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    One can only wonder...

    When my uncle passed away this past year, his little upstairs gun"shop" was a neat place to examine. I was granted permission by my aunt to look around for a couple of missing pieces from a 1937 bSw K98 he gave my son son several years ago. I was hoping to find them but had no luck. Uncle Dick's gun room was packed full of long guns and pistols. He had many exotic blades he brought back from Okinawa he picked up during his Pacific duty during WWII. He was big into reloading and he belonged to a couple of different gun clubs besides being a life member of the NRA. I opened one drawer during my search and discovered these. I didn't closely examine them but thought they were interesting. I know at least on was an H & R. I don't think there was anything of great value as these were what I call "gentleman's" guns. They remind me of what some dandy gambler or businessman would carry. I might be all wet but they do represent a differeny style of pistol than we are accustomed to. Seeing Gary's post on the neat Colt brought me back to these and I thought I'd throw them out to see what comments they might bring. The gun room has been cleaned out but I'll always have memories of what the "Arsenal" looked like.

    Greg
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    Sgt. Mahlon E. Sebring, 82nd ABN, 319th Glider Field Arty. A Battery - Normandy to Berlin


    As it was their duty to defend our freedom, so it becomes our duty to honor their service.



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    Sgt. Mahlon E. Sebring, 82nd ABN, 319th Glider Field Arty. A Battery - Normandy to Berlin


    As it was their duty to defend our freedom, so it becomes our duty to honor their service.


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      #3
      Greg,
      Is that single shot breech loader some type of parlor gun (indoor shooting range)? Neat collection!
      Greg W

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        Greg,
        I don't think you're "all wet".... thanks for posting....and thanks for the story.

        I think your uncle left a positive impression on you and your son, as well as fond memories..... that's something money can't buy.

        R.Blue

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          I wish I'd taken more time to examine them. Some had patent dates in the late 1800's. He had several just laying around. The pitted barrel was found by an individual with the street department while digging up a city street. He was a friend to my uncle and gave it to him.

          My cousin told me after he and his brother emptired the room they found 500 lbs of lead, 40 lbs of spent brass casings, and 40 lbs of black powder. I'm sure the neighbors would of had a cat fit had they known about all that powder.

          Greg
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          Sgt. Mahlon E. Sebring, 82nd ABN, 319th Glider Field Arty. A Battery - Normandy to Berlin


          As it was their duty to defend our freedom, so it becomes our duty to honor their service.


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            #6
            Hi Greg,

            That is a nice little collection you posted. Definately a Harrington & Richardson, plus what looks like a S&W No.2, plus a very nice looking Pin Fire revolver. I have seen the single shot gallery pistol before but I can't remember the maker.

            Thanks for sharing!
            Gary

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              any photos of the gun room before it was cleaned out

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                Mat,

                I did snap a couple but can't find 'em now. If I stumble across them, I'll post them.

                Greg
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                Sgt. Mahlon E. Sebring, 82nd ABN, 319th Glider Field Arty. A Battery - Normandy to Berlin


                As it was their duty to defend our freedom, so it becomes our duty to honor their service.


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                  Thanks look forward to seeing them if you can, would love to see them altogether

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