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AMC's tv series "The Son" deals with Texas history through the lens of one family from 1849 through 1915 (and perhaps beyond; only first season has shown so far). In particular, the guns are prominently shown and appear history-appropriate and as varied as they were then, from flintlocks to lever-action 30-30's to semi-auto broomhandle Mausers and 1911's to a Lewis machine gun (as mentioned in NetFlix's post WW1 "Peaky Blinders"). I saw an obvious Winchester that resembles my model 63 (22LR) but clearly was a larger caliber with a detachable magazine, now identifed as a .351 model. I went searching for info on this gun and others in the series and came across a wonderful forum entry on (who'd a thunk it, a New York gun forum), and one of the major posters there on this thread identifies himself as the armorer for the series. And he lists all kinds of cool info on the different weapons used in the series. Very enjoyable and educational material. I thought I'd share with y'all.

https://nygunforum.com/threads/firearms-of-the-son-on-amc.8819/

1 posted on 05/31/2017 6:29:37 AM PDT by Notthemomma
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To: Notthemomma

http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/The_Son


2 posted on 05/31/2017 6:37:19 AM PDT by jospehm20
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To: Notthemomma

The Colt 1903 was in .32 ACP, the 1908 is a .380....


3 posted on 05/31/2017 6:42:42 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Notthemomma

I gave this show 2 episodes. I reeeealllly wanted to like it. I found it boring & all over the place.


4 posted on 05/31/2017 6:44:28 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say)
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To: Notthemomma
I love the series.

And I am glad that the producers, developers of the series took the time to utilize a firearm expert in getting it right for all of us that it matters to.

I recommend this great book for background on events of those early times.

The author took the time to get the firearms carried and used by Texas Ranger Frank Hamer correctly.

Frank Hamer, below right, poses with dead raiders at the Norias Ranch near Kingsville, Texas, on August 9, 1915. The Ranger on the left appears to be Jim Dunaway. They are holding the captured battle flag between them. This battle was among those fought on American soil during the Mexican Revolution.

5 posted on 05/31/2017 7:20:07 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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