Original Colt Type III Model M 1903/1908 "Hammerless," made in 1925. It is in really gorgeous condition and appears to have been fired very little, if at all. The bluing is probably 99%, showing virtually no wear. There are a couple of small scratches under the rear of the frame, just above the grip safety, and a few very minor handling marks. Bore is perfect.

Checkered walnut grips with silver medallions are in excellent shape except for a couple of deep scratches on the left panel. Like-new two-tone .380 Colt (Auto/ACP) magazine.

$1200 SHIPPED to FFL or C&R.

Thanks for looking.

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I am thinking about buying a gold cup but, colt's reputation seems to have gone down hill does anyone concur?

early model, factory ported..comes with 2 colt mags.... from what i can find there were only 20 or so of these done by the colt custom shop.
just got the gun back from colt where springs , extractor were replaced and feed ramp polished. also added an ambi safety. this was a gun that i had bought second hand for my wife, the safety was added because she shoots left handed. gun was sent to colt for work due to ftf, fte issues. we had run a couple hundred rounds thru it when it started to act up. just got it back last week and she has decided that she wants a full size 1911 instead. she did take it to the range on friday, had a couple ftf , and a stovepipe out of close to 100 rounds, but nothing like it had been doing.. most 3" 45's have a finicky personality, and this one is no different.

will sell for 900

or trade for a series 70 or a sig 1911 (scorpion preferred)

I picked up another diamondback to go with my favorite shooter. it had factory grips. After 450 rounds of reloads. OUCH. My hands are chewed up by it. I shot over 800 rounds today and out of my Detective special and other diamondback with Pachmyer presentation grips I had no issues. So off to ebay so I can order some Presentation grips. That took about an hour to find a set. When did they stop making presentation grips for the Diamondback?

So off to the pictures:



The new shooter is the blued one. My Nickeled Diamondback has had 47,327 rounds down it (if I remember the logs right) and I felt it was time to retire it. I put the wood grips on it for show for the picture.







The last shot is just my nickeled Colts. I was practicing blasting with the Detective special. I try to shoot a few boxes each time out with it in one handed, right and left hand mode. Lots of fun but I am still working on my precision in double action one handed mode.

I have been starting to collect 1903 hammerless' over the past year or so. I keep thinking about refinishing one. I keep reading the posts here where people say not to refinish them. It seems like I have been buying more and more cosmetically challenged ones. I bought this one today in an online auction. OK, so is THIS one crappy enough nobody will be mad if I refinish it? :D

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(1) Colt Python Second Type. Used from the early 1960's to the late 1970's. Refinished not restored. Excellent Condition. $225 shipped. USPS Money Order only.




(2) Colt Python Third Type. Used from the late 1970's to the early1990's. Refinished not restored. Excellent Condition. $225 shipped. USPS Money Order only.




(3) Colt Python Third Type. Used from the late 1970's to the early1990's. For A Refurbish Project - Crack on bottom. $100 shipped. USPS Money Order only.




(4) Colt MARK III. Later Production. Very Good Condition. Minor handling mark and hairline crack above medallion on right stock. $150 shipped. USPS Money Order only.




(5) Colt Mystery. Please identify these stocks and MAKE AN OFFER. Screw is missing. USPS Money Order only.




(6) Colt J FRAME. $40 shipped. USPS Money Order only.

A friend has offered me a Model 1917 for my collection of military handguns. I'd very much appreciate the group's opinions on both the Colt and the price - $700. It has a few easily fixed shortcomings - not the right grips, no lanyard ring, not the right ejector rod head. The military number on the heel is partially illegible; I can only read it as 11?/6??. Would that loss happen through normal wear, or would someone have messed with it? I'm concerned that the gun may have been reblued. Although the markings are crisp, except for the pony, the finish doesn't compare favorably with untouched wartime guns, at least to my eye. How about your eyes? (Sorry for the lousy photos. I tried indirect sunlight, direct sunlight, halogen lighting, incandescent lighting - all with and without flash. The left and right side photos are the best I could get.) I'd also like any available info on the "P.V" on the barrel, the "118" on the cylinder release (the number doesn't appear anywhere else on the Colt), and the "1" under the Colt serial number. The revolver has both the "H" inspection mark and the flaming bomb on the barrel, frame, and cylinder. United States Property, a G on the frame under the grips and Eagle/S20 are present where expected. So, good news, bad news - I'm just looking for some input to decide whether to buy or not. Thanks for everybody's help.

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At a local auction a 2" python described as a 98-99% condition with aftermarket ivory grips went for $3300 plus 15% premium total $3795 plus 8.75% sales tax if local. I guess I have difficulty understanding this for a gun that has no historical value. I do wish I had bought more than the one Python I have when they were $200 or less guns.

Jim Howat

Is there any interest in some rattlesnake skin for your leather projects and or hat bands,holsters,leather belts???

reason i ask is i have two ( 2 ) skins from rattlers with the rattles still attached good size and condition,soft.

if there is some interest send me a PM or i can post some pics too.

In original and unaltered condition. I will consider all levels of finish as long as its not pitted or show signs of heavy abuse.

Prefer an example that has been independently inspected and verified.

If not, I am asking if seller is open to sending to well known inspector for verification.

I am considering one already but want to compare other examples, if any, before I decide to move forward.

Thanks!! :cool:

Camera Land Has Just Received....5-25-2013
We have been getting in some very nice shipments of new and demo goods so I thought I would attempt to do a weekly post (key word here is attempt) to keep you updated.
If there is something you are looking for and cannot find please let me or Neil know and we can keep an eye out for you.
Here is this weeks update of what has arrived:

Meopta Demos:
Demo Unit - MeoPro 6.5x32 Binocular #523460 @ $239.99
Demo Unit - MeoPro 6x42 Riflescopes in all three reticles, Z, #1, & #4, your choice @ $399.99

Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 TMCQ MOA Reticle #PST-14ST-A Riflescope
Vortex Diamondback 12x50 Binoculars
Vortex Nomad 20-60x60 Spotting Scopes in both Straight and Angled
Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 BDC Matte Black Riflescope #DBK-04-BDC
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP Riflscopes in both MRAD and MOA
Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 Spotting Scopes in both Straight and Angled
Vortex StrikeFire Red Dot VMX-3T Magnifier
Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65 Spotting Scopes in both Straight and Angled
Vortex Viper HD 20-60x80 Spotting Scopes in both Straight and Angled
Vortex Viper HS 4-16x50 LR Dead-Hold BDC Matte Black Riflescope #VHS-4307-LR
Vortex Switchview SV-3 Throw Lever (49mm)
Vortex 30mm Bubble Level #BL30
Vortex Flip Cap Covers - All sizes are now in stock...3,4,5,6 & 7

Steiner Demo's
Steiner Predator Xtreme 2.5-10x42 S-1 Riflescopes @ $629.99
Steiner Predator Xtreme 3-12x56 E-1 Riflescopes @ $699.99

Zen-Ray Open Box
Zen-Ray ED-3 10x43 Binoculars @ $339.99



We just received a shipment of the:

Zeiss Terra 3X 2-7x32 - Z-Plex #522721

Zeiss Terra 3X 3-9x42 - Z-Plex #522701

Zeiss Terra 3X 4-12x42 - Z-Plex #522711
Zeiss Victory FL T* 8x32 Black Binocular w/ Lotutec #523230 new for only $1399.99

As we receive deliveries we will do our best to get this information posted. Thanks for all your support.

... in 95% or better condition.

Unaltered and original.

Any year within the WW2 era will be considered.

Prefer an example that has been independently inspected and verified.

If not, I am asking if seller is open to sending to well known inspector for verification.

Thanks!! :cool:

A gun show will be held at the Farm Center in Dothan Alabama on June 1 & 2. I plan on being there with my .38 Colt Lightning and Pre-Ban Uzi.

I thought I'd show you what I've been up to for the past few days Matt. All the other guys to of course.


I made that gunbelt rig for my son a few weeks ago and liked it so much I thought I'd build another.


This time I'm going to put two Texas Jockstraps on the belt. So, after a total of 14 hours so far, and 9 of those hours in stitching, here's what I have. God I have to get a machine for this.

Bud

The last photo is of me, tripping over the power cord from my portable work table. Just as I was about the press the shutter the cord reared up like a Cobra and wrapped itself around my slippered foot. I know have a bruise on my side about the size of a crab apple.

Darn it Matt, you shoulda reminded me how dangerouse this gunbelt and holster makin' is.
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I got to put some more rounds through my Cobra and Lawman yesterday. I am liking them more and more each time out at the range. I am much more accurate with either of them than I am my Springfield XDS or LCP. I need to figure out my best holster options with the Colts.