Let's see those Indy guns!

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:47 am

Alright, I just received my ROTLA Keppler holster yesterday and while taking a few
photos, I thought I'd snap a couple of shots of some of my other Indy-esque guns
for posterity. I've seen a bunch of cool pics of other members Indy guns around in
different posts and thought there should be a thread for you guys to show your stuff
off. I'm not just talking about real guns, I mean everything: real, resin, airsoft, carved,
modified water pistols, whatever!

Here are a few of mine:

The .45 1911 is a Springfield Armory mil-spec with repro wood diamond grips and a new
GI holster. The P-38 is actually a West German P-1 ( virtually identical to the WWII P-38,
the main difference being it has an aluminum frame instead of steel ) fitted with a real
pair of vintage WWII bakelite grips. Hopefully next year, I can afford to get the broomhandle
Mauser restored ( needs barrel work, new springs, firing pin, and an overall refinish ). And
lastly, THE GUN is a new stock S&W M22 with a Keppler holster.

Alright everyone, let's see what you've got! :junior:

FerFAL · Post by **FerFAL** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:32 am

Here’s my Hi Power with some other "vintage" stuff.
The Buenos Aires police did the “distressing” for me in it…:)

The other one is kind of a “close enough” I guess, A S&W HE 38Spl , 5” barrel. An inch too long and the wrong caliber.

When did Indy use a 1911?

FerFAL

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:56 am

Here's my only gun: 1918 Webley MK-VI. Enjoy!

John Falcon · Post by **John Falcon** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:06 pm

My close-enough S&W.

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:45 pm

FerFAL wrote:When did Indy use a 1911?

I don't think he did, but you do get to see them finally in Crystal Skull in the warehouse.
Looks like you've got a 1911 sneaking out the bottom of one of your pics as well - cool gun.

Great pictures, guys - keep 'em coming! :junior:

serrecuir · Post by **serrecuir** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:30 pm

Here's a pic of my S&W Model 22 of 1917. I have a pair of vintage pre-war grips that I have to install; I also have a new barrel on order that I'm going to cut down to 4".

-Craig

FerFAL · Post by **FerFAL** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:11 pm

Solent MKIII wrote:
FerFAL wrote:When did Indy use a 1911?
I don't think he did, but you do get to see them finally in Crystal Skull in the warehouse.
Looks like you've got a 1911 sneaking out the bottom of one of your pics as well - cool gun.

Great pictures, guys - keep 'em coming! :junior:

Not a 1911 but close. It’s a Ballester Molina, from the Argentine Army.

FerFAL

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:01 am

Ballester Molina, excellent pistol. My father has owned about 6 over the years. Lots of great vintage firearms in Argentina.
Very nice.
I see a bunch of FN mags in the background too.

I still want to get a Hi-Power and cram it into my Raiders holster.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:21 am

Here's my WWII S&W Victory .38. It's a fun shooter, tough it's been a while since I've been able to take it to a range.

Alkali Jones · Post by **Alkali Jones** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:48 pm

Hey all,

I have a Hi-Power. I'm hoping to get better looking grips, and I need to swap out the hammer for the one with the hole in it. I'm unable to post pics at this time, however

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But I have a sort of "philosophy" question here. Everyone seems to agree that Lucas/Spielburg wanted to use a 1911 for Indy's second gun, but the props guy wanted to use the Hi-Power because 9mm was more reliable as a prop gun. (By the way, wouldn't it make sense to carry two guns of the same calibre, both .45?)

Well, doesn't that make the Hi-Power Lucas/Spielburg's close enough Indy gun and wouldn't the 1911 be the accurate Indy gun? I believe I read that even the shot count is consistent with the 1911 (7+1) rather that the Hi-Power (13 + 1).

Just seems to me that you could safely call a 1911 an Indy gun just as easily as the Hi-Power. What do you all think? ...Oh, and the beautiful Webly, well, it belongs in a museum!! (Or at least in my gun case!!)

Dan S

FerFAL · Post by **FerFAL** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:01 pm

If I had to walk out of the door right now thinking I’m never coming back and I can only take one gun, that gun would be a Hi Power.

Keep in mind that 9mm is far more popular than .45 in places other than USA, specially with all those Nazis running around, it would make re supply much easier.

I think the Hi Power 9mm is an excellent choice for an adventurer.
Most popular caliber in the most popular pistol model.

Alkali Jones wrote: (By the way, wouldn't it make sense to carry two guns of the same calibre, both .45?)

W

45 ACP isn’t compatible with 445 Webly, same bore diameter but different ammo. You have to modify the revolver to use 45 ACP.

FerFAL

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:04 pm

Indy's Bapty revolver had been rechambered to .45 ACP for blank firing purposes. The other (Stembridge) Smith & Wesson HE2 was already chambered in .45 ACP.

See-

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:19 am

I don't have any pics of my resin, which is an Artsee, but...

Here's my S&W .38

And some "old style" revolvers for the Young Indy in me...

alphared6 · Post by **alphared6** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:53 am

I SEE SOME NICE WEAPONS HERE!

Here are a few from my collection. Just the "Indy" period ones. I also have an M-1911A1 but she's locked and loaded and ready to defend my castle.

Here's what appears in this picture:

A. P-08 Luger, dtd 1941.
B. P-38, dtd 1942.
C. German proofed CZ-27, dtd 1943.
D. S&W 38 with hand carved grips.
E. Walther PK, dtd 1939 - Navy marked.
F. Walther PPK, dtd 1938 - Police marked.
G. Belgian copy of a British Bull Dog, Aprox 1910 Marked "Poliezi Revolver." Fires a 7,65mm

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:42 pm

I love the Belgian Bulldog!

alphared6 · Post by **alphared6** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:57 am

I knew this was in my collection someplace. It needs some work but is otherwise a fine old weapon.

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:34 am

Nice revolver alphared6! A Colt? ( not sure ). And yes, the Colt .45 Auto is one of my favs
as well. The .45 cartridge combined with "Ol' slabsides" is still a winning combo to this day.

Thought I'd throw in a couple of rifles from those guys that Indy hates.

The lower rifle is a German 8mm K-98 Mauser as seen in "Raiders" and "Last Crusade".
The upper one is a 33/40 Mauser carbine made in 1942 and intended for use by German
mountain infantry.

Bolt close-up of the 33/40

If you don't already own one, I highly recommend picking up a Mauser for your collection, if
possible. These things are a kick in the pants to shoot and not too expensive. Captured
rifles tend to have most of the original German proof stamps removed by whatever country
was refurbishing them, and can be had for a couple of hundred bucks, if not less. Rifles with
intact marks tend to go a bit higher, but are still reasonable ( with the possible exception of
SS or sniper models, some of those prices can go through the roof! ) :junior:

alphared6 · Post by **alphared6** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:20 pm

Solent: Thanks. Mine is a Colt. Look above to Chewbacca Jones' post, his is an S&W.
I have two K-98's in my collection, both vet bring backs. I also have a Bruno 98 which my father brought back. Additionally I have a G-98 dated 1916, and a Russian STV-40 also brought back by my father.
I have others as well. Almost all of mine are shooters, some are not simply because to fire them would be to reduce their value.

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:12 pm

That's very cool that your dad brought those home with him ( I don't think they
allow soldiers to bring back trophies of any kind anymore ) A real neat piece of
family history you've got there.

:junior:

alphared6 · Post by **alphared6** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:18 pm

No, soldiers cannot bring back naught but photographs these days. By virtue of my position I am very familiar with the requirements to get artifacts back. Decisions are made at the "J" Staff level and must be approved by the Center of Military History which has final approving authority. I have commanded several "Artifact Recovery Teams" and I can tell you the paperwork is monumental!

Dr._J · Post by **Dr._J** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:50 am

Here's my 1917 (top) with my Artsee1 resin replica.

Regards, Dr. J

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:19 pm

I've posted this before but here it is again since it is on topic for this thread. S&W model 22 with the 4" barrel, not a 1917 replica but rather a model 1950 replica.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237 ... sw22iv.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237 ... w22vii.jpg

FerFAL · Post by **FerFAL** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:21 pm

You are right.
More guns.
Not Indy but still cool ones.

S&W 629-1 (44 magnum), S&W 1905 Hand Ejector (38 special) Chopped Down Colt Police Positive “Policia Maritima” (38 special)
Colt Detective “Policia Prov. De Bs. As.” (38 special) FM Hi Power (9mm) Ballester Rigound “Ejercito Argentino” (11,25 mm)
Colt Pocket Hammerless 1908 (380 ACP, like Gral. Patton’s gun:D)

FerFAL

alphared6 · Post by **alphared6** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:14 pm

Just one of the many cases of firearms in the Museum. This from the Reave's Collection.

hocfutue · Post by **hocfutue** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:36 pm

TheMechanic wrote:Ballester Molina, excellent pistol....

Already have a 1911a1, but still keep an eye out for one of those Ballerina Molesters, as some collectors call 'em.

I won't post everything in the safe--that'd max out the site's bandwidth...

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:03 pm

hocfutue wrote:...but still keep an eye out for one of those Ballerina Molesters, as some collectors call 'em.