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08-11-2019, 10:29 AM

usmc69 replied to a thread Model 1903 Hammer in Reloading & Range Reports

This is seven yards, shot a bit high. Had a better group but shot my Colt Midrange on the same target.

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08-11-2019, 06:04 AM

usmc69 replied to a thread Model 1903 Hammer in Reloading & Range Reports

Found some other pictures. Pistol shows honest wear, no abuse. Mechanically tight and in good condition. Shoots well. Would not feel "unarmed"...

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08-11-2019, 05:52 AM

usmc69 replied to a thread Model 1903 Hammer in Reloading & Range Reports

Sorry don't have a better picture at the moment. This is the case that I carry it in. I can carry it most anywhere without raising any eyebrows.

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08-10-2019, 09:37 AM

usmc69 started a thread Model 1903 Hammer in Reloading & Range Reports

Made up a load for my 1903 Hammer that is a 122 grain cast flat point slug with 4.7 grains of Bullseye. Only shot it at seven yards yesterday. At...

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08-07-2019, 09:56 AM

usmc69 replied to a thread Colt Model 1971 in Colt Semiauto Pistols

It reminds me of the Star Models 28 and 30. They were good pieces, wish I would have kept my Model 28. Liked it more than my Beretta 92F.

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08-03-2019, 07:20 PM

usmc69 replied to a thread 1909 Colt Army Special in Colt Revolvers

Completed Auctions on GunBroker are from $230 to $705 for sold 1903 Army's. Anything above that in price did not sell.

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08-03-2019, 07:13 PM

usmc69 replied to a thread Colt Mk IV Series 70 Gold Cup National Match in Colt Semiauto Pistols

The Blue Book has it at $2100 at 100%. Doubt if they really sell for that. So $1400 does not sound to bad. I got lucky about 10 years ago I bought...

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08-03-2019, 03:16 PM

usmc69 replied to a thread Opinions on 1903 Hammer in Colt Semiauto Pistols

I need to go to those kind of auctions. Nice piece.

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08-01-2019, 08:40 PM

usmc69 replied to a thread Opinions on 1903 Hammer in Colt Semiauto Pistols

The Blue Book show the low end at $750 (60% finish)and the high end at $5000 (100%). The one shown is much nicer than mine and I paid $1K for mine. ...

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08-01-2019, 05:30 PM

usmc69 replied to a thread Opinions on 1903 Hammer in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Best guesses as to what the seller is looking to get out of it.

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08-01-2019, 04:40 PM

usmc69 started a thread 1880 SAA Grip Question in Single Action Army

The local gun shop has a very nice 1880 SAA that is military issue or so I have been told. The only thing really wrong is the grips look as if they...

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07-25-2019, 04:48 PM

usmc69 replied to a thread short barreled 1877 "lightning" now with pics in Colt Revolvers

This pretty interesting to the lay person.

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07-24-2019, 10:44 AM

usmc69 replied to a thread Springfield Anyone (the original Springfield)? in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Just how pricey are they? If you don't mind me asking.

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