Post by blackagnes on Nov 26, 2011 15:36:17 GMT -5
I have posted pix before of this old smokepole. I acquired it sometime ago and I really would like to gather some information about it.
The previous owner claimed that it had been built for Al Ellinger, a pal of Elmer Keith, and included several features that were popular with Keith and his shooting pals at the time.
They include:
Bisley hammer
Re-shaped topstrap with a custom-made rear sight, drift adjustable
Custom cylinder base pin
Wide trigger
Possible modification to "Storekeeper" configuration
Custom-made front ramp and sight with a silver square insert
Caliber is .38 Colt--cyl has been replaced at some point by newer unit in .357, according to previous owner
Engraving was done later in its life--I have correspondence from the engraver
Any help on gathering information on this neat old gun will be much appreciated!
Tim
Thanks!
The previous owner claimed that it had been built for Al Ellinger, a pal of Elmer Keith, and included several features that were popular with Keith and his shooting pals at the time.
They include:
Bisley hammer
Re-shaped topstrap with a custom-made rear sight, drift adjustable
Custom cylinder base pin
Wide trigger
Possible modification to "Storekeeper" configuration
Custom-made front ramp and sight with a silver square insert
Caliber is .38 Colt--cyl has been replaced at some point by newer unit in .357, according to previous owner
Engraving was done later in its life--I have correspondence from the engraver
Any help on gathering information on this neat old gun will be much appreciated!
Tim
Thanks!
;D
