Handgun Collection

[Texas Johnny]

Is that a stainless LeMat? Just kidding. tell us about it.

Unfortunately, it is just a replica. I was doing a presentation, and I thought it was such an interesting and unique revolver that I included it in my talk, I needed to show what it looked like so I bought a non-firing replic, I just wasn't able to afford an original one. Maybe one day!

 

[UCVRelics]

Thanks! Yes, I think a M1858 Starr will be my next one. Let me know if you come across a nice original one.

Bob and I will be at the Dalton show in a few weeks if you want me to keep my eyes open for one.

 

[Texas Johnny]

Just out of curiosity what caliber is the derringer?

That one is just a replica of the Philadelphia Deringer, but it modeled after the .41 caliber Deringer.

 

[Texas Johnny]

Bob and I will be at the Dalton show in a few weeks if you want me to keep my eyes open for one.

Yes please, give me a call if you find anything. Thanks!

 

[UCVRelics]

Unfortunately, it is just a replica. I was doing a presentation, and I thought it was such an interesting and unique revolver that I included it in my talk, I needed to show what it looked like so I bought a non-firing replic, I just wasn't able to afford an original one. Maybe one day!

I just saw a VERY nice one at Franklin it was higher than a camels A

 

[Texas Johnny]

I just saw a VERY nice one at Franklin it was higher than a camels A

I don't have to have a pristine one, but I do want one that where the firing mechanism is fully functional.

 

[Pollaco]

No, of those that can be fired I have only fired a couple. Yes it is a copy of a Philadelphia Derringer, but it is just a Denix replica, that one can't be fired.

Several years ago while researching the Philadelphia Derringer, I came across the ones made in Houston. The Schmidt Derringer.That's one I'd like to have in my collection.I really can't tell you why though (family name maybe?)

 

[Texas Johnny]

Several years ago while researching the Philadelphia Derringer, I came across the ones made in Houston. The Schmidt Derringer.That's one I'd like to have in my collection.I really can't tell you why though (family name maybe?)

Very interesting! That's one that I am not at all familiar with. When were they made?

 

[Pollaco]

Very interesting! That's one that I am not at all familiar with. When were they made?

1850s I think

 

[Texas Johnny]

Unfortunately (?) several years ago I got reinterested in WWII, and with its centennial having arrived WWI as well. Then, I "rediscovered" my interest in the Napoleonic era last year during our forced isolation. The upshot of it all is that my "collection" (more of an accumulation, really) now covers the period spanned by the M.1777 French pistole d'Arcon to the 1944 Mauser HSc! I never cared much for bolt-action rifles before; now I have six of them, four Mausers and two Arisakas. I no longer own any replicas though.

That is quite a collection spread! I least you don't have any replicas!

 

[Texas Johnny]

1850s I think

Thanks, I will have to do some research on it, I didn't realize that some were made in Houston.

 

[UCVRelics]

I don't have to have a pristine one, but I do want one that where the firing mechanism is fully functional.

I was talking about a Lemat that was 21K. I will keep my eyes open for a nice fully functioning Starr.

 

[Texas Johnny]

I was talking about a Lemat that was 21K. I will keep my eyes open for a nice fully functioning Starr.

Yes, a LaMat is too rich for my blood. Thanks for being on the look out!

 

[Pollaco]

I just found a interesting tidbit on Booth's derringer. According to Wikipedia Booth's derringer had counterclockwise rifling (left-handed twist) while the typical gun had a right handed twist.

 

[Pollaco]

Thanks, I will have to do some research on it, I didn't realize that some were made in Houston.

 

[johan_steele]

Thanks! Yes, I think a M1858 Starr will be my next one. Let me know if you come across a nice original one.

Lodgewood has a nice one.

Pistols and Revolvers

 

[DixieRifles]

Just out of curiosity what caliber is the derringer?

I'm guessing but I thought the Philadelphia Derringer was .44 caliber.

{Edited}
Oh! Someone answered your question. I saw a replica of one. I thought it was a shooter but it was really cheap. That is one reason I thought about getting it. But then you have to find the right bullet for it.

 

[DixieRifles]

Looks to be one of the pot metal repop. Ironically not that much lower quality than the originals.

Is that why a Colt only cost $12 ?

Ahh, J/K.

 

[johan_steele]

Is that why a Colt only cost $12 ?

Ahh, J/K.

The quality control and consistency of the LeMat was atrocious. They were heavy and the fit and finish was quite poor when compared to a Colt or just about anything. They weren't half the pistol of a Kerr or Adams. There is a reason not many were imported or made.

IMO they are grossly over rated.

 

[Texas Johnny]

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Thanks Pollco! Interesting a .45!