Did General George S. Patton carry pearl-handled pistols?

Patton’s pistol grips were ivory. He once stated that “only a New Orleans pimp” carried pearl handled guns. read more

Most people, and especially Patton fans, are aware that Patton hated for his pistols to be referred to as "pearl-handled". Of the 1,500 Colt .380's obtained by the Army for issue to General Officers, only one of them was different. read more

A Colt .45 revolver once owned by General George S. Patton sold for $75,000 at auction in Los Angeles. Profiles in History, which conducted the auction, had expected the working firearm to fetch over $60,000. The Colt .45 Model 1873 single-action revolver with distinctive stag horn grip was acquired by the famous World War II general around 1928. read more