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  1. Rathdown

    Show us your Guns!

    Dave, not only do I have a soft spot in my heart for Krags, your sporter looks to have nice wood, and the checkering-- wow.
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    Front Seat vs Back Seat Where do you stand?

    I think it really depends on the car. Riding in the back of most SUVs makes me car car sick. The worst was a friend's extended wheelbase Range Rover. Even in city conditions after a few miles I was ready to toss lunch, so it was "up front" or "up chuck" in that car. Generally I don't mind...
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    And Ode to the British Service Revolver

    So, asked the Old Writer, is that you over on the 24 Hour Campfire?
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    When is it ok to wear a navy blue hat like a Fedora or Homburg? What about black?

    I tend to match my hat to my top coat, so black top coat, black hat; tan top coat, brown hat. If I'm not wearing a top coat I tend to wear a mid-grey hat with most suits, and brown with tweeds. I don't own a navy blue hat, and (at least for me) I can't imagine a situation where I'd wear one. But...
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    Show us your Guns!

    I was the Associate Editor of the magazine, and focused most of my staff writing on handguns. I edited all of Jeff Cooper's copy, while Howard French (the Editor) looked after Elmer Keith. For a firearms enthusiast the 1970s was a golden era as all of the greats: Keith, Skelton, Jordan, Cooper...
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    1930's drive down Wilshire Boulevard

    Some tantalizing glimpses of cars, starting with the Springfield-bodied Rolls-Royce in the opening minute of the film, to the badly smashed car on the back of the tow-truck (called a "wrecker" back then). Thanks for posting!
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    Downton Abbey - I'm hooked

    Anything but an actress...
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    songs that make you shiver/cry

    There are several, but two that will be sung a my funeral: the fourth verse of "The Star Spangled Banner", and "Dream a Little Dream of Me".
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    Man-Cave in Books and Films

    It would seem elementary that Sherlock Holmes's sitting room at 221 B Baker Street certainly qualifies as a "literary" man cave.
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    And Ode to the British Service Revolver

    Indeed, replied the man with a brace of Uberti "Russians" on order. (You know, that Schofield will just fit in the glove box of a Traction Avant... ;))
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    And Ode to the British Service Revolver

    "Stopping power" is one of those catch phrases that really looks good in print, but lacks any sort useful definition in the real world. To move this discussion along let's all agree that "stopping power" is the ability to incapacitate aggressive behavior as quickly as possible, which may, or...
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    And Ode to the British Service Revolver

    For the record-- .455 Webley Mk II cartridge (the common WWI round): case pressure on ignition: 15,000 psi muzzle energy: 220 lb/ft bullet weight: 265 gr. velocity: 620 ft/sec penetration: 9-inches of FBI ballistic medium .45 ACP & Auo Rim (the common WWI round) case pressure on ignition...
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    Show us your Guns!

    When I was at G&A Magazine back in the '70s four of us bought Lahti's at the SHOT Show one year. Rugged, accurate, comfortable to shoot, and with great ergonomics it was, save for the magazine release, quite possibly the best 9mm pistol of the WWII era.
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    Downton Abbey - I'm hooked

    lol!
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    1947 DeSoto Taxi

    I think the (thus far) top bid of $750 says it all...
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    Downton Abbey - I'm hooked

    By the time filming season two was over, season three was already into pre- production. The story lines had been worked out, and the scripts for each episode were more than likely in first draft and awaiting final approval from the UK and US broadcasters. Stevens's departure may or my not have...
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    Show us your vehicles

    I believe a local friend has acquired all of their molds-- I know that within the last last two weeks he has made one or two removable hard tops for speedster owners-- I'll check and see if he has a website. Meanwhile, I'll pass along the emails of anyone interested in either a hard top or...
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    Downton Abbey - I'm hooked

    Well, that was certainly the mindset of my grandparents generation (married in 1909) and of their social set. As long as one "didn't do it in the streets and frighten the horses" it was accepted, but never commented upon, at least not in company. Those who didn't abide by the unwritten "rules"...
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    Show us your Guns!

    Merely a guess Colonel Finch, but I believe the crossed cannons device is the logotype of the Springfield Armory, the company which may have retailed the carbine when it became surplus. A better (closer) photo would undoubtedly reveal more detail. As to the second cartouche, I really couldn't...
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    Mystery Badge

    From your description of the devise, I'd suggest it sounds a lot like the membership pin of one of the Robert Burns Societies as these pins are based on Burns's alleged coat of arms.

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