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I did not know Bill, but anytime the collecting community loses a key member it is a loss of everyone. He will certainly be missed.

Bill Cross

Received my Digest yesterday, no Journal as of yet.

Bill

Three hundred of the coins shown in my first post cost between $2500 and $3000. I am sure the price has gone up some, but this will give you a general idea of the cost. The coin was designed by a member of the S&WCA and the artwork provided to Symbol Arts.

Bill Cross

Don...I need two books. One for me and one for my friend in Montana.

Bill

The Smith & Wesson Collectors Association began issuing challenge coins for its annual meetings beginning in 2013. They are quite popular with our members. Symbol Arts does and excellent job of designing and manufacturing the coins. Their website is www.symbolarts.com Bill Cross DSC_0002 - Copy ...

The original 6 1/2-inch barrel was replaced with a Super Blackhawk barrel. Overall, a great looking 44 Magnum that should be a great shooter.

Bill

I have many pairs of factory stag grips and a few pairs of non-factory. I have never seen a pair like the one posted.

Bill

44 Magnum, S121836, built in S&W's tool room as a show promotion and photo sample revolver in January 1955. Described in factory letters and literature as "The First 44 Magnum". Single click on the photo for a closer look.

Bill

Jay...I agree Missoula is not the same as it was when I was there. Traffic is a mess and you can't find a parking place near the campus. I haven't been to Rock Creek or the Blackfoot River in years, and I am glad I can remember them the way they were. Too many people have moved there from other stat...

I went to graduate school at UM in Missoula, 1966-1970. In addition to my studies in microbiology, I learned how to fly fish and tie flies (my virology professor was an expert at both). Spent many hours at Rock Creek, east of Missoula, a blue-ribbon trout stream chasing rainbow in the creek and broo...