Delaware_Dan
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Title says it all, show off your safe queens!
Safe Queens: Let's see 'em
- Thread starter Delaware_Dan
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Everyone's definition is different... when I think of safe queen, I think of a gun that's expensive, rare, in pristine condition, and one that might get shown off as a pretty piece but rarely (or never!) fired.
Given that definition, I don't own any.
However, I have a few in my safe that don't get much play... old, family heirlooms that I will forever keep dear to my heart, but they don't make it out to the range very often.
In handguns, I have only one safe queen-- Smith & Wesson pre-model 10. Roy Jinks tells me that it's the S&W Hand Ejector, M&P, model of 1905, Fourth Change, built and shipped in 1921 to Huntington, WV. This one is a .38 Special, 6-inch barrel and fixed sights, nickel plated. It does not have the original grips, but wears mother of pearl. These were on it when my Grandfather bought it used in 1923. Serial number is 357xxx for any S&W data junkie who might wish to give me any more anecdotal information on it.
Alas, I have no host to upload a picture. I hope to rectify that problem eventually!
Given that definition, I don't own any.
However, I have a few in my safe that don't get much play... old, family heirlooms that I will forever keep dear to my heart, but they don't make it out to the range very often.
In handguns, I have only one safe queen-- Smith & Wesson pre-model 10. Roy Jinks tells me that it's the S&W Hand Ejector, M&P, model of 1905, Fourth Change, built and shipped in 1921 to Huntington, WV. This one is a .38 Special, 6-inch barrel and fixed sights, nickel plated. It does not have the original grips, but wears mother of pearl. These were on it when my Grandfather bought it used in 1923. Serial number is 357xxx for any S&W data junkie who might wish to give me any more anecdotal information on it.
Alas, I have no host to upload a picture. I hope to rectify that problem eventually!
Quickdraw Limpsalot
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I don't have any. To each his own, but or me personally it would be a waste.
I'm not sure I qualify. I have a lot of guns that are "safe queen-like", in that I've haven't shot them much or at all in recent times, but that's not because I don't shoot them. It's just that I haven't had the time or was in the mood to shoot something else when I did have the time.
MMMM..
..cant say I really have any that live only in the safe, but I do take meticulous care of all my guns
This one has had 1000's of rounds thru it, all original still looks good
Lost count on this one, many thousands
If I ever quit shooting them, they go bye-bye, I sold one 2 weeks ago, another one is going this weekend and then one more to sell in a few weeks.
..cant say I really have any that live only in the safe, but I do take meticulous care of all my guns
This one has had 1000's of rounds thru it, all original still looks good
Lost count on this one, many thousands
If I ever quit shooting them, they go bye-bye, I sold one 2 weeks ago, another one is going this weekend and then one more to sell in a few weeks.
I only really have one, a sweet 16 my grandfather bought for his future son in 1954. He never had a son so it went to me, the first grandson. Unfired, new condition, no box. My Rem. 541T has just about been relagated to safe queen status. I just don't want it getting any scratches or dings, I have several other .22's that serve my needs well. The 541 gets pulled out occasionally for target shooting or squirrel hunting. I DONT KNOW HOW TO POST PICTURES !! help.
Stevie-Ray
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kristop64089
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I'll play...
Serial number: 52. Dan Wesson PM10B.(Pointman Major):
Everything on this gun is unusual
- Blued DW 1911
- Millet rear (not dovetailed, but machined to slide)
- Lack of large Logo on L.S.
- Nomenclature
Ruger GS 32N:
(second pic is not mine, and is used without permission. Used for detail )
RARE Navy Contract overrun Gun. These were made for the N.I.S.(now known as N.C.I.S.) this gun is from 1993, and it shoots like a dream!
This one is COMPLETE, with EVERY option from the factory.
- Multi colored front sights(caliber designation for Gunners Mates to install at PDS)
- Pachmayer presentation grips
- All papers
- Distribution box
- factory box
- letter from Ruger(provenance)
This would have to be my ALL time favorite gun, needless to say, it lives in my safe.
Serial number: 52. Dan Wesson PM10B.(Pointman Major):
Everything on this gun is unusual
- Blued DW 1911
- Millet rear (not dovetailed, but machined to slide)
- Lack of large Logo on L.S.
- Nomenclature
Ruger GS 32N:
(second pic is not mine, and is used without permission. Used for detail )
RARE Navy Contract overrun Gun. These were made for the N.I.S.(now known as N.C.I.S.) this gun is from 1993, and it shoots like a dream!
This one is COMPLETE, with EVERY option from the factory.
- Multi colored front sights(caliber designation for Gunners Mates to install at PDS)
- Pachmayer presentation grips
- All papers
- Distribution box
- factory box
- letter from Ruger(provenance)
This would have to be my ALL time favorite gun, needless to say, it lives in my safe.
I believe in shooting my guns but I have some that I don't carry and don't shoot a lot of rounds through.
I purchased these Colt Detective Specials only recently. I haven't shot them yet but I know that I will:
These Pythons don't have too many rounds through them:
Here's a SW Model 17 I don't shoot very much. I actually shoot an older K-22 more.
I purchased these Colt Detective Specials only recently. I haven't shot them yet but I know that I will:
These Pythons don't have too many rounds through them:
Here's a SW Model 17 I don't shoot very much. I actually shoot an older K-22 more.
Rich Miranda
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Kristop, I remember when you got that gun, and it still my favorite of all the guns I've seen on TFL.