Jo I don't see anybody laughing. But your guns do need some care. If I lived closer I would come over to clean them for you.

The first one pictured is a High Standard Sentinel Model. I have had a number of them and each time I sold one I kicked myself and wished I had kept it. They are a very good revolver and one of the best plinking guns you can get. I do think you should sign those adoption papers I keep meaning to send to you.

The other one looks to be a Model of 1892. It came in various models such as the New Army and New Navy. It was to be had in either 38 Colt or 41 Colt. I cannot make out from your barrel but on the left side it should say, Colt DA and then either 38 or 41. If it says 38 that does not mean 38 S&W Special that is sold these days and since 1898. Your gun should be in 38 Long Colt or Short Colt. It will fire both. The cartridges would be pricey today. It was nickel plated originally but nickel plating does flake off if not cared for. If the gun says 41 then it is a 41 Colt and those cartridges while available are REALLY pricey.

It would be interesting to look at the back of the holster. It could have been made by any number of excellent holster makers at the time, Lawrence, H. H. Heiser, to name but two. Some are very rare in that police style holster so it would pay to take a look. It looks somewhat like a Border Patrol style holster designed by a border patrolman, Bill Jordan back around 1955. That is too late for your grandfather to have carried that holster of course.

Thanks for posting. You have nice stuff.

Dennis

Gracias Amiga. I do appreciate those thumbs up as does I think every other member who has replied to this thread.

I don't have any idea the motive of the person asking. It may be completely innocent and he may have photos of firearms he would like to submit. I hope so. But there are a number of people who are completely afraid of all firearms, an irrational fear in my opinion, and who cringe at the sight or knowledge of one around them. Nobody is forcing them to look at these photos.

Dennis