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Today, 07:57 AM

cda926 started a thread Who made these grips??? in The Lounge

Any ideas as to the maker??

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Yesterday, 08:21 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Man's best friend is true. in The Lounge

My sincere condolences. Been there <img src="https://www.coltforum.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.png" border="0" alt="" title="Frown"...

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Yesterday, 05:59 PM

cda926 replied to a thread The Beauty of Tired Old Guns in The Lounge

I have an Acme Hammerless 1 1/2 similar to yours. Mine is a 7 shot .22. Neat gun with an innovative design.

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Yesterday, 05:48 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Smith for SAA in Single Action Army

If I recall correctly Jim Martin told me ( yes it is a high point of my day talking with him) that he supplied the pattern that Ron Smith used to...

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02-19-2020, 08:33 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Went to a pharmacy....and bought a gun! in The Lounge

I didn't start out searching for them. They do sort of grow on you though..... https://www.coltforum.com/forums/lounge/371305-two-one-deal.html ...

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02-19-2020, 06:16 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Another Pawn Shop Find..... in The Lounge

It was # 94.

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02-19-2020, 05:29 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Most interesting firearm that you’ve ever seen? in The Lounge

You are correct. Actually, it is in the book AND the movie!

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02-19-2020, 05:23 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Another Pawn Shop Find..... in The Lounge

I looked at the inside of the grips at the store. There is a number stamped on both.

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02-19-2020, 03:50 PM

cda926 started a thread Another Pawn Shop Find..... in The Lounge

I got a call to come by and look at a Smith and Wesson Model 14 that had been taken in on pawn. I dropped by and saw it turned out to be a pre Model...

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02-19-2020, 03:37 PM

cda926 started a thread Went to a pharmacy....and bought a gun! in The Lounge

I’m in my hometown and stopped by a drug store/taxidermy/gun shop. He has been in business since 1979 at the same location. He had this early...

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02-19-2020, 03:20 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Most interesting firearm that you’ve ever seen? in The Lounge

Ms. Wonderly shot Miles Archer with one in The Maltese Falcon too. Bogart identified it by name.

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02-18-2020, 06:57 AM

cda926 replied to a thread Richmond Police 1934 Detective Special in Colt Revolvers

That is awesome!!! I sent you some info. Check your PM. Best. Charles

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02-17-2020, 06:41 PM

cda926 started a thread Most interesting firearm that you’ve ever seen? in The Lounge

What is the most interesting gun you’ve ever seen? I’ll start with this Standard.22 Magnum revolver. It holds 8 rounds which by means of a double...

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02-17-2020, 06:29 PM

cda926 replied to a thread SPF!!!: Glock 43 with two magazines***REDUCED $329 SHIPPED!!!! in Want to Sell

SPF to azpicturetaker!!!

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02-16-2020, 08:13 PM

cda926 replied to a thread SPF!!!: Glock 43 with two magazines***REDUCED $329 SHIPPED!!!! in Want to Sell

Reduced to $329 shipped.

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02-16-2020, 07:05 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Firing Really Bad BP Bore? in Single Action Army

I had a Winchester 1895 made in 1898 it had a very poor bore. I could not get it to scrub any better. After I fired it a few times the bore actually...

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02-16-2020, 03:30 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Firing Really Bad BP Bore? in Single Action Army

I have found that the muzzle crown really effects the way a barrel shoots. We all like nice shiney bores but until you shoot it you will never know...

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02-16-2020, 12:39 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Looking for a 2nd gen 38-40 Barrel. Did Colt even make them? in Single Action Army

I am intrigued by this. Anyone know a gunsmith that has experience doing this? As a tradesman I have tapped many things, I have even created adapters...

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02-15-2020, 07:09 PM

cda926 started a thread SPF!!!: Glock 43 with two magazines***REDUCED $329 SHIPPED!!!! in Want to Sell

This 9mm pistol is in like new condition. I qualified with it as a backup gun twice. The round count is about 100. Awesome shooter!!!! It...

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02-15-2020, 04:10 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Looking for a 2nd gen 38-40 Barrel. Did Colt even make them? in Single Action Army

Thanks Colt75 but they only have 3rd gen barrels. I was looking for an earlier one with the 20 TPI.

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02-15-2020, 03:33 AM

superdave269 replied to a thread Looking for a 2nd gen 38-40 Barrel. Did Colt even make them? in Single Action Army

No but the trigger guard is. hahaha I understand the cylinder sees the pressure of the proof load which is I believe is loaded to the pressure 3...

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02-14-2020, 08:14 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Looking for a 2nd gen 38-40 Barrel. Did Colt even make them? in Single Action Army

I understand the 1st & 2nd gen threads are 20 TPI. I am concerned if I pick up a 1st gen it may not be proofed for smokeless powder. I know a 2nd gen...

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02-14-2020, 06:15 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Magtech Ammo in Single Action Army

I can use it for one of my Italian SAA Clones.

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02-14-2020, 05:44 PM

superdave269 started a thread Looking for a 2nd gen 38-40 Barrel. Did Colt even make them? in Single Action Army

I am trying to find a 2nd gen SAA barrel chambered in 38-40 (38-WCF) for a project of mine. I see 1st gen & 3rd gen. This has me wondering did Colt...

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02-14-2020, 04:54 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Interesting Alessi Holster for N Frame S&W in Leather and Accessories

Here it is with my Model 58. Going to wear it out to dinner tonight stoked with 210 gr Hornady XTP. May switch back to the service grips for...

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02-09-2020, 09:27 PM

cda926 started a thread Interesting Alessi Holster for N Frame S&W in Leather and Accessories

This is, for want of a better term, an inside the belt holster. I did a little research and spoke with a gentleman that worked in Alessi’s shop....

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02-08-2020, 10:04 AM

superdave269 replied to a thread New fake Stag grips. in Single Action Army

Nice grips, even better wife! My wife is very supportive of my gun collecting, shooting hobby. She is actually an enabler. When I'm on the fence...

15 replies | 510 view(s)

02-04-2020, 10:15 AM

cda926 replied to a thread Tell me a "Colt Story" ... in The Lounge

Once upon a time........ I ventured into an ACE hardware/NAPA Auto Parts/gun store in a remote area of Georgia and found an array of hunting guns,...

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02-03-2020, 03:48 PM

cda926 started a thread 38/44 Police Load?? in The Lounge

Would the load originally intended for the S&W N frame Heavy Duty be comparable to a .38 Special +P+? What was the bullet weight, velocity, etc. ??

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02-02-2020, 01:42 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread 41 Colt to 38-40? How about 40S&W? in Single Action Army

Bill can you bore out a 38 special cylinder to 40S&W for me? I can then make a 38-40 a dual caliber SAA. I really like convertibles not to mention I...

31 replies | 1133 view(s)

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