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My father-in-law gave me these two Colt pistols about 15 years ago, three years before he died. They sat in a drawer untouched for the next 12 years, until I finally decided to get a CT Pistol Permit. I got that in December of 2013 at the advanced age of 63. Since then, I've taken both to the range and I really enjoy shooting them, especially the 38.

This Colt 1908 25ACP was purchased new by my grandfather-in-law in 1916. It was rarely fired, but well cared for. I've fired it just a few times myself. This Colt Official Police 38 Special was the service revolver of a police officer in our hometown during the 50's and 60's, who gave it to my father-in-law after he retired from the force. It was built in 1956. These two old guns are treasures to me. I will keep them and shoot them for as long as I'm able.

outstanding .... good to hear they are being cared for so they can be passed on to future generations

Very glad you have these two treasures, CT_Shooter. As you said, they are special treasures. It was great that your father-in-law passed them on to you.

Both definitely do not look their ages: a 100-year-old pistol, and a 60-year-old revolver. Not many folk own such beauties! The revolver is a particularly sharp-looking handgun. Thanks for sharing their stories and great pictures!

Nice classics. Like the 38 too. Enjoy!!!!

Nothing better than the guns that belonged to my father and father-in-law. One has already been passed down to my oldest daughter and the rest will someday go to here and her sister. None of the guns are worth anything monetarily, but I hope they will treasure the heritage behind them.

I have a couple revolvers from my Dad too. I will pass them to the next generation.

I have an oldy from my Dad, a Savage 1917 .32 auto. Over 100 yrs old, still shoots good!

Great looking guns CT, love the history behind them.

Thanks, great old handguns! I still carry an old Rossi model 68, .38 special. I believe that it is the model that was built on the Smith & Wesson tooling. I like the "heft" of the older revolvers.

Nice pair.
I really like the 38.
Thanks for sharing

Cool guns and stories.

Neat Colts

I had a friend that collected Savage auto pistols. One of their ads used a photo of Bat Masterson and his endorsement of the pistol. " It banishes fear"

Travlin wrote:I had a friend that collected Savage auto pistols. One of their ads used a photo of Bat Masterson and his endorsement of the pistol. " It banishes fear"

This was my Dad's Savage 32 auto 1917 model, about 100 yrs old and still works good !!

RanchRoper wrote:Cool guns and stories.

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What RR said.

Enjoy the handguns and good shooting to you!

Take care.

Cate