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Thread: Naval Battle scene on Colt 1851 & 1860 revolver cylinders

  1. 11-21-2021, 08:15 PM #1
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    Naval Battle scene on Colt 1851 & 1860 revolver cylinders

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  2. 11-22-2021, 06:42 AM #2
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    Cool!
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  3. 11-24-2021, 06:04 AM #3
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    All this time with two '51 Navy sidearms in my toy box and I never knew I was appreciating The Battle of Campeche. Thanks!
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  4. 11-24-2021, 12:32 PM #4
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    Thanks, I had read that it was a naval battle involving the Texas Navy and Mexican, but sure did not know it was to help out Yucatan.
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  5. 11-24-2021, 05:37 PM #5
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    Lotta little known facts...........
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  6. 11-26-2021, 02:13 PM #6
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    For those interested in a fuller and more detailed account of the battle.

    https://texasnavy.org/Resources/Docu...f_Campeche.pdf
    Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.
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  7. 11-28-2021, 02:00 PM #7
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    Very interesting!
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  8. 11-29-2021, 07:55 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Char-Gar View Post
    For those interested in a fuller and more detailed account of the battle.

    https://texasnavy.org/Resources/Docu...f_Campeche.pdf
    Thanx for the link.....
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  9. 12-01-2021, 08:34 AM #9
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    Thank you for posting that bit of history.
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