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November 7, 2015
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For the last several days I’ve been holed up in the room where the magic happens since I can’t figure a better way to ride out an ice storm. After messing with classic cartridges all day it’s hard to beat a cocktail and an old DVD. Last two nights have featured some of my favorite firearms in supporting roles. Rough Riders always makes me think I need an 1895 SRC, a Krag rifle and a 7 1/2″ Colt revolver to make my collection complete. Opening scene of Desperate Trail features a nice 1886 in what must be 45-70. Since I don’t tire of Sam Elliott, old movies or old guns easily I believe I’ll watch You Know My Name tonight.
Only ice I encountered today was in a shady corner of a country road by the range, my driveway and a few chips in some excellent bourbon. They offset each other nicely!
Mike
December 9, 2002
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Mike,
That’s a great way to hunker down under those conditions, as I’m glad it didn’t get worse for you, and lose power.
I can’t wait to see the 7 1/2 inch Colt, after you acquire it. An 86 in 45-70, is Standard medicine, in any configuration. A src, in the 95, sure peaks my interest! Had a few Craig’s years ago, and don’t need another, as they truly have their place in History. Gotta have a want list, it keeps us going!
I never tire of watching Sam Elliot pry his craft. He’s pretty good at it. Between his deep voice and his thick mustache, he rings Cowboy, to me. IMO!
Anthony
September 22, 2011
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Sam Elliot is a good actor but I lost a lot of respect for him when he shot his mouth off about who he was voting for in the 2024 Election—a very anti 2A candidate.
November 7, 2015
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I have several friends with political views that differ from mine, Ian. I’m sure that’s a common situation in his business.
Mike
September 22, 2011
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TXGunNut said
I have several friends with political views that differ from mine, Ian. I’m sure that’s a common situation in his business.
Mike
Actually, probably not. Most of Hollywood is rabidly anti 2A.
March 31, 2009
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I have to agree with Mike. Living about 30 miles south of Hollywood I know a bunch of guys that are big collectors that are Liberals and in the business. I don’t agree with being a Liberal but we agree to not talk politics.
You may want to check your sources when talking about Sam Elliot.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/384332846340985/posts/1374034240704169/
December 9, 2002
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mrcvs said
Sam Elliot is a good actor but I listen to a lot of respect when he shot his mouth off about who he was voting for in the 2024 Election—a very anti 2A candidate.
Ian,
I am also well aware of that, but choose to ignore that fact with many like him, as I try to keep my political views off the forum, and out of my conversation.
I just enjoy the Cowboy entertainment! 
Anthony
September 22, 2011
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Chuck said
I have to agree with Mike. Living about 30 miles south of Hollywood I know a bunch of guys that are big collectors that are Liberals and in the business. I don’t agree with being a Liberal but we agree to not talk politics.
You may want to check your sources when talking about Sam Elliot.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/384332846340985/posts/1374034240704169/
Yes, I agree, Sam Elliott is very pro 2 A. That wasn’t the issue. I was just pointing out he supported a very anti 2 A candidate. This isn’t politics, just the facts.
It’s difficult to support anti 2 A candidates. Maybe others disagree.
November 7, 2015
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Watched The Shootist tonight. All Colt’s other than a few shots of a nice enough 92 SRC. I suppose this movie is why I like the looks of an engraved blue gun with antique ivory grips. I have some social equipment that wears antique ivory now and then. Some of the best actors to grace the big screen were honored to be in that movie. There was a time that folks in Hollywood had character, some still do.
I grew up in a town where one party held most elected positions, they were all good people. About forty years ago the tide changed and a good friend lost his job in a landslide straight ticket election because he was loyal to the party who helped him get elected in the previous elections. In October of 1862 41 people in the county where I now reside were hanged for their political beliefs. I know some damned fine people that I disagree with politically.
We’re here to talk about Winchesters.
Mike
September 22, 2011
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TXGunNut said
Watched The Shootist tonight. All Colt’s other than a few shots of a nice enough 92 SRC. I suppose this movie is why I like the looks of an engraved blue gun with antique ivory grips. I have some social equipment that wears antique ivory now and then. Some of the best actors to grace the big screen were honored to be in that movie. There was a time that folks in Hollywood had character, some still do.
I grew up in a town where one party held most elected positions, they were all good people. About forty years ago the tide changed and a good friend lost his job in a landslide straight ticket election because he was loyal to the party who helped him get elected in the previous elections. In October of 1862 41 people in the county where I now reside were hanged for their political beliefs. I know some damned fine people that I disagree with politically.
We’re here to talk about Winchesters.
Mike
The Shootist is an excellent movie as long as you can pardon the opening scene which says 1879 and John Wayne is firing a Colt Single Action Army revolver with a crescent ejector rod head whereas the bullseye ejector rod head was the only style in existence in 1879.😄
November 7, 2015
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Most of the move takes place in 1901, would the crescent in use then? I suppose an earlier style would be correct as Books apparently had these for awhile. I’m obviously not a Colt collector!
Mike
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