Colt SAA twofer

[Muddyboot]

My Colt SAA addiction continues with this recent pickup. A 1994
38-40 that also came with a second cylinder in .41 Long Colt. My wanting this Colt was due to the .41 cylinder being including, as I load that round and have been for many years.

After running a few boxes of 38-40 through it I began to appreciate the merits of that caliber also, guess I'm going to need a new reloading die set.

 

[Jocko-44]

Damn Nice, OP!

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I had a pair of Rugar Vaqueros in 44-40. That family of cartridges loaded fine on virgin brass, but reloading fired cases was a little problematic. The neck and case walls are only .010" thick as opposed to .015 for more modern design cases. That causes an extreme sensitivity to case length and crimp depth.

I ended up ordering a Lee Factory Crimp Die. That seems to have done away with both of the above issues.

Ivan

 

[Model19man]

My opinion, the 38 WCF caliber is great. The 41 Long Colt, not so much. I would get brass and dies for the 38 WCF and never install the other one.

 

[bigmoose]

I had a pair of Rugar Vaqueros in 44-40. That family of cartridges loaded fine on virgin brass, but reloading fired cases was a little problematic. The neck and case walls are only .010" thick as opposed to .015 for more modern design cases. That causes an extreme sensitivity to case length and crimp depth.

I ended up ordering a Lee Factory Crimp Die. That seems to have done away with both of the above issues.

Ivan

I agree with the use of a Lee Factory Crimp Die. Makes my reloading easier too.

 

[Babysitr]

congrats! that is a sweet revolver

 

[Model19man]

I agree with the use of a Lee Factory Crimp Die. Makes my reloading easier too.

I got one for several calibers. I like that it allows you to set the crimp to exactly what you want. Makes the brass last a long time. Great product.

 

[Muddyboot]

My opinion, the 38 WCF caliber is great. The 41 Long Colt, not so much. I would get brass and dies for the 38 WCF and never install the other one.

Being the round that got me into reloading, the .41 LC will always be one that I have an affinity for. I like the oddball rounds of the past and enjoy them for what they are. Keeping them alive is enjoyable part of our hobby.

They may not be for everyone, but lots of reloaders keep the old guns running with the knowledge and will to do so.

 

[Model19man]

Being the round that got me into reloading, the .41 LC will always be one that I have an affinity for. I like the oddball rounds of the past and enjoy them for what they are. Keeping them alive is enjoyable part of our hobby.

They may not be for everyone, but lots of reloaders keep the old guns running with the knowledge and will to do so.

I have 41 Long Colt brass (W-W and RP no Starline stuff) and have been known to reload it using heel based bullets and reloading equipment from Old West. It's OK but it isn't like 38 WCF.

 

[LEO918]

Hey Muddy, what a nice find.
The .38-40 is my favorite caliber in the Colt SAA. Here is a Trifecta of Pre War .38-40s.

 

[Muddyboot]

Hey Muddy, what a nice find.
The .38-40 is my favorite caliber in the Colt SAA. Here is a Trifecta of Pre War .38-40s.

Very nice, have you lettered them?

 

[LEO918]

Only the 4 3/4" gun - Shipped to Simmons Hardware 1907.

 

[CH4]

Very nice!

I had a Ruger convertible (Buckeye Special) with 10mm and 38-40 cylinders, unfortunately, it's gone.

 

[Muddyboot]

Show me your Colt SAA's, and Bisley's I'd like to see them.

 

[WildBillWJW]

My two 38-40’s are this engraved 1899, and original 1924. The 1924 is a nice shooter and has made me a fan of the caliber…you have a beautiful new Colt SAA.

 

[Muddyboot]

My two 38-40’s are this engraved 1899, and original 1924. The 1924 is a nice shooter and has made me a fan of the caliber…you have a beautiful new Colt SAA.

Fantastic condition for a 100-year-old revolver. Beauties both.

 

[LEO918]

Here's my Colt Bisley .38-40 from 1903.

 

[Muddyboot]

Here's my Colt Bisley .38-40 from 1903.

Very high condition, have you lettered it?

 

[LEO918]

Yes, it shipped to Denver in 1903.