Anyone like wheelguns?

thegundude · 03-19-2007, 05:06 PM

I decided to take a family photo while I had the wheelguns out. Next month semi-autos?

I hope you like revolvers...

Ron Smith · 03-19-2007, 06:29 PM

Hey Steve,

Love those Colt's. Very Nice!!

Ron

76 VETTE · 03-19-2007, 06:43 PM

Hi Steve.
Nice collection; great.

Could you tell me what brand/type of revolvers are in that long line in the middle?

Peet. (Ruger GP100 6" SS)

wlyon · 03-19-2007, 06:47 PM

Steve Very Nice!!!! Yes I like wheelguns. Very nice Colts! Bill

thegundude · 03-19-2007, 07:12 PM

Thanks guys.

Peet, that long line of revolvers are all Colt Police Positives. I kind of have a fondness for them...

I know I should take another shot of just them since they didn't show very well in this one. Hard to get all of those guns in the same shot.

Hugh · 03-20-2007, 05:32 PM

I like 'em!
Pair of Pythons:

Detective Specials; top left, 32NP rechambered to 32 Mag, top right, 38 Spl,
bottom left, 32 NP rechambered to 32-20, bottom right, 32 NP rechambered to 32-20 with 3" Cobra bbl installed.

S&W Hand Ejector 32-20 with factory extra 32 Long cylinder numbered to gun, original box.

davidkachel · 03-20-2007, 06:01 PM

Can I play? (I have two of these)

davidkachel · 03-20-2007, 06:05 PM

Or Mssrs. Rogers & Spencer... (and two of these)

thegundude · 03-20-2007, 06:26 PM

Woah! Nice spinners, guys...

RalphH · 03-20-2007, 10:17 PM

Greetings, Gentlemen.

Not as beautiful as some I've seen in this thread, but unusual in it's own right. I like wheely guns too.

thegundude · 03-20-2007, 10:46 PM

WOW! A 600?? That's the damnedest thing I've ever seen!! Just awesome!

Have you shot that thing? Where does one find ammo? Do you have to roll your own? How is it?

That's very, very cool....

RalphH · 03-20-2007, 11:25 PM

It was made in the 1870's in Belgium. Yes, Steve, I do shoot it and must roll my own. The cases are 24 gage shotshell brass. .577 rifle brass can also be used. Shortened and formed of course. The bullet weighs 457 grains. I was pushing it at 680 fps but had to take it down to 600 fps. The latch screw was starting to bend. Custom hollow base bullet mold was made by Lee Precision. Great fun to shoot. Just one of the many old timers that I own and shoot.

thegundude · 03-20-2007, 11:27 PM

Well Ralph, now I've seen it all... (until next time)...

davidkachel · 03-21-2007, 12:02 AM

RalphH,

Tell me more about the Gillon. I can't find it in any of my books and I'm intrigued.
In the meantime, here's my 11mm French Arsenal (St. Etienne) model 1873 (actually a photo of someone else's, mine is in better shape).

RalphH · 03-21-2007, 12:41 AM

Looks more like this one?

davidkachel · 03-21-2007, 08:56 AM

Ralph,

Exactly like that one.
Please don't forget to tell me more about the Gillon so I can find it in my references.

RalphH · 03-21-2007, 10:59 AM

Greetings, David,

This is about all I could find during my research on the Gilon, which I affectionatly call "Thumper". This is a link to littlegun site. Once there,
click on Belgium "E" on left side of page. Click on "Identified Craftsmen".
Scroll down and click on "Gilon N. Joseph". The big honker shown last is the actual revolver in my possession. Not much information, but a place to start.
http://www.littlegun.be/

If your interested in the work I did to give "Thumper" a second chance at life, take this link.

http://www.gunboards.com/forums/topi...OPIC_ID=141043

Click on photos to enlarge them. Enjoy.

HardBaller · 03-21-2007, 01:16 PM

Wheelgun heaven. Nice collection going there and I too share the fondness for prewar Colts and Smiths. But...the one that caught my eye is your H&R Sportsman sitting in the middle. This was the first model I ever got to shoot, my dad had, and still does, it's twin but with factory real ivory grips. All things considered I hope I never get to own it but will never sell it if I do (think about it and you will get it).

Thanks for sharing your pics.

Tim

davidkachel · 03-21-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RalphH
Greetings, David,

This is about all I could find during my research on the Gilon...

Thanks Ralph. I bookmarked the web site. Looks like a lot of interesting information.

Pete Ebbink · 03-21-2007, 04:25 PM

Swiss ones I have in my collection...

One (1) M1878, two (2) M1882's, and three (3) M1882/29's. I have shot all but the old, big M1878 :

03-19-2007, 05:06 PM	#1
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Anyone like wheelguns? I decided to take a family photo while I had the wheelguns out. Next month semi-autos? I hope you like revolvers... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

03-19-2007, 06:29 PM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hey Steve, Love those Colt's. Very Nice!! Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

03-19-2007, 06:43 PM	#3
76 VETTE User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Steve. Nice collection; great. Could you tell me what brand/type of revolvers are in that long line in the middle? Peet. (Ruger GP100 6" SS) __________________ Collector of Legends; '76 Corvette- AK47- Mauser K98k- Colt 1911- Luger P08.

03-19-2007, 06:47 PM	#4
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,636 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,559 Times in 955 Posts	Steve Very Nice!!!! Yes I like wheelguns. Very nice Colts! Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

03-19-2007, 07:12 PM	#5
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks guys. Peet, that long line of revolvers are all Colt Police Positives. I kind of have a fondness for them... I know I should take another shot of just them since they didn't show very well in this one. Hard to get all of those guns in the same shot. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

03-20-2007, 05:32 PM	#6
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	I like 'em! Pair of Pythons: Detective Specials; top left, 32NP rechambered to 32 Mag, top right, 38 Spl, bottom left, 32 NP rechambered to 32-20, bottom right, 32 NP rechambered to 32-20 with 3" Cobra bbl installed. S&W Hand Ejector 32-20 with factory extra 32 Long cylinder numbered to gun, original box. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

03-20-2007, 06:01 PM	#7
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Can I play? (I have two of these) Attached Thumbnails __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

03-20-2007, 06:05 PM	#8
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Or Mssrs. Rogers & Spencer... (and two of these) Attached Images __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

03-20-2007, 06:26 PM	#9
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Woah! Nice spinners, guys... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

03-20-2007, 10:17 PM	#10
RalphH User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Greetings, Gentlemen. Not as beautiful as some I've seen in this thread, but unusual in it's own right. I like wheely guns too. __________________ Regards, Ralph Boy, I love these old guns.....

03-20-2007, 10:46 PM	#11
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	WOW! A 600?? That's the damnedest thing I've ever seen!! Just awesome! Have you shot that thing? Where does one find ammo? Do you have to roll your own? How is it? That's very, very cool.... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

03-20-2007, 11:25 PM	#12
RalphH User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It was made in the 1870's in Belgium. Yes, Steve, I do shoot it and must roll my own. The cases are 24 gage shotshell brass. .577 rifle brass can also be used. Shortened and formed of course. The bullet weighs 457 grains. I was pushing it at 680 fps but had to take it down to 600 fps. The latch screw was starting to bend. Custom hollow base bullet mold was made by Lee Precision. Great fun to shoot. Just one of the many old timers that I own and shoot. __________________ Regards, Ralph Boy, I love these old guns.....

03-20-2007, 11:27 PM	#13
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Well Ralph, now I've seen it all... (until next time)... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

03-21-2007, 12:02 AM	#14
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	RalphH, Tell me more about the Gillon. I can't find it in any of my books and I'm intrigued. In the meantime, here's my 11mm French Arsenal (St. Etienne) model 1873 (actually a photo of someone else's, mine is in better shape). Attached Thumbnails __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

03-21-2007, 12:41 AM	#15
RalphH User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks more like this one? __________________ Regards, Ralph Boy, I love these old guns.....

03-21-2007, 08:56 AM	#16
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ralph, Exactly like that one. Please don't forget to tell me more about the Gillon so I can find it in my references. __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

03-21-2007, 10:59 AM	#17
RalphH User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gilon Greetings, David, This is about all I could find during my research on the Gilon, which I affectionatly call "Thumper". This is a link to littlegun site. Once there, click on Belgium "E" on left side of page. Click on "Identified Craftsmen". Scroll down and click on "Gilon N. Joseph". The big honker shown last is the actual revolver in my possession. Not much information, but a place to start. http://www.littlegun.be/ If your interested in the work I did to give "Thumper" a second chance at life, take this link. http://www.gunboards.com/forums/topi...OPIC_ID=141043 Click on photos to enlarge them. Enjoy. __________________ Regards, Ralph Boy, I love these old guns.....

03-21-2007, 01:16 PM	#18
HardBaller User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wheelgun heaven. Nice collection going there and I too share the fondness for prewar Colts and Smiths. But...the one that caught my eye is your H&R Sportsman sitting in the middle. This was the first model I ever got to shoot, my dad had, and still does, it's twin but with factory real ivory grips. All things considered I hope I never get to own it but will never sell it if I do (think about it and you will get it). Thanks for sharing your pics. Tim __________________ Better to Die On Your Feet Than Live On Your Knees

03-21-2007, 04:25 PM	#20
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Swiss ones I have in my collection... One (1) M1878, two (2) M1882's, and three (3) M1882/29's. I have shot all but the old, big M1878 :