Pocket Breaktops

[RickB]

Just an FYI on the .32 S&W ammo. I found that Sheels seems to be stocking this Winchester ammo on a regular basist. It goes for around $30.00 a box of 50. I was there today and they had 2 boxes in the ammo case. Same as last time. So it seems they keep 2 boxes on display regularly. This is good to know. Hope this helps anyone looking for this ammo in the Des Moines Area.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Rick B,

Sheels is a nice teaser, but how bout a;

Full Name?

Full Address?

Phone Number?

Web page address?

I know, I'm picky ...*S*

[RickB]

Sheels is a sporting goods chain here in Iowa (not sure where else they are). The one I am familiar with it at Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moine, Iowa
50265

(515) 727-4065

I don't see a URL for a web site so I'm not sure they have one. It appears that they are in Omaha and I know of a store in Coralville Iowa as well. Just a bit West of Iowa City.

The full name is Sheel's All Sport.

Hope that helps. I figure at 29.00 a box of 50 I could buy it at 25.00 a box via the web but with S&H I would probably come out paying the same or more than what they sell it for at Sheels and I can walk out with it immediately. I like that.

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[Pancho Peacemaker]

Sheels is a sporting goods chain here in Iowa (not sure where else they are). The one I am familiar with it at Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moine, Iowa
50265

(515) 727-4065

I don't see a URL for a web site so I'm not sure they have one. It appears that they are in Omaha and I know of a store in Coralville Iowa as well. Just a bit West of Iowa City.

The full name is Sheel's All Sport.

Hope that helps. I figure at 29.00 a box of 50 I could buy it at 25.00 a box via the web but with S&H I would probably come out paying the same or more than what they sell it for at Sheels and I can walk out with it immediately. I like that.

Scheels also has a strong presence in Minnesota and South Dakota.  I know they have a big store in Mankato, MN and a another big store in Sioux Falls, SD.  Scheels is one of the nicest sporting good shops I've been to.  They always have a great firearm selection and good prices.

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

I picked up this little S&W 38 Single Action 2nd Model a few weeks ago. It is chambered for 38 S&W. I put about half a box of factory ammo though it, but I think I will get some dies and load it for Black Powder. I have a zillion Smiths, but this is my first actual antique. Probably made about 1880.



I've had this little Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless for a long time. It too is chambered for 38 S&W.



And I have a deposit down at one of the local shops for a 32 cal Lemon Squeezer. Have not picked it up yet.

[RickB]

Very nice collection going there. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Can't wait to see the lemon squeezer when you pick it up.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

I may have posted on an earlier page I dunno ....

But a member of my club has an FFL and speculated in these pocket pistols .... so he found this Fourth Model (manufactured 1898) and I bought it for around three bills ... much more than alot of you paid, but I figure I was buying my friends experience and selection when I bought this one ...



And as you can see, I sorta like top breaks ... LOL

[RickB]

Just an update on the .32 S&W short ammo. I found a guy at the local gun show who reloads them and sells them for $17.50 a box of 50. I think that is a great price. The seller is Clover leafe reloading. If you want more info I can see if they put more on the boxes of ammo I bought off of them.
When I got to his table he only had 3 boxes left so I bought the last 3 he had. He said he would have more next time.

So between him and Sheels I don't see a problem with keeping my pocket breaktops shooting in the forseeable future. Heck, I may just get the dies and reload .32 S&W myself if it becomes a hard item, but right now I don't see a problem with finding them.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Another reason,to feel blessed ...

Another SASS member that I met early in my cowboy shooting does reloading to pay for his shooting .... so I just send him my cases and he  reloads them with Goex to the original loads ...and I have kinda taken him for granted ... looks like I have more to be thankfur for this Christmas season than I thought ....

[Shotgun Steve]

I only have one breaktop a small H&R in 32 S&W. It shoots great. I paid $150.00 for it a couple of years ago. Sorry for the fuzzy photos. I need to get a holster of some kind made for it. Any suggestions as to type and maker??? Thanks.

 Shotgun Steve

[Pancho Peacemaker]

I only have one breaktop a small H&R in 32 S&W. It shoots great. I paid $150.00 for it a couple of years ago. Sorry for the fuzzy photos. I need to get a holster of some kind made for it. Any suggestions as to type and maker??? Thanks.

 Shotgun Steve

Steve,

Very nice bicycle gun!

For leather:  chat with Ten Wolves Fiveshooter.  He makes fantastic leather for pocket pistols.  I have one of his and get compliments on it all the time.  Here's his profiel:  http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?action=profile;u=2463

[Christopher Carson]

Just an update on the .32 S&W short ammo. I found a guy at the local gun show who reloads them and sells them for $17.50 a box of 50. I think that is a great price. The seller is Clover leafe reloading. If you want more info I can see if they put more on the boxes of ammo I bought off of them.
When I got to his table he only had 3 boxes left so I bought the last 3 he had. He said he would have more next time.

So between him and Sheels I don't see a problem with keeping my pocket breaktops shooting in the forseeable future. Heck, I may just get the dies and reload .32 S&W myself if it becomes a hard item, but right now I don't see a problem with finding them.

Rick, does the cylinder on your S&W 1½ remain locked or does it spin freely when the hammer is down?

-Chris

[RickB]

Rick, does the cylinder on your S&W 1½ remain locked or does it spin freely when the hammer is down?

-Chris

It locks. It's a pretty solid little gun. The hammer does not protrude through the hole either so it doesn't rest on the bullet primer. It is a safety feature.

[Christopher Carson]

It locks. It's a pretty solid little gun. The hammer does not protrude through the hole either so it doesn't rest on the bullet primer. It is a safety feature.

Thanks.  I think that suggests I've got a broken spring in mine somewhere 

-Chris

[Shotgun Steve]

Thanks Pancho, I will definately check in with Ten Wolves. The info is much appreciated Amigo.

 Shotgun Steve

[Dr. Bob]

S. Steve,

10 Wolves made one for me and it is superb!  A fine fellow to deal with all around!!! 

[Lightning Buck McGraw]

Merwin Hulbert, & Co. just started makin repros, of the pocket pistols
They even give ya a choice between the double, er single action versians

www.merwinhulbertco.com

But they is EXPENSIVE

[Dalton Masterson]

Thats not the pocket pistols... Those are full size Merwins.
DM

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

My little collection of top break Smiths is starting to grow. I spotted this little cutie a few months ago and put down a few bucks to hold it. A big purchase came along in the meantime, so I just picked this one up on Saturday. SN is 1301XX. I'm guessing maybe around 1905? Other than a couple of scratches on the sideplate and a tiny bit of blistering of the nickel plate around the edges of the sideplate, it almost looks like it just left the factory.

I really have to get better lighting in my 'photo studio'. It's difficult to take a nice photo of a shiny gun. This one actually looks better than the photos. Gotta get one of those clear plastic rods to use instead of a dirty shotgun shell too.

[Buffalow Red]

i been looking for a light smokless recipe for 38S&W . useing a 95 gr lead so far no luck
got a bunch loaded in bp would like some smokless for when a guy cant clean right away
i got 3 of them one is 1905 model one 1887 one i dont know