Just wanted to show off the gun and holster set I got from Todd's while at the summit.
He had a few boxes outside of his little showroom/tent that were marked clearance, and even though I swore I wouldn't buy anything, I had to take a look.
One box was full of boots (I was told they were all prototyes) going for $10 a pair. They all had different soles/heels than the current production run, but, were very nice and probably more durable.
Another box was full of hats (mainly downtowners) going for as low as $10-20.
The last box was full of props. While digging through it to look at an idol bank, I saw a barrel sticking out. What I pulled up quite suprised me as it was a Tanka made, S&W 38 Scl. with a 4 inch barrel for $40 (average price for Tanka revolvers is about $140-170
). I had to get it.While I was paying up, the nice lady runnning the store (I did not catch her name) mentioned that there was a few holsters in the box as well. Checked again, and sure enough, a holster for $5!!
In know I swore I wouldn't buy anything, but, COME ON! $45!!
The holster had a small score on the leather inside of the holster flap and a few scuffs, but nothing major.
I wet molded the holster last night to fit the gun (don't know if it is SA, but I like it), used a little high grit sandpaper to just highlight the highpoints a little and coated it in pecards.
Here you can see the small score (right by the butt of the handle).
The gun is made mostly out of metal (die cast) except for the external barrel which is ABS plastic.
Unfortunately, the orange safety paint on the tip "fell off" while I was giving the gun a bath in acetone.
She said that the gun was marked down as they had did something to the grips (She didn't specify).
Don't know if they are original to the gun, but they appear to be cast resin.
Shot of the other side, showing the cylinder swung out. The gun is fully functional (as in it shoots little plastic BB's, like it should). The gas resevoir and valve system is built completely into the cylinder. The back of the cylinder has non-removable "brass cartriges", one of which has a hole in it to fill the gun with gas. BB's are loaded into the front of the chambers and there is an internal resevoir to hold 6 more shots that automatically reloads the gun for you when a chamber is vacant.
Of course it is a little smaller than a 1917, but, only by a little and it fits the holster quite well.
I won't be distressing the gun as it is too nice. Besides, the paint wears off easily, showing the metal underneath.
Not bad for a close enough Stembridge.
Just after bragging about my score to another member, he went over there and found another one in the box for the same price. Except his had a blued finish! (I'll need to make sure an dig harder next time!!)
The repair is another question. I think, since I was only going to use this as a prop whip [for now...I foresee having to buy a Todd's eight footer really soon...see below], so I will let it go after wrapping some leather around the break.](./images/smilies/Indy_wall.gif "Brick wall"){kind=small}
I just looked at it, and it's the S&W you have, kwad. Have I mentioned that I'm still recovering from the trip? 
If so, You are very welcome.