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In 1938, the tangent sight version of the Hi-Power was the only one that was commonly available. It is plausible that Indy won it from a Belgian officer while playing poker, but it would've been a tangent sight model.
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Fritz

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A lot of the guns that came over in .455 Webley (.455 Eley) were converted to .45 ACP by shaving the back side of the cylinder down. That way you could use half moon or full moon clips, or use .45 Auto Rim cartridges. Since these guns have been previously modified, they have less collector's value. ...

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I'm with Chris on this one. I've shot thousands of rounds of corrosive military surplus ammunition. As long as you clean the guns thoroughly afterwards, you'll be fine. Before Ballistol, we used hot soapy water. The hot water opened the pores of the metal and the corrosive salts could get out. Follo...

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When I was reenacting, we used to ues a black powder charge topped with a plug of floral foam. The foam disintegrated and burnt up when the weapon was fired. Just a suggestion...
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Fritz

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Whatever the prop guys had access to I guess...

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That's why God invented slings boys! Patton considered the Garand "the finest battle implement ever devised." I think Indy would've agreed with him.

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I like the feel of my S&W Model 19, but a full size combat magnum isn't always appropriate for mixed company. My Ruger LCR fills the gap quite nicely.

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I have no dog in this fight, but I can provide some potentially useful information. The designation "M1917" was used by both Colt and Smith and Wesson to identify guns made for use by the armed forces during WWI. There weren't enough M1911's in stock to arm all the troops going in, so the ...

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If you have an original U.S. M1917 that's in good shape, I'd leave it as is. With the upcoming 100th anniversary of WWI, there's getting harder to find and more expensive. I did a Stembridge conversion on a Brazillian Navy M1917. Any comptent gunsmith can cut the barrel and recrown it for you. The m...

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You did a great job!
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Fritz

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From the British Gun Pub at Gunboards: Cartridge SA Ball Pistol Revolver Enfield BL Mark II Cartridge SA Ball Pistol Revolver Enfield BL Mark III Cartridge SA Ball Pistol Webley Mark I (Also Enfield) if powder loaded or Cartridge SA Ball Pistol Webley Cordite Mark I (Also Enfield) if cordite Cartrid...

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Actually, it's the other way round. The Smith and Wesson 2nd Model Hand Ejector and the Colt New Service were both commercially avialable revovlers in .45 Long Colt. When WWI kicked off, there weren't enough 1911's to go around, so both Colt and Smith and Wesson provided their revolvers to the gover...

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Nice!!!

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Not a lawyer; sorry. I'm a retired Marine Corps Criminal Investigator! .455 Webleys stayed in service until the Korean War, so ammo would've been available all over the British Empire. Realize that the Empire was shrinking at this point, where the United States was expanding. The 1911 series of sevi...

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Being a WWI vet of the Belgian Army (according to the Young Indy Chronicles) he would have been familiar with all of the revolvers of that era, including the M1873 Chamelot Delvigne French Ordnance Revolver (the guns carried by Brendan Frasier in "The Mummy"). The .45 ACP M1917's and 2nd M...

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Both the M1917 Colt and the M1917 Smith and Wesson were made for the U.S. Military as a stop gap measure to provide troops with handguns, as there were not enought M1911's in inventory during WWI. As such, both were chambered in .45 ACP, and utilized half moon clips to give the ejector stars a way t...

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What? Eh? What's that you said? (Married 20+ years now!)

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All good comments. A good set of shooting glasses and a good pair of hearing protectors are invaluable. I've used several different types over the years. I have a set of "wolf's ears" that I use regularly when shooting handguns. They are muff type, powered by a nine volt battery. They cut ...

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It looks great!

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The revolvers that Rick carries are M1873 Chamelot Delvigne French Ordnance Revolvers in 11mm. I have two in my colllection. I've loaned one to Todd so that he can make copies. He may sell resin copies, or send the specs to Japan to see if they can make blank firing ones, like he did for Indy's Smit...

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That came out really nice! Good job!

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I'm glad you like them. Enjoy!

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It will do it's part if you do yours.

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I recently bought a used one from a local pawn shop. I put a set of combat grips on it. I'll send you the stock ones. Give me your mailing address.
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Fritz

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Not to steal this thread, but those Solo rigs are gorgeous!!! Do either of you make those? I've been looking to get one made in left hand.
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Fritz

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In the U.S., surplus military guns sold very cheaply through companies like Bannerman's. They were so cheap that many huters and outdoorsmen sporterized Krags, '03 Springfields, 1917 Enfields and so on. It wouldn't be unreasonable for an adventurer like Indy to want the power of a .45 ACP in a more ...

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I've got a buddy who was a gunsmith, and knows of my interest in such things. He found me an original in nice shape. A little Pecards and I was good to go!

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The standard military issue Webley holster will also work. That's how I carried mine until I had the barrel bobbed!

Cheers,
Fritz

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Welcome to the shooting sports sir! I am left handed and right eye dominant as well, but that hasn't stopped me. 20 years as a Marine MP and Criminal Investigator, and about ten years as a Cowboy Action Shooter as well. All it takes is practice. Be patient with yourself. I've been using a weaver sta...

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You did a wonderful job! It looks just like my M1917! Excellent!

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If you're looking for a good shooter, M1917 S&W's were made for the Brazillian Navy in 1938. The area identified by the Brazillian crest on the right side of the frame (where the S&W logo would usually be) and the plum colored cylinder (Brazillian Navy wanted them heat-treated). Mine cost me...

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Gents, What type of caps do these use? I was going through some of my older stuff and found a box of 7mm japanese caps. If thery are the same as what you use, I can send them to you. I had a collection of airsofts back in the 80's. I graduated to real guns after 20 years in the Corps. Respectfully, ...

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I was wondering how they did that! I wear my Del Caprio in my belt holder, and I can't get it to stay in place!

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It was actually one of Rook's stunt guns!!!

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One interesting note: he's supposedly carrying a Webley Fosberry revolver. The Webley Fosberry was a rare variant; a semi-auto revolver. The frame is a two-piece design. On recoil, cuts in the cylinder cause it to rotate, and the hammer is cocked automatically. You don't see them very often, and the...

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That is incredible! I had to fit a new barrel to my Mk VI. There is quite a bit of hand fitting on these old war horses. Cudoes to the old gentleman! I wonder if he sells those. I think there would be a market here...

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Very nicely done! Bravo!!!

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"I'm gonna blow up the Ark Rene'!"

Good Find!

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I have two buddies that just purchased Colt New Service revolvers, the civilian equivalent of the M1917 revolver. Both of these revolvers were British contract guns, originally chambered in .455 Eley. They were both rechambered in .45 Long Colt. They are in really nice shape. I'm not sure if a batch...

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Impressive work! Get with Chewbacca Jones on this forum. He's looking for a mini Webley holster. Maybe you can help him out...?

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They did make .38 caliber Webleys and Enfields for a time, before going over the the Browning Hi-Power. Try searching for .38 caliber Webley holster in your search engine. Good luck!

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My first Indy gun was a pre-war S&W Model 10. That's before I got educated on Indy's proper firearms!

It looks like a copy of the model ten. It should give you good service as an Indy gun and a self defense firearm too! Enjoy!

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I have a Mk III for CCW. This is my fun gun!

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Good Afternoon! I haven't been very active here as of late, but now I'm back! I meant to post pictures of my High Power awhile back but forgot. Here she is... http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p23/1stSgtFritz/Indy/DSCN3423.jpg http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p23/1stSgtFritz/Indy/DSCN3422.jpg R/S...

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My buddy Chris back east was in the Navy and lost most of his hearing. The VA paid for his gunsmith schooling in Colorado many years ago. He used to work out of his house in Western Mass when I was a kid. I went to work for him cleaning his shop, which graduated into cleaning the guns that came in. ...

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Looking good Zack!

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If I recall correctly, the barrel on the HE is screwed in, rather than pinned. If this is the case, another thing you can do is put the barrel in a padded vice, and turn it slightly. This method is used by Cowboy shooters to "adjust their sights" on Colt and Colt clone (SAA) revolvers. R/S...

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Sorry Rook...force of habit! ;) The only reason I ask is that I own an Artsee Mk VI, and the hammer spur got broken off inside of my gun safe. I don't know how it happened. I figure some of us might get rough with our toys, and want something more durable. Yours are aluminum, right? They'd probably ...

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Very nice Mr. Rook! Have you considered making a true "stunt" revolver, made of a hard rubber?

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Very nice grips! Where did you find them? Who made them?

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