I Have This Old Gun: Colt Navy Thompson

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posted on September 1, 2013
I Have This Old Gun: Colt Navy Thompson

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Winchester 1876 Express Rifle
Winchester 1876 Express Rifle

I Have This Old Gun: Winchester 1876 Express Rifle

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