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Today, 10:17 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread WTS: Colt Peacemaker Centennial, plus 2nd generation black powder in Want to Sell

I will take this Rob - THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ROB !!!

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Yesterday, 08:16 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Vintage Colt Stock Certificate in The Lounge

I would DEFINITELY pay 60 or 70 for former presidents certificates . i passed on an ordinary one for $25 about 5 years ago a handful of times ....

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Yesterday, 04:21 PM

smkummer replied to a thread 38 Police Positive in Colt Revolvers

$550 may be on the high side for one of these because of the caliber. 38 special police positive specials will still bring more buyer demand.

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10-18-2019, 05:18 AM

smkummer replied to a thread 3rd Gen Frontier Six Shooter in Single Action Army

I would check for completed auctions on gun broker for value. That’s a VERY nice re make of an early 1890’s Colt. It appears all the early features...

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10-17-2019, 09:54 AM

smkummer replied to a thread New Collector: Recommendations on buying first 357 in Colt Revolvers

The lawman was introduced during MKIII production so there was never an earlier version.

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10-17-2019, 07:19 AM

smkummer replied to a thread New Collector: Recommendations on buying first 357 in Colt Revolvers

The MKIII trooper will be a heavier gun than the original trooper with its heavy barrel. Both will have nice single action trigger pulls. I prefer...

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10-15-2019, 04:30 AM

smkummer replied to a thread 1977 Colt Police Positive Info Needed in Colt Revolvers

Actually listed for 3 years (77,78 and 79 was only listed in the price list). It appeared colt produced more than demand for those years as these...

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10-13-2019, 06:47 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Input on Official Police .38 1933 in Colt Revolvers

While lanyards were not standard on this gun, they could be ordered. It looks like what colt used as a lanyard.

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10-12-2019, 02:24 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread 7.5, 5.5 & 4.75 3rd gen SAAs in Single Action Army

Nothing like Colts in the kitchen ... or Harley’s on the hardwood !

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10-12-2019, 02:20 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread 3" Snake alert in Python

I was at auction , I thought it went for 26. We talked , guy was a LITTLE snobby . i asked if he did an expedited letter , he didn’t even know what...

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10-12-2019, 02:07 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread another what's it worth. Sorry in Colt Revolvers

I wanted one for a while , really haven’t looked lately. But as stated , in superb - if I was looking and had cash , I’d give you sixteen in...

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10-11-2019, 03:22 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread 1st and Only for the Moment in Python

Congrats on your purchase , enjoy . 21st Century Python coming in December- maybe not in gun shops , but will be in someone’s hand !

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10-09-2019, 03:39 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Colt OMM 22 wins again in Colt Revolvers

I have one of these coming. I already own a pre-war OM 22 that is sweet. I’ll soon be able to compare.

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10-08-2019, 12:21 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Official Police .38 and Owner retires from Law Enforcement! in Colt Revolvers

Thanks for your service. Life is about choices. You choose public service and hope the rewards outweighed the less than desirable days. As you...

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10-08-2019, 11:48 AM

smkummer replied to a thread I want a 41 Long Colt. in Colt Revolvers

I have both an army special and bisley in 41 colt. I have been loading heeled bullets for a longer amount of time than hollow base bullets. But...

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10-08-2019, 05:48 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Trusted sellers on GunBroker? in Python

I too VERY highly recommend LUMBERJACK. I spoke with Tom on the phone once or twice for at least 20 minutes combined. He didn’t know me from Adam ,...

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10-05-2019, 06:03 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Good gunshow visit today. 1946/7 Buck Rogers in The Lounge

Must be nice to live in Texas . I think any gun show you come home with something is a good day . Coming home with a Colt is always a home run too ....

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10-05-2019, 05:54 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Colt DS-II 3" - value? in Colt Revolvers

I think you would get a good deal at $1500 - also think it would be reasonable offer AND seller would make a few hundred . I’d say within the last...

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10-03-2019, 06:20 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Need advise in Python

Look for the VP stamp at the front of the trigger guard. If Colt did the refinish, it usually is missing. He may just be coming down to a realistic...

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10-03-2019, 03:48 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Trigger shoe for Magnum Carry in Colt Revolvers

In my experience, trigger shoes are more for single action type of shooting. Double action works best when the joint of one’s finger wraps around a...

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10-02-2019, 06:47 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread What do you carry when you travel? in The Lounge

The West German P Series ARE serious . The 229 was the only one to have the slide milled from billet . i had a 220 in .45 , loved and still love it...

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10-02-2019, 03:34 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Real or fake? in Leather and Accessories

Real enough to be your friends , that they are now yours ...is what matters !

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10-02-2019, 03:25 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Average cost to re-time a Python in Python

If the bolt isn’t dropping, that could be an issue with the bolt tang and or rebound. That’s is a different issue than the hand/ timing issue. If I...

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10-01-2019, 03:56 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Is this real or fake banker special in The Lounge

The barrel is worth $75 at least if it isn’t modified......meaning it could be fitted to another frame. The gun is probably worth $125 if it’s an...

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09-30-2019, 05:36 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread TX Rangers (Grabbed a piece of History) in The Lounge

sweet score - bad holster , for a bad gun , carried by a bad dude ! .... all compliments ��

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