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[expat_alaska]

Nice collection, RC.

I am glad you included the squareback for fellow addicts like me.

Same year [CM] as my "tail".

Jim

 

[dickydalton]

I also like squarebacks.

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• dickydalton
• Sep 13, 2017

 

[whughett]

Other side..
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I'm all jittery looking at that work of art laying on a pile of rocks.

 

[JN01]

I'm all jittery looking at that work of art laying on a pile of rocks.

Not to worry. No guns were harmed during the filming of this thread.

 

[RCampb6131]

My three Griswold & Gunnisons:

All Pietta, top is dated 2013, middle is 1976, and bottom is 1973. Note the difference in grip shape over the years.

RC

 

[expat_alaska]

My three Griswold & Gunnisons:

All Pietta, top is dated 2013, middle is 1976, and bottom is 1973. Note the difference in grip shape over the years.

RC

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RC, those are absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the pictures!

The "tail" one is obvious, but if one ever had one in hand it fits the hand perfectly. A pox upon those who denounce it as not "conventional".

The newer Pietta has a color case trigger, and all of the older ones are all blued.

The differences in the wood is amazing. A very good representation, sir!

The oldest (bottom pic) has the rammer pivot screw entering from the right side.

Very accurate for that day and originals.

Jim

 

[bannockburn]

RCampb6131

Three beautiful representations of Griswold and Gunnisons! I especially like the grips on the 2013 and the 1976 models. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Crawdad1]

I also like squarebacks.

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• dickydalton
• Sep 13, 2017

That's got to be a Colt!!!

Second Generation?

 

[dickydalton]

That's got to be a Colt!!!

Second Generation?

C-Series 2nd Generation that has been Goonerized. It shoots well.

 

[gasmandave]

Here's mine.

 

[expat_alaska]

Here's mine.View attachment 763605

Chuckle. What's the $5 Federal Reserve note doing in there?

I like the Barber half dollar but not a period piece. The rest are foreign coins. The watches are not period pieces but very nice looking. I have a South Bend railroad case (gold-filled) with Roman numerals from my great-grandfather that still works. It was his retirement gift from the U.S. Post Office as the Postmaster of Detroit in the 30's.

To the point: although I am not a Remmy fan, those are very nice looking pistols, sir! They are examples of good gunsmithing, even though not historically accurate. I know both are cartridge conversions, and they appear to be well done.

Regards,

Jim

 

[gasmandave]

The $5 bill is older then currently in circulation. It's about 1/4 large than a new $5 bill. The 2 that at to the right are Morgan silver dollars, 1890 and 1920ish. Some of the coins are Mexican Pesos. Of course the Confederate bill is a repo. The hunter case watch was my G-Paws as we're the Morgan's, the other rail road watch was my dad's, both in perfect working order.
@expat_alaska

 

[whughett]

Here's mine.View attachment 763605

Nice display, the focal point being the guns. Nice photography and composition. Another nice feature of this forum The photos.

 

[RCampb6131]

A Few 1860 Armies

Left top to bottom
Armi San Marco dated 1987, brass frame (historically incorrect,) Navy grip
Army San Marco dated 1994
Pietta dated 2014

Right top to bottom
Armi San Paolo dated 1976
Colt 1st generation dated by serial number as mfg in 1862
Pietta dated 2014, nickel plated, Navy grip

RC

 

[david58]

My Steve Zinn Southern Mountain Rifle in 62.

 

[forward observer]

The complete line of standard Colt 2nd gens. (with the exception of the non-historical stainless models) The 1851 Navy and 3rd model Dragoon are the C series, which were the only 2nd gen assembled at the Colt plant in Hartford while all the rest are F models, meaning they were assembled by Iver Johnson as a sub-contractor for Colt. All Colt 2nd gen accouterments with a couple of 3rd gen accessories thrown in.

At center the Walker, then from top center going clockwise: Pocket Police, 1st model Dragoon, 2nd model, 3rd model, 1851 Navy, Baby Dragoon, Pocket Navy, 1861 Navy, 1860 Army, and 1860 Army fluted



Cheers

 

[expat_alaska]

I love the 1st and 2nd model dragoons. I must save some money up for at least one of these. I am on SS and an 1851 Navy .36 guy so the funds are not really forthcoming.

Thanks for the pics. Very well done! Very, very nice guns!

 

[Crawdad1]

Great collection of Colts!!!

 

[Ephraim Kibbey]

Wow! Beautiful collection. How long did it take you to collect them all?

 

[forward observer]

Wow! Beautiful collection. How long did it take you to collect them all?

I bought the 1851 Navy and 3rd model Dragoon way back in the 1970's shortly after Colt introduced them. Those were the only two that were assembled at the Colt factory in Hartford, which are called the "C" series. Then around 1979, I got the 1860 Army, which was the first model of the "F" series, which were assembled by Iver Johnson as a sub-contractor for Colt. Then I got married and quit collecting. Colt discontinued the 2nd gens in 1982. I kept what I had properly stored and never had the heart to shoot them.

After being retired since 2007--about 4 or 5 years ago, I stumbled across Gunbroker.com and was surprised to find a lot of these 2nd gens being listed every day---and there were enough on a regular basis that sometimes the prices were not too bad. So, I started logging on several times daily looking for the best deal. I also snagged a couple in live on-line auctions, which is where I scored my best deal. I won a new in box Walker about a year and a half ago with a bid of only $310 plus 18% buyers premium. I think with shipping I was out about $415. That's less than the price of a new Uberti Walker. The last one was the fluted Army, which was kind of hard to find, but I found it on line at a shop in Illinois earlier this year.

So, I guess one could say it only took me 46 years to get them all with just over a 30 year break between the first 3 and the rest.

Cheers.

 

[Joshboyfutre]

 

[Fingers McGee]

The complete line of standard Colt 2nd gens. (with the exception of the non-historical stainless models) The 1851 Navy and 3rd model Dragoon are the C series, which were the only 2nd gen assembled at the Colt plant in Hartford while all the rest are F models, meaning they were assembled by Iver Johnson as a sub-contractor for Colt. All Colt 2nd gen accouterments with a couple of 3rd gen accessories thrown in.

At center the Walker, then from top center going clockwise: Pocket Police, 1st model Dragoon, 2nd model, 3rd model, 1851 Navy, Baby Dragoon, Pocket Navy, 1861 Navy, 1860 Army, and 1860 Army fluted

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Cheers

Very Nice collection. How many are shooters?

 

[forward observer]

None of these are shooters since they were all acquired as NIB, but I have an extra 2nd gen 51 Navy and 1860 Army that I do shoot along with 2 more Uberti shooters for the 3rd Dragoon, and the 1861 Navy. (my fave) I don't get to shoot much any more anyway. Maybe once or twice a year at most.

Cheers

 

[bannockburn]

forward observer

Outstanding collection! Great photo of them too!

 

[bannockburn]

Joshboufutre

Looks like we share the same good taste in single action revolvers.