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Yesterday, 04:45 PM

saintclair replied to a thread WW-2 Walther PP with Bring-back Documents in The Lounge

No caliber marking!

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Yesterday, 03:32 PM

saintclair replied to a thread American Western Arms SAA in Single Action Army

That sounds like someone may have put a Colt Barrel in an AWA.

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Yesterday, 03:27 PM

saintclair replied to a thread My THREE of a KIND....... in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Rod, That is better than three of a kind. You have a Royal Straight!!

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Yesterday, 03:24 PM

saintclair replied to a thread American Western Arms SAA in Single Action Army

BTW, This AWA is one that came out of Swamprat's (Hugh Clark) collection when his sons sold off some of the guns.

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Yesterday, 03:22 PM

saintclair replied to a thread WW-2 Walther PP with Bring-back Documents in The Lounge

Shooter12, Regarding your comment about markings, this is evidently one that was captured at the Walther Factory before it was proofed. My uncle...

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Yesterday, 02:04 PM

saintclair replied to a thread American Western Arms SAA in Single Action Army

Here is the super deluxe version that was probably made for one of the owners of AWA. It has carved ivory grips and is master engraved. Serial...

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Yesterday, 01:59 PM

saintclair replied to a thread American Western Arms SAA in Single Action Army

Here are pictures of my 4-3/4" Peacekeeper in 357 Mag. The Peacekeeper was the deluxe version and the Longhorn was the economy version.

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Yesterday, 01:55 PM

saintclair replied to a thread American Western Arms SAA in Single Action Army

I own three of them. Some were better made than others. The $500 price seems reasonable.

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Yesterday, 01:51 PM

saintclair started a thread WW-2 Walther PP with Bring-back Documents in The Lounge

I just purchased this very late WW-2 era Walther PP with its 'bring-back' certificate:

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Yesterday, 12:54 PM

cda926 started a thread Colt King OMT with "Cockeyed Hammer" & Custom Grips in Colt Revolvers

I purchased this off of the forum recently. The gun itself dates to 1938 by serial number. According to the seller, the grips were made in the...

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Yesterday, 11:41 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Colt 1911 USMC in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Ronald, They do appear to be good investments unless you get a 'faked' one.

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Yesterday, 11:39 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Colt 1911 USMC in Colt Semiauto Pistols

All of these old military 1911's and 1911a1's are starting to bring premium prices.

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Yesterday, 11:34 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Colt SAA Long Flute 4.75” .38 WCF - Let’s See Your SAA Long Flutes! in Single Action Army

My Long Flute in 45 Colt saw a lot of usage before I obtained it. It came to me as a highly buffed gun that had been heavily nickel plated. I...

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06-14-2019, 02:09 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Colt SAA Barrel Length Production in Single Action Army

I suspect that during any time period, Colt would produce SAA's with barrel lengths that best match the demand.

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06-14-2019, 02:04 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Question on the Type of Engraving applied to old Colt SAA revolvers, in Single Action Army

Here is example of factory engraving in the 38xxx serial number range.

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06-14-2019, 01:57 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Colt SAA 1st gen price inquiry. in Single Action Army

The >$4000 price sounds high unless it has some original finish left on it. Getting good advice on prices of un-pictured guns is almost impossible.

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06-13-2019, 10:49 AM

saintclair replied to a thread CCA's "Rampant Colt" Magazine arrived yesterday. Another phenomenal article.. in The Lounge

My Rampant Colt always gets to me later. It must be mailed out by when you joined or by alphabetical order.

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06-13-2019, 10:46 AM

saintclair replied to a thread NIB 3rd gen SAA in Single Action Army

Uh oh! I hope I don't get on your 'bad list' for this purchase.

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06-13-2019, 10:39 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Looking at this Python in Python

They appear to be German markings. Maybe sold through a PX in Germany.

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06-13-2019, 10:36 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Nickel 1905 Bisley in Single Action Army

The other fellow came out ahead if you consider weight. I am sure you will enjoy the Bisley!

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06-13-2019, 08:22 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Thumb Safety for 1911a1 Remington Rand in Want to Buy

Smutt (Jim) is sending me the Thumb Safety he pictured! Thanks Jim!

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06-12-2019, 06:27 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Thumb Safety for 1911a1 Remington Rand in Want to Buy

les.b, Thanks for that reference!

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06-12-2019, 06:04 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Thumb Safety for 1911a1 Remington Rand in Want to Buy

smutt, That looks like a nice parkerized thumb safety. I could certainly use that one!

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06-12-2019, 01:26 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Thumb Safety for 1911a1 Remington Rand in Want to Buy

Regarding telling the difference in the various WW-2 safety's, any would be better than the commercial one (new manufacture) that I have.

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06-12-2019, 01:23 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Thumb Safety for 1911a1 Remington Rand in Want to Buy

Here is a commercial version of what I need:

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06-12-2019, 07:56 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Official Police - Marked N. Y. S. T. (New York State Trooper) 1956 in Colt Revolvers

The fitting of the front sight does make it appear that it was not done originally by Colt factory.

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06-12-2019, 07:52 AM

saintclair started a thread Thumb Safety for 1911a1 Remington Rand in Want to Buy

I need an original thumb safety for a WW2 Remington Rand 1911a1. I have a box full of 1911 parts, but not that one.

12 replies | 169 view(s)

06-12-2019, 07:45 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Grips - A new way in Single Action Army

Botiemaster, You do great work! I wish you well for your upcoming MRI test. These days the doctors have to do that test if there is any chance of...

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06-12-2019, 07:35 AM

saintclair replied to a thread NIB 3rd gen SAA in Single Action Army

Crowndog, Good for you! It is a very nice looking new SAA!

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06-11-2019, 05:46 PM

ei8ht replied to a thread Got Hammerless? in Colt Semiauto Pistols

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