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Always liked Teddy, the person, the President and his favorite Colt that he carried while cowboying as a young man in the Dakotas. The original is in many if not all of his photographs of the period.
Well today I got my own. Cimarron Arms reproduction of Teddy’s gun. Black powder frame, nickel plated, laser engraved and ready to be shot, NOT a collectible for me.

My personal enabler Elk creek showed me an outfit that makes an exact replica of the holster Teddy carried his in, carved leather double loop. I’ll be ordering one soon

Well my pleasure! Glad to help Hermano! That is one beautiful revolver! You suck!!

Yep, that’s the holster right there

Well that looks fun! Congrats

Beautiful! Can I have it?

Looks like a lot of fun

sakodude wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 12:34 am Well that looks fun! Congrats

I think it’s going to be. Thanks!

LMLarsen wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 12:48 am Beautiful! Can I have it?

No, but you can come visit and I’ll let you play with it!

Diver43 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 1:01 am Looks like a lot of fun

Yep, can’t wait to go “sling some lead”

Hmmmm...now ain't that sumthin...

Cool beans! I have an 1895 in 405win that I took to the last SEShoot up at Jerry's ànd it's probably one of the last leverguns that I'll ever sell
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fisheadgib wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:57 am Cool beans! I have an 1895 in 405win that I took to the last SEShoot up at Jerry's ànd it's probably one of the last leverguns that I'll ever sell
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Yeah, I have a Browning 1895 in 06’ I feel the same! And I can get ammo at Walmart!!

Very nice!

Now that is a cool rig!

Loose some weight and shave the beard and you might even look like him

What are those cartridges in his belt?T hey look too big to be 45-70, maybe 45-90?

I wanna see you with it in the matching fringed Eastern Dude-Suit.

Freezer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 12:54 pm Now that is a cool rig!

Loose some weight and shave the beard and you might even look like him

What are those cartridges in his belt?T hey look too big to be 45-70, maybe 45-90?

In the early days Teddy had a 45-75 1876 Winchester. In 1887 he had a 1886 Winchester in 45-90 with a sharps in the same cartridge as a backup gun. All special orders.

Elk Creek wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:59 am

fisheadgib wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:57 am Cool beans! I have an 1895 in 405win that I took to the last SEShoot up at Jerry's ànd it's probably one of the last leverguns that I'll ever sell
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Yeah, I have a Browning 1895 in 06’ I feel the same! And I can get ammo at Walmart!!

I bought it from a friend who was going to take it to Africa and make believe he was Teddy. He never made the trip and sold me the rifle unfired, and threw in eight boxes of ammo! Four boxes are Teddy Roosevelt commemorative stuff and I'm hesitant to shoot them. Teddy had one on 06 also. They were his favorite rifles in Africa.

Elk Creek wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:59 am

fisheadgib wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:57 am Cool beans! I have an 1895 in 405win that I took to the last SEShoot up at Jerry's ànd it's probably one of the last leverguns that I'll ever sell
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Yeah, I have a Browning 1895 in 06’ I feel the same! And I can get ammo at Walmart!!

And boy do I get the envies when it make an appearance at the range

Jayhawker wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:24 am Hmmmm...now ain't that sumthin...

Knew YOU would appreciate this one.

Freezer wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 12:54 pm Now that is a cool rig!

Loose some weight and shave the beard and you might even look like him

What are those cartridges in his belt?T hey look too big to be 45-70, maybe 45-90?

Loose some weight?!?!?!? My 32" jeans are already lose... I think I looked more like him (in his presidential years) when I was younger and substantially heavier. His 1876 Centennial (companion to this Colt) was chambered in 45-75.

Bigslug wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:38 pm I wanna see you with it in the matching fringed Eastern Dude-Suit.

Actually fringe buckskin was widely worn in the old west. Was windproof in the winter and dried very fast when wet.

But I don't have any of it. All my clothing and gear is leftovers from when I owned my small ranch and I'm rediscovering it. I've had to buy new pants because back then there was a bit more me, but all leather, hats, boots and other traps are in perfect condition and ready for my next horse which should be happening shortly.

Now good ol'Teddy was a man of means coming from a wealthy family and he LOVED custom guns and fancy gear and could afford just about anything he wanted at the time. All his guns were special order from the likes of Winchester and Colt and his clothing/gear came from famous outfitters like Abercrombie and Fitch when the catered to rich "adventurers" before they became a snowflake clothing emporium. The chaps he's wearing in this picture seem to be sealskin.

fisheadgib wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 8:49 pm

Elk Creek wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:59 am

fisheadgib wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:57 am Cool beans! I have an 1895 in 405win that I took to the last SEShoot up at Jerry's ànd it's probably one of the last leverguns that I'll ever sell
,

Yeah, I have a Browning 1895 in 06’ I feel the same! And I can get ammo at Walmart!!

I bought it from a friend who was going to take it to Africa and make believe he was Teddy. He never made the trip and sold me the rifle unfired, and threw in eight boxes of ammo! Four boxes are Teddy Roosevelt commemorative stuff and I'm hesitant to shoot them. Teddy had one on 06 also. They were his favorite rifles in Africa.

An 1895 is on my list of future rifles to get. I have never bumped into a well priced one intersecting the correct amount being in my gun account...

Nice lookin' hog leg, sir!! IN my favorite pistol caliber, too!!

The 1895 needs to be moved to the top of your list!! I have one in .30 Govt and one in .35 Winchester!

I might just know where a brand new 1895 in 405 is hiding………