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Yesterday, 08:03 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Stag grips question in Single Action Army

Beautiful stags guys!

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Yesterday, 08:00 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Nothing yet. I sent the pics to Steve Lester on Weds. Didn't hear anything back so I called him yesterday. He said he was going to talk to Doug...

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Yesterday, 07:58 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

I appreciate your thoughts on this! Seems like the opinions here on the forum is a bit split, with some people saying it wouldn't bother them and...

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10-18-2019, 12:38 PM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Thank you and yes, I agree...it probably wouldn't have bothered Wyatt. :)

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10-18-2019, 09:58 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Yeah, I've seen other 1st gens like this one where the numbers were askew. I've never seen one come from Colt where the numbers were all over the...

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10-18-2019, 09:49 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Looking at this more closely, I guess I kinda sorta see something, like from a hard crank tightening?

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10-18-2019, 09:02 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Stag grips question in Single Action Army

Cool, thanks for that info!

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10-18-2019, 08:58 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Got it home today in Single Action Army

Hella nice gun and a beautiful holster. Wish I had that kind of talent!

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10-18-2019, 08:35 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Stag grips question in Single Action Army

Yeah, I'm sure you're right...it letters as type of stocks: "Not listed"

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10-18-2019, 08:32 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Stag grips question in Single Action Army

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I get the impression that stags really came into popularity in the 40s and 50s so maybe these were originally on a...

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10-18-2019, 08:25 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

What's wrong with it??

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10-18-2019, 06:49 AM

bbates123 started a thread Stag grips question in Single Action Army

Hey guys, I picked up this long flute a few years ago. It come with rubber grips that weren't original to the gun and didn't fit well at all. I had...

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10-17-2019, 11:38 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Wts: Lnib usfa .45 5 1/2 saa in Want to Sell

Final price reduction on the USFA.

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10-16-2019, 03:00 PM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

OK, that's really good feedback and a good point, I appreciate it!

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10-16-2019, 01:10 PM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

I talked to a gentleman by the name of Steve Lester (I guess Denny is gone?) and explained the situation to him. I sent along some pics and he...

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10-16-2019, 11:34 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Yep, you may be right. It has been 2 years. Well, I'm waiting on a call back and we'll see what they have to say. I'll keep it regardless of what...

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10-16-2019, 11:09 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Thanks!

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10-16-2019, 11:08 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

If they charged me $80 I wouldn't be bothered as much. :D Obviously they charge a LOT of money, more than I paid for the gun. They're not Bubba,...

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10-16-2019, 09:46 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Good memory! No, this is a different one.

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10-16-2019, 06:49 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

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10-16-2019, 06:37 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

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10-16-2019, 06:33 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Agree with what y'all are saying, it can't hurt to ask...so I'll ask. I'll post some pics...

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10-16-2019, 03:58 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

There have been a few times over the years when I wasn't at all happy with the case colors and I sent the frames back to re-do. They were always...

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10-16-2019, 03:54 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

It bothered me right away but I thought maybe I was being too "fussy" so I let it slide. I probably should have asked the question on this group...

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10-15-2019, 06:45 PM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

The gun as a whole is fantastic and I'm very happy with the work they did...except for the re-numbering on the frame which 1. I don't get why they...

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10-15-2019, 03:18 PM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Thanks guys. Is it possible to have them tig weld and re-stamp or is that not possible on a case hardened area?

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10-15-2019, 02:05 PM

bbates123 replied to a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Unfortunately not. I just know for sure it didn't look like that.

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10-15-2019, 01:35 PM

bbates123 started a thread Is this acceptable for a Turnbull restoration? in Single Action Army

Hey guys, had Turnbull do a restoration of a 38-40 a few years ago. This was a gun that had already been re-blued some time in the past so there was...

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10-12-2019, 06:27 AM

bbates123 replied to a thread Wts: Lnib usfa .45 5 1/2 saa in Want to Sell

1911 is sold

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