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Yesterday, 09:49 AM

hwjhfs replied to a thread Most unusual Colt SAA clone - I've never seen one like this - in over 50 years in The Lounge

I do not know what to make of the Trademarked cylinder you have. Unless Colt wanted to get in the competition with Great Western?

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Yesterday, 07:00 AM

hwjhfs replied to a thread Most unusual Colt SAA clone - I've never seen one like this - in over 50 years in The Lounge

It was made by or for Great Western. It is a sought after cylinder by Great Western collectors. Here is where it was discussed. The photos have...

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04-17-2019, 07:21 PM

hwjhfs replied to a thread Orginal or Restored? in Single Action Army

The gun looks good to me. Especially if I forget how old it is. But, the grips are terrible. I am thinking it may have had pearl or ivory on it...

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04-17-2019, 05:32 PM

Rick replied to a thread Colt artillery 45-auction info added in Single Action Army

119933 listed as Post Office issue. No other serials listed in SRS books. No "maybes!"

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04-17-2019, 12:43 PM

Rick replied to a thread Colt SAA Long Fluted Variety - Has There Been A Showing & Exchange Of Info On These? in Single Action Army

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04-17-2019, 12:31 PM

Rick replied to a thread Orginal or Restored? in Single Action Army

The pro, Dave, says original. I think not but I'll defer to his experience and stand corrected.

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04-17-2019, 12:26 PM

Rick replied to a thread Deal of the Day in Single Action Army

Dave beat me to it. Yep, refinish and price is NUTS!

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04-17-2019, 12:19 PM

Rick replied to a thread To Tell or Not to Tell in The Lounge

Question. If it was your, mine, anyone's wife cheating on us would you, we, us want to know? My opinion, the destruction was already wrought by the...

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04-17-2019, 12:03 PM

Rick replied to a thread 1878 US Marked Artillery . Is it Real ? in Single Action Army

For general forum info: Your barrel as you may know is 31926. No US guns in 2xxxx range.

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04-17-2019, 11:53 AM

Rick replied to a thread 1878 US Marked Artillery . Is it Real ? in Single Action Army

Love the 1901 dated cartouche. Is that anchor emblem punch dotted into the upper grip?

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04-17-2019, 11:45 AM

Rick replied to a thread 1878 US Marked Artillery . Is it Real ? in Single Action Army

Nice grips. Fit well. US guns had oiled not varnished stocks.

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04-16-2019, 06:15 AM

hwjhfs replied to a thread Colt 1891 SAA Letter in Single Action Army

14025X will not letter. 11084X will not letter.

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04-14-2019, 11:31 AM

Rick replied to a thread 1876 saa in Single Action Army

JMO, 2K tops.

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04-14-2019, 11:26 AM

Rick replied to a thread Opinion on MOP Grips in Single Action Army

I think of these as shale or slate like with layers that could "flake" off. I'd be leery of what appears to be a visible fracture line.

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04-12-2019, 05:41 PM

Rick replied to a thread 1st Gen Colt SAA w/Goldwash, Photos added in Single Action Army

I agree, it's been refinished. No telling what has been done to it w/o a Colt letter.

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04-11-2019, 07:22 PM

hwjhfs replied to a thread Making my first grips: Process pics in Single Action Army

Looking good! I have always found the hardest part was getting the flare and curve correct at the bottom, behind the trigger guard bow, the part...

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04-11-2019, 07:18 PM

hwjhfs replied to a thread Could someone look at this blackpowder Colt and advise if correct in Single Action Army

Agree the frame looks to have been refinished and/or cleaned sometime in it's life.

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04-10-2019, 12:35 PM

Rick replied to a thread 1st Generation Colt SAA Serial Numbers 1873-1940 in Single Action Army

Rusty, how do I submit a gun and what kind of provenance do you need? I have one with a Colt letter showing shipped to the individual and a second...

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04-10-2019, 08:12 AM

hwjhfs started a thread Springfield Research Service books in Want to Sell

I have all 4 volumes as well as the later issue (1999) of volume 4 for a total of 5 books. I also have quite a few (15) of their newsletters or...

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04-08-2019, 05:28 PM

Rick replied to a thread Sheriff's Model Fever in Single Action Army

If you thought the cure for SAA fever was expensive....

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04-08-2019, 03:58 PM

Rick replied to a thread 113 years old and NIB?... in Single Action Army

Reflection or vise marks on barrel?

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04-07-2019, 01:10 PM

Rick replied to a thread 1st Gen SAA in Single Action Army

266xxx is a 1905 manufacture date. Number on gate should match number under trigger guard. Assembly numbers. Grips should have last 4 of serial...

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04-06-2019, 05:48 PM

Rick replied to a thread Restored Artillery in Single Action Army

Gun has been re listed but now described as a restoration.

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04-06-2019, 05:12 PM

Rick replied to a thread Unusual Two-July Patent Dates On 45 x 7-1/2" Colt SAA 1876 in Single Action Army

Yep, I suspected your early gun had the brass AND Navy size grips. My #202 had he same features. Nice ivories!

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04-06-2019, 05:08 PM

Rick replied to a thread Long Flute Registry? in Single Action Army

Ok, I should have read before I spoke. Kopec, Graham and Moore explain it all in their book," A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver"

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04-06-2019, 04:52 PM

Rick replied to a thread Long Flute Registry? in Single Action Army

Both of ours are outside the norm for Long Flutes. This from Don Wilkerson, " production (of the Long Flutes) began in April of 1913 beginning with...

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04-06-2019, 04:35 PM

Rick replied to a thread Unusual Two-July Patent Dates On 45 x 7-1/2" Colt SAA 1876 in Single Action Army

Brass TG and BS?

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04-06-2019, 02:00 PM

Rick replied to a thread Long Flute Registry? in Single Action Army

Not my primary interest but I had to have at least one! It’s .41 cal. One of 70 Long Flutes made in that caliber. I believe the letter is in error...

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