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12-03-2019, 08:51 AM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Thanks Randy. Good to know. John

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12-02-2019, 05:33 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Help with Official Police in Colt Revolvers

Snidely, thanks for setting me straight!! John

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12-02-2019, 05:29 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Randy, I was able to purchase a copy of Nathan Swayze’s 51 Colt Navies on ebay. Can’t wait to get it! Thanks again for all your help. Regards, John

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12-02-2019, 05:16 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Help with Official Police in Colt Revolvers

Ab,wow thank you for all of that good information! I will contact Colt about an archive letter and see where the story takes us. Regards, John

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12-02-2019, 03:58 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Help with Official Police in Colt Revolvers

Humor me please, what does DSC stand for? Couldn’t find it. Thank you!

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12-02-2019, 03:40 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Help with Official Police in Colt Revolvers

Thank you for checking!

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12-02-2019, 03:38 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Help with Official Police in Colt Revolvers

Good suggestion, thank you!

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12-02-2019, 03:36 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Help with Official Police in Colt Revolvers

Snidely, I will pursue an archives letter. Thank you for the info and help.

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12-02-2019, 03:34 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Help with Official Police in Colt Revolvers

You sir are good! Yes that is the serial number. Just noticed it has an “L” above the serial number and a “B” below it. Sub inspectors marks? ...

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12-01-2019, 01:20 PM

Jonl51 started a thread Help with Official Police in Colt Revolvers

Hi, Does anyone know what A.F.D. No.40, on the butt of this Colt Official Police .38 special stands for? The serial number indicates a 1943...

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12-01-2019, 08:51 AM

Jonl51 replied to a thread M1860 Army - Officer’s Delux, 3rd Generation Colt in Want to Sell

Additional pictures M1860 Army- Officer’s Delux edition

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11-30-2019, 08:51 AM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Jim, thank you I’ll check into that one. John

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11-29-2019, 08:11 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Randy, thank you for your help. It’s much appreciated. I will try to get a copy of Swayze’s book. My squareback is a 2nd model based on serial number...

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11-29-2019, 09:12 AM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Randy, yes the serial number on the Colt website is for an 1851 Navy with a manufacture date of 1850. Interesting info about the grooves on your...

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11-27-2019, 09:03 PM

Jonl51 started a thread M1860 Army - Officer’s Delux, 3rd Generation Colt in Want to Sell

I have a nib box condition Colt 3rd generation M1860 Army for sale. This is the rare Officer’s Deluxe edition with gold plated fluted cylinder and...

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11-27-2019, 09:55 AM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Prowbar, thank you for those insights. I will check into it for sure. John

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11-25-2019, 04:07 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Prowbar, it certainly is possible. What makes you think it may be a repro cylinder? I have wondered if it might be a 2nd generation Colt? Thank you....

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11-24-2019, 06:31 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Got Hammerless? in Colt Semiauto Pistols

Hi there! Ok here’s mine, .38 and .32 . Sweet guns to shoot. Cheers , Jonl.

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11-23-2019, 04:05 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Randy, my Colt 1851 squareback has 7 lands and grooves, not real deep, with a right hand twist. Not sure if there is any gain, maybe a bit, hard to...

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11-23-2019, 12:02 AM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Randy, I have surprised myself more than once by suddenly noticing a detail I had overlooked numerous times. Thanks for researching it and teaching...

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11-22-2019, 04:20 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Cool crosshatching very precise looking. In your pics the cylinder seems to have small slots/ notches showing between the standard cylinder stops?...

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11-22-2019, 03:59 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Jim, very helpful thank you. I must find a copy of that reference book. Here is what my hammer crosshatching looks like. Best, John

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11-22-2019, 03:51 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

JNoble, That is very interesting and helpful in understanding Colt’s process. In MHO that makes perfect sense as to the slanting, spacing and...

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11-22-2019, 11:17 AM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Yes it does for sure. Here it is. I’m just a bit skeptical of how the pins look so good, although the nipples are beat up. Regards, John

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11-21-2019, 09:12 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Ha ha yeah or it’s not the original cylinder. Thank you for all the help. John

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11-21-2019, 07:33 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Randy what is the condition of the cylinder safety pins on your squarebacks? Is it possible for the pins to be in very good condition if the gun did...

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11-21-2019, 07:13 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Thank you Randy! Appreciate it, John

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11-21-2019, 07:11 PM

Jonl51 replied to a thread Colt M1851 Markings in Colt Percussion Revolvers

Thank you!

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