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If This Gun Could Talk…
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04/17/23 01:25 PM
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Nogalus Prairie
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Was able to make a deal on this Colt model 1860 Army complete with rig at the Tulsa Gun show. Made in 1870. Factory engraved with ivory grips. Obvious use but not abused. The steer head buckles probably indicate a Texas gun or certainly used by a cattleman or cowboy. Wish it could talk….
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835220
04/17/23 01:28 PM
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chalet
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Shoot. Eat. Repeat.
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835271
04/17/23 02:25 PM
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RiverRider
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That very cool., NP. In very nice shape for its age, too!
I've never requested research from Colt and I have no idea whether their records go that far back, but I'd be tempted to look into it.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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04/17/23 03:09 PM
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Ben Kabisch
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very cool piece of history! Congrats!
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835315
04/17/23 03:29 PM
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Son of a Blitch
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WOW!!!! Let us know what you learn about it!
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835474
04/17/23 08:33 PM
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kry226
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That very cool., NP. In very nice shape for its age, too!
I've never requested research from Colt and I have no idea whether their records go that far back, but I'd be tempted to look into it. Yup! Very cool!
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835498
04/17/23 09:05 PM
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Cass
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There was a recent article in the TSRA magazine about a Colt with similar ivory grips. It was a single action army, but had the similar Mexican eagle grips and similar engraving.
Did the seller say whether he had requested a Colt letter or done any specific research?
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835508
04/17/23 09:24 PM
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I’m not sure this one will letter due to record gaps on the early revolvers but am going to check. It does have all matching numbers and the correct “E” and “I” stamps on the frame to show that both the engraving and grips are factory. It came out of a known collection and the gun and rig have pretty obviously been together for a long, long time. They were likely bought together.
A letter won’t tell me a lot more but it would give where it was shipped. That would be great to know.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835576
04/17/23 10:59 PM
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redhaze
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Wow, nice and interesting find.
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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04/18/23 12:35 AM
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Blackout Bill
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That’s a killer piece of history. Knowing how harsh life was back then, there’s a good chance that revolver saw some action. All kinds to boot. And may have protected the original owner from too much harm.
This has reminded me to stop by the Texas Ranger museum. I haven’t been in 40 years. I have work now in Temple and there’s no reason I can think of why I shouldn’t go.
Thanks for sharing. This made my day.
Last edited by Blackout Bill; 04/18/23 12:36 AM. Reason: I hate typos.
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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04/18/23 01:07 AM
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scalebuster
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That is a SWEET weapon.
We took my dads company Winnabego mule deer hunting in the 80’s. It was the rig they parked at the oil show in Odessa every other year. The old man would always pat the camper and say he’s glad this old bitch can’t talk.
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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04/18/23 01:08 AM
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Gumbeaux
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Probably the coolest gun I've ever seen on here. Awesome purchase.
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
[Re: Blackout Bill]
#8835674
04/18/23 01:23 AM
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Nogalus Prairie
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That’s a killer piece of history. Knowing how harsh life was back then, there’s a good chance that revolver saw some action. All kinds to boot. And may have protected the original owner from too much harm.
This has reminded me to stop by the Texas Ranger museum. I haven’t been in 40 years. I have work now in Temple and there’s no reason I can think of why I shouldn’t go.
Thanks for sharing. This made my day. We went to the Ranger Museum about 2 weeks ago. We had been years ago too but it’s been totally redone. Well worth the trip. A few pics:
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835810
04/18/23 12:05 PM
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Nolanco
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Wow, that outfit looks like it came right off the pages of Rattenbury's "Packing Iron." How do you intend to conserve the leather?
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835857
04/18/23 01:26 PM
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Buzzsaw
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to shoot or shadow box?
Beautiful set NP.
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835868
04/18/23 01:48 PM
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Smokey Bear
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Very cool NP! Have you shot it yet?
Smokey Bear---Lone Star State.
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
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#8835883
04/18/23 02:07 PM
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Gumbeaux
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to shoot or shadow box?
Beautiful set NP. Or open carry...
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Re: If This Gun Could Talk…
[Re: Nogalus Prairie]
#8835910
04/18/23 02:46 PM
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Nogalus Prairie
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Probably won’t shoot one that old. The leather is surprisingly supple so a little wax conditioner every now and then is probably all it will need.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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