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Posted Nov 22, 2009, 06:24:49 PM |
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A friend asked me to find out what I could on this pistol.He referred to it as a "Lemon Squeeze)It also has U.S.X. stamped on it?Any idea what that could mean??Thanks in advance!
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G.M.T. M.X.T , X.L.T. 4"& 2.5" dredge with a little luck!!
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Posts: 13962
Montana
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 06:29:27 PM |
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smith & Wesson 38 safety hammerless 4th model (lemon squeezer)with United States Express Co. markings.
Although, it differs in stamp locations from what I just researched...
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Posts: 1884
California
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 06:31:16 PM |
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Man Jim BLAZING!!!I am pretty savvy about guns,but this one was new to me!Thanks!!!Now.....I am going to really sound stupid,what is th e U.S. Express???
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Taking "Catch and Release" to a whole new level. Posts: 3436
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 06:31:33 PM |
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smith & wesson 38 safety hammerless 4th model (lemon squeezer)with United States Express Co. markings.
lol, Montana Jim for the win!!! You got me by like TWO minutes!! i'm getting, closer, son. I'm gunning for ya!  United States Express Company. This company operated at the same time as did all the others, the Mid to late 1800's it was like the "pony express" I believe they used both horse messengers with bags and wagons. One of their marked .38s is toward the bottom of this page: http://ocyoung.com/Colts.htm |
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Posts: 1884
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 06:33:56 PM |
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I guess it was that easy!!! :laughing7:I see its a trucking Co.I guess some trucker was packin'for protection!Thanks again he will be happy to know that  |
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Posts: 1884
California
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 06:45:13 PM |
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Thanks again Jim,I will pass that on to him! |
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 07:09:30 PM |
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smith & Wesson 38 safety hammerless 4th model (lemon squeezer)with United States Express Co. markings.
Although, it differs in stamp locations from what I just researched...
Good call. I had a TOC .25 that looked just like it but had an owl in place of the logo. Its definitely S&W. Hammerless with automatic shell ejector, nickel finish, hard rubber grips, sold for 13 bucks in 1909 from Sears Roebuck. |
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 07:42:08 PM |
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Awesome gun Kuger, tell your friend it is unique, would like to have that my self, Ken.
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Posts: 1884
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 08:43:47 PM |
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Thanks Guys!My friend has a museum of stuff,that I would love to have myself ;DHe pulled this gun off the wall....I never even noticed it.He has been metal detecting for many years and has stuff even the "pro",would dream about,pretty amazing.Thanks again to all.P.S he found a Sharps pistol...you ought to see that beauty,it has four barrels!
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 11:35:03 AM |
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The .32 is the rarer of the two. Most of them are so loose and shakey they can't or shouldn't be fired. This example looks shootable however. Is it tight when you close the action? Monty
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Posts: 1884
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 12:27:07 PM |
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The .32 is the rarer of the two. Most of them are so loose and shakey they can't or shouldn't be fired. This example looks shootable however. Is it tight when you close the action? Monty
YES IT IS TIGHT MONTY,I WAS SURPRISED WHAT NICE SHAPE IT IS AS WELL.IT WAS A GIFT TO HIM YEARS AGO. |
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