Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-18-2010, 01:38 PM
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Re: colt single action army
Hmmm...I'll be picky for a change, since certain subjects are getting confusing pertaining to this hi-jacked thread.
The Colt 1873, chambered in .45 colt, was ordered from Colt primarily for...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-15-2010, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: colt single action army
The pawn shop model is a civilian model, and in my opinion is overpriced at 5K. The dealer probably has less than half that wrapped up in it.
You can get a better idea of what 5K can buy:...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-15-2010, 12:47 PM
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Re: colt single action army
Pertaining to US Cavalry orders, I am unaware of any nickel having been ordered by the military. Their are two ordered types, the original 7 1/2" barrel, and the altered to 5 1/2" barrel. Finishes...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-15-2010, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 37
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Re: colt single action army
Yep, the government ordered slightly less than 37,000. The new Colt was a big hit during the Indian wars. Well, with the exception of Custer. He carried a pair of Webleys, and he eventually got what...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-15-2010, 07:25 AM
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-14-2010, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: What is wrong with this pistol?
The item you have is not a revolver......it is a pipe bomb.
RG exported many from Germany prior to being shut down by the Gun Control Act of 1968.
They were later manufactured to German specs...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-14-2010, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 37
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Re: colt single action army
Ist generation Colts (civilian models) offered many barrel lengths.
1st generation Colts (U.S. models) were produced with 7 1/2" barrels. There were several of these that later had the barrel...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-11-2010, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 2
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They did what???!!!!!
Think the situation can't get any crazier? Think again.
An illegal alien child molester gets put into jail....gets beaten by the prisoners.... sues....and receives nearly four million samolians.
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Forum: VMBB General Discussion
07-02-2010, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 4Th of July
I've taught my five children, and am teaching my eight grandkids. Teaching not only by words,but actions as well.
Now, I look sadly as to what a handful of people have done to the USA, and how it...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-02-2010, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: smith & wesson .32 in original box
A very nice revolver. I'll side with Jim, 600-800 within the USA fairly easily. It could bring more given the right buyer. Again, a fine looking Smith.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-01-2010, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,161
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-30-2010, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,161
Re: Researching an unusual Enfield No.2 MK1*
On a personal note, the funny part was the guy who plunked down the money was a local banker. He has been getting to people for years.
Anyone know where we can find another nickel plated...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-30-2010, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Researching an unusual Enfield No.2 MK1*
Well, this is too good not to share with y'all.
I went to the barber shop my friend owns in order to give him his dad's revolver. I had previously told him what the real deal entailed about the...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
06-29-2010, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 29
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Re: my prize winning 45 smoothbore saa
To help shed a little more light.
At that period in time Colt had two manufacturing facilities, one in the USA and the London location (established 1853). The London factory resulted, in part, due...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
06-28-2010, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 29
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-28-2010, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Researching an unusual Enfield No.2 MK1*
Well, the research of the war story, and the revolver, is over.
As posted prior, against my better judgement, I agreed to research this piece for a friend whose dad had left it to him after his...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-27-2010, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: original ?
The "spotted" area I was in reference to had nothing to do with the case hardening, which appears to be normal for age and condition.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-26-2010, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-26-2010, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: John Adams engraved single action
Without trying to intentionally open a can of worms, I will offer my two cents.
I have collected, bought, and sold 1st generation Colts for many years, primarily US Cavalry models.
What you...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-26-2010, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: original ?
Based upon the few pics, yes, it appears to have been spotted at some time. By spotted, I mean as in touched up only. It still looks fairly nice though.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-25-2010, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: WWI Remington 1903
The Remington M1903 (beginning production in 9/41) serial number range is 3,000,000 thru 3,348,085.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-25-2010, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Researching an unusual Enfield No.2 MK1*
The plating is what initially through me, and I have dealt with many pieces which were plated after the fact.
The plating on this revolver does appear to be factory applied (e.g. copper, nickel,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-25-2010, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 24
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-25-2010, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,161
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-24-2010, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,161
Re: Researching an unusual Enfield No.2 MK1*
I'm skeptical, as you, but it would be nice if I could find a solid direct link so as for myself not to appear as being the "crazy" one telling the guy someone had fed him a line many years ago.
I...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
06-24-2010, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: rare colt or copy
Less than 160 Colts had pinched frames. The serial number is a good place to start.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-24-2010, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 24
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Researching an unusual Enfield No.2 MK1*
I'm new to this site, and am hoping someone can help out.
I am researching a revolver for one of my buds, and could use some expertise in furthering my search.
The item is an Enfield No. 2 MK1*...
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