Club Obi Wan

This is the gun that is being sold on Ebay by artsee1com . You can get this model that has been panted and trimmed or the unpainted and not trimmed. I am happy with it. http://www.ebay.com/.../Smith-Wesson-45.../261776639385" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?

I've never been a fan of the Stembridge gun myself, but artsee1 does make a very nice reproduction.



Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Indiana Jeff wrote:I've never been a fan of the Stembridge gun myself, but artsee1 does make a very nice reproduction.

Jeff, I feel the same way about the Webley because I don't consider it the original Indy revolver. Not to mention the odd caliber for a U.S.-based hero and seemingly unwieldy length.

The Smith & Wesson 1917 makes sense to me. It's custom shortened barrel makes it uniquely Indy's. A classic, ubiquitous American military "hand cannon" without unnecessary length and weight to maximize travel portability.

I've often thought that the Raiders pistol was originally supposed to be a S&W Victory Model (also a common US military pistol for that era) due to its nearly identical looks and factory 4-inch barrel, but that the 1917s were substituted due to the wider availability of .45 caliber blanks. Just like the Hi-Power was originally supposed to be a 1911.

What turns you off about the Stembridge?

Mainly because it is the 'non-shooting' gun from the movie.

Aesthetically don't care for the silver tip and blade sight.



Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Indiana Jeff wrote:Mainly because it is the 'non-shooting' gun from the movie.

Aesthetically don't care for the silver tip and blade sight.

Yet another reason I suspect it was supposed to represent the Victory Model, at least for close-ups.

Here is my Raiders with my slight custom 1917 S&W, the Smith was made in 1918.