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The Amazing Life of Walter R. Walsh
Posted on 9/24/14 at 8:57 am
Posted on 9/24/14 at 8:57 am
Not only was he a great shot he was one tough SOB. Sadly these types are gone and will never be back.
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The front door glass exploded, and Walsh was hit twice; once in the chest into his lung and once in his right hand, in which he held the .45. The bullet that hit his thumb also hit the pistol’s stock and magazine. Walter threw down the now useless pistol and, with the .357 in his left hand, fired through the front door. He put Shaffer down with fatal hits and went outside.
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Posted on 9/24/14 at 8:59 am to offshoretrash
so .357>.45?
Posted on 9/24/14 at 9:04 am to aVatiger
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so .357>.45?
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On one occasion, he shot a Japanese sniper at 80 yards with one shot from his .45 automatic. On another, he was with a Marine patrol when a firefight started. As the young Marines were firing back, they heard the steady blast of a .45 in “perfect timed fire,” an enemy soldier down with each shot. Fifty plus years later I asked Walter about this incident. After a thoughtful pause, he replied, “It wasn’t timed fire.”
Posted on 9/24/14 at 9:35 am to offshoretrash
My Mother knew Col. Walsh.
I believe she first met him at Camp Perry.
Over the years she became friends with him while she officiated US, World Cup and Olympic matches.
The Col. was the first of Hoovers men to carry a (then wildcat) .357 in the line of duty.
You could say that he was the Godfather of US shooting sports.
I believe she first met him at Camp Perry.
Over the years she became friends with him while she officiated US, World Cup and Olympic matches.
The Col. was the first of Hoovers men to carry a (then wildcat) .357 in the line of duty.
You could say that he was the Godfather of US shooting sports.
This post was edited on 9/24/14 at 9:36 am
Posted on 9/24/14 at 10:01 am to beulahland
Posted on 9/24/14 at 10:48 am to offshoretrash
Wow, what an amazing marksman and exciting life this guy has led. 
This post was edited on 9/24/14 at 10:49 am
Posted on 9/24/14 at 11:00 am to offshoretrash
What a fantastic movie this man's life would make!
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