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Today, 03:34 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread New Colt Python coming. in Python

......probably at happy hour with Brent and the General.

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Today, 03:32 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Serial Number On Loading Gate in Single Action Army

I have 3 third gens with partial serial numbers, they are all Custom Shop

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Yesterday, 05:57 AM

smkummer replied to a thread How have you altered a Colt SAA in Single Action Army

The only thing I have done to my cowboy action guns is use the wolf hollowed out mainspring for a lighter pull. I have a 3rd gen NF nickel 357 7...

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08-20-2019, 08:16 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Double Eagle prices softening? in Colt Semiauto Pistols

The Special Police was a CS project, so they had higher skill workers- with more attention. They all had custom trigger work , in addition to night...

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08-20-2019, 05:42 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Double Eagle prices softening? in Colt Semiauto Pistols

I also like these pistols . I think the market has been tha same for years . i have always watched listings . You did fine , but I wouldn’t touch a...

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08-19-2019, 03:49 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Interesting 2 digit New Service. in Colt Revolvers

That is still a wee bit pricy for a New Service 455.

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08-17-2019, 01:26 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Terribly rusty Python, what are my options? in Python

If it were myself, I would get either the colt blue plastic hardcase and or the blue colt soft case. I myself wouldn’t bother with the factory...

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08-16-2019, 03:23 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Colt Police positive Mark V ??? in Colt Revolvers

Great story, thanks for sharing. I remember those guns including the reintroduced detective special were selling under $300 in the mid 90’s from...

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08-15-2019, 12:47 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Colt Police positive Mark V ??? in Colt Revolvers

Can we asked what you paid? You don’t have to tell us if you don’t want. M

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08-14-2019, 05:01 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Opinions/Help with OMS .38 in Colt Revolvers

I am shooting a combo of about 50/50 standard pressure 158 SWC and that same bullet loaded to plus P for 100 yard shooting. Wonderful range guns.

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08-13-2019, 09:22 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Third generation in Single Action Army

I have 10 3rd gen. Colt SAA/NF not including 2 colt cowboys. 3 of the early 3 gens had issues that were correctable ( 2 fixable at home and 1 had to...

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08-12-2019, 04:43 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Reboring a New Service cylinder in Colt-Smithing

A 45 acp new service cylinder will have excessive headspace because they were made with the intent of using the 1/2 moon clips. If you compare the...

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08-11-2019, 04:13 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread I got a Lightning! in Colt Revolvers

I would have jumped on that in a second....... for a grand ! what a great story , thought something was gonna screw it up . To me , that would...

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08-10-2019, 07:41 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Police Positive MK V in Colt Revolvers

You didn’t say what the LGS was asking for the police positive 38. I hope to add one to my collection some day but when they hit the $7-800 mark, I...

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08-04-2019, 03:56 PM

smkummer replied to a thread 1909 Colt Army Special in Colt Revolvers

The early 4.5” barrel is not common. I have a 1909 AS in 38 with the 4.5 barrel just to have one, then I found a 41 colt army special with a 4.5...

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08-04-2019, 03:18 PM

smkummer replied to a thread If you were going to sell a Colt Police Positive .38 S&W.. in Colt Revolvers

Just a ball park guess, you could start at $400 and be open to offers. Some may pay a premium for a bank marked gun, otherwise if it was just a old...

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08-04-2019, 08:57 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Colt Picture Gallery in Photos Area

Seven Deadly Serpents

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08-03-2019, 06:42 AM

ColtsDad started a thread Factory bronze King Cobra in Colt Revolvers

I had bronze finish commissioned, and just picked this up . I am quite happy , as I have been wanting a 3” DA Colt for a while . There are very few...

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08-02-2019, 08:15 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Blind hog finds an acorn ... and a New Service Commercial Model 1917 in Colt Revolvers

There was also 45 colt marked new services that were factory chambered in 45 acp. I observed one that was walked in by a seller at the last...

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08-01-2019, 04:58 PM

smkummer replied to a thread 2 SSA's I Inherited in Single Action Army

Are you going to Shoot Them?

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08-01-2019, 08:45 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Is this gun worth the asking price? in Single Action Army

Someone here posted a pic of his 1 generation that he removed the re blue from the frame and the gun looked good. 38-40 is a good caliber if you...

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07-31-2019, 06:45 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Need info/value on Colt New Service 455 eley in Colt Revolvers

If your heart isn’t into the 455 chambering, I would list the gun on gun broker as is starting at or a little more than what you have into it. Have...

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07-31-2019, 06:40 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Terribly rusty Python, what are my options? in Python

Naval jelly will also remove the blueing. I would not use that.

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07-30-2019, 08:45 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Terribly rusty Python, what are my options? in Python

I have used a wheat penny ( copper) at a 45 degree angle to rub that oil soaked rust off. I would go shoot it and enjoy it as is. Let the next owner...

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07-30-2019, 08:35 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Colt Police Positive Specials with the Hong Kong Police? in Colt Revolvers

If a 38 special chambers in the gun, the cylinder was changed.

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07-30-2019, 08:21 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Need info/value on Colt New Service 455 eley in Colt Revolvers

It looks like it hasn’t been modified. You didn’t over pay. If you decide you want correct ammo to shoot out of it, let me know.

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