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06-18-2019, 02:11 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread This is a Open Top engraved .45 in Cimarron Firearms

Very nice! Was the engraving, bluing and CCH all done in Italy? It looks very high quality. Some of the old cap n' ball guns imported by Navy Arms...

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06-18-2019, 12:53 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread 1847 Walker came in, straight to lay a way. in The Lounge

Very cool!

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06-11-2019, 08:09 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread New grips on a US Finish SA. in The Lounge

Very nice. I really like the bone case a lot more than the regular chemical case colors.

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06-05-2019, 06:29 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Why Did Some Early 1873 Colt SAA's NOT Get Sold Until Dec 1875? in Single Action Army

I don't know if this will help but here is a link to SAA serial number 1390 and lots of info at Collector's Firearms. ...

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06-04-2019, 12:49 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Something wrong with the case hardened finish? in Single Action Army

I wonder how much the type of metal influences the final outcome? Like if one could somehow use the exact same recipe as in the 1800's but it would...

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06-02-2019, 10:43 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread What would you have done or your thoughts? in The Lounge

You said the box looked good in the pics. The pics are part of the description. Tell the auctioneer that the box has been damaged and that it does...

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06-01-2019, 07:31 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Arbor Fit in Colt Percussion Revolvers

I have arbors both ways. Shimming the bottom of the hole is very simple using washers, shim circles and JB Weld and it allows one to use multiple...

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05-29-2019, 09:00 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread 1885 Winchester restored by turnbull in Photos Area

Very nice!

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05-26-2019, 05:12 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Almost Goofed and Sold My Best Shooter ! in Single Action Army

Woah, I hadn't noticed it was a bp frame. That's a keeper for sure.

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05-26-2019, 04:31 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Almost Goofed and Sold My Best Shooter ! in Single Action Army

Grips look like they fit very nice.

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05-26-2019, 09:19 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Fire blue small parts of Colt percussions/conversions in Colt Percussion Revolvers

I like to browse the old James Julia and Rock Island Auction auctions and even Collector's Firearms' website whenever I have a question like that.

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05-25-2019, 07:45 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a poll Always interesting :) in Single Action Army

I voted for blue and case but it really depends on what you already have in your collection. If you already have a blue and case with ivory handles...

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05-25-2019, 07:44 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a poll Always interesting :) in Single Action Army

I voted for blue and case but it really depends on what you already have in your collection. If you already have a blue and case with ivory handles...

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05-24-2019, 08:29 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread USFA Pictures in Photos Area

For $100 more I think you made the right choice. I find the antique finish grows on you.

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05-24-2019, 07:42 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Anything cowboy or gun cool I should see in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez? in Single Action Army

You might see if A&J Firearms is open. I've only been there twice, once to buy and once to pickup a nice New Frontier .22, and both times was by...

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05-23-2019, 07:31 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread Sometimes you just get lucky...another Navy in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Very nice! Is it a C or F Series?

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05-22-2019, 09:40 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread A "very desirable" 2nd Gen Bisley ... in Single Action Army

It looks like it has a 2nd Gen Single Action Army barrel and cylinder. I think the seller is confused about what constitutes a 2nd Gen.

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05-21-2019, 07:18 PM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread USFA Pictures in Photos Area

Nice Bisley's and nice bp frame .45's.

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05-21-2019, 06:56 AM

LonesomePigeon replied to a thread usfa & tr in The Lounge

In the link Hopalong provided it appears the Turnbull TR was a Colt because it says in the description "Special serial numbers TR01 – TR25 from Colt...

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