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  1. Ryan S.

    Ryan S. Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    THis is a picture of my grandpa right when he entered the 10th mtn division in '41...Does any one know what type of pistol he is holding? Im going to pick one up....

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    Ry
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    My guess would be that it is a Smith & Wesson M1917, .45 caliber, 5.5" barrel.
     
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  3. Ryan S.

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    thank ya sir....
     
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    Revolver not pistol.


    :)
     
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    this man knows is guns
     
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    Do realize it requires the use of half or full moon clips as the .45ACP is a rimless cartridge.
     
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  7. Ryan S.

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    ya noticed that doesnt seem like its too big of a deal though...
     
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    Revolver or weapon not a gun
     
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    Actually, if you practice the clips actually load about as fast as a speed loader. The short cartridge helps loading speed as well compared to a .38SPL pr .357Mag for instance.
     
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