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Today, 08:27 AM

hwjhfs replied to a thread DUG .44 Caliber bullet mold in Colt Percussion Revolvers

I don't know where it was found but the seller said he found it with a metal detector. I just like Colt stuff and other interesting non-Colt items. ...

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Yesterday, 06:08 PM

hwjhfs started a thread DUG .44 Caliber bullet mold in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Found this old dug COLT mold. I believe it is for .44 caliber ball and conical bullet, 1860 Army. Nothing really visible on it; pretty well rusted...

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Yesterday, 05:12 PM

hwjhfs started a thread ID this holster by the tooling? in Leather and Accessories

This little holster is for the Colt 1903/1908 pocket hammerless pistol. I am no expert but it appears to be well made and have nice carving. Can...

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Yesterday, 02:17 PM

hwjhfs replied to a thread Wanted -- An Example Of A 44 Remington Cartridge. in Want to Buy

Sir, I only have one so am not keen on selling it but, here are photos that may help you. Rem on the left, Colt on the right. Thanks!

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11-20-2019, 06:24 PM

Rick replied to a thread 1907 SAA Nickel/Fire Blue .32 WCF Evaluation in Single Action Army

IMO, a well done refinish.

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11-18-2019, 06:02 PM

Rick replied to a thread 1880 Cavalry -Whats it worth ? in Single Action Army

Pull the grips. No varnish on US models and these civilian with original (?) varnish are 300.00+ alone. This would be one of the early DFC guns but...

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11-18-2019, 05:53 PM

Rick replied to a thread Colt Etched Panel 44CF/44RF - Letter Notification in Single Action Army

I'd like to see some verification from the Colt historian that proves the dual caliber manufacture and how they pulled it off with barrels and...

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11-18-2019, 01:13 PM

hwjhfs replied to a thread Colt DA parts gun. in Colt Revolvers

If the grips are good military wood they are worth the $100.

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11-17-2019, 04:56 PM

Rick replied to a thread Us Cavalry Henry Nettleton question.. in Single Action Army

Good price for a Nettleton.

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11-16-2019, 07:54 PM

Rick replied to a thread Us Cavalry Henry Nettleton question.. in Single Action Army

Ok, looks right.

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11-16-2019, 12:23 PM

Rick replied to a thread Us Cavalry Henry Nettleton question.. in Single Action Army

Hammer replaced. Get a Kopec letter. Not sure when barrel die broke but yours doesn’t show it. Not making a judgement just observations. Only have...

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11-16-2019, 12:16 PM

Rick replied to a thread Colt Etched Panel 44CF/44RF - Letter Notification in Single Action Army

Never heard this before. I had 931 or 932 that had both pins and was told it was a frontier gunsmith job. Letters as rimfire so probably was a ammo...

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11-15-2019, 11:59 AM

Rick replied to a thread Us Cavalry Henry Nettleton question.. in Single Action Army

Be cautious. Look closely for the characteristics of the Nettleton guns. Post pics if you can.

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11-15-2019, 09:03 AM

hwjhfs started a thread Heiser 413, 7 1/2" SAA in Leather and Accessories

Picked this up at Tulsa last weekend. Good and solid. Darkened from the years, I guess from treating. I believe the logo will date this to 1920's...

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11-13-2019, 08:36 PM

Rick replied to a thread need help in Single Action Army

Yep, you got hosed. Been there myself. Got nauseous every time I looked at the gun. Then I decided to chalk it up to tuition for the education I got....

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11-13-2019, 05:15 PM

hwjhfs replied to a thread Case color comparisons? in Single Action Army

Don't pounce on me for inaccuracies but, my memory recalls the time when Colt sold 2nd gens with all blue finish. Seems I remember reading that Colt...

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11-10-2019, 02:45 PM

Rick replied to a thread Happy Birthday U.S.M.C. in The Lounge

Semper-Fi and Happy Birthday to all the Jarheads here! '68-'69.

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11-10-2019, 12:25 PM

Rick replied to a thread That’s not a new frontier...... is it? in Single Action Army

Front sight different than Colt. Colt rear sight shaped different and does not have set screw for adjustment. Also located slightly farther toward...

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