Armed in 1948

Some pretty good choices somebody might have made in 1948: Colt New Service revolver in .45 Colt, an Ithaca Deer Slayer 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, and a German Gewehr 98 Bolt Action rifle in 8mm.
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[@kingk7832]

Been watching for years now, despite living in England, probably will never handle a gun myself but love living vicariously through you guys, cheers lads

[@anthonygerber8261]

Come visit us in the States!!! ✌️

[@ghostship7823]

@@anthonygerber8261 (the free states)😂

[@alejandrososa3969]

Y’all can’t even have black powder antique firearms in uk 🇬🇧??! What kinda shxt is that .

[@fablenumber1fan]

@@alejandrososa3969 shit that stops mass shootings. An idiot in a van or with a knife is dangerous, a country full of them at arms length from firearms is a disaster. We have guns in the UK, just regulated and policed correctly or illegal ones. Police even raided a house in Liverpool and found an mp5 spare mags and rounds. Nobody knows how they got it.

[@danielhuff1397]

Come on over. You're welcome anytime

[@kavierdefisheg7973]

I just wanted to say, thank you Mr.Hickok. You’re the reason why I got into shooting, and it has helped me with my focusing problems. Hope you have a great day! ✌️

[@kavierdefisheg7973]

@JayVR so true!!1!

[@kys66666]

Bunch of peasants

[@eggisfun4217]

rn this is calming me down from a mental breakdown due to absoulete idiots at my school and the fact this is just an old guy who is probably retired and made this channel for fun and manages to get this following is amazing

[@edelweiss-]

should also start xD

[@celticviking577]

Can’t wait for the next video “Armed in 1692” featuring stakes and nooses.

[@mikespurg8006]

Muskets and cannons

[@celticviking577]

@@mikespurg8006 also the year of Salem Witch Trials (according to Google)

[@mikespurg8006]

@@celticviking577 😆 LOL

[@Anton43218]

I read it as 1962

[@bi0hazard921]

*Armed during prohibition.*

[@TahoeRealm]

In ‘95 my barber (true) called and asked if I wanted to buy his grandfathers S&W Navy service revolver. $100. I was new to firearms but bought it anyway and safed it away. In ‘05 I was reading one of those newsstand collectible guns magazines and an article about the S&W .38 Victory models caught my eye. I checked mine and the “V” serial number and “US gov’t property” marks were there. I love these old firearms and feel honored to preserve its excellent condition to pass to the next generation someday. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@HermitagePrepper]

Fictional Back Story.....Robert "Bob" Felderman was born in 1920 in the small town of Duncan Oklahoma. He worked as farm hand doing manual labor and also occasionally as a Security Guard at a local Ranch nearby. The Ranch owner issued Bob a 12g Ithaca shotgun to assist him in standing guard. In 1942 Bob was drafted by the US Army where he served as an infantry soldier in the famous 1st Infantry Division or "Big Red One" overseas in the North African and Sicilian campaigns. He served with distinction and was allowed to bring home a war trophy in the form of a German Mauser Rifle he had taken from a captured German Soldier. He was awarded a bronze star for bravery and had reached the rank of Sergeant when he was honorably discharged after two years in the Army. He returned home to Duncan Oklahoma and received a Heroes Welcome. Bob found out that the Ranch owner he once worked for had passed away and left the Ithaca shotgun to him on one condition; that Bob would one day come back and guard the Ranch. Bob accepted the shotgun and promised he would one day return to guard the Ranch. Bob then applied to be a Deputy Sheriff in the area and was accepted. The department did not issue a standard side arm or shotgun so Bob visited the local gun store and purchased a used Colt .45 caliber revolver in good condition for $20. It was long and cumbersome but reliable and powerful. In his cruiser he also carried the Ithica shotgun that was left to him by the Ranch owner. Mindful of his promise to protect the Ranch, Bob would conduct extra patrols in the area around the Ranch just to make sure all was well. In 1945 Bob Married his High School sweetheart, Miriam Ross and they had their first of three sons in 1950. As a wedding gift, Bob and Miriam received a double barrel 20 gauge shotgun. Bob served for 25 years until being forced to medically retire due to a Job related injury. He was hit by a drunk driver while doing one of his extra patrols near the Ranch. After recovering from his injuries he was offered a job as an overnight Security Guard at the same Ranch he once worked at years ago. The family that owned the ranch could only afford to pay Bob minimum wage and was having a hard time finding a reliable Security Guard. Bob happily accepted the position as he felt he was keeping his promise. Bob carried all three of his prized weapons in his car while on guard duty, leaving the 20g shotgun to his wife for protection. Bob Occasionally scared off thieves and killed an occasional 4 legged predator. In the meanwhile, Bob Jr. Had recently graduated from the local community college with a degree in Criminal Justice. He joined the Sheriff department in 1975. Bob Sr. passed away in 1990 at age 70 of a heart attack, leaving these guns to his oldest son, whom was also serving as a Deputy Sheriff at the time. Bob Jr carried the same revolver and shotgun until his department started issuing standardized weapons: The Colt 1911 and a Remington 870. Bob Jr. Retired from the Sheriffs Department as a Captain in 2005 and went to work as a Security Guard at the same Ranch his father guarded. He fully retired in 2015. The revolver sits on Bob Jr. Bedside table and the rifle and shotgun are stored safely in his closet to this day. Also on the bedside table near the revolver are several family pictures including a picture of his Ex-Wife and Son (Bob III) and also a black and white picture of Mr. Robert "Bob" Felderman Sr. And his lovely wife Miriam.

[@stevedriscoll2539]

I love when people tell "their" story. This is a good one .

[@AnthonyD1986]

Wow crazy story thanks for that

[@charlesmiller6826]

And you just described parts of at least a few dozen WW2 Veterans lives at any given point.

[@HermitagePrepper]

@@AnthonyD1986 i started writing and it just flowed. Never know when inspiration will strike

[@gwpattrick]

@@HermitagePrepper I do that too.

[@nicholasmangialardi1618]

Hickok, I love these "Armed in ____ year videos"! Besides Sunday Shoot A Round they're probably my favorite ongoing series that you put out. But it's hard to choose a favorite because every video is great, well produced and informative. Thanks again for your channel 🇺🇸

[@timg7627]

You’re a national treasure Sir. I appreciate your work and the amount of knowledge you have.

[@harleyvulcancobra4.619]

I wish it was 1948 again! Growing up through the 60s,70s and 80s was definitely the best 3 decades to grow up in ever! The cars,the girls,the music and the guns was just the greatest in history to me!

[@marshmower]

Now, it takes 4-5 decades to grow up. The verdict is still out.

[@AnthonyD1986]

100% agree. Wish I grew up back then.

[@2pugman]

I was 18 in 1959. The best of times.

[@yeedbottomtext7563]

I wish the boomers didn’t ship all of our domestic industry to Bangladesh and China. I also wish houses were $10,000 again

[@Tropical-Aes]

@@yeedbottomtext7563 Boomers sent our jobs overseas, millenials made taxes unbearable and banned guns in places like australia and California. Working together to fuck up the world for everyone.

[@zprastalo4762]

I have a Zastava M48 in 8 mm. It is basically a Serbian copy of Kar98. A great riffle btw

[@HSmith-uk9hl]

In 1948 my father was armed with a 1927 Winchester Model 52 (Slowlock bought in 1928 like new), a1929 Colt Woodsman (bought new), a 1917 Colt New Service Revolver in 45ACP (unissued & as-new through the NRA from the DCM) and a Savage Model 23B in 25-20 that he bought new in 1932. The Savage has a Lyman 438 Fieldscope and he took many groundhogs with it. In 1949, a month or two short of age 6 I got to shoot the Woodsman one shot. My first firearm experience. All are still in the family.

[@larcombs]

Another trip in Mr Hickok's time machine , you cannot find this content anywhere else , thanks again

[@WinterInTheForest]

I wish it was 1948.

[@johnlea8519]

I was born in 1948 and would rather have firearms that were around then than any of the plastic and aluminium tactical stuff that is the "fashion" nowadays.

[@markkeyser]

Good choices! I've got a VZ24 that dad brought home. He took it from Lieutenant Joseph Avokian (an Armenian pressed into service by the Germans) when the Île de Porquerolles was captured off the coast of Southern France.

[@angelosusa4258]

Such beauties, can’t wait for more armed in year videos

[@308dad8]

To only have 3 guns in 1948 I would’ve gone with a S&W revolver, a Remington Model 11 shotgun, and probably a Winchester 94 for the rifle. Where I live that covers everything you might encounter and possibly survive.

[@yankeesfan1985]

"Bring Backs" were fairly common after World War II, My Grandfather brought back 3 Japanese Arisakas, 2 Rifles in 7.7 and a Cavalry Carbine in 6.5, all of which are in my Collection. Far as I know there wasn't really any paperwork for that at the time either, and if there was it wasn't really enforced. My Grandfather stated that all they did was ask what was in his Sea Bag as he got of the Ship and he said " just some Jap rifles" a he walked off. He also traveled cross country with them as he Lived in San Francisco CA and his ship docked on the east coast for decommissioning in 1946.

[@jnljnl8485]

We need an armed from the sears catalog series. Ted Williams,JC Higgins etc. Good and inexpensive

[@jase4010]

I love my Ithaca deerslayer. It was given to me by my dad. He and my uncle both went out and bought matching shotguns years ago. They and I have taken many of deer with it.

[@ФомаПростой]

Блин, у меня от зависти аж голова кружится.

[@truth1472]

모두 괜찮은 총이군요! 훌륭합니다. 셋 중에 하나를 선택하라고 하면 마우저를 선택합니다.

[@loulunetta425]

My relatives were in the Pacific, so I have the Arisaka Type 38 6.5x50 Carbine, one GrandPa had a Savage/Stevens 12GA and the other a US Revolver .38S&W with a Smoot for the pocket. My cousin has the shotgun.

[@jiankhan]

The Ithaca 37 is, in my opinion (and many people) the most beautiful and best shotgun ever.

[@mikeupchurch4290]

Another outstanding video

[@eltechniik5766]

bro just saw the first second and says this

[@epiksharkdudegonecraz7219]

@@eltechniik5766 I know he was here before the thought of the video

[@flaco5581]

My Dad bought a remington 11-48. In 48. He also had a .22 pistol he brought back from the navy, I think it was a woodsman. No rifle though. I did have a g98 in the 80s and you're right they are great rifles.

[@DeanMk1]

My dad got an 11-48 in the early 50's and hunted with that gun for 25 years until he replaced it with a lightweight 1100.

[@flaco5581]

@@DeanMk1 my Dad used his for everything, deer, pheasant, quail rabbits. We lived close to the state prison so whenever there was an escape it would come out of the closet and get put by the front door. Made us all feel a little more comfortable.

[@flaco5581]

@@DeanMk1 yeah it was all he had, he spent his money on the land

[@flaco5581]

@@DeanMk1 now that you mentioned it he did have a monster 16 Guage, bolt action detachable box magazine. It had an adjustable choke on the end of the barrel. I never used it much because by the time I came around the trigger guard was broken and carrying it in the brush was just an accident looking for a place to happen.

[@DeanMk1]

@@flaco5581 Sorry about my prior post (which I have now deleted). When I posted that response, it seemed to be in response to another post I made here and I thought you were commenting on that. Seems things get a little mixed up sometimes, when you read them in the alerts section. I don't know what choke(s) your father's shotgun was, but I know those guns are fine shooters. I'm sure you have many pleasant memories of spending time with your dad in the field and again, I sincerely apologize for my prior comments.

[@topturretgunner]

The G98 is a good rifle. Another perhaps an M1917 Remington or an 03 Springfield. Shot gun? Hmm 🤔 . First one that comes to mind is the 1897 Winchester. Pistol? Smith&Wesson police revolver in 38 S&W or how about H&R in 32 long?

[@boomhauer4113]

Im only 2ne generation american but when they came over from germany after the war my grandfather prefered a 1911, a tompson machine gun and a mauser 98k

[@retroboog8973]

If I had my choices for 3 gun in '48 it probably be 1911 (hopefully I can find a 8 round mag) Winchester Model 12/1897 in a riot configuration Remington Model 8/81 for a semi auto rifle possible the Winchester Model 1907 This is assuming I cant get my hands on full auto Thompson's, M1 Garand's or M1 Carbines.

[@Lutz101]

AK-47 (7.62x39mm), Browning Auto-5 (12 Gauge), Browning Hi-Power (9x19mm).

[@markraymond3198]

All those guns are guns I would feel very safe with! Thank you Hickok for all of your great videos. I would love to smoke some pots with you!

[@Brett235]

I am 45 years old but I'm an old soul. I was born in the wrong era. My dad was born in 1947 and the story he tells about how life was, mostly hard when he was younger, but he had a blast in the 60's. As far as firearms go it was a much simpler time. Not near as many people and not near as much crime. I still prefer the older firearms because they were rugged and tough, they just worked. I would have chosen a 1911, the Ithaca 12 gauge and a Winchester model 94 in 30-30.

[@alankordzikowski7670]

I’d say this is a very accurate depiction of what the average American was “armed” with in 1948. My dad’s uncle had a Luger P08 war bring back. His friend’s dad brought back a whole bunch of bolt action Mauser rifles from Germany. Used them for hunting. Also had a Mauser pistol, which probably was self defense. It was probably the golden era of firearms ownership, because gi and foreign military surplus firearms were so plentiful and cheap

[@JnEricsonx]

My grandfather brought back a Nambu pistol, much to the dismay of its prior owner. I did play with that gun, despite all the screaming I can hear, that gun had not been loaded for 4 decades. This was one of those "this gun is 100% safe" moments.

[@robertfraker482]

My Uncle loved to hunt birds using the Ithaca model 37. He took me along on a few bird walks.

[@hunter1776]

good morning yall, getting ready for a range day and hickok beat me to it🤙

[@flaco5581]

Me too!

[@pussyparry6251]

i can own the mauser in australia i cant own the other two

[@Taty6260]

I like those three choices 👌I think it was a great video. 🇺🇸⭐🇺🇲

[@B25gunship]

👍👍Nice selection. I was born in 1948. The Ithaca 37 was the first firearm I ever shot. My dad had a Ithaca 37 featherweight in 20ga. I inherited it and had countless days of hunting success from rabbits to whitetail with that gun. Still in great shape. It also was born in 1948 and my son and grandson now have it. That Colt is a beauty. The cylinder is huge. This is an interesting series of what the average Joe would have been armed with and why during a certain period.

[@b.a.lineman7582]

I own 2 37 featherweights… smooth as silk

[@jasonanders7003]

Is that original bluing on that New Service? Gorgeous piece.

[@hickok45]

Yes. I should probably not be shooting it, but I cannot resist.

[@PyroMotteFullHD]

Great history lesson 🙂 Best regards from Germany 🙂

[@radseven89]

Revolver is over a hundred years old and still looks brand new. They don't make em like that anymore.

[@andrewb7622]

Great choices H45. I inherited a .38 special, 16 guage and a 30/30 from my Grandfather 25yrs ago. They look almost exact to your choices. He was poor and had what he had. Still cherish them to this day.

[@PetuniaIii-pd1ww]

That 30-30 could be valuable depending on brand and year of manufacture...

[@308dad8]

Was he poor or broke? There is a difference.

[@308dad8]

@@PetuniaIii-pd1ww they’re valuable alright, to his grandson. I get deer every year and most recent years I’ve taken them with my old Winchester 94 in 30-30

[@PetuniaIii-pd1ww]

@@308dad8 yup...we own a pre-64, and every couple years we shoot a couple rounds, then clean it again...I ate pretty good as a kid, but these days I'd be afraid to go hunting, way too many trigger happy city slicker hunters...even rabbit and squirrel see my mercy now...gave up fishing because I was so good at it...but, we have kept the tools, and in working order...

[@andrewb7622]

@@308dad8 definitely poor.

[@garymessina1609]

My dad had a 1927 A5 Browning shot gun A 1944 colt police positive in 32-20 revolver and 1891 Mauser bring back also great choices great video thanks Hickok 45

[@bdh3949]

They would be excellent choices in 1948, almost state of the art.

[@warfumble]

I love this video!!

[@michaelmartin9335]

I have the 8mm mouser and the 12ga Ithaca deer slayer and two 45 long Colt Uberti, my cowboy single action shooters. Love shooting them all

[@tberkoff]

We need an "Armed in 1912" video!!

[@MikeFic]

You should get some cool moving targets. That would be sweet.

[@vhfgamer]

In the 1940s, you didn't need to "sneak" firearms back home. It was common practice. Countless arisaka and mauser rifles were dragged home. They were dirt cheap on the market, as was the ammo. It wasn't until the 1960s during vietnam when the government started tightening down on bringbacks. Some units allowed it, some didn't.

[@stevedriscoll2539]

"When your down in Tennessee, where freedom is alive. If you hear shots coming from the woods, it's Hickok 45...life is good..." hey, Tennessee! 🙋‍♂️

[@bobjohnson9012]

I also like mauser rifles, I have a 7mm mauser. I haven't seen one of these on your channel. I vote you try one of these, there good shooters as you say

[@stevedriscoll2539]

Hickok 45, as much as I like watching you shoot pistols well, I really like watching you shoot the vintage revolvers. I can't believe how accurate you shoot them.

[@Glory_2_Russia]

I think there was an episode from the series Band of Brothers where one of the paratroopers recieved one of those Colt revolvers as a gift from his hometown police department.

[@AnthonyD1986]

I’ve been struggling with bad anxiety all weekend and just wanted to let you know that your videos bring me peace and calm me down Mr. Hickok, you’re a great man and thank you for the entertainment.

[@Tom-qp6oh]

Feel better Bro! Life is Good!

[@AnthonyD1986]

@@Tom-qp6oh thanks man

[@larskunoandersen5750]

I hope you are better

[@slippinslidewayz]

Keep going bro. My God bless the path that you walk. But I agree. I have anxiety myself and I love watching his videos. He has a calming and fatherly demeanor, while being an incredible teacher.

[@jamesrogers5783]

guns grandpa actually had in 1948.IIRC remington model 11 shotgun, browning a-5 shotgun, S&W 38 special revolver, ithca 20 ga pump shotgun, browning 22 gallery special 22 short only,?? savage 99 lever action, winchester leaver action 32 win special. seems like he had a high standard 22 pistol , though it could have been bought in the 50s

[@BeardedBoonieHat]

"Self taught in my head". ~ Hickok45 😆

[@alexfioruzzi5130]

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[@stevedriscoll2539]

The translate says you want communism. I'm pretty sure you don't 👍

[@alexfioruzzi5130]

@@stevedriscoll2539 KKKK jamais vou querer o comunismo sou patriota o comunismo é câncer mundial

[@clevernamehere7559]

I’d love the pair of long guns today. 😅

[@jacobschuurman5209]

I like this idea of guns for a peticular year

[@johnzajac9849]

The Ithaca Model 37 is a beauty and can still be bought today!

[@sjfarish]

That Colt is sweet!

[@outgoingpranks8079]

Hickok : “so it could have came over that way, or it could have come over any other way. Okay?” Me in my head : “okay😄”

[@ramrod1279]

Right..😆

[@321minder]

God, that colt new service is in nice condition.

[@justinweaver8787]

That colt is gorgeous!!!!!!!

[@The_Raydinator_2008]

Were you able to have a 1911 and or a M1 Garand while they were in service it no?

[@rodneyalaking8241]

They were around. The Garand since the late 30s. And the 1911 was around since 1911, I believe.

[@Prepare2Survive]

Around that same time period the US central bank called the Federal Reserve adopted Keynesian economic theory that's still used today. It's a severely flawed economic policy that has created most of our economic problems for several decades.

[@adriavines6892]

That Gewehr 98 is a Spanish Civil War veteran, you can tell by looking at the stock, there's a cartouche of a flaming bomb, it should say MP8 in it

[@jonasreinaldojunior9783]

sempre ótimo vídeo

[@arielgajda3335]

Great video!!! 👌👍👏🇦🇷

[@clancywoodard310]

This is pretty interesting considering in 1948 you would see a lot of military rifles that were brought back by US servicemen that were used for deer hunting

[@roykiefer7713]

One could do FAR worse, for a three firearm battery, than these three weapons . . . in 1948 or today.

[@PetuniaIii-pd1ww]

Oh yeah...

[@hunter1776]

i got a deer slayer about 15yrs ago sold it to pay a bill worst mistake iv made should have kept it🤦‍♂️

[@johnmcclure5956]

Old school is my style. I'm a die hard black powder person. However I want one more A. K. 47 just because. Those weapons your presenting now are as reliable as they get. Very well presented. Keep up the good work. 💯💯💪💪👍👍

[@bigdoug7606]

Myself I may have added a .22 cal. Rifle for plinking and small game.

[@rkirschner7175]

OUTSTANDING. Nice revolver. 🦅

[@hatchetjack1031]

I would feel heavily armed with this selection. I was made in '51 ,so I've collected a similar trio.

[@Mrali44353]

Wow perfect man,perfect video Why? Because America 🇺🇸 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Why? Because hickok 🤟🏻

[@torreeric499]

I love the colt revolver... 😎👍

[@backwoodslogging8443]

Awesome video! I have the g98 made in 1950 by Mauser originally chamberd in 30-06 for the Brazilian army after the war mine had the grey paint for the navy. Awesome gun I kept mine iron sights and will take deer no issues at 200 yards.

[@thelitchking3]

I’m taking mine deer hunting for the first time in a few days, excited to see how it does

[@alleneerickson9311]

Just resently got a 1950 Mossberg model 152k .22, shoots like a dream 😁

[@keenanvaughn8453]

born in 87, i would probably be on more of a budget in 1948 as a carpenter. So 38spl of sorts, 1897 Winchester, and a 1917 Springfield/variant.

[@aaronwalker1347]

All good choices. I think I would have chosen a 1911 , a m1 garand and the same shotgun. Or maybe what I could find cheep if I was poor, I am going to bet that there was a lot of cheep firearms available. Great video thanks for all that you and John do.

[@JnEricsonx]

Maybe not the garand, the M1 carbine in my case.

[@marktwo3160]

Great choices for any time period. I would certainly choose those beautiful firearms in 2022.

[@MrHappy4870]

One would think that the M1903 Springfield (30-30) would be more common in the US around 1948 than the Mauser 98. That said, the Mauser is a good choice. I definitely can't argue with your choices of revolver and shotgun.

[@lidlett9883]

Dam good choices IMHO 8mm Mauser will bring down wlk and bear. The strongest action at the time. The Ithica you could +2 rounds. Strong and robust.

[@corywaack9607]

I just pulled out my 1948 1 ton Dodge truck 100% original 230 flathead inline 6 after 25 years and then this video popped up!

[@timsmith9645]

Awesome video and nice guns for chosen in 1949 and thanks for sharing Hickok45

[@Godwh1sperer]

I'm not from that time and it would have been hard to get, but I would have loved a Browning Hi-Power and an AK47 in 1948. I would have been fine with it being semi auto only.

[@liljaygray]

I have a 1946 Ithaca model 37, would shooting 00 buck in it that is not low recoil be alright? Or should I just stick to low recoil 00 buck to be safe?

[@martinparr4194]

I think I would’ve chosen 1911, pump shot gun,Garand although I do love the Mauser.

[@bigfootog6579]

I would expect a brand new Remington 700, a Browning a5, and a Colt Detective Special

[@matthewlo55]

hickok45, can you show us phased plasma rifle in 40 watt range?

[@rodneyalaking8241]

Just what you see here, Pal.

[@matthewlo55]

The Uzi nine millimeter?

[@Big_Mike_1116]

My grandfather was a homicide detective on Manhattan in 1948. Wish I knew what he carried.

[@chrisgabbert658]

There’s one thing about those is they still work today...

[@fxture234]

Can’t wait for armed in 1965, aka vietnam

[@smartass6071]

Did they have fiber optic sights on shotguns back in 1948?

[@kevintbg6525]

Do you have try gun from Indonesia SS.2 military gun TNI

[@FrednDeeDee]

1962 was the beginning of my hunting years. We weren't rich but we weren't poor either. Buying a firearm in the used category was the norm for us. Your 1948 choices were still available on the used gun racks at the sporting goods stores. My 3030 was a 1938 Winchester Model 94 in 30 WCF. My dad paid $50 for it and paid $5 a week till it was paid for and given to me as an early Christmas present back in 1964. The same year I shot my first buck with it. Pop bought me an old 12-gauge single shot at a yard sale. The man wanted $10, and my Pop told the man it was for me, and the man sold it to me for $3. The old shotgun used to kick my 97 pounds around pretty good. Those shotguns were plentiful and could be purchased all over the place. Back then there was one behind every kitchen door of everybody I knew. My 22 was a 1917 Stevens Crack Shot that started out as my Grand Pap's hog butchering gun. Squirrels didn't stand a chance back when I had the eyesight of an eagle. I didn't mess with handguns until I got out of the Army back in 1976 even though Pop always had a 22-revolver holstered to his side. They were the best of times for me!!!!!

[@stevedriscoll2539]

Good memories!

[@pcerdal]

Nice video, but where is the Winchester 94 maybe in 30-30?

[@isldtime]

I was born in 1948 so I'm close to you in age. our stuff compares kinda close. I have my dad's S&W Victory model in .38 spl. Not sure if it is from WW2 or Korea. He was an aviator and it is stamped US NAVY. and a M96 Mouser I picked up At a sporting goods store for under a $100.And of course a Mossberg 500. Still all in use today! Keep doing what you are doing!!