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The Pilot

Thank you, Indiana Jeff.

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As the OP, I can't really say RIP. He took my money and never delivered my hat despite years of emails... before he stopped replying.

If you liked him or respected him, you certainly have a right to your feelings. But please forgive me for not sharing them.

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I found this on another message board. 'Stephen C. Delk, 72 of Columbus, MS passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his residence.'

https://www.lowndesfuneralhome.net/obit ... 0residence

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Haven't been here in a while. Is Steve Delk still alive?

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belloq wrote:No worries NR. You are not the problem. I just hope everyone gets their hats in the order in which they were purchased, if at all. Occasionally this thread needs a reality check and I guess it was my turn.

I ordered my hat in 2007, and I still haven't received it.

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Let me say this, I know firsthand that Steve is working on hats like a madman, and he doesn't take any shortcuts on quality to save time. Every hat I've seen of his has been absolutely TOP NOTCH made with the utmost care and precision. So if someone had ordered a hat in March 2008 and not yet recei...

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I emailed Steve a few weeks ago, and He replied saying my name was coming up. I ordered mine November 3, 2007, so considering this has been my first reply from him in almost two years, It shouldn't be too much longer. S William I wish I had read this thread before I bothered Steve with my email. I ...

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Yes, but I don't know when. Haven't had a chance to fire it yet. I got it last Winter (or was it Autumn?) and the weather was kind of bad. And I misplaced my keycard for the range, and I've only recently gotten a replacement -- just in time for the holidays and the cold, wet weather!

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I've posted this before, but it's been a very long time since I've been here; so here are my 'close enough' guns:

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Today is the one-year anniversary of when I ordered by AB 'Raider' fedora.

(Sorry about the other, binkmeisterRick.)

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West Coast Trail.

I've only had a couple of day hikes on Quadra Island.

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I'm still waiting for my AB (ordered 11/30/07) so when I wear a fedora it's a Stetson. I don't do anything to it. It gets wet, it gets dry. I reckon hats are for keeping off the rain.

The Pilot · The Pilot -- I assume a Raider's bash -- 11/30/07

The Pilot -- I assume a Raider's bash -- 11/30/07

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I tell ya what, I look in my Blue Book at the various finish examples and I wouldn't want to be the guy making the call. I posted this in another thread: OK, I've had to break out the Non-Volatile Random Access Storage Medium (the book). According to Standard Catalog Of Smith & Wesson published...

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starks_6 , you might want to be aware of this (in case it applies to you): In NSW the Firearms Act 1996 defines a 'prohibited firearm' to include 'Any imitation or replica of any firearm (including any imitation or replica pistol, blank fire pistol, shortened firearm, machine gun or sub-machine gun...

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OK, I've had to break out the Non-Volatile Random Access Storage Medium (the book). According to Standard Catalog Of Smith & Wesson published in 2006: As New $2,000 Exc+ $1,350 Exc $ 950 VG $ 700 Good $ 475 Fair $ 375 Poor $ 275 That's for the military version with the 1 - 209791 serial number r...

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If I'm not mistaken, it's an airsoft replica of a large-frame S&W. I just found that S&W is selling replacement period grips for their new repro model 22 and M1917 for around $55--and I'm grabbing a pair for sure....Maybe two... Aha. Indeed, the link you posted is the one I was going to pos...

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What are UHC 931 grips?

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Nice Luger! :tup: I used to have one in the same condition. I sold it yonks ago to buy my (Italian-made) Beretta 92. I don't regret the Beretta, but I sure wish I had that Luger back! In answer to your question: Many. From black powder Colt (Ubertis), to a Winchester 1892 that's 111 years old this y...

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Exceedingly EXCELLENT! Good to see them all in one shot for comparison. Maybe someday I'll pick up one of those, if I can find one by that time... 8) I posted this photo in another thread, but here's a little selection of Indy-era guns. I've since picked up another HE2 and a 1911 made in 1917. http...

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the main problem is the cylinder itself - too much play and that makes for an unsafe situation if someone ever fancied on firing it. Even if the cylinder was properly functional, it would cost more than the value of the gun to replicate the parts inside. I checked out Numrich (e-gunparts.com) and t...

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I've experienced (with old rifle ammo) a delayed charge. Hang-fires. Good point. Never experienced one myself, even with 50-year-old ammo. But I've had a round or two of .556 NATO surplus fail to fire at all. 30 seconds is a long time sometimes... (To the non-shooters: If a round fails to fire, kee...

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I shouldn't think they'd be a problem. The cylinder is what takes the load. Without it, the cases would burst. So as long as the gun is in good condition they should be OK. I've shot WWII vintage 7.92mm Mauser cartridges in one of my rifles, and they worked fine. I don't know what 'rustless' means. ...

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I picked up a second HE2 recently. It's not as nice as the first one, but this one is still in the original .455 Eley. I'm going to have it refinished. If I can find a 4" S&W barrel I'll have it installed.

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Jens wrote:Sorry for moving this a little bit "off topic" ... but, do you got a link to those boots, Pilot? These sounds interesting as well and I need some footwear to complete my adventure gear.

My RAF flying boots arrived Saturday.

[End hijack]

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How was the lanyard disc originally used?

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I tried to get some of those in November, but they were out of my size. Tried again at the end of December, and they were still out. So I got some Swedish wool trousers instead. They call them 'six-pocket', but there are no hip pockets -- just the front pockets and the cargo ones on the thighs. I've...

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I don't know beans about guns, but isn't the .44 the same size as a Magnum, which again is the same size as a N-Frams? Do you mean the ammunition, or the handgun? The .44 Magnum is a lengthened .44 Special. Much like the .38 Special and .357 Magnum, .44 Special can be used in a gun chambered for .4...

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nicktheguy wrote:We should see how many gearheads are in this area for a mini-summit...or something like that.

Might be fun.

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I think a Swedish Primus stove would have been available for Indy to use in the 1930's. these were fueled by Paraffin (Kerosine) I have a British military version from 1944 and these are all patterned on the earlier Primus stoves. I have one of those. Don't know how old it is, but it disassembles a...

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dwardeden wrote:[W]e all know Indy eats... rocks, which need no cooking.

What? You've never heard of stone soup?

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cooncatbob wrote:You could buy several M&Ps for what 3rd model HEs are going for.

Really? This week I'm picking up a second .455 Eley/Webley S&W HE2 (not 3) that was fairly inexpensive.

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nicktheguy wrote:Hey Pilot, kobol....we are all in the same area (generally speaking).

I'm actually closer to you than to kobol. Just across the border.

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http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/webapp/aeroleather/servlet/AeroViewPage?page=displayproduct&subcatid=55&prodid=562 Hm. I wonder if the price went up? I could have sworn that two pair were less than the £350 free shipping minimum. Incidentally, there's a cat in Washington state who makes ...

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kobol wrote:Could be, The Pilot
I catch a bus in the Belltown area daily. I'm not hard to spot either. Daily wear includes a leather A-2 and an AB Deluxe.

Haven't seen an AB, or anything else that looks like an Indy hat. I take the 41, so I get off and on in the tunnel.

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Because I'm such a geek, I've just cooked a couple of hot dogs using my Swedish army surplus alcohol stove. Usually when I get into one of my moods I'll use a Svea. Indy does a lot of traveling, and I suppose he'd need something to cook on. Would he have used a Trangia stove similar to this ? Or a S...

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http://www.acmedepot.com/images/b3novest.jpg Nice B-3, Bink ! Yes, Aero's version looks great! But I am looking more into an Irvin right know ... well, I would if I had the money, that means. :wink: I've been looking at Aero Leather's version of the Irvin. I was going to go for Aviation Leathercraf...

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kobol wrote:But it also seems that there are more regular Fedoras being worn now than I noticed last year.

Maybe you've just repeatedly seen me walking around Belltown.

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Nebraska Schulte : Yes, it says 'Sovereign' in script. The beaver Stetson was very nice, but it was more than I wanted to spend so the girl showed me the rabbit one. I also looked at a Borsalino that came a bit more dear. It was rabbit, I think. kobol : They seem a nice shop. Very friendly and help...

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I am the hawk and the blood on my feathers But time is still turning they soon will be dry :wink: Wow. Just wanted to LYK I caught the reference. (Hey, I don't listen to Punk all the time!) Try wearing a deerstalker! You get 'Sherlock Holmes,' or your 'hat is backwards'....or 'Your wearing your ins...

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I wonder if you could stuff it and then steam it like a hat?

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I like it.

But the next shearling jacket I get is going to be another Irvin jacket. Only this time without pockets.

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Kt Templar wrote:Ohh! Where'd you get the grips from??

Grips like that are available for the N-frame directly from S&W for about $56. I don't think they have similar grips for K-frames, but you can get them used from parts places.

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carebear wrote:I'm not a "screen accurate" guy but looks overly weathered to me.

I have to agree. There are photos in the Stembridge and Bapty threads that show most of the bluing intact.

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Indeed. A couple of weeks ago I was wearing my Aldens and wondered if I should walk to the mailbox, or skate! (Also watch out for wet floors.)

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To KT's point - I've never torn any kind of leather with respect to my jackets. The only problems I've had were with the seams... :) I have an Avirex lambskin 'Patroille de France' jacket. It has a tear in the leather just below the left handwarmer pocket. I don't remember how it got there. Maybe I...

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I picked this up yesterday, and read the M1917 and Webley articles this morning. Not packed with information, but decent overviews and some nice photos.

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Hey,you have a very nice collection.I'm still looking for a nice IndyGun...I see,it's time to begin my quest :) There's a Mk.VI with a 4" barrel over at AuctionArms with no bids yet. That auction has ended. However there is a Mk.IV with a 4" barrel and three 6" Mk.VIs on GunBroker. T...

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You should have had the shepherd's pie that came after.

Incidentally, Trader Joe's has nice leg of lamb. Preseasoned, so all you do is thaw it and stick it in the oven for an hour.

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Heyjude7 wrote:who makes the toughest lamb...?

Well, I made a roasted leg of lamb a couple of weeks ago... (Actually it wasn't tough at all but I couldn't resist the joke.)

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