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04-12-2019, 09:46 PM

forward_observer replied to a thread Question to the FFL's here or anybody knowledgeable about the antique firearm class in The Lounge

I mentioned buying two Colt 2nd gen percussion revolvers from Simpsons LTD in post #23. The first was maybe 3 years ago. I had purchased two...

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04-12-2019, 06:55 PM

forward_observer replied to a thread Question to the FFL's here or anybody knowledgeable about the antique firearm class in The Lounge

Thanks for reminding me to check them. I have bought two Colt 2nd gen percussion's from Simpson's in the past, but had forgotten to look at their...

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04-12-2019, 11:11 AM

forward_observer replied to a thread Question to the FFL's here or anybody knowledgeable about the antique firearm class in The Lounge

Thanks. However, after discussing those books previously, I found his website earlier in the week and have had it book marked since then. There's...

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04-12-2019, 12:43 AM

forward_observer replied to a thread Question to the FFL's here or anybody knowledgeable about the antique firearm class in The Lounge

Just thought I would add an update to what I already figured out. I emailed one vendor in Texas and phoned another in Mississippi--both states that...

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04-10-2019, 05:56 PM

forward_observer replied to a thread Question to the FFL's here or anybody knowledgeable about the antique firearm class in The Lounge

Just for grins, I may try that---if I find something I really want from one of those dealers. However, most haven't had anything worth the prices...

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04-10-2019, 03:48 PM

forward_observer replied to a thread Question to the FFL's here or anybody knowledgeable about the antique firearm class in The Lounge

I think the leather bound books I saw at the Tulsa show were by Frasca and Hill. If you find a Trapdoor that you didn't know you had then just...

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04-10-2019, 03:13 PM

forward_observer replied to a thread Question to the FFL's here or anybody knowledgeable about the antique firearm class in The Lounge

This is the one I bought from Amazon. It seemed to be comprehensive enough for my purposes and cheap to boot. It also had good reviews The 45-70...

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04-10-2019, 02:10 PM

forward_observer replied to a thread Question to the FFL's here or anybody knowledgeable about the antique firearm class in The Lounge

I had called them this morning because their computer system is on the fritz. They have zero presently. At one time back in the 1970's through...

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04-10-2019, 01:34 PM

forward_observer started a thread Question to the FFL's here or anybody knowledgeable about the antique firearm class in The Lounge

I recently decided that I need to add an original 1873 Springfield trapdoor rifle (2 band musket) to my eclectic herd. I owned a carbine and a...

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04-08-2019, 07:29 AM

forward_observer replied to a thread Tulsa??? in The Lounge

Sorry to say that I went, but bought no firearms--I did pick pick up a few full vintage ammo boxes, some cheap zip up pistol rugs, a book, and a...

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04-03-2019, 12:40 PM

forward_observer replied to a thread Tulsa Show This Weekend in The Lounge

Well, I'm close to broke, but going anyway--just for something to do. I've always found something I could afford or convinced myself I could afford...

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