WWI Revolver fired Today

[Guy Miner]

Shooting the Old Canadian...

Well, how about shooting an old Canadian revolver built for WWI?

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Thought you guys might like this. Shot my grandfather's old WWI vintage S&W revolver. Wow! It's accurate. It was originally a 455 Webley - I think it went to war with the Canadians then was sold surplus in the USA after being converted to 45 Colt. It was my grandfather's revolver, then my father's and now mine. I'm nearly 70 years old and I don't think it's been fired in my lifetime. Until today. Wow - the targets were only at 7 yards, but this thing shoots great!





Regards, Guy

 

[Cneelk]

That’s awesome sir, well done

 

[JD338]

Nice shooting Guy! I imagine that was a fun outing.

JD338

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

I would gladly take it shooting in my lifetime if you were ever up this way!!

Grand revolvers those S&W’s! I shot a WWI Remington-UMC stamped 1911 .45 ACP twenty years ago that I absolutely loved!

Hard to go wrong with a .45!

 

[Blkram]

Sounds like you had a blast with Grandpa's old gun!
Well done!
Good to hear that is getting used again!

 

[jimbires]

if this old stuff could talk

 

[NYDAN]

 

[salmonchaser]

Looks like Oklahoma is treating you well, glad to see you’re out having fun!

 

[Slimfinn]

Very cool Guy!

 

[3 Meter Para Bellum]

Now that sounds fun! Very neat old gun, especially considering it has been passed down in your family.

 

[RL338]

Good shooting with a nice old artifact

 

[Guy Miner]

I did take a certain amount of pleasure out of shooting the big ol' beast so much better than the guys 'n gals in the other shooting lanes were shooting their various 9mm semi-autos. But I think I avoided grinning too much!

The RSO's have started coming over to see what the heck I brought to the range on my one or two trips a week. I usually have one "working gun" that I actually carry for self defense and then something else that I just want to shoot - like this old 45 revolver. Keeps it interesting.

Regards, Guy

 

[Guy Miner]

Looks like Oklahoma is treating you well, glad to see you’re out having fun!

It's working out great for us. Mama and I have been spending a lot more time together and we're enjoying life a lot.

Regards, Guy