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Category Archives: Guns
The Smith & Wesson Model 544 Texas Commemorative in .44-40 WCF
By Luis Vakdes Smith & Wesson is a name long associated with quality wheel guns going all the back to the Wild West, a company long steeped in traditional big bore revolvers and chamberings like the fabled .44-40 WCF (Winchester center fire). It was introduced in 1873 by the Winchester Arms Company as a chamberingContinue reading “The Smith & Wesson Model 544 Texas Commemorative in .44-40 WCF”
Colt VS Smith Double Action Revolvers, A Look Inside The Action With Nelson Ford Of The Gunsmith Inc
Today we go through the Action on a Colt King Super Target and compare and contrast with a Smith & Wesson. This Colt has a modified short action and great custom hammer to look at. There are lots of differences between the two on how they accomplish hammer and cylinder movement and timing. Hope youContinue reading “Colt VS Smith Double Action Revolvers, A Look Inside The Action With Nelson Ford Of The Gunsmith Inc”
Smith & Wesson Highway Patrolman Model 28 A Brief History Discussion
In todays video we cover the wildly popular Model 28 better know as the Highway Patrolman. Loved by Law Enforcement as an affordable option into the .357 Magnum. It served as a reliable and powerful workhorse for many departments from the 1950’s well into the 1990’s.
DW Kings Custom Colt Officers Model Heavy Barrel — 32 New Police / S&W Long Target ROPER GRIPS
Such a cool target revolver built on a very rarely found 32 New Police Chambered Colt Officers Model Target. These Pre-War customs are just so impressive, every time.
K-22 With Nelson Ford
George Hoenig Full House Custom — Colt 1911A1 45 ACP
A very rare 1911 build from the inventor of the Rotary action rifle and shotgun, Hoenig got his start in High School, and worked for the Pachmayr Gun Works in the early days. This pistol he built for a personal friend.
Kirk Robinson — GVF Golden Valley Firearms — Full House Custom Colt Combat Commander 9mm
PAIR Armand Swenson Custom Colt Government and Commander 1911s
These guns, both mfg in late 72-early 73 were likely sent New in their boxes to Armand to be built as a pair. They were commissioned by a Mr. Rauch, and his name is scribed in both guns, one with a #1, the other with a #2 denoting they were built together. The guns wereContinue reading “PAIR Armand Swenson Custom Colt Government and Commander 1911s”
Nelson Ford Discusses The Smith & Wesson 38/44 N Frame Revolver; The Heavy Duty, Registered Magnum
Karl mentioned Nelson and his channel on one of his recent videos about a Nelson Ford 1911 and I went to check it out. I have been hooked! Mr. Ford is extremely knowledgeable and entertaining and best of all, appreciates the classics. In today’s video we go over the story of the .38 and thenContinue reading “Nelson Ford Discusses The Smith & Wesson 38/44 N Frame Revolver; The Heavy Duty, Registered Magnum”
Scattered Shots 