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Anyone own any old Colt pistols (pre 1900)
Posted on 6/1/14 at 6:44 pm
Posted on 6/1/14 at 6:44 pm
I don't know why but I am thinking of buying an old Colt pistol. Anybody have any experience with them? Do you shoot them or just look at them?
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Posted on 6/1/14 at 6:49 pm to highcotton2
I shoot a couple of black powder Italian reproductions. Real fun and no worries to an heirloom..... 
Posted on 6/1/14 at 7:03 pm to Yewkindewit
I not a big "safe queen" fan I think guns are made to be shot and should be. BUT, pre 1900 colts are a different story.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 7:03 pm to highcotton2
I received the Colt signal.
Are you considering buying an original or a reproduction?
What model?
Are you considering buying an original or a reproduction?
What model?
Posted on 6/1/14 at 7:11 pm to weagle99
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What model?
Maybe an 1860 army or a Dragoon. 1849 Colt pocket is also under consideration.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 7:39 pm to highcotton2
If I were to have only one I would go with the 1860 Army, widely considered to be one of the most attractive handguns every manufactured.
Be aware that the Army does not have the same gripframe shape as the SAA (1851 Navy does).
Are you set on blackpowder? Centerfire conversion pieces are available that will shoot cased ammunition.
Are you looking at original pieces or a reproduction?
Be aware that the Army does not have the same gripframe shape as the SAA (1851 Navy does).
Are you set on blackpowder? Centerfire conversion pieces are available that will shoot cased ammunition.
Are you looking at original pieces or a reproduction?
Posted on 6/1/14 at 7:43 pm to weagle99
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Are you looking at original pieces or a reproduction?
I am looking at original pieces with Civil War provenience.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 7:57 pm to highcotton2
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I am looking at original pieces with Civil War provenience.
That could change my recommendation above based on the provenance for each piece, assuming you are strictly collecting. The obvious being that a gun linked to someone important will be higher in demand, etc. If you have come this far I don't have to tell you that original pieces in high condition command a premium.
All things being equal, I still like the 1860 the best (just my preference).
I can provide production numbers for each if that will aid in your decision. Will need some specifics on the Dragoon to do so (there were several models).
This post was edited on 6/1/14 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 6/1/14 at 11:09 pm to highcotton2
I've got an 1847 Walker Colt reproduction that I really like. Shoot it a lot, but it is a reproduction. If it was original, I sure wouldn't be shooting it, though. Don't have any originals at all. To me, shooting an original Colt is kind of like throwing the football: Three things can happen and two of em are bad and one of em is really bad. But I'd love to have some originals just to take em out and handle em and look at em. They are beautiful.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 7:07 am to highcotton2
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This post was edited on 6/2/14 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 6/2/14 at 7:12 am to WildTchoupitoulas
That is a good looking gun.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 7:36 am to highcotton2
Always check the date of manufacture on early Colt cartridge revolvers - some are black powder only and smokeless powder cartridges can have very undesirable results on both gun and shooter.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 7:48 am to highcotton2
Oldest Colt i have been around it my father in laws 1907 colt 32 rimless smokeless. It was his fathers and he had no idea how old it was till i did some digging on the serial number.
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