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06-22-2019, 07:52 AM

tgoose1 replied to a thread SAA or Glock ? in Single Action Army

All romanticizing the ole west and our "six-shooters"(actually 5-shooters loaded safely) aside, I'll take any double action revolver or double/single...

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06-22-2019, 07:20 AM

tgoose1 replied to a thread 125 Anniversary SAA in Single Action Army

Recall reading that there were a few Colt factory "embellished" 125th anniversary SAA's. A Colt letter will probably be needed to determine for sure....

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06-20-2019, 10:56 AM

superdave269 replied to a thread Hope someone here got this in Single Action Army

I never win those auctions with buyers premiums but I do try once in a while. I really wanted a Wells Fargo marked and letter Colt SAA but I just...

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06-20-2019, 10:06 AM

superdave269 replied to a thread Timing my Colt Single Action Army. in Single Action Army

Now that's the best thing I have heard all day!!

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06-20-2019, 08:42 AM

superdave269 replied to a thread Timing my Colt Single Action Army. in Single Action Army

I Hope Gil got his pistol back up and running again. I would love to see an instructional tutorial on how to replace a bolt. Looks like I will be...

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06-15-2019, 07:19 PM

tgoose1 replied to a thread Engraving patterns.... in Single Action Army

The second SAA above in Hoody's post appears to be "Meldrum" pattern engraving, the first SAA may be as well. The inspiration for pictured revolver...

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06-13-2019, 09:52 AM

tgoose1 replied to a thread 2019 Colt Custom shop & Prices. The good & BAD.... in Single Action Army

At that price point, a new custom shop Colt SAA would require 1st generation attributes and build quality for my interest.

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06-11-2019, 07:29 PM

tgoose1 replied to a thread 2019 Colt Custom shop & Prices. The good & BAD.... in Single Action Army

What was the "good" in all that, musta missed it!??

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06-10-2019, 01:22 PM

tgoose1 replied to a thread Ruger MKI from 1963. I am a sucker for these in The Lounge

Ruger Standard from 1958 with its original Brauer Brothers holster and warranty sales receipt. My dad purchased this Ruger new and was the first...

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06-10-2019, 12:40 PM

tgoose1 replied to a thread A Sig for my birthday in The Lounge

What a great present. As much as I love to handle, admire, rub-on and shoot Colt's; my go to weapons for defense, dependability, safety and general...

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06-09-2019, 12:08 PM

tgoose1 replied to a thread Picked up my first custom shop SAA in Single Action Army

Serial No is S74520A, not sure where that puts it on the manufactured date but the gun looks really nice. Now I have 1 of every size in blue/case...

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06-08-2019, 02:25 PM

tgoose1 replied to a thread Hickok45 Shoots His Original 1883 Cavalry Model in Single Action Army

I believe those shots were with old handloads per Hickok who said they were "low power", and seemed to shoot hard left. After going to high power...

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06-08-2019, 11:18 AM

tgoose1 replied to a thread Suggestions for a 3" N frame? in Leather and Accessories

Red, You are correct, an N-frame is a bit tight in this model Cyclone #111 holster, but after a little "encouragement" and leaving the revolver...

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06-08-2019, 08:54 AM

tgoose1 replied to a thread Hickok45 Shoots His Original 1883 Cavalry Model in Single Action Army

That's some real awesomeness, first time seeing a U.S. Colt SAA in action and shooting black powder to boot! Thanks Hickok45 for yet another great...

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06-07-2019, 05:25 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread What happened to the post about the ruger vaquero with Ivory grips? Were they real in The Lounge

I thought I posted this here but actually posted it on the original post regarding the grips. Good news the grips are absolutely the genuine...

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06-07-2019, 05:20 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread ivory inspection? in The Lounge

The grips did pass all of the ivory test. Also the original owner of the gun contacted me. We had a friendly exchange on several emails. This...

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06-07-2019, 02:27 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread ivory inspection? in The Lounge

Good news the grips are absolutely the genuine article. I have no doubt that they 100% elephant ivory. Better news. This sale has actually...

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06-07-2019, 05:18 AM

superdave269 replied to a thread What happened to the post about the ruger vaquero with Ivory grips? Were they real in The Lounge

\ Exactly what I thought when I saw the back. Typical signs of being made in a mold.

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06-07-2019, 04:52 AM

superdave269 replied to a thread What happened to the post about the ruger vaquero with Ivory grips? Were they real in The Lounge

I have learned a lot about regarding how to ID ivory using the schreger lines from this forum. Of course when I found things like the very...

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06-06-2019, 06:27 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread What happened to the post about the ruger vaquero with Ivory grips? Were they real in The Lounge

I will contact the Seller of the Ruger tomorrow. I would really like to have Eagle Grips reply before I tell the seller that I believe the grips are...

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06-06-2019, 05:08 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread What happened to the post about the ruger vaquero with Ivory grips? Were they real in The Lounge

I always wanted a real set of ivory grips that is the reason that I bought this pistol. If there was no mention of ivory I would of waited to find a...

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06-06-2019, 04:17 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread What happened to the post about the ruger vaquero with Ivory grips? Were they real in The Lounge

I believe they are Ivory polymer. https://www.eaglegrips.com/exotic-grips/44-ruger-new-vaquero-ivory-polymer-gunfighter-grips.html

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06-06-2019, 04:13 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread What happened to the post about the ruger vaquero with Ivory grips? Were they real in The Lounge

Yay I found it by using the auction number thank you Yahoody. https://www.coltforum.com/forums/single-action-army/359621-ivory-inspection.html

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06-06-2019, 04:10 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread What happened to the post about the ruger vaquero with Ivory grips? Were they real in The Lounge

I can't find it. I bought the gun and the grips are stamped Eagle Grips RU45 on the inside. I have a bad feeling about the grips and really would...

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06-06-2019, 03:43 PM

tgoose1 replied to a thread Suggestions for a 3" N frame? in Leather and Accessories

Hoody, per above the holster is marked: Bianchi/Cyclone #111, S&W/Ruger, .357, 2 1/2". This is a USA manufactured Bianchi, the Mexican stuff today is...

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06-06-2019, 02:57 PM

superdave269 started a thread What happened to the post about the ruger vaquero with Ivory grips? Were they real in The Lounge

I can't find the post where it was asked if the Grips on the ruger were real ivory. Can someone help me find where it was moved to? They posted the...

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06-06-2019, 02:09 PM

tgoose1 replied to a thread Suggestions for a 3" N frame? in Leather and Accessories

Back in the mid-80's when S&W first manufactured the 3" N-frames, it was a challenge to find a suitable leather belt carry holster for 3" large frame...

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06-06-2019, 01:31 PM

tgoose1 replied to a thread What real .22's look like in The Lounge

All very nice, but this .22 deserves an honorable mention!

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05-30-2019, 08:27 AM

tgoose1 replied to a thread I do like those Large frame snubbies! in The Lounge

My favorite big-iron snubby: 3" M629-1, .44/magnum. Shoots very nice with the old Winchester 210/gr silvertip ammo.

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