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Post by Boge Quinn on May 23, 2009 10:01:09 GMT -5
That Number Five base pin locking mechanism, to me at least, is one of the things that MAKE a Number Five...that, and the grip shape. That base pin locking mechanism is so simple and elegant in concept, and (from what I understand from talking to gunmakers about it) so complex in execution, that I have no word for it better than "beautiful".
IMO, any Number Five reproduction that does not include both of these elements, the base pin locking mechanism and the grip shape, is NOT a Number Five at all.
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Post by Charger Fan on May 23, 2009 10:20:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the fantastic explanation, MajorKap!  That design is definitely overkill for holding in a base pin, but I like it. Boge said it well, looks beautiful!  Great, now I have another gun added to my ever growing "need" list.  |
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Post by thumbcocker on May 23, 2009 11:55:04 GMT -5
Just when I am almost done with the program and think I have it licked you all haul off and post Revolver porn and the fire of addiction flares up again.
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Post by warren5421 on May 27, 2009 17:21:50 GMT -5
Real Ivory, 7 1/2" .44 mag   |
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Post by Mark Terry on May 27, 2009 17:35:09 GMT -5
I don't know of anywhere somebody as ignorant as me could get the sort of information and understanding that's included in this thread. Just a few days ago I had to ask what a "TLA" was and then I get the education......
As if the elegance of the base pin and the exceptional photography wasn't enough, then we get Warren's pictures... Holy Cow!
What a treat! Thanks guys.
I'd hope you get the pics to Mr. Taffin so he can include them in the write up.
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Post by jefats on May 27, 2009 19:46:21 GMT -5
I agree, the cylinder latch is one of my favorite features of Bill Grover's guns. Here's a side view of the TLA cylinder latch by Alan Harton  |
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Post by Mark Terry on May 27, 2009 21:44:55 GMT -5
Absolutely no offense to anyone here. The Warrens TLA has to be the most beautiful single action...no, that's just not true. It's the most beautiful gun I've ever seen. I can only imagine it's even better to actually see it "in person".
Is there a story to go along?
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Post by Frank V on May 28, 2009 11:41:24 GMT -5
Wow, those are nice, I've been able shoot one, but not own one. Frank
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Post by taffin on May 28, 2009 15:04:51 GMT -5
Absolutely no offense to anyone here. The Warrens TLA has to be the most beautiful single action...no, that's just not true. It's the most beautiful gun I've ever seen. I can only imagine it's even better to actually see it "in person". I CAN'T ARGUE WITH YOU BUT I WOULD SURE LIKE TO SEE SOME GOOD PICTURES I COULD USE IN MY ARTICLE ON BILL GROVER (THAT'S A HINT WARREN!!!!!) A PAPER TOWEL OR WHATEVER AS A BACKGROUND IS OBSCENE!!! IF YOU COULD TAKE SOME GOOD PHOTOS WITH A GOOD BACKGROUND OUTSIDE IN THE SHADE AND MAIL A CD TO ME I WOULD SURE TRY TO USE THEM. WHAT YOU HAVE IS NOT USABLE. GOOD SHOOTIN' AND GOD BLESS,JOHN |
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Post by majorKAP on May 28, 2009 16:33:46 GMT -5
I don't think that's just any old paper towel. I believe it's one of them quicker picker uppers, quilted.
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Post by Boge Quinn on May 28, 2009 17:33:18 GMT -5
I don't think that's just any old paper towel. I believe it's one of them quicker picker uppers, quilted. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by majorKAP on May 28, 2009 18:02:45 GMT -5
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Post by majorKAP on May 28, 2009 18:06:04 GMT -5
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Post by majorKAP on May 28, 2009 18:09:43 GMT -5
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Post by majorKAP on May 28, 2009 18:14:10 GMT -5
Last pics for now....the mosquitoes were voracious out there. But, before I send you a CD Mr. Taffin, I hope to get over to Lancaster, KY and get a few pics of a couple more types of TLA's and possibly a few shots of the remaining stock. Are you operating on a deadline?   |
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