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  1. wanderinwalker

    Film Noir? Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless

    I've been meaning to post some pictures of this old Colt for a while. I've wanted a Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless in .32 ACP for a long time, and to be honest this was the first one I've ever seen "in the wild". Naturally there was no way I could let it get away. It's a 1928-vintage 1903...
  2. T

    Fixing A Colt Walker

    I purchased an ASM Walker repro for a really good price. It has a few issues, but only one I don’t fully understand. The bolt drops prematurely after dry firing, and the cylinder rotates partially, leaving the hammer almost between chambers. I have a hunch that replacing the bolt would fix...
  3. Brandon B

    Questions on understanding colt QR code?

    Quick question about colt QR code, I’m sure there’s some knowledgeable guys here that can help me out. I’ve never been able to scan my QR code on my lower(phone won’t read it), but I’ve scanned the QR code from the box that my colt m4a1 carbine was shipped to my FFL in. When I scan the QR, I...
  4. P

    Colt Will Stop Selling AR15 to Civilian Market

    Say it isn't so. Colt says it will stop manufacturing AR15s for the civilian market. https://www.yahoo.com/gma/colt-stop-manufacturing-ar-15-assault-rifle-consumer-193400977--abc-news-topstories.html
  5. Dustbowl

    Should I get a Colt 1908 .380

    So this is the wrong place to ask when someone’s on the fence...... but I dropped by my local shop because I hadn’t made the trip in a while annndddd Boy oh boy, I just handled a Nickel Colt 1908 in .380 auto and I just fell in love with it. I’ve got a 1903 in .32 and have been looking for a...
  6. wanderinwalker

    I Think I Want An HK45C

    Basically, exactly as the title says. I've wanted some flavor of H&K pistol for quite a while, but always stepped back before taking the plunge. After some rather unpleasant recent life upheaval, I'm back at the edge wanting to jump into the world of HK. I'm already prepared for the expensive...
  7. J

    Let's Unpack This Part 1... (2019 Great American Outdoor Show)

    Since I don't work in the industry, I don't have an "in" to go to SHOT Show. Whether this is unfortunate or a blessing is debatable, but like most POTG, I've always wanted to attend. Much to my delight, I discovered the NRA Sponsored (I know, I know...) "Great American Outdoor Show" in...
  8. R

    History of Cartridge Conversions. Colt 1860/Remington 1858

    Hello THR! I have been doing some research but find myself all too confused about percussion revolver cartridge conversions back in 1870s. I'm wondering if I could get a somewhat 'less fuzzy' answer as to what was the more prominent of the cartridge conversions in the old west before the Colt...
  9. mh2000

    Adjusting 1851 Pietta Colt Navy half cock adjustment

    So I just got my second 1851 Colt Navy from Cabelas. The first one had totally locked up wedge, so I had to return it. On the new one, the "timeing" (if that's what you call it for the hand) of the hand is very off and makes it hard to load. At half cock, when you rotate the cylinder to load...
  10. X

    Tell me more about my SAA

    I acquired this SAA recently for next to nothing. I have done some homework on it and believe the S/N of 255, 6XX dates it to 1905 making it an early smokeless powder model. The S/N matches in three locations, the frame, the front of the trigger guard area and the bottom near the grips, but...
  11. JC111

    Colt Official Police accquisition.

    Couple days ago I picked up a post - war (WW 2) Colt Official Police. This one has a six inch barrel. Serial number gives it a DOB in 1947. It was priced at $500.00 (before taxes) and I did not hesitate. For a few years after the war (actually it started during the war when Colt was making the...
  12. ancientnoob

    Is That a Mastodon in Your Pocket? Colt Pocket Hammerless .380

    I had been looking around for some truly unique grip panels for my antique autoloader. I had a couple of criteria. 1) The grips had to be shootable non- presentation type, that can stand up to the rigors of casual shooting. 2) The grips had to be exotic and one of a kind. 3) The grips had to be...
  13. ancientnoob

    Wanted to Share Another Old Autoloader

    Just spent about 2 hours cleaning up this old autoloader. I figured I would share it. It is a Colt Model of 1911 chambered in .45 Auto. According to the Colt website It was manufactured in 1918 and has a mark on the frame United States Property - Eagle Head with S11 and several Letters H / S on...
  14. J

    My late grandfather left behind over 90 guns. Can anyone help me identify some i shouldn't pass on?

    Thank you all for the help!
  15. Sks39

    Steel Colt AR15 Magazines?

    I went to a local store today and seen a steel 30 round AR15 mag that said it was a Colt. Did Colt make a 30 round steel magazine? If so were they reliable? If they were Im going back to get them. Thank
  16. gilgsn

    Colt SAA timing problem video.

    Hello, I am just posting this to illustrate a timing issue and another problem... I already was given an expert advice but thought you guys might be interested in commenting on this. Gil.
  17. gilgsn

    Removing a barrel, risk of cracking the frame?

    Hello, I am wondering... On a Colt SAA, given the proper tools, barrel vise and frame wrench with correct insert, is it still possible to damage a frame or is success practically guaranteed? Gil.
  18. TinoMaggio

    Colt LE6920 question

    Can anyone tell me where the "Restricted, Law Enforcement Only" rollmark is located on a Colt LE6920 rifle ?
  19. gilgsn

    Work on 1883 SAA without sacrificing value?

    Hello, How much work, mainly externally, can be done to a first generation SAA to get rid of light surface rust (no pitting) without sacrificing value, or would even that be a sacrilege? How would one go about it? Thanks. Gil.
  20. gilgsn

    RCBS .45-270-SA bullet & BP in 1883 Colt SAA?

    Hello, Would this bullet be too heavy for the old guy? It comes out at about 280-285gr. If this seems reasonable, how much black powder could be safely used, and should the bullet be fairly soft, maybe not too tight or heavily crimped? Or would a 200gr bullet with say 30gr of 3F be a safer bet...
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