.com Also, I would LOVE it if you would fill out a survey form on your gun for my book research. You can find one at www.tlabook.com, or I can email you one. |
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Lil Dudey
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Post by Lil Dudey on Nov 30, 2011 22:25:37 GMT -5
338reddog....Congrats
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Post by whitworth on Nov 30, 2011 22:36:49 GMT -5
Great! Can't wait to see it!
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Lil Dudey
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Post by Lil Dudey on Dec 1, 2011 9:52:20 GMT -5
Very nice indeed!
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Post by AxeHandle on Dec 1, 2011 10:01:25 GMT -5
Nice! I'd like to see a good set of pictures and hear some history....
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Post by Boge Quinn on Dec 1, 2011 10:05:10 GMT -5
Beautiful sixgun, congratulations!
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Post by 338reddog on Dec 1, 2011 10:56:58 GMT -5
My uncle ordered from Grover with full engraving along with his name on the backstrap. It is a 45 L.C. he said the grips were elephant but im not sure as to that. It maybe mammoth. I know it had to go back to Grover for some small problem. the engraving looks like the stainless #5 in Taffins book, just more on this one. Serial # is under 500. There is some holster wear as my uncle shot this gun. I am unable to ask him any more questions about the gun since he past away a few weekks ago. He loved quality guns and had many, 3 colt 44 sp, Bowen 44 sp, ruger black hawks. c sharps, shilo sharps, meecham highwall and many more. He spurred my love for firearms and handloading. He was a big man with a gentle spirit and I will miss him. I will never forget him and each time I shoot the first round will always be dedicated to him.
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Post by AxeHandle on Dec 1, 2011 11:32:19 GMT -5
Now that is the kind of history that warms an old gun nut's heart. Hope I have a blood relative to leave all my stuff to who will appreciate it like you obviously do your uncle's treasures. Your #5 trips significant switches with the engraving, ivory, and being a 45 Colt. For me a safe queen would be much easier to pass along to a collector.. Enjoy your treasure!
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cubrock
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Post by cubrock on Dec 1, 2011 12:05:12 GMT -5
It is nice that gun has such good memories to go with it. Thanks again for sharing it with us.
The engraving pattern looks very similar to a couple others I've seen that were engraved by Jim Russell of Texas. I could tell more with some clear close-ups of the motifs.
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Post by Lee Martin on Dec 1, 2011 12:43:37 GMT -5
Really nice piece you have there. And my favorite thing about it? "There is some holster wear as my uncle shot this gun" -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by Frank V on Dec 1, 2011 13:04:53 GMT -5
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Congratulations that is a fine six-gun. The Grover is a fantastic gun. I've been privileged to shoot one, & it was a huge treat.
Frank
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Post by whitworth on Dec 1, 2011 15:12:51 GMT -5
VERY cool!
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Post by COR on Dec 1, 2011 17:27:01 GMT -5
Well that is sumthin!
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