And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Looks like that pistol has been handled, often.
ReplyDeletePistol needs some TLC, get rid of the rust, but nice grips though.
ReplyDeletehow were the grips attached?
ReplyDeleteNot "grips" but grip. One solid piece inletted for the frame and backstrap, separate on a Colt, not cast in one piece like a Ruger.
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ReplyDeleteCharles Russell artist Colt 1895
Great catch, Chris! Thanks to that link I found this-
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I thought the artwork on that grip looked vaguely familiar. You solved the mystery. Thanks!
Scrimshaw Shooter.
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