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Re: [OM] IMG - Weapons from the Past

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG - Weapons from the Past
From: Paul Braun <pbraun42@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:22:56 -0500
On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 11:12 AM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> Two of the most popular weapons of the first half of the Twentieth Century
> were made by Smith & Wesson and Colt, and were popular for different
> reasons.  The S & W Military and Police Model 1899 (later changed to Model
> 10) was popular with military and police organizations world-wide, and
> continued to be used until the introduction of modern automatic weapons
> having more firepower.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/S+_amp_+W+small.jpg.html
>
> The Colt Pocket Pistol, M1903 and M1908, was popular for an entirely
> different reason.  Its concealed hammer and smooth design was designed for
> concealed carry, with nothing to snag as it was withdrawn from a pocket or
> purse.  It was used by Al Capone and many others of his time and
> occupation, but was also issued to General Officers during WWII, including
> Generals Eisenhower, Bradley, Marshall and Patton.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Colt+small.jpg.html
>
> I am fortunate to have a copy of each.
>
>
Nice shots. I don't have anything that old. At one point, I almost bought
one of the Colt blackpowder reissues - thought it was very cool that they
kept the same design and picked up with the serial numbers where they left
off in the 1800s when they stopped production. Alas, lack of funds....

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Paul Braun WD9GCO
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