a pistol fit for a President - The Firearms Forum

garydude · 10-14-2011, 06:11 PM

I went to the Ronald Reagan presidential library this last week. If you have the means and an inkling, please do go as it was a very enjoyable experience.

Anyhoo, here's a pic of the SW revolver that was given to him. I have no other information about it other than what's on the placard. Sorry the pic isn't better, but there was no flash photography allowed and it was in a display case.

carver · 10-14-2011, 06:40 PM

The Will Rogers Museum in OK City is a really good one too! Thousands of guns!

Brisk44 · 10-14-2011, 06:45 PM

I imagine in person it is really beautiful.

garydude · 10-14-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Brisk44

I imagine in person it is really beautiful.

Yes it was. I wish the picture could do it justice. The whole museum was a great tribute to a great man.

What I think is great is that SW thought he would like it. I'm pretty sure they won't be giving one to our current Prez.

Diamondback · 10-14-2011, 07:42 PM

Haven't seen Will Rogers but I have been to Woolaroc, near Bartlesville and the J.M. Davis museum in Claremore. Woolaroc was the estate of Frank Bartles and has a collection of one of a kind Colt and a large variety of other firearms. J.M.Davis in Claremore is almost exclusively firearms or firearms related with a healthy smattering of other unusual collectibles. They had on disply the worlds largest shoulder firearm. A chinese wall gun almost 8ft long in about a .90 caliber and the worlds smallest working firearm, A Kolibri magazine fed semi-auto in 1mm.
They have dispalys of the guns of famous outlaws and the lawmen who pursued them. Both are well worth the time if you are in the area.

dons2346 · 10-14-2011, 08:47 PM

I have been to the museum and have seen the pistol,it is a beautiful piece of art.

We have been to a number of presidential library's and the Ronald Reagan has been the best so far. I consider it a must see so put on your bucket list.

American Leader · 10-14-2011, 09:21 PM

I like that revolver alot Gary, could you get it for me please??

garydude · 10-14-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by American Leader

I like that revolver alot Gary, could you get it for me please??

Not without doing serious time in a penitentiary. Very good security (thankfully).

What struck me most was the tour of his Air Force One- no real frills for the President. He had a couch that could lay down to make a bed (ala RV or camper) and a few desks but that was about it. No shower, tub etc. Unlike today's Air Force One-very big and luxurious for the current politicians in office. Kinda like how government has evolved. Bigger and better for those in power.

mr.t7024 · 10-15-2011, 07:33 AM

Do ya think any gun manufacturer would do that for are now sitting president.

Great looking revolver.

flintlock · 10-15-2011, 08:35 AM

President Regan must have appreciated that fine S&W. Who will cob up a water pipe zip gun for "O"?

carver · 10-15-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamondback

Haven't seen Will Rogers but I have been to Woolaroc, near Bartlesville and the J.M. Davis museum in Claremore. Woolaroc was the estate of Frank Bartles and has a collection of one of a kind Colt and a large variety of other firearms. J.M.Davis in Claremore is almost exclusively firearms or firearms related with a healthy smattering of other unusual collectibles. They had on disply the worlds largest shoulder firearm. A chinese wall gun almost 8ft long in about a .90 caliber and the worlds smallest working firearm, A Kolibri magazine fed semi-auto in 1mm.
They have dispalys of the guns of famous outlaws and the lawmen who pursued them. Both are well worth the time if you are in the area.

We did the whole Will Rogers thing when we were up there last. I'm now thinking about going back! It was a lot of fun, and it takes a couple of days to do the museum, and the Will Rogers home.

3/2 STA SS · 10-16-2011, 10:05 PM

Ronnie used to get rifles,pistols and shotguns from all of the major makers. Lucky man and a great President.

10-14-2011, 06:11 PM	#1
garydude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Desert Southwest Proper Contributor Posts: 741	a pistol fit for a President I went to the Ronald Reagan presidential library this last week. If you have the means and an inkling, please do go as it was a very enjoyable experience. Anyhoo, here's a pic of the SW revolver that was given to him. I have no other information about it other than what's on the placard. Sorry the pic isn't better, but there was no flash photography allowed and it was in a display case. Attached Images -->

10-14-2011, 06:40 PM	#2
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,221	Re: a pistol fit for a President The Will Rogers Museum in OK City is a really good one too! Thousands of guns! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

10-14-2011, 06:45 PM	#3
Brisk44 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,747	Re: a pistol fit for a President I imagine in person it is really beautiful.

10-14-2011, 07:42 PM	#5
Diamondback Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Silver City, Oklahoma Posts: 659	Re: a pistol fit for a President Haven't seen Will Rogers but I have been to Woolaroc, near Bartlesville and the J.M. Davis museum in Claremore. Woolaroc was the estate of Frank Bartles and has a collection of one of a kind Colt and a large variety of other firearms. J.M.Davis in Claremore is almost exclusively firearms or firearms related with a healthy smattering of other unusual collectibles. They had on disply the worlds largest shoulder firearm. A chinese wall gun almost 8ft long in about a .90 caliber and the worlds smallest working firearm, A Kolibri magazine fed semi-auto in 1mm. They have dispalys of the guns of famous outlaws and the lawmen who pursued them. Both are well worth the time if you are in the area.

10-14-2011, 08:47 PM	#6
dons2346 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Move between WA and points south Contributor Posts: 1,415	Re: a pistol fit for a President I have been to the museum and have seen the pistol,it is a beautiful piece of art. We have been to a number of presidential library's and the Ronald Reagan has been the best so far. I consider it a must see so put on your bucket list. __________________ "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, 1785

10-14-2011, 09:21 PM	#7
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: a pistol fit for a President I like that revolver alot Gary, could you get it for me please??

10-15-2011, 07:33 AM	#9
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 733	Re: a pistol fit for a President Do ya think any gun manufacturer would do that for are now sitting president. Great looking revolver.

10-15-2011, 08:35 AM	#10
flintlock Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Upstate NY Contributor Posts: 896	Re: a pistol fit for a President President Regan must have appreciated that fine S&W. Who will cob up a water pipe zip gun for "O"?

10-16-2011, 10:05 PM	#12
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Re: a pistol fit for a President Ronnie used to get rifles,pistols and shotguns from all of the major makers. Lucky man and a great President. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT