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Today, 03:03 PM

what would you say replied to a thread Colt Cowboy Value. in Single Action Army

Post number 347 has the breakdown of barrel lengths so far. RayB has put the work in on this one. 9, 03:56 PM #347 rayb rayb is offline...

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Today, 03:00 PM

what would you say replied to a thread Colt Cowboy Value. in Single Action Army

There is an ongoing thread in the Colt forum where the Cowboy configurations and serial numbers are being recorded. If there is a 7-1/2” , bet...

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Today, 12:58 PM

what would you say replied to a thread Colt Cowboy Value. in Single Action Army

Here’s a fine example of that infamously famous so-so Cowboy

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Today, 12:53 PM

what would you say replied to a thread Colt Cowboy Value. in Single Action Army

There has been extensive discussions over the years regarding the Cowboy and it’s parts origins by people who knew and dealt with Colt. The Colt...

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Yesterday, 07:36 PM

68python replied to a thread After a nice waxing... in Python

?RenWax? Looks good...

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06-22-2019, 09:53 PM

68python replied to a thread Good buy? in Python

Thanks mauiblue, I like to help folks avoid the expensive mistakes I have made.:bang_wall: And a nice-looking 2.5" Python ,no box, no original...

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06-21-2019, 08:53 PM

68python replied to a thread Good buy? in Python

Would you still buy it at 2K -if it's a rebarreled 4",6", or 8", or originally was bright nickel? If not, then suggest expedited Colt letter.

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06-21-2019, 08:29 PM

68python replied to a thread Hello from France in New Members Introduction

Welcome from Snubbyland.

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06-19-2019, 12:11 PM

what would you say replied to a thread USFA Pictures in Photos Area

Red box top lid USFA Red river gun sacks underneath guns Gunbelt box and black box. ( Stag knife is not part of the package )

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06-18-2019, 07:55 AM

snakeman99 replied to a thread Gold plated Detective 38 in Colt Revolvers

Detective Special = Steel Frame Cobra/Agent = Aluminum Frame

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06-18-2019, 07:33 AM

snakeman99 replied to a thread New to me 2nd Gen Detective Special in Colt Revolvers

Your's look to be Pre-War Walnut grips.

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06-17-2019, 08:40 AM

snakeman99 replied to a thread Gold plated Detective 38 in Colt Revolvers

Fully gold plated Detective Specials from the factory are quite "rare". The only way to tell for sure is to order an Archive letter from Colt. The...

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06-16-2019, 08:50 AM

snakeman99 replied to a thread New to me 2nd Gen Detective Special in Colt Revolvers

Nice looking DS for sure. You'll probably want to hunt down a set of original "Coltwood" grips for it though. The wooden grips are not correct for...

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06-15-2019, 10:18 PM

68python replied to a thread 1983 colt Detective Special gold accents in Colt Revolvers

68 highly approves of these shiny Colt snubbies.....:cool::cool:

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06-15-2019, 10:00 PM

68python replied to a thread WW-2 Walther PP with Bring-back Documents in The Lounge

Drat! When first clicked on this, thought it was a WTS post...:( That's a nice find ,especially with bringback papers, SC:cool:.

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06-15-2019, 05:12 PM

what would you say replied to a thread 2019 Colt Custom shop & Prices. The good & BAD.... in Single Action Army

Found this consecutive nickel pair of 32-20’s just laying about the local shop, custom shop boxes complete. It was like nobody wanted them... poor...

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06-15-2019, 04:57 PM

what would you say replied to a thread Wiley Clapp 44 in Single Action Army

That’s exactly what these Wiley Clapp guns need- A nice set of Ivories or probably giraffe bone. That Anniversary gun looks terrific. I’ve...

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06-15-2019, 12:52 PM

what would you say replied to a thread Wiley Clapp 44 in Single Action Army

Awesome Tim !! Outstanding deal on it too. You know I have the brother in that series WC 45acp

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06-15-2019, 07:03 AM

snakeman99 replied to a thread 1983 colt Detective Special gold accents in Colt Revolvers

Yeah, Earl is a great guy who has helped me out on several occasions...

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06-14-2019, 07:38 PM

what would you say replied to a thread Colt SAA Long Flute 4.75” .38 WCF - Let’s See Your SAA Long Flutes! in Single Action Army

That’s a fine specimen you got there. You’ll have to forgive me.. the best I can do ain’t a purebred. ... but it’s a single action and factory...

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06-14-2019, 05:38 PM

snakeman99 replied to a thread 1983 colt Detective Special gold accents in Colt Revolvers

True, I don't know the serial numbers of the other Lew Horton guns and whether or not they were sequential. It might just be one of the other...

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06-14-2019, 04:34 PM

snakeman99 replied to a thread 1983 colt Detective Special gold accents in Colt Revolvers

Fully gold plated guns from the Colt factory are indeed exceptionally rare. Here is a NIB example that shipped in 1991.

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06-14-2019, 04:26 PM

snakeman99 replied to a thread 1983 colt Detective Special gold accents in Colt Revolvers

I also have a NIB example from the second batch of 14 units shipped in 1991.

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06-14-2019, 03:59 PM

snakeman99 replied to a thread 1983 colt Detective Special gold accents in Colt Revolvers

It is indeed a factory gun and might have been sold through Lew Horton Distributing. They shipped in two separate batches, 5 units in 1986 and 14...

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06-14-2019, 11:46 AM

Razer replied to a thread Honda Automobile Ads in Site Help and Support

I know this has been brought up before, but if you use a web browser that has built in ad blockers you don't see anything. I'm currently using...

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06-13-2019, 06:25 PM

what would you say replied to a thread My newest Randle Made knife. in Photos Area

Model 27M Copper mini

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06-13-2019, 02:08 PM

snakeman99 replied to a thread Another DS Box Research Question in Colt Revolvers

Thank you. I do actually have a couple Detective Special boxes that open from the side (like the one you pictured). This is turning into a MUCH...

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06-13-2019, 12:01 PM

what would you say replied to a thread 3rd Gen SAA I think I got a deal. in Single Action Army

You got that for about $500 less than current Colt MSRP and .... 2007 LNIB blue box/white sleeved SAA’s sell for at least MSRP in a gun shop. ...

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06-13-2019, 07:55 AM

snakeman99 replied to a thread DS Box Research Question in Colt Revolvers

Yes, Thanks Buckspen. That's one of the issues I'm having to deal with. For simplicity's sake. My box thread (when posted) is intended to be a...

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