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Yesterday, 10:46 AM

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

I think December is bad because most people are thinking of buying stuff and/or travelling expenses for Christmas. January is bad because people are...

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Yesterday, 10:35 AM

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

I like mine, I think it's a keeper. #27."Bisley Target Model" #165971, .44-40, 4 3/4" barrel, blue/CCH, black plastic grips, fair condition. I am...

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12-03-2019, 07:55 PM

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

27

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12-02-2019, 09:41 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Is That A Real Colt Case? in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Nice lesson and the quiz made it fun.

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12-01-2019, 05:56 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread *Help* Wanting to buy my 1st SAA in Single Action Army

"The one at my gun shop I mentioned earlier which is brand new 3rd gen has the top of the hammer above the frame of the gun. The gap is kinda big...

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12-01-2019, 09:16 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Question on where Walkers, Transitions and Dragoons were produced. in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Welcome to the forum Daryl penland. Are you saying you have a gun with the serial number 1847? I think that would be a First Model Dragoon but I'm...

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11-30-2019, 05:32 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Why PermaGasket in the Action? in Single Action Army

Looks like black powder fouling mixed with oil or grease of some sort.

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11-25-2019, 06:55 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Unusual Colt Box End Label in Single Action Army

saintclair, yes I agree it looks like 3 labels. The bottom and middle labels appear to be complete and the top label is a partial. It looks like the...

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11-21-2019, 09:23 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread My first “Standard” SAA is ready in The Lounge

That's cool they sent you photos, like they know how excited one can be when getting a new gun.

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11-20-2019, 08:23 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread 1860 Uberti, sunglasses required in The Lounge

I just thought of something, could it be stainless steel? I know Uberti made a few stainless steel percussion revolvers but they are very rare. I...

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11-19-2019, 06:47 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread 1860 Uberti, sunglasses required in The Lounge

Very nice! If it's hard to turn the cylinder the arbor is probably too short. Drop a washer or thin shim down the arbor hole and see if you can still...

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11-19-2019, 06:40 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Arsenal-Grade Blue? Is That A Thing? in Single Action Army

"Good as refurbished and subsequently refinished, the metal surfaces retain 80% of a dull, arsenal-grade blue." I take that to mean it was...

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11-18-2019, 05:58 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a poll Question to amuse myself.. in The Lounge

I guess I'd pick the SAA since I don't know how to run a 1911 or Glock or anything else like them. The SAA is the most modern gun I own. At the range...

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11-17-2019, 03:51 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Navy -51 cylinder issue in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Battis32, I'm not sure I understand the question but these are the ones I bought for my Gregorelli & Uberti and Centaure revolvers: Part number:...

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11-16-2019, 07:33 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Navy -51 cylinder issue in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Possibly all 1861 Fluted Navy repros have metric threads but I would not be so certain. Definately the Gregorelli & Uberti 1851 Navy repros have the...

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11-16-2019, 08:21 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Navy -51 cylinder issue in Colt Percussion Revolvers

I think the 1861 Fluted Navy repro's just have straight flutes, unlike the real ones which have dual width flutes that are wider in the front and...

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11-09-2019, 08:09 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread That’s not a new frontier...... is it? in Single Action Army

It looks like a New Frontier modified to be a Flattop Target and it has 1860 Army type grips.

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