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Yesterday, 07:43 PM

cda926 replied to a thread A California Rescue! in The Lounge

The revolver arrived today. It is mechanically perfect with a crisp bore. However................ the finish has suffered the most awful reblue...

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Yesterday, 11:09 AM

LaVistaBill replied to a thread What's your latest Colt Revolver? in Colt Revolvers

My latest Colt revolver is this 4" blue Python circa 1975, with the paste-board and Styrofoam box. A dear friend made this acquisition possible and...

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Yesterday, 08:13 AM

cda926 replied to a thread Texas Eddie rides again! Colt OMT .32 in Colt Revolvers

According to Colt, it is the only OMT .32 in nickle ever made.

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08-18-2019, 07:42 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Texas Eddie rides again! Colt OMT .32 in Colt Revolvers

I received copies of the newspaper articles with the gun. I have searched the internet also and can't find his real name. One article was about a...

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08-17-2019, 07:37 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Texas Eddie rides again! Colt OMT .32 in Colt Revolvers

Some of Eddie's backstory: https://www.coltforum.com/forums/colt-revolvers/114442-colt-double-action-shipped-texas-eddie.html ...

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08-17-2019, 04:00 PM

cda926 started a thread Texas Eddie rides again! Colt OMT .32 in Colt Revolvers

I finally took Texas Eddie to my gunsmith this afternoon expecting the worst. It came to me non functioning. Every time I’d try to clean it or...

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08-17-2019, 03:43 PM

cda926 replied to a thread A California Rescue! in The Lounge

The price was much better than if I’d found it elsewhere. I got it for $305 + shipping.

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08-17-2019, 09:20 AM

cda926 started a thread A California Rescue! in The Lounge

I just got this S&W Model 13 .357 from a California dealer’s online auction. It was made in the 1980’s. He informed me that it was not CA...

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08-14-2019, 07:49 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Unusual Colt seen in a western...... in The Lounge

I realize it is a long shot (pardon the pun!). But, I emailed the Western Costume Company to see if they have any records of what films featured...

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08-14-2019, 01:25 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Unusual Colt seen in a western...... in The Lounge

Mine is marked “Western “, for the same company,over the U. S. property marking.

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08-13-2019, 07:23 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Unusual Colt seen in a western...... in The Lounge

This one was in the movies after it came back from the Philippines. https://www.coltforum.com/forums/colt-revolvers/107086-grail-gun-bonus.html

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08-13-2019, 11:01 AM

Hondo44 replied to a thread 45 Colt - The proper name in Single Action Army

Yes, we know!!! Different issue though. We also know there was a short Colt.

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08-12-2019, 05:04 PM

Hondo44 replied to a thread Third generation in Single Action Army

Sebastian, I couldn't care less, because you're not disagreeing with me. You disagree with everyone that knows anything about Colt 1st gens. and...

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08-12-2019, 12:12 PM

Hondo44 replied to a thread 45 Colt - The proper name in Single Action Army

Except when there was, post #16: "Remington-UMC did actually introduce a “short” 45 Colt round before WW I. It’s NOT A REMINGTON VERSION OF THE...

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08-11-2019, 10:07 PM

Hondo44 replied to a thread Too picky? in Single Action Army

Vicious, When do you expect to get your replacement Colt? You're not too picky! Especially about that front sight! I don't condemn the 3rd...

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08-11-2019, 08:25 PM

Hondo44 replied to a thread Third generation in Single Action Army

You're welcome to your own opinions of course, but they're a lot more credible when given with at least some cognizant reasoning behind them rather...

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08-11-2019, 06:43 PM

Hondo44 replied to a thread How to Remove A Stuck 1st Generation Cylinder Pin Bushing in Single Action Army

I have an Indian owned Colt SAA. The exterior is in surprisingly good shape and all other parts function fine. But the bushing won't budge. I've...

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08-11-2019, 06:13 PM

Hondo44 replied to a thread SAA problem see pic in Single Action Army

If the trigger guard was bent, the gap would be in the middle and both ends could still be tight. The screw is loose or missing altogether.

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08-10-2019, 03:02 PM

cda926 replied to a thread A new MARSHALL is in TOWN..... in Colt Revolvers

I have a 2” Marshal and a 4” Marshal. They are 6 digits apart in serial number. The 2” letters to a dealer in Colorado and the 4” went to a Boston MA...

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08-09-2019, 10:24 PM

les.b replied to a thread Colt New Police, Police Positive, and Police Positive Special photo thread in Colt Revolvers

Olle....that's a dandy Pocket Positive you have there!! I've got one around here somewhere... They are cute as a button!!Here it is....

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08-09-2019, 08:59 PM

cda926 started a thread More news from the pawn shop...... Some interesting ones! in The Lounge

One of my enablers showed me a couple of rifles today and an interesting shotgun. The Winchester 1906 .22 Short will need some TLC (rear sight...

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08-08-2019, 06:15 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Withdrawn...Please Close in Want to Sell

No takers......withdrawn. Please close!!!

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08-05-2019, 09:14 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Withdrawn...Please Close in Want to Sell

BTT @ $239 shipped. Offers?

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08-04-2019, 08:52 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Mass shooting at my hometown in The Lounge

Prayers for all the families and first responders in CA,OH, and TX. One issue that should be raised is that the murderers that committed the...

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08-04-2019, 04:16 PM

cda926 started a thread Vintage Gun Oil?? in The Lounge

I didn’t want to hijack the other “Oil thread”. I assume this was military issue? Any idea as to year of manufacture? It is still sealed. ...

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08-04-2019, 01:03 PM

Hondo44 replied to a thread Colt SAA 2nd Gen Question FDL Stocks in Single Action Army

In the '90s Colt did offer FDL optional grips and listed them in their catalog under accessories for a short time. When I called Colt the price was...

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08-03-2019, 08:26 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Withdrawn...Please Close in Want to Sell

$249 shipped. Offers considered.....

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08-03-2019, 05:01 PM

Hondo44 replied to a thread 45 Colt - The proper name in Single Action Army

Very true! The word pistol for any handgun evolved and is now long obsolete. Today's meaning is clearly defined: a handgun that chambers only one...

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08-02-2019, 03:28 PM

Hondo44 replied to a thread 45 Colt - The proper name in Single Action Army

I agree, the miss-use of clip vs. magazine and 'pistol' are much more egregious faux pas than the 45 Colt issue; they are based on clearly definable...

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08-02-2019, 01:30 PM

Hondo44 replied to a thread My 1st Gen RELIC Preservaton Project in Single Action Army

CHIZ, You're making progress! If you review my post # 61 it shows that ATF/Acetone is twice as effective as Kroil. I can't stress enough how much...

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