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Nice decal on that pistol McCoy!
Speaking of decals, does anyone know the best way to preserve an original decal, so that it does not deteriorate over time? I notice some mint condition original finish pistols with no trace of the decal and others that are showing some wear that still have most of the decal intact.
 
Strange guns and accessories from John Inglis

Here's a few photos from my collection of strange guns and accessories from John Inglis.

First is a completely unmarked 'lunchbox' special. The frame has received a small serial number from the RCMP. The frame/slide/barrel all remain unfinished in the white while some small parts are factory phosphate. The pistol appears functional but perhaps never fired. Second photo are some boxes from the plant containing small parts.

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Rare 'DP' series Inglis that belonged to Inglis Engineer Tom Clift. Tom came to Canada from the UK during the war to be an engineer at the plant and assist in pistol manufacturing. The pistol was discovered by Toms son sitting on a shelf in a small box at his estate. The pistol appears unfired, with internals still covered in factory cosmoline. One theory is that 'DP' may have stood for 'Demonstration Pistol'. The consecutive pistol to this example (DP105) is recorded as being part of a shipment to the Mexican government. Photographed with a poor condition but original cardboard Inglis shipping box.

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Two uncommon 'Inglis Diamonds'. 9T3079 was purchased here on CGN as shown above, and was initially given to Melville Ross Gooderham who was the wartime president of Manufacturers Life Financial (now ManuLife Financial) for his contributions to the war effort. The other example 9T3619 is sequential to 9T3620 in the Toronto Centre of Forensic Science and I believe a member here on CGN may have its other sequential pistol 9T3618.

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Strips of original Inglis decals and the MAB envelope they were discovered in by the previous owner (Who sold a few other strips to lucky collectors). One of these strips belongs to another CGN member and was put in the photo to show both sides.

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Regards,
-Steve
 
Nice pistols. An Inglis will seldom disappoint, provided the mags are serviceable. As we used to say, if it was good enough for dad in WW2, it's good enough for me. There have been 2 follow-on generations of military users since my first acquaintance with them. I used to have a "CH" model that always outshot my "T" model. I always expected the "T" to shoot better for some reason.
 
Hi guy's..Here are my 2 Inglis and 1 Hi Power Browning..I am in love with my CH Inglis and still shoot it every 6 months or so..I have had Inglis and Hi-Power pistols since the 70's and I believe they are timeless pieces of CANADIAN history and cannot tell you how much I love them..Thanks for looking
Rob
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NTC; That 4T is in very nice shape. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the 2CH has a parkerized hammer although the pistol has been blued and the 4T appears to have the original park finish but a blued hammer. Did you switch the hammers?
 
Hi Tom E Gun...The 2CH is more black in person but the hammer is parkerized..And the 4T is Parkerized with a blue hammer just as you said..It is very nice condition wise..The 2CH for the life of me in person looks like a factory finish..If you save my pictures and go to full size you can see tha broad arrow and proof mark..Check it out and let me know what you think..
Thanks
Rob
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Hi ntc223,

Your pistol was likely sent to China and later re-built there. The frame has been re-numbered to the slide/barrel, which seems to be a common practice for them.

The finish is the infamous 'Chinese Hot Blue'.

Definitely re-built and re-blued but they are still neat guns.

Regards,
-Steve
 
Inglis Holsters

My second Chinese pattern holster arrived yesterday, so that is my excuse for posting more pictures. From L to R: first Chinese pattern holster, second Chinese pattern holster, Canadian (Type F) holster and Holster C No 1 Mk1.

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Very nice holster collection..My 2CH was made in 1945 so your 45 dated holsters have me goin !! Love to find a nice dated one for mine like the one you found..
Rob
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Once again, a great holster collection.

Probably the best second pattern Chinese holsters I've ever seen. They are scarce, and of the few I know of most are salty.

-Steve
 
Thanks Steve.
I'm very pleased with the condition of the 2nd pattern holster, it appears to be in like new condition. There are no signs that it has ever been used or even held a pistol briefly. For example, the leather scabbard, for the cleaning rod, is so flat and tight I can't insert a cleaning rod all the way into it (I decided it was best not to force it in and possibly damage the holster).
Cheers
TEG
 
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Thanks for the heads up Tom E....I managed to snag the 2 he had left of the 3 for sale..The pattern 51 on the right was gone but Bruce gave me a nice deal on the remaining 2 holsters !!
 
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