Colt M1903 Pistols Issued To US Generals & Mafia Gangster Charles Baron!

[@joshuagibson2520]

Growing up, my dad had a little different definition for spook. I learn something new everyday.

[@Paladin1873]

One small correction. At 20:50 you said "Medal of Honor winner". US military medals are not won; they are earned. There is no competition involved.

[@Mr.T711]

Always wanted a Colt “hammerless” in .380. Nice pieces. Thanks for sharing.

[@pillscottvt6628]

You should visit the Infantry museum at Fort Benning, for you it would be a couple days.

[@johnq.customer8027]

Wow Tom! Thanks for another great vid.👍

[@dominickcolasanto6582]

Great finds, Interesting Colts. Always enjoy your video's

[@thomasconroy7973]

Thanks for sharing the colt 1903 I have one and love it. Everytime some one does a review the prices on them goes up so I have to thank you very much .

[@Siskiyous6]

Gangsters and Government, but I repeat myself.

[@5shotsr611]

Something about an old colt gives me the warm & fuzzy feeling & makes my heart race, lol. Is that normal? 🙈

[@ipodwalker]

Hey page-look up page 129-- F.P. Munson( of the Howitzer- Westpoint yearbook class1926)

[@Covert_Arrangements]

Excellent examples you have there. I really enjoy seeing those old Colts. 👍🏼🤠

[@joebrands8580]

"We now give them to the Taliban". Classic burn.... Let's go Brandon!

[@FreedomsLife1776]

I’d argue that engraving adds value to that pistol. Because it was “a part of his collection”; as denoted in the letter, that engraving acts as an identifier. Like when a handgun has British proofs from lend/lease or the likes. Only this is so much more rare. No one else engrave your gun.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Interesting....Thanks Tom...!

[@cameronmccreary4758]

All that rough engraving can be precision laser welded using similiar steels, resurfaced and then re-parkerized. Yes, I saw on T.V. first hand Jack Ruby shooting Oswald.

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you!! I truly enjoyed this.

[@pcmacd]

It's "William Henry Harrison III", and TWO of his predecessors were POTUS.

[@joshuaholt7105]

Was about ready to say the same , also governor of Indiana, the only reason why William Henry Harrison burnt in to my brain.

[@bobandbally88]

Nice weapons. Good luck. Will visit show, but in north Georgia.

[@nukeblue]

When I was USAF, it seemed the Navy guys used the term "spook" to describe any with a with a higher tier classification mission whether ground, sea, or air. I think I 1st heard it, 6 years into my career.

[@nukeblue]

Duck Duck Go "Silent Warriors"

[@mabbrey]

great vid tom

[@IraqSeabeeNMCB]

Always enjoy your videos. I always learn something that I didn't know. Thanks.P.S The Nighthawk has fiber optic sights.

[@zillsburyy1]

it was also used in the church by the czech assassins who killed heydrich

[@mcelroychandler6267]

Interesting history, thankyou

[@VR-ym8ys]

Timestamp 9:40: All those Japanese soldiers taking selfies with their cell phones.

[@bbb462cid]

Wonderful pistols. My own is from 1920 but it's a commercial example.

[@smitthone]

I think is an administrative issue that when the military takes out a gun from its inventory there should be an even nominal ''price'' to be paid.

[@kenibnanak5554]

I thought General Charles Baron had served with distinction and his service included a D Day landing and fighting his way across Europe after fighting in the North Africa. I had understood that he joined the Army reserves in 1938 after college and was put on Active duty from 1941 to 1946. I believe he served in artillery. While at War he earned the Bronze Star, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 5 Service Stars (with both stars and arrowheads), American Defense Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, WWII Victory Ribbon, and the Army Occupation Medal Ribbon and had risen to the rank of full Colonel. That doesn't sound very Administrative to me. I think you will find that when he went to the National Guard after the war is when he became a General. Does it hurt value if a famous person marks their guns in a well known fashion? I don't think so. I think it adds to provenance.

[@clavididk1236]

Al Capone shares the same b-day as me 😎

[@tommygun6028]

Nice pistols Tom !!!!! , Interesting story , by the way A m I invited to the Party .......😁

[@Nighthawk1966]

Very well done 👍!!

[@nico-max]

Hi from France super video but one day you can talk about browning 1906 ? 👍

[@toldyouso5588]

You're a better gunman than I am Gundies Din.

[@MrTruckerf]

Thank you, Mr. Kipling.

[@janenorell971]

Probably will never see a generals 1903 but, have held the 1903ser.#1!

[@RohitSharma-on1ye]

Can u pls tell about colt1903 acp sn 562502

[@MrTruckerf]

I respectfully disagree that the inscriptions hurt the value. If an unknown person did it, yes, it would devalue the gun. But not when a general or some other notable person has it done. Plus, it was not scratched on, it was professionally inscribed. How much it increases the value would be on a gun by gun basis.

[@grumpyoldfart1945]

Thanks Tom, for another of your always interesting videos. The personalities and their relationships to the guns are intriguing. I am somewhat of an enthusiast of the Colt 1903/08 Pocket Model series and have owned several of the civilian models of both calibers. Fine shooters and great concealed carry. It appeared that a few years ago there was going to be a revival of the 1903 by a company other than Colt. A few pistols were produced but, unfortunately, the effort seems to have gone bust. BTW, too bad the Baron pistol was terribly defaced.

[@gregsg2351]

I knew there was a reason I liked you besides all the cool guns you discuss. Quote:( give away to Tallybon) LMAmmo0 NO he didn't. PS: I don't find the fact of that funny, but your comment is.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Jack Ruby. MkUltra.

[@skigdividerx4991]

We give them to the Taliban now! 😂😂🤣🤣

[@ryanmalin]

laugh it up but I wouldnt want one pointed in my face

[@skigdividerx4991]

@@ryanmalin Huh? I was talking about Tom's comment. Catch up man.

[@G7VFY]

The original Munson. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4ilYqywbLKHrJY

[@leonardjanda6181]

Love the channel And yes we gave the Taliban billions in supplies, outlandish omg.

[@stang3787]

Baron does not sound like a Sicilian name. I doubt he was a real member of the Mafia.

[@mudboy9762]

From personal experience, it is real. Mafia daughters get married and take their husbands non-Italian last name. (Grandma and grandpa for me.) The uncles and friends help their boys earn money growing up. It was very educational working with my fathers friends (relatives?) as a teen. When you become an adult, you get a choice to go all in or leave. I chose to leave.

[@stoneblue1795]

Chicago is worse now that it was in Baron's time. Corruption, etc.

[@pcmacd]

It is truly disturbing that oh, so many makers of firearms videos don't demonstrate that the weapon they are fondling is UNLOADED. That is the first rule of handling firearms - you ALWAYS CHECK IT YOURSELF. I NEVER PULL A WEAPON OF ANY KIND OUT OF STORAGE BEFORE DEMONSTRATING THAT IT IS NOT LOADED.

[@AdamosDad]

He probably did that off camera, what are you afraid he will shoot you through the internet???

[@tonyrome655]

Yep, found the gun Karen.

[@nukeblue]

If he was shooting then handling/showcasing the firearm, I would encourage the safety PSA.