S. Hammer
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I have a few Smiths up on that thread. Here's my old duty Python
My Officers Model Match MKIII .38. One of only 496 ever made.
My Officers Model Match MKIII .38. One of only 496 ever made.
A Friendly Colt Appreciation Thread
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Ivan the Butcher
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I can't post pics, but I have given a home to a 1919 PSS in 32-20, a Cobra, a pre 70 Commander in 45 ACP, and 70 series Commander in 38 Super. They get along just fine with my 15 Smiths. Ivan
MarkAlt
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A Lightweight New Agent...
Special Combat Government carry model...
An Elite Combat Elite...
The required Python pic
. A 2.5" bright stainless...
Delta Elite...
Special Combat Government carry model...
An Elite Combat Elite...
The required Python pic
. A 2.5" bright stainless...
Delta Elite...
Saigon1965
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I like Colts and I like Ivory -
Erich
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Colt Model 357
Colt Python
Colt 1908 Vest Pocket
Colt Series 70 Combat Government
Colt Python
Colt 1908 Vest Pocket
Colt Series 70 Combat Government
Ranger17
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just over a couple years ago i decided that in my 50's i wanted to get into shooting/gun ownership for the first time (i did shoot rifles off and on over the years just not consistently or with ownership). My in-laws who are all hunters/sport shooters offered me their dad's gun for my first firearm; it was just sitting in storage for a few years after he had passed.
So low and behold, i was handed down an early 50's Colt Challenger, one that may have been in their family since day one.
Not the most pristine piece anymore, but all i can say is that old gal sure still shoots nicely. In the couple years i've had her (i still take it to the range every now and then) i've put maybe 1k rounds thru it. Thing just keeps going and going lol.
It hooked me on shooting, and someday i'll hand her down to my grandson and keep it in the family.
So low and behold, i was handed down an early 50's Colt Challenger, one that may have been in their family since day one.
Not the most pristine piece anymore, but all i can say is that old gal sure still shoots nicely. In the couple years i've had her (i still take it to the range every now and then) i've put maybe 1k rounds thru it. Thing just keeps going and going lol.
It hooked me on shooting, and someday i'll hand her down to my grandson and keep it in the family.
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GF
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Lawd have mercy ... you guys have fine handguns!
I'm in (The LOW end) on the thread.
A Mod 37 & an Agent ...
Trooper III
Colt JR ! !
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Woodsman
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I'm in (The LOW end) on the thread.
A Mod 37 & an Agent ...
Trooper III
Colt JR !
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I too own Smith & Wesson, the majority of my collection, and Colt. I have to admit that I bought a Cply 1911, NIB, solely because of fond memories of it saving my A** a few times in Viet Nam. It is and was the most reliable pistol I have ever carried.
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italiansport
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One of my favorite duets:
I have a letter on the engraved Model 1908 and know who owned it originally but alas I have no address - not city or State! The engraving is non-factory but the grips are factory pearls.
Here's a new in box 60s Colt Cobra. it can't be cocked because the original factory grease has hardened. I've never taken it apart to free it up. The blotches on the exterior are factory grease as well.
Jim
I have a letter on the engraved Model 1908 and know who owned it originally but alas I have no address - not city or State! The engraving is non-factory but the grips are factory pearls.
Here's a new in box 60s Colt Cobra. it can't be cocked because the original factory grease has hardened. I've never taken it apart to free it up. The blotches on the exterior are factory grease as well.
Jim
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BearBio
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I know Rick has seen these (and others) before but most of you haven't, so here's a few of mine:
An early 1900's Bisley in 41 long Colt. Letters to Mexico City. Engraved in a Native American motif with carved ivory and ruby eyes:
Two third generation SAA with ivory grips, ivory handles knife, watch fob is wart hog ivory:
A Colt SAA from 1907 in 41 long Colt, real pearls and re-nickeled:
Colt Signature Series Walker with a Leach Bowie with hippo ivory:
CA. 1905 SAA in 38-40 and a matching Winnie '92:
Colt 1878,Colt lighting storekeeper and a Thunderer:
Lightning strikes twice: storekeeper and a Lightning (rifle by Colt)
A Thunderer and a Lightning (rifle by Colt)
An early 1900's Bisley in 41 long Colt. Letters to Mexico City. Engraved in a Native American motif with carved ivory and ruby eyes:
Two third generation SAA with ivory grips, ivory handles knife, watch fob is wart hog ivory:
A Colt SAA from 1907 in 41 long Colt, real pearls and re-nickeled:
Colt Signature Series Walker with a Leach Bowie with hippo ivory:
CA. 1905 SAA in 38-40 and a matching Winnie '92:
Colt 1878,Colt lighting storekeeper and a Thunderer:
Lightning strikes twice: storekeeper and a Lightning (rifle by Colt)
A Thunderer and a Lightning (rifle by Colt)
Johnny J. Frame
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I have a charming Colt Cobra that a friend literally gave to me. It's a great little carry gun. I should carry it more often. It's my only Colt now that I've sold my Mustang + and I'll be keeping it. I need to post a picture of it here in my revolver album.
Maybe I'll carry it tomorrow, see how it feels instead of my 642.....
Maybe I'll carry it tomorrow, see how it feels instead of my 642.....
WOW!!!! GOD Bless America. ABSOLUTELY SOME FINE FIREARMS. I have two also, a Colt Cobra 2" and a Trooper Mrk III. 4". Let us own up Fella's, I bet that we all have or had a Colt at one time. Great idea on the thread.
Walter Rego
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Here's one that gave Smith & Wesson's K-38 Masterpiece a run for it's money back when revolvers were kings of the target range.
BrewsterII
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Colt's and Smith's, what's not to love!
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