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Today, 10:44 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Friends in The Lounge

The 'sticky' we need is one that alphabetically lists all screen names with each real name beside in parentheses. An alternate would be for the forum...

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Today, 10:25 AM

Hootch56 replied to a thread What exactly is this Colt? in Colt Revolvers

The Army Special's name was changed to the Official Police in the late 20s. The first model came out about 1908 291,000 serial range. Are you sure...

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Yesterday, 06:24 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Bisley Conversion in Single Action Army

Bingo! Just like having an SAA in 44-40 with the extra 44 special cylinder. AC/DC is a good analogy!

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Yesterday, 06:24 PM

Hootch56 replied to a thread New SAA availability in Single Action Army

There was a thread here that had pics of a new gun with different markings than the gun I describe. It is marked, "Single Action Army 45". The serial...

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Yesterday, 05:37 PM

Hootch56 replied to a thread New SAA availability in Single Action Army

Saintclair and I were at our LGS today and everyone that works there know we like Colts. The young fellow told me they just got in a new SAA. He got...

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Yesterday, 02:56 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Cylinder base pin in Single Action Army

In my experience there is no exact serial number for the changeover. I have owned some that did not have cylinder pins even thought earlier serial...

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Yesterday, 08:38 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Bisley Conversion in Single Action Army

Excellent point! My mind was just wandering towards thinking about doing something creative if I ever acquire an old, well worn Bisley with...

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Yesterday, 08:34 AM

saintclair replied to a thread New SAA availability in Single Action Army

In the long run, most Colt SAA purchases are decent investments.

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Yesterday, 08:30 AM

saintclair replied to a thread New old guy in the "Live Free or Die" state in New Members Introduction

Welcome to the Colt Forum!

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Yesterday, 08:29 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Hello.. in New Members Introduction

Welcome to the Colt Forum!

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12-12-2019, 10:06 AM

saintclair started a thread Touching Video in The Lounge

Ensign Watson was the duty officer at Pensacola Naval Air Station when it was attacked by a Saudi exchange officer. He was shot 5 times and still...

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12-12-2019, 09:45 AM

saintclair replied to a thread 1903 USP find in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Some people just live right!!

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12-12-2019, 09:42 AM

saintclair replied to a thread 1964 DS w/incomplete box? in Colt Revolvers

I own a consecutively numbered pair of DS's of that style and they are in their original boxes. I need to contact that seller to see if I could get...

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12-12-2019, 09:39 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Friends in The Lounge

Great idea! Terry

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12-12-2019, 09:36 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Bisley Conversion in Single Action Army

The three Bisleys that I now own are too collectible for me to be changing out parts, etc. One is a Cattlebrand engraved Bisley, the second is a...

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12-12-2019, 09:25 AM

saintclair replied to a thread 1936 Official Police in Colt Revolvers

Welcome to the Colt Forum. You can find lots of info and help on Colts in this forum!

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12-11-2019, 01:31 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Bisley Conversion in Single Action Army

What we need is someone who would make and sell a BS/TG and grips package that most SAA owners would be able to attach and detach at will. I guess...

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12-11-2019, 01:27 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Recent strong sales of Colt Artillery Model Revolvers in Single Action Army

I recall when no one wanted mis-matched Lugers. Today they sell for much more than any collector ever thought they would. Just look on eBay at...

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12-11-2019, 09:50 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Bisley Conversion in Single Action Army

So far, the work by Ron Powers is my favorite. I wonder if he has done that conversion on a Colt Bisley.

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12-11-2019, 09:14 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Looking for thoughts on this 2 inch New Service in Colt Revolvers

After seeing some of the strange fakery that forum members have recently posted about, I would be concerned about everything.

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12-11-2019, 09:09 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Full Checkered Grip Prices in The Lounge

I would have to see what 80% condition means to you. Is that just normal wear or does the checkering show damage. I would think that normal wear at...

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12-11-2019, 08:59 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Recent strong sales of Colt Artillery Model Revolvers in Single Action Army

I suspect values of Artilleries will continue to increase as time passes. I remember being offered one for about $75 in the mid-1960's. Hindsight...

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12-11-2019, 08:55 AM

saintclair replied to a thread New to me Colt 45 in Single Action Army

I like the newly acquired 2nd gen! Can't discern much about the 3rd from the picture, but I am sure it is also a 'keeper.'

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