Big Announcement from Wenger!

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** January 12, 2008, 03:53:51 PM

I just posted this on SOSAKOnline and I thought I'd give you guys a heads up as well:

News from Delemont

Def

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2008, 04:01:09 PM

Good to see the folks at Wenger paying respect to their rich history. From what I've been told those old soldiers were real workhorses.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2008, 04:11:23 PM

Well you can see how solid this 60+ year old model is:

50 Years of Progress

The reissues will be made with a more modern steel though.

Def

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2008, 08:25:23 PM

They will be interesting to see. I'm sure Mike said somewhere how he'd like to see that??? Perhaps they were watching.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2008, 10:27:31 PM

It'll be interesting to see who snaps them up first;the SAK nuts or the SASS/cowboy re-enactor crowd.

prime77 · **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2008, 04:56:27 AM

This is really interesting. Those old Soldiers a awesome knives. I cherish my 32 Wenger.

I can't wait to see the new ones.

Sea Monster · **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2008, 05:02:44 AM

Quote from: Bison

SASS/cowboy re-enactor crowd.

The what? I looked up "SASS", but I don't think any of the expanded acronyms I found apply.

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2008, 05:32:21 AM

Quote from: Nomad on January 13, 2008, 05:02:44 AM

Quote from: Bison
SASS/cowboy re-enactor crowd.

The what? I looked up "SASS", but I don't think any of the expanded acronyms I found apply.

Heh-heh, sounds like ol' Bison might know his way around a hog leg!

Single Action Shooting Society

Sea Monster · **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2008, 05:48:55 AM

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Cowboy Action Shooting

There's a new one.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2008, 06:48:20 AM

Quote from: J-sews on January 13, 2008, 05:32:21 AM

Quote from: Nomad on January 13, 2008, 05:02:44 AM
Quote from: Bison
SASS/cowboy re-enactor crowd.

The what? I looked up "SASS", but I don't think any of the expanded acronyms I found apply.

Heh-heh, sounds like ol' Bison might know his way around a hog leg!

Single Action Shooting Society

I've been known to handle and own a few single actions...my favorites were the S&W No.3 and the S&W Schofield

J-sews · **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2008, 02:38:21 PM

Posted this same question over at SOSAK:

How long has it been since Wenger last used the old style can opener?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2008, 04:09:40 PM

I can't say for sure about Wenger (part of the Wenger factory burned down in '86 and most of their records were lost) but Victorinox started using the new style can opener in the early 60's. I would imagine Wenger started their own design around the same time, but bear in mind that the Standard Issue (aka Soldat) is the only Wenger to have that style can opener.

Def

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2008, 10:20:15 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 12, 2008, 08:25:23 PM

They will be interesting to see. I'm sure Mike said somewhere how he'd like to see that??? Perhaps they were watching.

Yep I did, and I'm expecting one of those Wenger's as compensation for giving them the idea

ducktapehero · **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2008, 12:31:57 AM

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I've been known to handle and own a few single actions...my favorites were the S&W No.3 and the S&W Schofield

I like the Schofield's but I gotta go with the Peacemaker. To me it's the most natural pointing gun I've ever heald. The only single action wheelgun I own right now is a NAA 22mag mini-revolver. Wonderful little gun but pretty useless past card table distance.

Of course it's all for moot now since my eyesight went craps. $:-\$

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2008, 04:45:10 AM

Quote from: ducktapehero on January 14, 2008, 12:31:57 AM

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I've been known to handle and own a few single actions...my favorites were the S&W No.3 and the S&W Schofield
I like the Schofield's but I gotta go with the Peacemaker. To me it's the most natural pointing gun I've ever heald. The only single action wheelgun I own right now is a NAA 22mag mini-revolver. Wonderful little gun but pretty useless past card table distance.

Of course it's all for moot now since my eyesight went craps. $:-\$

Did you ever handle a Bisley? What do you think of the NAA's? I've been thinking of one to tuck in my jersye pocket when riding weather comes back,feral dogs and other varmints,2 and 4 legged,not to mention slithering things are becoming more prevalent hereabouts in these parts.

FredKJ · **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:39:39 PM

OK, I'm drooling and don't have an uncle whow works at Wenger. How can I get one???

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2008, 06:08:41 PM

Wait till September! That's the scheduled release date, but we know how those go normally!

Def

felinevet · **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:01:05 AM

Wenger has me on the dealer list to get some but, as Def says, don't hold your breath as to when the will actually show up.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:04:54 AM

How well do those old style can openers work?

felinevet · **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:05:57 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on January 18, 2008, 03:04:54 AM

How well do those old style can openers work?

Actually quite good once you get the hang of it.

ufox9al · **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:26:29 AM

Quote from: felinevet on January 18, 2008, 03:05:57 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on January 18, 2008, 03:04:54 AM
How well do those old style can openers work?

Actually quite good once you get the hang of it.

Funnily enough, up until the 90s, that was a "standard" style of a can opener in the Soviet Union! It does work well, after you get it started, which we did by banging on the opposite end of the handle with an open palm.
Alexei

Styerman · **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2008, 11:45:59 PM

Sweet , I like the early stuff , good to acess to it in a useable form .

Chris

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