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John Holbrook
29th July 2006, 23:12
This pistol was issued in 1946 by the Naval Gun Factory in D.C. to a LtJg. who was a courier for Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll. Operation Crossroads was the first nuclear test after the war, which consisted of two detonations, Shot Able and Shot Baker. I have the original documents and all the equipment that came with it...

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Baldy
29th July 2006, 23:30
I am telling you John I am not following you. I just seen your post on another forum. That sure is a fine peice of American History.
gottripletsNC
30th July 2006, 15:59
John, I would love to see that collection one day, because everytime you post a new one, I can only imagine what the collection is like. One fine hobby you have there.
jwenum
30th July 2006, 19:44
Looks like a FINE piece.Have any idea of it's worth??
exitwounds
30th July 2006, 20:22
It appears to glow! Nice pistol and display, Mr. Holbrook.
John
31st July 2006, 04:34
I have the original documents and all the equipment that came with it...

Unnecessary comment. We (not even for a moment) never thought that you didn't have them. :D :)

But John, your standards are falling, I see an idiot scratch on this one! LORL

Great find buddy. Thanks for sharing.
CleanSeries80
31st July 2006, 05:35
it's beautiful
John Holbrook
31st July 2006, 13:55
Only one small problem, that is NOT the Bikini RR. I dug out the document and discovered the error. So HERE is the correct RR.

They say that the first thing to go is the memory, however that is not true. Its actually the SECOND thing!!!! ;)

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John
31st July 2006, 15:40
Drooool shields Uppppppppppp!
Phil
31st July 2006, 19:45
Only one small problem, that is NOT the Bikini RR. I dug out the document and discovered the error. So HERE is the correct RR.Oh God........you have more than one.......... I hope someday to own just one that's anywhere near as nice :)
Baldy
31st July 2006, 23:33
WOW!!! What a peice of history. What a collection you must have John. Thank you for sharing with us.

Baldy.
Sgt. Quincannon
6th August 2006, 16:06
John,
Another very nice pistol (actually, very nice TWO pistols). Since we can't own them, thanks for letting us enjoy a vicarious thrill. Keep those pictures coming.
nightfire800
19th August 2006, 10:17
After seeing so many nice samples of the RR I start to like mine more every day. Only disadvantage is: I want more now !!! :D
KY NIMROD
1st September 2006, 17:31
This pistol was issued in 1946 by the Naval Gun Factory in D.C. to a LtJg. who was a courier for Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll. Operation Crossroads was the first nuclear test after the war, which consisted of two detonations, Shot Able and Shot Baker. I have the original documents and all the equipment that came with it...

http://www.fototime.com/{FC93173E-9FB6-40BB-9330-EC22339D290A}/picture.JPG
That is a very nice firearm and is just like the first 1911 I ever fired, a gentleman I met in Colorado thru my mother, let me fire his, I sure wish I had traded him out of it then I'd have one.