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Today, 05:34 AM

smkummer replied to a thread reloading black powder cartridges with Lee precision classic in Reloading & Range Reports

Wont work. Your bore diameter is 375-378. Same as the outside diameter of your case. Hollow base wadcutter bullets are your only chance for...

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Yesterday, 05:31 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Is this Python box authinic or a reproduction? in Python

I would also research and inspect the paperwork to determine validity of box . The box looks almost too good , as does the printing . i imagine...

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Yesterday, 05:02 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread What to do? in The Lounge

If and I mean if you were to sell it back , I definitely say get a profit . Even if it’s only 100 bucks - you said you have time invested in it ,...

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Yesterday, 03:06 PM

smkummer replied to a thread reloading black powder cartridges with Lee precision classic in Reloading & Range Reports

Your also loading 38 long colt for a 1892 colt. That will require heel bullets or hollow base bullets. The easiest way to get that gun shooting is...

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Yesterday, 03:00 PM

smkummer replied to a thread reloading black powder cartridges with Lee precision classic in Reloading & Range Reports

You will be much happier with the cheapest Lee press and dies. Life is too short for frustration.

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Yesterday, 02:59 PM

smkummer replied to a thread reloading black powder cartridges with Lee precision classic in Reloading & Range Reports

The classic lee loader requires one to tap the live primer into the case with the same rod used to remove the resized case from the resizing die. 35...

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12-05-2019, 09:01 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Colt Cobra or Diamondback .22 lr in Colt Revolvers

I have been shooting my new to 1953 officers model match 22 in my garage into a 22 bullet trap at 21’. Lots of fun and great practice. When sales...

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12-05-2019, 07:07 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Colt official police in Colt Revolvers

Some of the Sile stocks were exact replacements. I have replaced the sile medallions with colt and they then look factory.

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12-04-2019, 07:47 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Contest!! 1955: RESULTS IN!! in Single Action Army

While looking at descriptions ( before let’s see if anyone has them) , I saw Chaffee’s pick . Based on description... Yeah , that’s him - in his...

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12-04-2019, 06:40 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Gun shows getting better? in The Lounge

^^^^ First paragraph made me laugh , 2nd part(woman) made me smile , 3rd part made me think and realize how true ^^^^ i liked jcmh 1’s reasoning -...

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12-04-2019, 04:21 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Best time of year to sell a Colt SAA revolver? in Single Action Army

I think with the availability of new/newer COLT SAA ‘s they are ALWAYS a good time to sell . That is for someone who is willing to sell . I’d...

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12-04-2019, 03:28 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Snake For My Wife’s Birthday... in Python

Great 50th present for her , I can relate myself. My wife actually got me a snub KC for my 50th last December ! it is great to see that you too ,...

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12-02-2019, 05:43 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Crossroads of West/SAR Show PHX next week in The Lounge

Bring Hondo’s to 918’s table - you’ll get a fine exchange ��

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12-02-2019, 05:40 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread The Big Official Vintage Movie firearm discussion Thread in The Lounge

LVC was Good , Bad ... and always got Ugly !

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11-29-2019, 03:25 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Modern Double Action Only Colt in Colt Semiauto Pistols

There is also the .40 cal DAO Z40 , joint venture with CZ , less than 800 produced turn of century . Here again is my LIGHTWEIGHT GOVERNMENT model...

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11-29-2019, 01:28 AM

smkummer replied to a thread King Cobra .38 marked cannon in Colt Revolvers

I remember reading an early king cobra owners manual and it did list in its caliber options a 38 special chambering. I believe this was discussed on...

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11-26-2019, 07:43 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Sf-vi in Colt Revolvers

Welcome , and please read

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11-26-2019, 03:25 PM

ColtsDad started a thread Attention Rick Bowles in Colt Forum Image Contest

Just read 10 page thread on case color differences. i would like to request you sponsor a contest for Christmas 🎄 i think this would be a good...

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11-26-2019, 03:00 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Case color comparisons? in Single Action Army

^^^^^^ I really like right side case on above revolver a lot - reminds me of a snakeskin for some reason . i don’t think I’ve ever seen anything...

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11-24-2019, 03:28 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Colt Anaconda value in Colt Revolvers

I purchased my unboxed 8” for 1700 6 years ago . For me it was a progression of 4 “ .38 DB , 6” .357 Python so 8” .44 I just read here last week...

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11-24-2019, 04:54 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Colt SAA compared to Pietta? in Single Action Army

Noted

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11-23-2019, 02:17 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Colt SAA compared to Pietta? in Single Action Army

This is some funny thread , The Colt Forum huh ? i wanna say there’s a . 45 called the rooster - it has two eyes , right ? pretty sure this...

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11-23-2019, 12:52 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread I've exhausted my research on this Offical Police... in Colt Revolvers

That’s a nice piece Michael - the story is even better . I have no answers for you , but I’d bet money someone HERE has some valid answers. i also...

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11-23-2019, 12:38 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Painted black looking for advise. in Python

Some guys just been posting about using brake clean on blued guns. i never would , but if that were my DA, I’d give it a shot - assuming it’s not...

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11-23-2019, 12:29 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Colt -Talo (Gustave Young) in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Congrats Biff , I like it also . Love the rat tail and the short trigger - they along with the short sights make that .45 flow. The contrast of the...

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11-23-2019, 07:38 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Did I overpay for this possibly? in Single Action Army

An excellent reference I found for great information and many checks is Peacemaker Specialists ( Ed Janis ) website. It is very thorough and...

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11-22-2019, 03:04 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Any SKS owners here? in The Lounge

I now have a Yugo that was originally bought for I believe $150. I developed a lee cast bullet load that shoots 1.5” out of it. I have a good supply...

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11-22-2019, 02:16 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Six gun blessed. in The Lounge

MIGHTY FINE LINEUP of hardware , Marine/Soldier & THANKS for Your Service in The U.S. Armed Forces . ... Blessed is a Righteous word - sure you are...

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11-21-2019, 05:54 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread 1964 44sp. SAA in Single Action Army

Make sure to update us with a pic - we all rootin for ya !

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11-21-2019, 02:14 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread London Cased 1878 in Colt Revolvers

Sweet score Tom , also pretty damn good info there ^^^^^

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