Recent content by superdave269

As promised this is my 1909 box. It's interesting to me that the box is marked No.2 of 1910 but the cartridges are head stamped 2 11

I would be happy to take a pic and post it.

Yup Cosmo's question over there had me pondering it for a couple of days now. I figured someone here would be able to shed some light on it. Thanks!!

Since you fine gentlemen are far more knowledgeable than me on the old ammo subject I hope someone can tell me when the 45long Colt was first loaded with smokeless powder. I have a box of Colt model 1909 ammo that states smokeless but they are not truly 45LC. Anyone know when Frankford Arsenal...

I love the way this thread has developed. Thanks for adding all the information regarding LBH & the development of the 44-40. I have a long time interest in these areas.[/IMG]

Model19man I did start reading the link that you mentioned. I should of wrote a lower FPS load. I did find a company named Buffalobore that claims to load a 44-40 with the same pressures as the original ammo. Of course I still would like to load a few myself. I appreciate the help with the...

Yes the stocks are not factory. Dave's father put them on. He still has the original grips. I have never seen them but would like to see if they have a serial number on the back side. I appreciate the insight on the cylinder star. I broke the news to Dave last night that the gun his father ought...

So 1886 not 1881 pretty darn close to what we though after all.

mrcvs, Looks like I missed the post about the star not being blue. Thanks something told me it was refinished. I don't have the stocks but Dave does. I'll tell him to look.

Good Idea. I reload the 44-40 so I know exactly what you mean by the bottleneck. I always thought of it as a 45Lc that had been wildcatted or necked down. I am convinced it's Frontier model. I will wait until tomorrow to break the news. BTW Dave knows his Father way over spent on it. He paid...

Thank you everyone for taking the time to help me.

I just reread BMur's post and I think he explained it very nicely. I guess what I need now is a manufacture date by the serial number. Sounds like it is not as old as we thought. Thats why I go to the forums for help. I love being able to find truly knowledgeable people that are willing to...

[/IMG] This is getting very interesting to me. I understand how Dave's Dad could of submitted incorrect information on this gun when requesting the letter. So please tell me one more time what exactly this is so I can pass the correct information on to my friend. Please state the 2 serial...

Thanks iby, that is the factory letter. Good point about no 44-40 made in 1881. I see this type thing with re-barreled colt SAAs often. After doing a quick search the front sight looks to be the correct shape but taller than the ones on line. Did they offer different sizes to tune in POI?

Cylinder length is 1.56 Width is 1.67