Posted on 11/26/2014 10:24:49 AM PST by marktwain
These pictures of a unique bedroom set came to me via the Internet. I do not know the location of the set or the source of the revolvers.
Counting the revolvers that make up the bed frame, the vanity, the lamps, table, chair, chandelier, and window decoration, and assuming that there is symmetry on the sides of the objects that are not visible, I believe there are at least 100 revolvers used in the construction of the set.
The revolvers are an eclectic mix of Smith & Wesson (or clones) and Colt (or clones) revolvers. They appear to mostly intact. It seems likely that a few dozen working revolvers could be assembled from the frames and parts. While there are many places that have dozens of revolvers, there may be only one revolver bedroom!
The actions do not appear to be welded shut. A good friend who is a small arms expert, and I, examined the pictures as best we could. He believes that the revolvers are pre-WWII. It is certainly possible. All of them appear to be side swing revolvers. I do not see any top breaks, and that makes sense for this sort of construction.
A related question is: what was the source of these revolvers? Our best theory is that they were confiscated guns that were required to be "disposed of". A large police department in a city such as New York, Chicago, or Detroit, can confiscate thousands of firearms a year. Perhaps these were confiscated during Prohibition.
The set is a unique piece of firearms art that celebrates, rather than vilifies, gun maker skills.
Any additional information about the provenance and location of this set would be appreciated.
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Be careful of a premature or accidental discharge.
Dang it, when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have bedroom furniture. Said it a thousand times.
Looks like an arsenal to me!
“Be careful of a premature or accidental discharge.”
By the sixth round that usually isn’t a problem.
Yep a mixture of pre-war Colts and Smiths. (hammer shape is the tip off for the Smiths) The Colts appear to be Police Positives or the earlier Army Special. I believe there are both K and N frame Smiths.
I usually have a misfire, but that’s just me.
The fotos you posted explain that learned medico's findings. A true pistol collector would have made sure each pistol was loaded. Unfortunately, a guy might very easily kill himself while tossing and turning during a nightmare. Cases frickin' closed AND SORRY Bill. How could I have doubted your word?
+1.
+1.
Best post of the day! Thank you!
I must be a pig ... a revolver bedroom conjured up an entirely different picture ...
Could be the special UN envoy for prostitute acquisition bed at HQ in NYC.
That gives a whole new meaning to the term “shooting blanks”...
Bfl
Close to the conclusion that we came to. You would think with something this unique, someone would have some information about it.
I usually have a misfire, but that’s just me.
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So; is a hang fire good or bad ?
Depends on how long it hangs. “OOOHH, OOOHH, OOOHH , Oh, shiite.”
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