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I think I will show a few Colts from my friends!
Just a few!
Will be taking more pics!
The engraved one was nice!
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Last pic not sure what so I will ask him!
Next week maybe I can get to the good one!
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.41 worn by my great grandfather in Paris Texas.
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1903 Colt Browning .32 classic gangster pistol.
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Hello
Very nice!
Thanks for sharing!
PVON
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Is that a 1862 police with the Tiffaney style grips?? NICE. I love the 1862.
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Is that a first or second generation?
Beautiful condition.
Love them cowboy guns.
Ed
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1 st Generation in .38 Special
More photos if you like
and yes a true Classic
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Absolutely, who doesn't like to see SAAs.
That's a fine condition 1st.
Thanks for putting it on.
Ed
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Ed, Thank you Only one better would be GSP in the grips ! 
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Eric
Thanks for showing!
And everyone is right in who doesn't like seeing Colts!
My buddy had this ww1 officer group to 1 officer!
I posted it in this section before but here is quick shot!
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Very nice - the 1917 is a favorite of mine
also 1911 - nice lines
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Unfortunately don't own any
Ian McCullum of Forgotten Weapons
Had an interesting YOUTUBE bit on Roger Hall's Colt 32
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Here are mine, Colt 1903 with 1st variation shoulder holster and OSS fighting knife. 1903 with 2nd variation shoulder holster. Detective special with shoulder holster and hip holster All letter to OSS
Another Detective Special with hip holster lettering to Counterintelligence Corp.
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Unfortunately don't own any
Ian McCullum of Forgotten Weapons
Had an interesting YOUTUBE bit on Roger Hall's Colt 32 I saw that and I don't think he is correct on identifying that 1903 as an OSS pistol. First, he never showed the serial number and the frame where it would be US Property marked. Second, from the grips, it is a much earlier pistol to be OSS issued. Third, that is not an OSS issued holster. There are specific serial number ranges and to identify correct pistols.
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Thats a group I don't believe would be easy to find! You are a lucky guy!
I like the old Colts and holsters. But I admit the cost leaves me out cold!
But I love looking at them!
Here is a rig a friend had and I snapped a pic of!
And a holster group US buckle etc! Indian war ?
Boy I love the classics!
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Wow- very nice
also the OSS stiletto
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Here is a Civil War Colt Special rifled musket. Made by Colt on contract, this is one made for the New Jersey Militia and so property marked. Came as a stand of arms with this bayonet all still in the original un-molested arsenal bright finish. Notice the crisp edges on the screws and wood fitment to the bright steel.
"You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson
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Beautiful condition -museum quality !
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Agree
Never saw anything that minty!
Adding 2 1880 holsters and US buckles!
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nice
buckles look almost new
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Is that a book on OSS equipment or holsters ?
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Is that a book on OSS equipment or holsters ? Yes, there are a few of books (most out of print and can be expensive) on the holsters and pistols/revolvers: -The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols , By John Brunner -OSS Weapons Vol l &II, By John Brunner -U.S. HANDGUNS OF WORLD WAR II (Pate) -U.S. Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes, by Scot Meadows
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thank you
OSS had some very interesting firearms, gadgets etc
many years ago i had a chance to look at a matchbox camera in a local photographers collection of cameras.
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OSS building where arms were shipped and stored.
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Interesting - thank you
any references to 2226 Duke St Alex Va ?
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None other than a post office now resides there.
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OSS
Tell us more Tanker!
I have heard of OSS of course but never knew about the goodies they had and used!
Nice books!
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I have seen bits and pieces of the OSS special weapons and gadgets over the years as well as those of the British SOE.
Has anyone ever heard of them actually being used ?
I remember reading that the SOE made some fake snakes full of explosives with a small clockwork motor that made them wiggle a bit. For use in Malaya / Burma etc because the Japanese hated snakes and would go out of their way to run over one on a road.
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Dave, Not sure about SOE use but i did hear British SF were still using WELROD pistol during Falklands campaign and would not be surprised about explosive snakes etc or anything else
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[quote=Tanker]Here is an OSS officer with the 1st pattern shoulder holster. Not many pics showing them in actual wear.
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I have seen bits and pieces of the OSS special weapons and gadgets over the years as well as those of the British SOE.
Has anyone ever heard of them actually being used ?
I remember reading that the SOE made some fake snakes full of explosives with a small clockwork motor that made them wiggle a bit. For use in Malaya / Burma etc because the Japanese hated snakes and would go out of their way to run over one on a road. Here is a decent book on "gadgets" SOE & OSS used.
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Excellent - doesnt look like someone you would want to upset 
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Another pic of an OSS shoulder holster (Detachment 101 members)
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Interesting Colt 1903 ?
also the Calvary Arisaka
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Detachment 101 fought in the CBI theater so a common weapon for them.
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D-Day
by ed773 - 06/06/2023 12:56 PM
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D-Day
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