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Colt Percussion Revolvershello,gents, in a recent post i mentioned the dreaded black iron rust. i have treated the barrel end of this navy i am examining but have not attempted to treat the lock; have used it on my mansfield and lamb 1862 cavalry sabre, my 1816 musket, my grandfather's 190 impala and my 1946 chevy...
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The LoungeEveryone seems to have good luck with gunsmiths, but not me. Currently I have been waiting over five years to get a gun back from one gunsmith. Over two years from two gunsmiths for two guns and one gun for a year and a half from another gunsmith. I do realize that if you are connected, you...
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Colt Semiauto PistolsThis is interesting. A pretty rare gun for GB. Seller has sold some other early Navy contract guns. Any thoughts? https://www.gunbroker.com/item/898135379
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Single Action ArmyThe last Colt single action I owned was NIB in 1989. 22 caliber and the action felt very gritty. After only a couple of months one of the springs snapped. I sold it shortly after that. I currently own Pythons, Diamondbacks and 1911s. I'd like to buy a SAA. I don't want the "Cowboy"...
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Single Action ArmyThis has been a really fun project. 43502 is a 7 1/2" 45 Cal. SAA shipped in 1879. It appears to have been pretty well taken care of but must have been used quite a bit by looking at the holster wear on the muzzle. The good news was that it had a really nice bore and all parts have matching...
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