President Sandra Jo Blate called the meeting to order.
Sandra introduced Les Davis who showed and talked about several older weapons.
Les had a very valuable and ancient revolver. The 1847 Walker-Colt, It is the most powerful black powder pistol ever made. It was an effective weapon at 100 yards. It was not normally carried on a belt but was carried on a saddle. It was used in the Mexican War.
This is a Colt Dragoon.
A 1911 Colt 45. I carried one of these at times during WW II. I dreamed about taking one home with me but did not have the nerve. I sure did not need one.
Les's daughter holds the 45. She was the gun bearer for Les.
Les said it was a good idea to have a knife in case your pistol did not do the job. Les is a Marine and gave a very interesting talk.
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