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by Doc4429
Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Wanted To Buy
Topic: ROCS Brassards
Replies: 7
Views: 887

Re: ROCS Brassards

Two brassards were issued in 2014, see below.

Bill C

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by Doc4429
Sat Oct 07, 2023 7:07 am
Forum: Picture Gallery - Show & Tell
Topic: Jack Behn
Replies: 2
Views: 397

Re: Jack Behn

I met Jack for the only time at the annual meeting of the NRA in Kansas City in 2001. Bob Radaker, Jim Beck, and I were representing the S&W Collectors Association with a display of 44 Magnums. Jack came over and told me a very interesting story. He was good friends with C. Gerard Peterson, Mana...
by Doc4429
Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:31 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: Ruger Flattop serial number 186, 1 of 3
Replies: 9
Views: 1173

Re: Ruger Flattop serial number 186, 1 of 3

Thanks Lee. Walter Sanborn was the Sales Manager for S&W and took the 44 Magnum to Rex Firearms in NYC who had it engraved by Alvin White. The magnum would have then been returned to S&W probably for some type of display, but that is a guess on my part. Nonetheless, it is one of the finest e...
by Doc4429
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: Ruger Flattop serial number 186, 1 of 3
Replies: 9
Views: 1173

Re: Ruger Flattop serial number 186, 1 of 3

I have several S&W 44 Magnums that are engraved and inlaid with gold by Alvin White. These guns letter as having been shipped "in the white" for engraving. See copy of invoice below and 44 Magnum as engraved by Alvin White. Bill https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i/MSPHDUM1970/DSC_...
by Doc4429
Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:28 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: Ruger Flattop serial number 186, 1 of 3
Replies: 9
Views: 1173

Re: Ruger Flattop serial number 186, 1 of 3

Can't help much, but I checked Gun Engraving Review by E. C. Prudhomme and Grover Polsgrove is listed as having performed his engraving in Georgetown, KY. Prudhomme's book was copyrighted in 1961, so most, if not all of the engravers listed are deceased. The serial number of your Blackhawk 44 Magnum...
by Doc4429
Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:17 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1973-Present
Topic: Art of Jim Triggs
Replies: 4
Views: 482

Art of Jim Triggs

I also enjoyed the article by Don Findley about Jim Triggs. This Jim Triggs art has been in my gun room for many years after purchasing it (as I remember) from Don.

Bill

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by Doc4429
Mon May 29, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: Memorial Day 2023, Newburgh, IN
Replies: 0
Views: 220

Memorial Day 2023, Newburgh, IN

Memorial Day 2023, Newburgh, IN honors it veterans with a flag and a tag showing the veterans name, branch of service, and time on active duty. There are well over 100 flags on display. Veterans from all of our wars are represented; the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Spanish American War, both World ...
by Doc4429
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: Annual NRA Show in Indianapolis
Replies: 20
Views: 1730

Re: Annual NRA Show in Indianapolis

Lee...Great seeing and talking with you in Indy. I really enjoyed your display :) . Congratulations on your Best Educational Display plaque for contemporary arms.

Bill Cross
by Doc4429
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:30 am
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: Annual NRA Show in Indianapolis
Replies: 20
Views: 1730

Re: Annual NRA Show in Indianapolis

Lee...I will see you in Indy. I will be there representing the S&WCA with a display of early, rare, and engraved 44 Magnums. :D

Bill C