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Revisiting an Old Concept: A Common-Cartridge Long Gun and Revolver

Hi,

Indeed. I've decided I need just one "revolver/long gun" combo. My plan is to save up enough gig money to eventually add a .357 lever action and revolver to my "one-of-each" collection. Hopefully they will both shoot .357 Magnum and .38 Special.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
in that first pic two of the lads are carrying what we today call appendix carry. Revolvers were first for me just like some folks first carry was a 1911. So it stands to reason we'll always like those. I never feel underarmed with a revolver and a good magnum loading (always carry reloads too btw). Semis are nice too. Bit like Archie with Ronnie or Betty here lol, which one? Damn - both of them of course!
 
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.45 Colt

Mike
 
Have to question how prevalent this was. From 1873 through 1940 the Colt Single Action Army reached 357,859. .45 Colt. The next most prevalent were the .44-40 Winchester Center fire (WCF) at 71,392; 38-40 (38 WCF) at 50,520; .32-20 Winchester (32 WCF) at 43,284 and, the 41 Colt at 19,676. with about 30 calibers in all. Money was tight, guns expensive. I'm betting most people made do with one, and those with a rifle and handgun carried what they could lay their hands on. JMHO.
 
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