I put this post under handgun hunting because I`am sure you all know who Dick Casull is and this would be the right place for a post about him. Last week on a trip to Idaho I drove over to Freedom, Wyoming and visited Dick at his home. At 80+ he is still as sharp as ever as he invited me into his home to meet his wife Geri. She made a pot of coffee and we all sat at his kitchen table and talked on everything from guns to the shape of our country. He brought out his personal octagon barreled 454 that he used to test a number of 454 loads along with some of his other firearms. For me, this was a moment in time that I thought I would never see. The man is everything you think he is plus so much more. A true gentlemen and gun designer... Dick`s silver decorated saddle and matching holster with 454`s in the loops Dick`s 454 while signing my Cape buff photo Dick and his wife Geri who is a real sweetheart Dick with his American Handgunner Award [img]
Dick`s 125yd shooting range behind his home. [img]
Where Dick Casull calls home....

James
That is so damn cool! Its not often one gets to meet one of his heros,and you obviously did. That had to be the highlight of your trip. For a transplanted Rebel[ from Jersey ]you sure do get around! You are getting this retirement thing down pat aren't you!!!!!Well done!

All I can say James is...Congrats!! I know it was truly an honor for you to have met the man who was responsible for bringing real horsepower to revolvers. Dick & his wife still make a great looking couple. You are a lucky man to have met someone you have looked up to all these years. Good For You James!!

James - certainly a trip to remember!

To sit down and reminisce with one the pioneers of big bore revolvers - What I would have given to be sitting there with ya...

Awesome James - thanks for sharing..

Good for you, James! Thanks for sharing the photos and story.

Retirement is a great thing! James, I know that visit had to be awesome. Definitely one of the great pioneers of handgun hunting. Would have loved to hear that conversation.

Wow 😎

Too cool James.

special indeed

Nice visit! I love going through Star Valley, its a beautiful part of the country. I need to make another trip soon and your pics have me wanting to do it sooner than later! Glad you had a great time buddy!!

We still have some very good people that a man can just walk up and talk to. Congrats for sure on your visit with Dick and his bride.

This is true greatness, meeting a legend, a handgunning ICON, it would be a honor,thanks for sharing James.

I will join the others. Congratulations and thank you for sharing. Would be an honor to meet Dick and talk guns with him.

Congrats! I'm proud for you.

Congrats James!!

Awesome way to spend some time. Thanks for sharing your great fortune with us

Holy Kaboly James! And he invited you in to meet his wife and have some coffee, simply amazing. Congrats and thank you for sharing with all of us as it is truly appreciated.

PH

WOW! That's awesome James. Great to see the legend, Dick Casull! I only wish we'd see and hear more from him about the old days. That period was so interesting for firearms in general when Dick was experimenting with the 45 magnum! Thanks for sharing..

IC

He used to drive to Idaho Falls and search out old winchesters and colts. I wonder if he still has one of the nicest collections in the world ? Or if he has it in a museum some where.

campbellkids, Here are two of those Winchesters you were talking about on Dick Casull`s wall...

Nice, he bought some of the best and rarest made.

a pioneer in handgun hunting. pretty cool

Had a chance about a year ago to buy one of the little mouse guns and book sized case. I did not and now i kick myself.

Campbellkids, This the gun?? I also had a chance to get this gun when I saw it in a gun store in Salt Lake City a number of years ago, but the Auto Mag I bought cleaned me out...

I should not have been surprised by the number of posts filled with good words about Dick Casull and was only to happy to share my visit with you. This is a big country and I know some of the members may not have the chance to visit Freedom, Wyoming and I`am glad to have shared my experience.....

Always appreciate the adventure, "JamesfromJersey". This one is special, though a bit humbling. You see the size of his sidearm?---my arm is trembling just lookin' at it

James,

Thanks again for sharing. That last photo is a great one! Must have been a huge thrill meeting him and speaking with him in person!! I can't imagine!

Thanks

Thats very cool to be able to sit with him a bit. Id love to have him sign my cape buff pic