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Today, 04:26 AM

Hootch56 replied to a thread US&S 1911A1 questions in Colt Semiauto Pistols

It is proofed. Thanks Stan.

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Yesterday, 05:53 PM

Hootch56 replied to a thread US&S 1911A1 questions in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Thank You JohnnyP The finish appears original on both. If we buy them, I will post better pictures.

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Yesterday, 02:54 PM

saintclair started a thread Andrew V. Duggan in Single Action Army

Earlier this week, I was watching an old rerun of THE BIG VALLEY in which Andrew V. Duggan was a senator who had once been a famous marshal. The six...

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Yesterday, 02:44 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Steven P. Fjestad in The Lounge

His Blue Book became "The Bible" for just about every gun collector and dealer. At the LGS, no gun is ever purchased without them checking the Blue...

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Yesterday, 02:40 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Project Gun 1927 44-40 in Single Action Army

I do not believe that 500F would affect the properties of the steel in the cylinder. If one finds that it might, a longer heating at a temperature in...

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Yesterday, 02:31 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Weldon Lister's engraving? in Single Action Army

Nice examples of his engraving!

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Yesterday, 02:28 PM

saintclair replied to a thread 1903 7.5inch 32-20 with Ivories in Single Action Army

Once you clean off the existing rust, you can use automobile wax on it to protect it from oxidation. If you use the Rain-X brand, I believe it will...

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Yesterday, 02:18 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Colt SAA black powder Sheriffs model in Single Action Army

Victoria, Great information and pictures of the unusual scalloped frame. I have a very large listing of all ejectorless SAA's that William...

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Yesterday, 01:27 PM

Hootch56 started a thread US&S 1911A1 questions in Colt Semiauto Pistols

I apologize for the poor cell phone photography. Saitclair and I previewed two US&S .45s that will be for sale soon from an estate. The first gun has...

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08-15-2019, 08:31 AM

saintclair replied to a thread New Guy in New Members Introduction

Welcome to the Colt Forum!!

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08-15-2019, 08:24 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Frank Hendricks Engraver for the Texas Rangers? in Single Action Army

Hendricks' engraving is so bold with deep cuts that even a person without sight can appreciate his skills!

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08-15-2019, 06:24 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Alan Harton rebuild.. in Single Action Army

As I thought, one gets an old worn out SAA redone for the love of it!

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08-15-2019, 06:21 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Frank Hendricks Engraver for the Texas Rangers? in Single Action Army

I love the engraving of Frank Hendricks!! Unfortunately, I do not own any of his work. I believe that Hugh Clark had a collection of his famous...

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08-14-2019, 02:08 PM

saintclair replied to a thread National Guard GO Pistols in Colt Semiauto Pistols

It sounds like Robert Phillips has a great collection of the GO pistols. The one that Lucky Sarge has would be a nice addition to the "Phillips'...

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08-14-2019, 02:03 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Alan Harton rebuild.. in Single Action Army

I was just looking for a 'ballpark' figure. If one has an old SAA that cost $1500, does the refurbish cost another $1500 or $2000 or much greater....

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08-14-2019, 01:54 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Hey from Sweet Home Alabama in New Members Introduction

Welcome to the Colt Forum!!

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08-14-2019, 07:57 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Argentine Modeo 27 in The Lounge

I have seen a couple at gun shows, but I have never owned or shot one.

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08-14-2019, 07:55 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Alan Harton rebuild.. in Single Action Army

What is the cost for redoing an old SAA that needs some welding and refinishing? I would think that would be quite expensive these days. I have a...

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08-14-2019, 07:50 AM

saintclair replied to a thread 1890 .44-40 and rig in Single Action Army

Matt, Looks like a movie star's holster/belt rig! Nice work on it! Hard to believe it is 30 years old.

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08-14-2019, 07:47 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Picked up three SAA'a recently in Single Action Army

I like the USFA gun the most! Many of the early 3rd gen SAA's had issues related to parts fitting together like they should. Both of yours appear...

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08-14-2019, 07:40 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Roy Fishpaw, Rob Rowen SAA grips? in Single Action Army

Roy Fishpaw used to stop by my tables at local gun shows to talk about guns and grips. He was quite the conversationalist. He once offered to 'put...

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08-12-2019, 06:25 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Aging a 2nd generation hammer in Single Action Army

The hammer looks nice!

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08-12-2019, 06:22 PM

saintclair replied to a thread Looking for info on my modified 1887 saa in Single Action Army

The frame is most likely original. Also, the back-strap and trigger-guard are probably original.

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08-12-2019, 07:33 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Earliest Factory Nickel Model ThreeFiftySeven in Colt Revolvers

Snakeman's referenced 357

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08-12-2019, 07:30 AM

saintclair replied to a thread My new Display in The Lounge

I rotated it for you. Very Nice display. I could not get it to enlarge.

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08-12-2019, 07:22 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Colt 1911 Combat Government Model 08111 in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Great gun!!! Welcome to the Colt Forum!! 824tsv had a great reference for you!

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08-12-2019, 07:17 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Radom in The Lounge

Here is mine that saw a bit of pitting from its time at sea.

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08-12-2019, 07:06 AM

saintclair replied to a thread A Fancy Winchester M1890 With About Every Special Feature Possible in The Lounge

It has been subjected to a rough life, but what a beauty it must have been when new!!

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08-11-2019, 05:43 PM

saintclair replied to a thread 2 GO Colt 1903's in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Legacy is certainly a good place to go if you want to pay the maximum for a gun.

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08-11-2019, 10:43 AM

saintclair replied to a thread Did anyone make a full size SAA in 22lr? in The Lounge

Pictures of my factory nickeled Great Western in 22 caliber.

22 replies | 715 view(s)

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