Speaking of 'Old Models'

by FOG, Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 14:21 (4212 days ago) @ FOG

It might need its own thread to get proper attention, but if anyone has a Flattop .357 they'd be interested in trading for my 1960s-vintage Randall #1-8, I'm all ears.

Not picky on barrel length, just condition: 95% minimum, and the higher the better.

I remember shooting one during what was called "Free Studies Week" at my high school during Spring 1975.

Like the one I had much later on, it was a 4⅝-inch model and it had so little perceived recoil I thought the other student's ammo had gone bad somehow. (It hadn't; I just didn't know any better.)

I believe that's a .357 that I could still enjoy shooting.

I might also settle for a Freedom Arms Model 97, but that's probably aiming a bit too high.

As an aside, "Free Studies Week" was repeated every two years. Days were divided between morning and afternoon, and you were required to pick two diffferent activities.

Shooting was on the Program both years during my tenure: 1975 and 1977. In addition to rimfire and centerfire rifle and pistol, we also shot skeet and trap.

As noted, you could also bring your own guns to class.

Imagine that today...

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