February 2017, Contest topic: Black Powder Paper Patching ...and W,P,H

February 2017
Black Powder Paper Patching ...and Wheelguns, Pistols and Handcannons

New contest format. New rules. See link for rules.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...90#post2797390

I am using the individual forum titles as the monthly topics (going from the top down), starting with Black Powder Paper Patching, but since that isn't one of the most common forums, I'm going to include the last forum, Wheelguns, Pistols and Handcannons, which is very common, so we can kick off this first contest with lots of activity.

38-55 to the left 40-70 center 32-40 to the right

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...psycqswhmd.jpg

OL Deuce

Here is a 29-2 that I bought recently...

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/q...IMG_7692_2.jpg

Attachment 187438 Two of my favorite toys.

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Originally Posted by davwingman

Here is a 29-2 that I bought recently...

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I love the lighting "highlights" on the barrel...it makes the bluing look super high gloss and almost black.

FYI, to all casual viewers, I have changed the rules...and am allowing comments in this thread, intermixed with the submissions. So let's here some conversation.

Looks like black Chrome.:p

http://www.danwessonforum.com/wp-con...917_111507.jpg

Dan Wesson 14-2 out of the Monson shop...

Should be easy ..........Ol Deuce

S&W 66-3 in 357.

https://photos.smugmug.com/SW-357-ma.../BestA2-XL.jpg

My Colt 1911 .45 ACP Pistol, year 1916. Photo with grandpa as a Cadet Army Aviator in 1917 (Postcards from Kelly Field that he wrote on the back)
Cavalry Holster is Rock Island 1913. Spitfire compass (WW2, hey I had to have something that didn't belong in that WW1 era!) USMC belt and original .45 ACP ammo in a clip stamped 11 11 FA (Nov 1911, from Frankford Arsenal) All sitting on a leather WW2 Pilots Album.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Colt-1911...XGbt5B6-X2.jpg

^ ^ ^ Got my vote for 'Winner!' excellent composition. ^ ^ ^

Thank you sir. I have a better one, but will save that for another time. :D

Big mak's picture is an great example on how to make a photo tell a story by bringing in relevant props.
Great work!

Well, not many props here but this old Ruger in .32 mag. has been with me on my trapline for thirty years now. It's like a dear old friend.

Attachment 188178

Beauty, SteveS!

My wheel gun entry:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Colt-1873.../i-WwZ925t.jpg

This Colt SAA was stolen from the Texas Ranger Museum in Falfurias Texas, it came my way through an internet sale and was discovered to be stolen andAttachment 188681Attachment 188682 returned to its original home.

3", Mod 657.
Faint lube star and no 'sooty grease' on frame and cylinder are courtesy of SL68B

https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...c6&oe=594777BD

A gift from Dad. His Series 70 National Match purchased new in 1973 for $126.23. Extensively smoothed and modified over the years. Was use by him every year to qualify when .45 ACP was our Military's choice. What you see in the picture is my holy grail - factory manual, box, warranty card, oil paper and pistol as delivered from the factory (with a little wear).

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps3kejkczy.jpg

I would like to say I like the changes of the photo contest. I really don't care if its a contest or not but I like looking at the photos and at some point would like to participate. Yes I would like to see a couple of pages of paper patched boolits but since they are not here I still enjoy looking at the backup subject. Keep this forum topic alive, if its not working wright or wrong make changes again. Thanks for every ones time and effort in the photo page.

I vote for OlDeuce post #2

Voting is open to all members and will go to the end of March.

Nice pic? Is that a 5" barrel?

You are a blessed man!

Good show, old boy!

JonB.............Thank you ....for your Vote ! :-) .........Ol Deuce

I would like to vote Big Mak post #11

I don't think mine had anything to do with Paper Patch though, I misread the title when I posted them originally.
but thank you!

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I don't think mine had anything to do with Paper Patch though, I misread the title when I posted them originally.
but thank you!

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it's a double themed month.

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February 2017
Black Powder Paper Patching ...and Wheelguns, Pistols and Handcannons

I am using the individual forum titles as the monthly topics (going from the top down), starting with Black Powder Paper Patching, but since that isn't one of the most common forums, I'm going to include the last forum, Wheelguns, Pistols and Handcannons

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Originally Posted by Big Mak

My Colt 1911 .45 ACP Pistol, year 1916. Photo with grandpa as a Cadet Army Aviator in 1917 (Postcards from Kelly Field that he wrote on the back)
Cavalry Holster is Rock Island 1913. Spitfire compass (WW2, hey I had to have something that didn't belong in that WW1 era!) USMC belt and original .45 ACP ammo in a clip stamped 11 11 FA (Nov 1911, from Frankford Arsenal) All sitting on a leather WW2 Pilots Album.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Colt-1911...XGbt5B6-X2.jpg

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Big Mak Has my Vote! His Photo set up was done very well and the story it told was more than a 1,000 words! "each photo is worth more than a 1,ooo words" Ol Deuce

I'm voting for ol'Duece! Well, because I'm a sucker for Winchester!

Big Mak gets my vote this was a hard choice good pics by all.

So far, Big Mak has my vote! Very cool compilation....

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Originally Posted by Big Mak

My Colt 1911 .45 ACP Pistol, year 1916. Photo with grandpa as a Cadet Army Aviator in 1917 (Postcards from Kelly Field that he wrote on the back)
Cavalry Holster is Rock Island 1913. Spitfire compass (WW2, hey I had to have something that didn't belong in that WW1 era!) USMC belt and original .45 ACP ammo in a clip stamped 11 11 FA (Nov 1911, from Frankford Arsenal) All sitting on a leather WW2 Pilots Album.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Colt-1911...XGbt5B6-X2.jpg

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This one has my vote. Just awesome how everything ties together.

Vote for Big Mak, nicely done sir.

Thank you Gents! Grandpa gets the credit, most of the stuff was his!

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Thank you Gents! Grandpa gets the credit, most of the stuff was his!

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You still put it all together in to the story it told !! Great Photo..............Ol Deuce

I vote for Big Mak

All good but the story told by big mak is my vote

I will go with Big Mak also love the heritage and his personal connection to the photo !

I'll throw this in here, Gramps decked out in his flight gear and a couple other photos. He flew Jenny's and was getting ready to train in Spads but then the war ended.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Colt-1911.../i-6xjGtwD.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Colt-1911.../i-khmr6D8.jpg