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August 19, 2014, 06:57 PM | #26 |
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1st gen 73 Colt in 44-40 or .45 Colt.
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August 19, 2014, 07:36 PM | #27 |
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Mine still is in the dream phase--not yet in production. A Dan Wesson in 327 magnum. DW stated that may be a future offering. Until then, I can only dream...........
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August 19, 2014, 07:48 PM | #28 |
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I want a Smith & Wesson - heavy barrel, full under-lugged K-frame (think 686 that got washed in hot water ), six-shot, 3" bbl. Can be a 38 or 357 - either way.
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August 19, 2014, 08:15 PM | #29 |
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I've wanted a S&W model 29 with 6" barrel for quite some time, although it's quite low on the "get someday" list of mine.
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August 19, 2014, 08:23 PM | #30 |
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Howdy
For years my Holy Grail gun was a S&W Triple Lock in 44 Special. Last year I got lucky and got my hands on two of them. This relatively rare 7 1/2" Target Model was made the first year of production, 1908. This nickel plated Triple Lock was made in 1915. The finish is a bit worn, but I was very glad to find it and be able to afford it. I also found this 1st Model Schofield, made in 1875, last year. Yes, it has been refinished, but I don't mind, that helped make it affordable. In the Colt department I found this terrific New Service, chambered for 45 Colt, made in 1906. And this really nice old Bisley Model SAA, chambered for 38-40 and made in 1909. Last year was a great year for adding to my collection. To tell you the truth, now that I have the Triple Locks, I'm not lusting after anything. I suppose I will wander into a shop one of these days and find something that I just can't live without, but nothing specific comes to mind right now. |
August 19, 2014, 08:32 PM | #31 |
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Pre-war Colt Officer's Model match.
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August 19, 2014, 08:33 PM | #32 |
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Smith & Wesson.
I was weened on the revolver. Back in the day auto pistols weren't all that popular.
It took me forever to get addicted to the 1911 & I have 6 of 'em now. 1st wheel gun was a Ruger Super Single Six when I was 16 & the only handgun I ever fired. Shot thousands of rounds from that revolver. After I was disabled from police work and got a great job with a great paycheck I began collecting anything Smith & Wesson of the "modern" era, late 1950's to present. Currently I have two M-15's, one M-19 4", two M-28's, 6 & 4", a 657 no dash, a 57 6", a 29 6", two 66's a 4 & 6" a M-14 made before Smith gave model numbers, two M 10's both 4" one pencil bbl. & an h-bar in box unfired, a M-25-5 4" in box slightly fired, a modern with lock M-60 3" in .357. It's the only "lock" Smith I have, the Pro Series and it's a great gun. All are in 95% or better condition. I have Rugers also, a GP 100 s.s. 4", Balckhawk .44 mag, Bisley B.H. .45 Colt & older Vaquero .45 Colt 5.5". Have a bunch of pistols also but, alas that big buck job went away and it's darned tough finding any good Smith under $650 bucks. Wish list is a M-27 3.5" blue, a M-17 6", and a Python. The Python remains my out of reach dream gun but I'd be tickled silly to get a M-27. Being retired now & on a fixed income it's not easy to justify $600 and better on a nice clean Smith but I have a "gun account" that's getting close to Python money but there are few for sale. I love my rifles but in my heart I'm a handgun guy thru & thru. Today at a friends shop I spied a M-17, 6" blue, no box, conditon was o.k, about 85/90% but the price was $675.00 had it been 95% I might have bit on it but that's too much money for the condition of the piece. |
August 19, 2014, 08:39 PM | #33 |
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Dream Revolver..454 Casull Python. Dream was a Python then a SRH 454 got them both. Put them together what a DREAM
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August 19, 2014, 08:47 PM | #34 |
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August 19, 2014, 08:50 PM | #35 |
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For me it would be the Colt Detective Special Snub Nose.
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August 19, 2014, 09:12 PM | #36 |
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August 19, 2014, 10:54 PM | #37 |
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dream revolver
I cant believe no one has mentioned my dream revolver. The mateba 6 unica. The moment I I discovered these the price doubled (typical!) Italian, beautiful, unique and just plain cool. Yeha its overly complex, expensive, you cant get parts and it solves a problem that didnt exist but damn just look at it! Bad guys would jump infront of it just for the distinction of being shot with a unica! It should come with a bat signal and superhero costume.
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August 20, 2014, 01:51 AM | #38 |
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I think I'm going to stick to a dream that is somewhat achievable.
I already have a revolver that I am extremely fond of: the Ruger RH 4.2" in .44Mag. However, beyond that I would like to one day one a decent SA. I could list FA, but that is not realistic as there is probably not even one in the country, so I'd nominate the Ruger Hunter Bisley in .44Mag. Beyond that I've always had a penchant for the .454 SRH. A modest dream.
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August 20, 2014, 07:07 AM | #39 |
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Perhaps the one I'd like to see in my safe one day is a Pre-War Registered Magnum.
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August 21, 2014, 03:34 AM | #40 |
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I'm with Hawg. 1st gen Colt SAA, .45 or .44 wcf, preferably from the 1880's.
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August 21, 2014, 04:15 AM | #41 |
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I don't know much at all about wheel guns. I do like guns that are simply for fun though so my fantasy revolver would have to be a S&W 500 with a 4" barrel. Would be even better if it came in a nice blued version.
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August 22, 2014, 03:03 PM | #42 |
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my dream is half realized
I want both my stainless steel 5.5" 44 Redhawk and 7.5" 357 Redhawk to be tuned, dehorned, and either hardchromed (by Mr. Bob Cogan at Accurate Plating & Weaponry) or sent to Robar for their proprietary NP3.
Yeah......
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August 22, 2014, 03:23 PM | #43 |
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Just thought of another I'd like.
In the "Off-beat" revolver thread, there were a couple of Mateba Unicas, but I won't list those in keeping with my achievable dream notion in my earlier post, but there was also a chrome or nickel plated Astra .44Mag that looked fantastic. I am inexplicably drawn to that marque. Don't know why. I add that to my wish list.
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August 22, 2014, 04:40 PM | #44 |
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I already have a coupla dream revolvers - my Colt New Service Target in .45 Colt (1920), a Webley Mk. VI. (1926) for when the Zombies, Huns or Zulus come pouring over the sandbags, and some other great but not so dreamy ones. Yeah, I love revolvers. And automatics. And cars and girls and....
What I'd like to see made today is a Ruger version of a Taurus-S&W686+ hybrid - a GP100 with a 7 chambered cylinder, 2 1/2" factory ported barrel, and fully adjustable sights. I'd also like to see a Super Redhawk Alaskan in .357 Magnum with an 8 chambered cylinder and 2 1/2" factory ported barrel, and fully adjustable sights. I'd like to see Colt making Pythons again. |
August 22, 2014, 05:49 PM | #45 |
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I don't think my dream pistol is possible. I want a pre-hillary hole S&W L-Frame or N-Frame in .38-40. The model 610 would give me the correct bore size- but the cylinder is at least .10" too short.
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August 23, 2014, 01:54 AM | #46 |
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Ruger Super Redhawk (without the extra metal up front) fitted with a set of Dan Wesson Barrels, 4", 6" 8" and maybe 10" with lightweight shrouds for the longer lengths.
44 Magnum, 45 Colt, 45 ACP, 454 Casull and .357 Magnum. If I am limited to only one gun, I would have 5 cylinders in the above calibers, cylinders and barrels to match, which can be interchanged all on the same frame. The 45 ACP cylinder would be a true 45 ACP, not just a 45 Colt cut for moon clips, but shortened (and the barrel would, of course, extend into the frame opening) to the freebore "jump" to the forcing cone and rifling would be minimized. I would have thrown a 480 Ruger into the mix, too, but I wold rather have that chambering in a 5-shot. Of course, none of these are really combat revolvers, so having all in 5-shots would not be that big a drawback for me. (And, since the .357 Mag Redhawk is reputed to be the strongest .357 revolver ever made, a SRH 5-shot .357 would be far ans away a head-turner, especially if it took .357 Maximum. My juices are cooking NOW!) Extra shrouds with picatinny rails on those long enough to allow clearing the ejector rod. One would have to be extra-careful to ensure the barrel calibers match the cylinder chamberings. Price tag for all the above? In my DREAMS! (Which is, after all, the point of this thread, right?) Lost Sheep |
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One-up on the 500 S&W
An extended frame Super Redhawk to take a cartridge just a hair longer than the Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum. Call the chambering the "500 Bill".
As in my earlier post, it would have interchangeable barrels of the Dan Wesson design. Lost Sheep |
August 23, 2014, 02:03 AM | #48 |
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Security Six in 22 Rimfire to match my Security Six in .357 Magnum
GP100 in 22 rimfire to match my G100 in .357 Magnum. Bonus dream: Matching serial numbers in presentation cases (but not so fancy as to discourage taking it to the range and shooting the guns). Lost Sheep |
August 23, 2014, 02:28 AM | #49 |
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Not even a revolver buff, but i think the Griswold & Gunnison is truly a thing of beauty and would love to have one. Though maybe i'm watching too much Hell on Wheels? Meh it's still an awesome revolver.
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August 23, 2014, 05:18 AM | #50 |
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I suppose I've bought and sold just about every "dream revolver" I've ever wanted. I can't think of one left.
I'd say it would be a plain old Smith & Wesson Model 10/M&P, and I've got one with a 6" barrel on layaway now. The more I own, the simpler I like them. Now that I think about it. A Colt SAA in 45. I've never owned one of them. I've owned Colt single action 22's, but never a centerfire.
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