Ian Fleming's guns?

Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,709MI6 Agent

Fleming was part of the British upper class and a former naval officer, so I find it likely he was a gun owner. Were officers still expected to buy their own sidearm back then? Guns are also an important part of his books. So do we know anything about Fleming as a (likely) gun owner?

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  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,483MI6 Agent

    He owned and carried one of these in his pocket during the war. .25 Browning


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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,709MI6 Agent

    It stands to reason that he kept the pistol after the war, don't you think?

    Did Fleming hunt? (Other than spear-fishing)

  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,483MI6 Agent

    He probably did keep it.

    Not sure if he hunted. I’m sure he went to small game drives though.

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  • 72897289 Beau DesertPosts: 1,691MI6 Agent

    He had the Browning .25, issued to him during the War. He also had a Colt Official Police presented to him by General William Donovan “For Special Services” after he wrote an outline for the O.S.S. - later the C.I.A..

    Fleming also owned a Ruger Target Pistol and was presented a short barrelled Python revolver by the Colt company. There were probably other firearms that were “family” guns. While not always a gun “expert” he was familiar with and liked firearms.

  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,709MI6 Agent

    Thanks for the info!

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