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Yesterday, 08:34 PM

WVCOLT replied to a thread Friends a Sliver Lining shines! in Colt Revolvers

Hello and welcome to the Colt Forum from West Virginia. Glad you have joined us here. Sorry for your loss. The gun is a great keepsake.

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Yesterday, 06:46 PM

WVCOLT replied to a thread My first Bisley in Single Action Army

Great looking gun. I love those Bisleys... I only have one but would like to add another someday. Thanks for sharing you nice gun with us here.

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Yesterday, 06:43 PM

WVCOLT replied to a thread New SAA with Ivory in Single Action Army

Very nice. I pondered the gun also when hearsedriver first listed it but my wife had other plans.LOL.

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Yesterday, 06:39 PM

WVCOLT replied to a thread Kal Collector in New Members Introduction

Hello and welcome to the Colt Forum from West Virginia. Glad you have joined us here.

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Yesterday, 05:38 AM

WVCOLT replied to a thread Colt Walker E Company 120 for sale. in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Thanks for sharing this.. Very nice information on a great gun.

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07-21-2019, 06:13 PM

WVCOLT replied to a thread SOLD - Wood Case for Remington .44 Cap & Ball Revolver in Want to Sell

Received the box Bruno. Great deal and great item to say the least. Excellent shipping/packaging. Kudos to a great forum member to deal with here....

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07-21-2019, 06:10 PM

WVCOLT replied to a thread 2 Colt SAA Sleeves More items added 7-16-19 in Want to Sell

Received the barrel Josh. Great deal and great item to say the least. Excellent shipping/packaging. Kudos to a great forum member to deal with here....

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07-21-2019, 08:58 AM

saintclair replied to a thread My 1st Gen RELIC Preservaton Project in Single Action Army

HONDO44, Great tip!! I will hope I remember the ATF/Acetone mix when I have a corroded gun in the future. I wonder if ATF/Methylethyl Ketone (aka ...

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07-21-2019, 08:44 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Possible M1C Garand? in The Lounge

JohnnyP, That is a good bet! When you see a gun that is in a scarce configuration with Bubba'd stock, etc., it probably means the gun could very...

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07-21-2019, 08:39 AM

saintclair replied to a thread 1875 gold plated saa, factory engraved? in Single Action Army

Dave, Great description of how Nimschke made his scroll cuts. People who have tried to be like him can copy a pattern like he did, but the actual...

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07-20-2019, 03:53 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Possible M1C Garand? in The Lounge

If you can get it for just a little more than the scope's value, why not buy it and do some research. If its correct, you win, if its wrong, you...

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07-20-2019, 11:05 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Holy Moley...pour me a drink! in Colt Semiauto Pistols

I tip my hat to the former owners who kept this gun in such great condition!!

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07-20-2019, 10:56 AM

saintclair replied to a thread My 1st Gen RELIC Preservaton Project in Single Action Army

I bet that hammer screw will be extremely difficult to remove with any screw driver. You will probably need an Easy-out for that one.

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07-20-2019, 04:59 AM

Hootch56 replied to a thread Holy Moley...pour me a drink! in Colt Semiauto Pistols

I'm speechless.

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07-19-2019, 05:26 PM

Hootch56 replied to a thread 1942 Navy Colt in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Nice Navy Scott. Is that a Sewall's Point Gun? (Norfolk, Va.)

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07-19-2019, 05:22 PM

Hootch56 replied to a thread Late 1913 Colt M1911 in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Beautiful Scott. We need a WOW button Mitch!

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07-19-2019, 01:38 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Widow needs help with an auction house in The Lounge

Just about all contracts that are written by a company are slanted such that they can terminate the contract for just about any reason, but the...

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07-19-2019, 01:25 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Radom in The Lounge

Rick, I hope your F-series Radom will turn out to be one from the first time they went through the alphabet. That would be a fairly high quality...

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07-19-2019, 05:39 AM

WVCOLT replied to a thread Slow to navigate on the forum in Site Help and Support

Yes I believe it’s fine as normal now my friend.

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07-18-2019, 06:33 PM

WVCOLT replied to a thread 1st Gen SAA Custom/ Restoration in Single Action Army

A most beautiful restoration.... Thanks for sharing it and your story with us all here.

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07-18-2019, 04:29 PM

Malysh replied to a thread Rust/Finish Issues on New Colt Government Model 1991 Series 80 in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Deacon is correct. Along with the other expenses and accessories you have with gear is that you absolutely need a dedicated gun belt (or 3). It...

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07-18-2019, 03:53 PM

Malysh replied to a thread Rust/Finish Issues on New Colt Government Model 1991 Series 80 in Colt Semiauto Pistols

I have too many hand guns. However, I seem to carry my Glock G30SF about 85% of the time. I use a Sparks Nexus IWB and mag holder for it.

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07-18-2019, 03:49 PM

Malysh replied to a thread Rust/Finish Issues on New Colt Government Model 1991 Series 80 in Colt Semiauto Pistols

I carry IWB and pocket carry of snub 38s in cargo shorts in hot weather. My choice of IWB holsters are Milt Sparks VM2 and Nexus, and secondarily...

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07-18-2019, 03:13 PM

WVCOLT replied to a thread Slow to navigate on the forum in Site Help and Support

Was going to say something yesterday but thought it was just me. Tried to send a private message yesterday and it simply would not go. Today at...

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07-18-2019, 02:01 PM

saintclair replied to a thread New here in New Members Introduction

Welcome to the Colt Forum!!

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07-18-2019, 01:58 PM

saintclair replied to a thread 1875 gold plated saa, factory engraved? in Single Action Army

Ian, Your comments in post #17 are good ones related to the SAA in question. Jim Yates' comments should 'carry a lot of weight.' I will look...

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07-18-2019, 10:48 AM

Malysh replied to a thread Rust/Finish Issues on New Colt Government Model 1991 Series 80 in Colt Semiauto Pistols

The humidity and going between the heat and dampness into air conditioning is a big factor. As Dogface6 said, Kydex is also a big factor. I...

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07-18-2019, 09:07 AM

saintclair replied to a thread CZ 75 short rail in The Lounge

Here are pictures of the CZ I 'could not do without.'

16 replies | 295 view(s)

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