[Leica] IMG - Weapons from the Past

[Jim Nichols]

Two of the most popular weapons of the first half of the Twentieth 
Century were made by Smith & Wesson and Colt, and were popular for 
different reasons.  The S & W Military and Police Model 1899 (later 
changed to Model 10) was popular with military and police organizations 
world-wide, and continued to be used until the introduction of modern 
automatic weapons having more firepower.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/S+_amp_+W+small.jpg.html

The Colt Pocket Pistol, M1903 and M1908, was popular for an entirely 
different reason.  Its concealed hammer and smooth design was designed 
for concealed carry, with nothing to snag as it was withdrawn from a 
pocket or purse.  It was used by Al Capone and many others of his time 
and occupation, but was also issued to General Officers during WWII, 
including Generals Eisenhower, Bradley, Marshall and Patton.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Colt+small.jpg.html

I am fortunate to have a copy of each.

Olympus E-1 with ZD 35mm Macro.

Comments and critiques welcomed

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA