Win
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Post by Win on Apr 28, 2020 8:49:11 GMT -5
Still using some of my tumbles for background. I'm retired so the Covid 19 is only affecting my away from home activities. At home I get to play with rocks and other hobbies. These rocks here are Petrified Wood from Virgin, UT and Bacon Agate from Moab, UT. I know it's a knife thread, but for me, the Python is the winner.  Everytime I see one, I kick myself for not having bought one way back when, but I couldn't afford it - bought a 6" 686 instead. The Pythons had the most beautiful bluing of any handgun I ever recall seeing back then. Your's looks to be in beautiful shape as well. The Python has been in the family since new, my brother bought it in the '70s. It will be passed to my bothers son, stays in the family. I had it tuned by a fellow named Reeves Jungkind, he's since passed. He was a retired Texas Ranger and the top Python guy. This gun is amazingly smooth, my wife loved shooting it with 38 spl. |
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pizzano
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Post by pizzano on Apr 28, 2020 12:39:06 GMT -5
That 70's Colt .357 is most certainly a treasure.....one of the first American production revolvers to standardize frame mounted firing pins (1950's)........I believe Colt discontinued production of that model back in 1999 and made only special orders until 2005, I understand Colt has re-issued the Python. A bit pricey, like all well made Colt revolvers, the re-issue is even on the California handgun registry........a bit heavy for my taste, but one, if not the best .357, 4.25" to 6.00" revolvers ever made (not just my opinion)....!
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Win
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Post by Win on Aug 18, 2021 10:06:26 GMT -5
Thought I'd add a few to this thread. David Boye knife, Kambaba Jasper:  Spyderco and Mookaite:  Custom knife from Poland, AZ PW:  |
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Post by Peruano on Aug 18, 2021 12:09:09 GMT -5
Win All of your older photos fail to load when I view this thread. Did you move or delete them?
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Win
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Post by Win on Aug 18, 2021 14:23:09 GMT -5
Win All of your older photos fail to load when I view this thread. Did you move or delete them? Unfortunately they were lost when Fototime closed up without notice. I've started replace them from a new host, might take a while. Here's a replacement photo, newer image. Knife is Mammoth Ivory as are the earrings. Earrings are a favorite of my wife's, made by Inuit artist Denise Wallace  |
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Post by stephan on Aug 19, 2021 14:39:42 GMT -5
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Win
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Post by Win on Aug 21, 2021 11:53:40 GMT -5
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Post by stephan on Aug 21, 2021 15:49:36 GMT -5
Apparently the Aztecs revered it for that purpose (though more for axes than knives, I think), and were more unwilling to have the Spaniards get their hands on the jade than the gold (hard to make decent weapons out of that). Being as tough as it is, I suspect that, once you get a good edge, it would be resistant to chipping. |
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Aug 27, 2021 18:09:53 GMT -5
Still using some of my tumbles for background. I'm retired so the Covid 19 is only affecting my away from home activities. At home I get to play with rocks and other hobbies. These rocks here are Petrified Wood from Virgin, UT and Bacon Agate from Moab, UT.  Gotta appreciate a kindred spirit who likes rocks, knives and Pythons. Looks like a Hogue stock on the snake. I've had a couple but let relatives snooker me out of them. |
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Win
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Post by Win on Aug 31, 2021 10:45:39 GMT -5
Still using some of my tumbles for background. I'm retired so the Covid 19 is only affecting my away from home activities. At home I get to play with rocks and other hobbies. These rocks here are Petrified Wood from Virgin, UT and Bacon Agate from Moab, UT. Gotta appreciate a kindred spirit who likes rocks, knives and Pythons. Looks like a Hogue stock on the snake. I've had a couple but let relatives snooker me out of them. Great eye, that is a Hogue grip. The Python was originally my brother's, bought new, early 70s. When I got it from him i sent it to a gunsmith named Reeves Jungkind, the go to Python guy. He smoothed out an already great gun, sadly he has passed away. |
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Win
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Post by Win on Dec 23, 2021 12:50:58 GMT -5
This knife is from a maker in the USA, a gift for my daughter's boyfriend. Locally collected Petrified Wood, lightly tumbled and polished. Merry Christmas to all my rock buddies!!  |
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