Hey friends. I want to replace the cylinder on my original Colt army 1860 because it's not in good condition and I want to put it back to work. I found these two (check out the links below) The Uberti is saying it also fits on an original. But it's out of stock, so I have to deal with the...

Hi! I've got a original Colt 1860 which was produced in 1862. I want to fire it regulary but I've spotted a crack on the cylinder pin/arbor (you can see in the picture). Now I ordered a new cylinder pin which was produced by pietta. But I'm not sure If it will fit on a original colt. I'm also...

So my Dad bought this pistol in 1958 at an Odessa, TX pawn shop for my Mom's home protection while he was working the oil patch. It's now mine. My dimwit brother took it for a while and engraved his SS on it. Wonder how badly that affects value. It is completely operational, and includes the...

This is my new Colt Python...I recently acquired my full firearms license and the permission to purchase (I currently live in the Soviet Socialist Republic of Australia), and managed to seriously luck out by finding this safe queen up for sale (literally the only Python for sale in my...

Okay so last night a buddy that ins't into guns gave me his fathers old shooting range bag because he knew I would appreciate it more than he would. So in the bag there was some old ear muffs and plugs and a pachmayr box. I looked into the box that showed black grips and there was a set of...

I am trying to determine if this has been refinished. It is a mid 60's and the serial #'s all match, including the sideplate. The edges look sharp to me. There is a non-flush fit on the lower edge of the sideplate, and the bluing of the sideplate is different than the rest. Thoughts please!

I just bought an 1895 Colt SAA Blackpowder that has been re-calibered to .38 special. I want to convert it back to .45LC. Can I install a modern barrel and cylinder and safely shoot smokeless cartridges? Next question.... Where can I find modern barrels and cylinders?? Elliot