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Civil War Prescott revolver with inscription

GunHawke
From the sunny and chilly south [8D],

Thanks an awful lot from Capt. Kirk and all the others who helped with my Prescott revolver inscribed to Colonel George Sears Greene!! I learn more every day (even at 60 years on this planet!). You helped me think through what I would do next with the revolver. I have strong feelings that the gun will go to someone who will really appreciate it. I know that the inscription is up for debate. But, I listed the gun on GunBroker tonight and I hope the home it finds is one that at least appreciates the gun itself and the inscription..if true.

Just search "prescott" and you'll see the gun.
Thanks,
Jim
GunHawk
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  • cussedemgun
    Jim,

    Your Prescott revolver, if 38 rimfire was made for the old heel based 38 round & the bore should be .375 where modern 38 ammo is actually 35 caliber with .357 bore.

    When self contained cartridges were first designed, the base of the bullet was crimped into the case mouth much like a gas check is crimped on now. The majority of the bullet along with the lube was outside the case (22 long rifle is still made this way). When redesigned, they simply lengthened the case & sized the bullet to the inside case diameter rather than the outside. That is how modern 38 ammo evolved to have a 35 bore.

    A question from one Jim to another.

    Why do your auctions state shipping to "lower 48" when Alaska is served by your very same post office? We pay with "yankee green" same as every where else. Our gun laws are more favorable than most. You seem to want to limit your business potential, I am curious as to why.

    Jim (the one in Alaska)
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  • GunHawke
    Hello Jim,

    Thanks for the great post!

    My lower 48 refers to the amount paid....but I don't make this clear. I'll go tack the correct reference regarding any EXTRA shipping amount may apply to Alaska or Hawaii.

    Thanks again,
    Jim in Florida
    GunHawk
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