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cda926 started a thread SPF to topduarte! : AMT Backup .380 in Want to Sell

This pocket pistol is in perfect working condition and just the right size to stick in your pocket when you don’t feel like toting your primary...

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12-05-2019, 09:02 PM

cda926 started a thread Saw some nice percussion guns today on a movie set in The Lounge

Our area is host to several film shoots at any given time. Deputies from my agency do "extra" jobs working security when they film on location. ...

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12-04-2019, 10:19 PM

cda926 started a thread SPF to WVCOLT!!!: Gunsmith Special-S&W Top Break in Want to Sell

This .38 S&W caliber needs some TLC and would make a nice Winter project. The cylinder does not lock up or revolve in sync with the trigger pull. ...

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12-03-2019, 02:40 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Three LGS “finds”!!! in The Lounge

The majority of the guns in these police seized lots are every variety of bent and broken garbage known to man. There are occasionally a few roses...

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12-01-2019, 04:34 PM

cda926 started a thread Three LGS “finds”!!! in The Lounge

While my wife and I were in my favorite LGS on Saturday getting a S&W Shield EZ .380 for her, I went through the latest police property room that...

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12-01-2019, 03:23 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Are these Grips real Ivory? I hope so. in Single Action Army

Hey Someguy, I decided to keep them. Honestly I would not of bought them knowing they were walrus but once I had them I figured that I probably would...

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12-01-2019, 11:50 AM

cda926 started a thread Added another FN Hipower! in The Lounge

I have owned maybe a dozen HPs of various descriptions over the years....everything from a Nazi Occupation gun to a .40 caliber. They all wound...

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12-01-2019, 11:30 AM

cda926 replied to a thread What pistol does your spouse carry/or use for home defense? in The Lounge

We went shopping this weekend and solved the problem. The S&W Shield EZ .380 seems like a perfect fit. There was a big sale ending yesterday. The...

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11-29-2019, 11:38 PM

cda926 started a thread What pistol does your spouse carry/or use for home defense? in The Lounge

My wife did a range session with her Glock 17 recently and is considering something that is smaller and that fits her hands better. I’m open to...

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11-29-2019, 05:43 PM

cda926 replied to a thread S&W M&P circa 1925. Rescued! in The Lounge

More pics

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11-29-2019, 05:41 PM

cda926 started a thread S&W M&P circa 1925. Rescued! in The Lounge

I picked this up online. It functions 100% and the finish has seen better days. It dates to roughly 1925 by serial number and went back to the...

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11-28-2019, 11:35 AM

superdave269 replied to a thread Are these Grips real Ivory? I hope so. in Single Action Army

So would I. I have collected fossils all my life. Back in the 5th or 6th grade I was picked by my science teacher to go on a fossil hunt. I found...

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11-28-2019, 11:20 AM

cda926 replied to a thread ‘72 Detective Special price check in Colt Revolvers

The original owner traded it in for another gun and some cash. He said he has the original box of ammo that he bought with it in 1972. The shop owner...

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11-27-2019, 12:54 PM

cda926 started a thread Who made this shotgun?? in The Lounge

This 28” 16 ga. single barrel followed me home today. I suspect it is an H&R as I have its smaller twin in 28 ga. But, what are the markings???...

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11-27-2019, 12:46 PM

cda926 started a thread ‘72 Detective Special price check in Colt Revolvers

This is on pawn at a LGS. It’ll “come out” in 15 days. What is a fair price???

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11-26-2019, 03:08 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Is this factory rework?? in The Lounge

Pics added

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11-25-2019, 05:26 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Are these Grips real Ivory? I hope so. in Single Action Army

I wasn't to thrilled about the escutcheon either. I was wondering if the crack would be off if left alone or filled in with something like crazy...

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11-25-2019, 05:13 PM

cda926 replied to a thread The Big Official Vintage Movie firearm discussion Thread in The Lounge

I just saw a film called “The Late Show” with Art Carney playing an aging private detective in 1970s Los Angeles. They are several other comedians...

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11-25-2019, 03:39 PM

cda926 replied to a thread Is this factory rework?? in The Lounge

I don’t have it in hand yet. A letter on this might be interesting.

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11-25-2019, 02:55 PM

cda926 started a thread Is this factory rework?? in The Lounge

My best guess is this started out as a S&W M&P Target from around 1931 by serial number. Someone had a 2” bbl added and did the work on the back...

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11-25-2019, 02:50 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Are these Grips real Ivory? I hope so. in Single Action Army

That is a very helpful Cross section pic. Thanks.. Actually thank you to everyone! I was told the seller received them 10 years ago. Hope they don't...

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11-25-2019, 02:18 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Are these Grips real Ivory? I hope so. in Single Action Army

It's the honey comb that I am not familiar with. These do not look like the ivory grips on my Vaquero. I knew right away they weren't plastic or...

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11-25-2019, 01:53 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Are these Grips real Ivory? I hope so. in Single Action Army

I can't get my pics to upload. that why I used the GB pics. I can email them to anyone if they wish. Sold as ivory.

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11-25-2019, 01:45 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Are these Grips real Ivory? I hope so. in Single Action Army

Bone. I was worried about that.. I do have 3 days to send them back.

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11-25-2019, 01:30 PM

superdave269 started a thread Are these Grips real Ivory? I hope so. in Single Action Army

Are These real Ivory? Now that I know to look for schreger lines I found a set of grips that look different than the example that I studied. I...

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11-25-2019, 10:23 AM

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

My latest Colt is an Officers Model 2nd Issue in .38 Special; it was made in 1926 and shoots great!

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11-24-2019, 09:34 PM

cda926 replied to a thread My wife asked me to take her to the range and a range report!! in Reloading & Range Reports

Yes sir!!! 19 years and counting!!!

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11-23-2019, 09:19 PM

cda926 started a thread My wife asked me to take her to the range and a range report!! in Reloading & Range Reports

She has a couple of handguns (Glock 17 Gen 2 & an East German Makarov). It had been quite some time since she had been shooting. We took her...

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11-23-2019, 01:55 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread 1964 44sp. SAA in Single Action Army

I hope one comes in close. I took a 7 point buck with my 357 magnum before I had my 44. Bagging a deer with a handgun makes for a great hunting...

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11-20-2019, 04:18 PM

superdave269 replied to a thread Did I overpay for this possibly? in Single Action Army

I think you did very well. I happen to be one those guys who appreciate full blue. I personally don't think you can go wrong with factory Ivories.....

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