tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post4418507303467062002..comments2023-11-27T02:17:22.859-06:00Comments on The LawDog Files: ProjectLawDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05232684877582591461noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-5803290728793918332007-03-26T09:29:00.000-05:002007-03-26T09:29:00.000-05:00I agree - photographs are required for this story!...I agree - photographs are required for this story!!!!<BR/><BR/>PS, the more I hear about your mom, the better I like her *G*. When I went off to college, a S&W.38 special that belonged to my dad went with me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-81759962167765136022007-03-19T14:53:00.000-05:002007-03-19T14:53:00.000-05:00You mention a US Marshal's Badge in passing. Is th...You mention a US Marshal's Badge in passing. Is there part two to this story?Rorschachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848860674369931761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-64630965294325132922007-03-19T00:26:00.000-05:002007-03-19T00:26:00.000-05:00Great story!At an interview at Big5 Sporting Goods...Great story!<BR/><BR/>At an interview at Big5 Sporting Goods last year, my prospective employer wondered aloud about the history of the rifles (mostly sks, mauser, etc.) in the store. I imagine that they could share a tale or two with your pistol. However, yours is precious to you because of its long service to your family.<BR/><BR/>I wish I knew even that much of my own family history.<BR/><BR/>Again, Great Story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-44081731075517090922007-03-18T21:39:00.000-05:002007-03-18T21:39:00.000-05:00Might be able to help you with that project.My ema...Might be able to help you with that project.<BR/>My email address is at the bottom of my blogsite.Jerry The Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181610016755426448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-17044211269849186902007-03-18T05:26:00.000-05:002007-03-18T05:26:00.000-05:00Dad and I went in together on a box of .41 Colt th...Dad and I went in together on a box of .41 Colt that I ordered from Old Western Scrounger, and we had LawDog over for a shoot. LawDog can really shoot that old SAA. I have fired a cylinderful through it, myself. <BR/><BR/>Barnes (in <I>Cartridges Of The World</I>) says that .41 Colt ballistics can be duplicated with .38 Specials loaded with 200g bluntfaced bullets. Considering that the load for the last 80+ years involved a hollow-based subcaliber (.38" or .39") bullet loaded so that it would slug out to the .41" diameter of the barrel, that's probably not so far off. <BR/><BR/>BTW, we were surprised to find that the hollow-based bullet thing actually worked pretty well, providing decent groups out of LawDog's legacy gun.Matt Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03500429239798601210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-29654618335924164592007-03-17T22:31:00.000-05:002007-03-17T22:31:00.000-05:00Unc sounds like a larger-than-life kind of man. G...Unc sounds like a larger-than-life kind of man. Great post.phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-65468548906207980982007-03-17T18:45:00.000-05:002007-03-17T18:45:00.000-05:00As always, a fine, fine read. When it comes to ex...As always, a fine, fine read. When it comes to executing The Project, you are probaly already familiar with Bowen Classic Arms<BR/>(http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/default.htm).<BR/>While I do not have the means to have my own S&W M1917 clone built in 50AE on a Redhawk, I go to their gallery often to drool over the picture of the one they've already done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-31440781326495402072007-03-17T16:09:00.000-05:002007-03-17T16:09:00.000-05:00A tool with a fine history. Thanks for sharing th...A tool with a fine history. Thanks for sharing the story with us.J.R.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498164179579546593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-77867832905571248092007-03-17T14:31:00.000-05:002007-03-17T14:31:00.000-05:00LawDog,You probably know you can have a cylinder c...LawDog,<BR/><BR/>You probably know you can have a cylinder chambered for 38-40 fitted to the .41 Colt,as the bore diameter is the same. The 38-40 is currently available as "cowboy loads" and I think Remington still loads a JSP for it. A bit less scarce than .41 Colt, and more power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-77622945213346385872007-03-17T14:14:00.000-05:002007-03-17T14:14:00.000-05:00Great story and somewhat of a coincidence. My gran...Great story and somewhat of a coincidence. My grandfather left me a .41 Bisley Colt SAA, mfg 1902. It was owned by his Uncle who was a judge in Cook County, IL (Chicago)during the 1920's. I didn't get any stories with the gun, but given the time & place, it may be just as well... Nonetheless, I wouldn't sell it at any price. Oh, and it was also the first handgun I ever fired at age 6 (44 yrs ago). What can you tell me about getting ammo for it?<BR/><BR/>MontyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-64243114055048464612007-03-17T09:44:00.000-05:002007-03-17T09:44:00.000-05:00LawDog, you know very well this post is useless wi...LawDog, you know very well this post is useless without pics. <BR/><BR/>Great story, though. I think the one bequeathment I expect when my father passes is a matched pair of Model 29's.shooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06085940732084386201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-62883883450715248202007-03-17T08:36:00.000-05:002007-03-17T08:36:00.000-05:00You wrote,"Plus, it's become bloody expensive gett...You wrote,<BR/><BR/>"Plus, it's become bloody expensive getting .41 Colt ammo for it."<BR/><BR/>Pshaw. Your style suggests that that's not the reason.<BR/><BR/>Ah--the project gun will "be something I can carry and use with fond thoughts of Unc, Grandad and Mom, but without the apprehension of damaging a priceless heirloom."<BR/><BR/>Of course. Enjoy building it, and carry it as a reminder to live up to the example set by your forebears.<BR/><BR/>You're up to it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855285165816694870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-11177569461333339342007-03-16T23:26:00.000-05:002007-03-16T23:26:00.000-05:00...Wow. Thank you so much for sharing that story,......Wow. Thank you so much for sharing that story, LawDog. I have some interesting stories about my family and a few of my grandfather's gun, but nothing like that.<BR/><BR/>JamesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369841340166726518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-48418510022808473972007-03-16T21:40:00.000-05:002007-03-16T21:40:00.000-05:00Isn't there a tradition down Texas way of gifting ...Isn't there a tradition down Texas way of gifting a fine shooting iron to a girl at her debutante ball? I've got a few friends down that way that have them. Just something to plan for I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-26080331835130050472007-03-16T21:37:00.000-05:002007-03-16T21:37:00.000-05:00Unc and my Great Grandmother would get along nicel...Unc and my Great Grandmother would get along nicely. She had Betsy, a Cold Detective's Special. I'm working on a post about her. <BR/><BR/>Family Firearms do have a priceless value.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03716425436529396145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-82658730954460511812007-03-16T21:00:00.000-05:002007-03-16T21:00:00.000-05:00LawDog,Any pictures of this gun for us to see?LawDog,<BR/><BR/>Any pictures of this gun for us to see?Pandayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103853686978003169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-33611405065168604832007-03-16T20:40:00.000-05:002007-03-16T20:40:00.000-05:00Very cool story and history of a fine fun. Looks l...Very cool story and history of a fine fun. Looks like it was put to good use as well.nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550167783969561280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-6729870803629314722007-03-16T20:07:00.000-05:002007-03-16T20:07:00.000-05:00My father gifted me with a Model of 1877 Colt Thun...My father gifted me with a Model of 1877 Colt Thunderer in .41 Colt several years ago. It hold a special place with me, not only because it came from my departed father, but because he came into it as a tribute from my hometown's first colored police officer, via. M.T. Gonzallus, Texas Ranger. <BR/><BR/>When they talk, these old guns only whisper now. To know their whole stories would fill volumes.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>Rabbit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com