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Bought this vintage beauty yesterday. Always wanted to own one. Been sitting around listening to the four clicks: C - O - L -T

You're probably right. I bought a 120 year old vintage Colt Single action revolver yesterday. Had buyers remorse before I got out of the building.........

They hold like a vise and I have five hidden around my house and one in each of my trucks.

Cost aside, the answer to this basically comes down to how closely to the original Hi Power you want it to be. The FN seems to be a very well made pistol, but is not nearly as close of a clone to the original as the SA-35.

I watched a video review last night on this pistol and the more I see of it, the more I like it. The action just moves like butter. The reviewer (Sootch) also owns a Hudson and made several comparisons. Here's the link to the video and you may enjoy it if you've not seen it before.

I really appreciate all of the replies on this thread. Y'all have given me good insight on your views and I don't feel so much like an "oddity" now, ha. As to the guns I have, I do still try to schedule time to shoot them all on occasion so they do bring me enjoyment. I try to shoot them in themes such as taking out my .22 target guns one day, then shotguns, then old historic guns, modern, etc, etc, etc, and that works well. Now I just need to figure out how to ride 25 saddles, ha. Thanks again,

That '94 is such a beauty.... Thanks for sharing.

This may sound odd, but I have a personality quirk that goes like this..... When I buy a gun or anything that I have a great interest in (ie. saddles, guns, knives, historic items, guitars, etc.) I never sell them. I frequently read on these threads a post that goes something like this: "Oh, I used to carry a (fill in the blank) and loved the way it shot and felt in my hand but I sold it. Sure wish I still had it." I completely understand that if a person needs the cash then they do what they have to do, but barring hard times, I just don't think I could sell any of the things I have accumulated. I will say that I don't just buy the latest and greatest or coolest thing coming down the pike. I do my research and determine if I really want it, but once I get it, it's pretty well there for keeps. As a result, I have quite a few toys laying around. Thankfully, I have a pretty large house, full basement, barn and outbuildings so I can store all of this stuff but I do hear my wife say, "How many saddles can you ride?" or "How many guns can you shoot?" Am I a hoarder???

Very impressive on the video. I am quite interested in this. I wonder what the "plus" is to the square barrel other than just adding weight??

I'm much like Grayfox on this. I have my SA-35 and love it. I doubt I will get the other two as I believe the SA to be closer to the original Hi Power.

I did a google search on these revolvers and found it quite fascinating. A piece of firearm history that I had not known about before.

Great comment!!!!!!

You know, while I live in the country, have a horse farm and love shooting, I have never hunted, (go figure). Anyway, it seems that the 270 is one of the most popular deer hunting rounds. I suppose it packs the necessary knock down power combined with a good flat trajectory. Am I correct on those being the traits that are most valued?

Well shoot............kinda takes the excitement outta the whole deal.

Now wait a minute. I understand not working for credit, but no "moonshine, pot or hookers?" Why even get into the business?

I gotta say, I am learning a lot on this thread. Had no knowledge of them prior to.

I could not agree more with this statement.

I agree with Garufa but if that is not a viable option I would do B or C. Definitely not A. Don't put a new barrel on this. It's a historical piece and they aren't making them anymore. In case you can't tell from the above, I also don't agree with the development of historical land and old battlefields. And I damn sure don't agree with taking down our monuments......... But that is for another discussion.

Having fired hundreds of rounds through these types of rifles, it is possible to do 3 rounds a minute and if you are stationary and can leave the ramrod out, four could be attained. It was reported that veterans of the War between the states could attain that. I cannot. But to do three rounds a minute with a flintlock would be quite a feat, indeed due to the complexity of setting the frizzen and properly filling the pan vs simply slipping on a percussion cap on the nipple. Mark Baker, who was the weapons and technical advisor to Mel Gibson on the movie, "The Patriot" could probably pull it off, but it would be difficult, even for him, IMHO. If attained, it could not be sustained as the barrel would begin to foul and build up and this would slow down the process greatly.

Then next Military Collectors show will not be until next year. However, the largest Civil War show in the southeast starts this coming Saturday at the Williamson County Ag Center at the intersection of I-65 and Peytonsville Road. Both Saturday and Sunday.

Curios and Relics. As stated in the heading of the subcategory.

Well, the prices were a bit high over all, but less than you see posted on Gunbroker (not that you can use that as a measuring stick). Saw a couple of Garands for $1,000 and a few Mosin's for $550 and a 1903 for $1,500 but most higher. I had not been to the show in years so it was just good to immerse myself.

Not sure if any of you got a chance to go to the Military Collectors show at the Marriott in Franklin (Cool Springs) yesterday or today, but if you did not, you missed a great show. There were three rooms (one large and two medium) just filled with classic firearms from all periods. The theme was the turn of the century and the Spanish-American war but there was everything imaginable. I have seen more Garands, 1911's, Springfield 1903's, etc than I can remember. Saw a Mauser I almost grabbed but I have more vintage rifles now than I need, so I passed. My buddy bought a cherry Winchester model 1895 for himself and a Mosin-Nagant for his son as a Christmas present. Anyway, it was a smorgasbord for the visual senses. On related note, and if you missed this one, the Civil War show next weekend is stacking up to be a jewel, too. Just to whet your appetite, the flintlock rifle that was owned by Gaspar Mansker (yes, the man who founded Mansker's Station in Goodlettsville in 1780) will be there on display. It is part of a private collection and this may be the only chance to see such a cherished relic as this.

Thanks for the correction, Garufa. I checked with my rimfire guru and he said you were correct. Stevens created the .22 LR. Or maybe "designed" would be the better term.

I gotta say this has been a fun little thread as every reply has been a trip down memory lane. Btw, speaking of this Stevens Crack Shot rifle, I was told the other day that Mr. Stevens, who founded this company back around the turn of the century was the man who created the .22 rimfire cartridge. Not sure if true, but I know it was an old company who I think sold out to Savage. May be wrong there, too.