USFA aka US FIRE ARMS OUT OF Business??

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The is one or two auctions on GB that are pumping their guns saying that there will be no more made. One auction wants $2800 for his pistol. The is one on this forum now for sale also stating the same thing .These single action colt "clones" were made with gorgeous case hardening from Turnbull and supposedly were better quality than the Colt produced single actions. They were made in Hartford and it was said they used old colt machinery. A call to USFA today was answered by stating that their backorders were going to take two years to fulfill and they are not out of business. Another forum had a post which said the equipment was sold and the employees fired. These US made pistols were high quality, beautiful blue and case colors and sold from $700 to $900. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this rumor that no more single actions will be made?
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From what I have learned, USFA quietly phased out its SA manufacturing and is now exclusively promoting a .22 contraption. You can find it if you check the link to the USFA site, which is completely redesigned. Most USFAs, except for the Rodeo, were considerably more than $700-900. Speculators are now asking ungodly amounts for NOS models ... so be it. The company made fine pistols in low supply, which catered to a very small niche of high end SA enthusiasts. Tough to compete against Cimarron, Uberti, and Ruger in the SA marketplace.
 
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I was looking for an SAA a couple months back and was considering the USFA. Word on the Colt forum was that they were closed or would close soon. I ended up buying an early 3rd gen Colt.
 
That page only lists one single action model. Most of the links are not functioning, and it does not allow me to log into my account. I had received email about the .22 a few weeks ago, I did not see it mentioned on this site.
 
YEP, my gun dealer who probably sold over a thousand USFA's a year notified us that he can get no more from the factory. He is reduced to buying them on GB and then selling them in San Antonio. I have lost a few to him, HE HAS DEEP POCKETS AND I DID NOT WANT TO GET INTO A BIDDING WAR. I will just get them at his store. I have two 32-20's and they sold me a 327 cylinder. I have been trying to get a second one and forget it they told me. It is a sad day indeed:(
 
That's a shame as I was just contemplating getting their "Pre War" model, said to mimic the 1st Gen Colts. I had them build a 44sp for me a few years back.

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this is sad, i wanted one just couldnt afford it. they were pricey but if i coulda ponied up the dough i woulda pulled the trigger
 
USFA COLT CLONES- I GOT LUCKY!!!

Today I was able to nail down 3 unfired USFA single actions from 800- 900 apiece. ALL are unfired, one is a Henry Nettleton 7 1/2 cavalry model, on is a 4 3/4 case hardened/blue with hard rubber grips and the last is a all blue 5 1/2 inch.








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Thank you , my fellow smithophiles for letting me know something about these guns that are soon going to be scarce and run up in price
 
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USFA was also going to make a copy of the Colt Woodsman post
war match target model in 4.5 inch and 6 inch barrel.

That never seemed to happen. It would have been nice if it did.
Who knows they could of sold a few thousand at least....
 
Haris ... That is a remarkable trifecta. The Nettleton is extremely hard to find. Not only will that trio appreciate in value, but you now have three incredible SAs to enjoy, all obtained at excellent prices.
 
You did well grasshopper!! Just try to get those on GB and they would of cost over $3,000 easily. Here are mine I bought this year, I have not even seen them yet!! Both are in 32-20 but it is funny, I do not have any ammo for them yet!

I did not have a picture of the Lend Lease so I got the picture from the brocedure. I also had the gunsmith fit a 45 colt to the lend lease. I have a Rodeo also coming in. Revolvers purchased this deployment

USFA 4
S&W 2

As far and repairs, I thought they would last forever!!
 

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If you shoot them, you'll eventually need repairs. Will real Colt parts fit?
 
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Super nice pistols , Peyton, the Lend lease one is both pretty and super cool. Cant wait to have you post of pic of it in person.
Texas Star,your question as to colt parts fitting them, I have been told that they do and I dont know if its 3nd gen or 3rd gen ones. ALso, USFA;s website is down till tuesday but they still had parts available. Maybe its wise to get a few
Thanks for all the posts,
Haris1
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