@Outpost75 again you have a gun here that Colt should make, very nice.
@Outpost75 again you have a gun here that Colt should make, very nice.
Even more importantly, he rescued a piece of America that would have ended up in a scrap pile and turned it into a totally drool-worthy class act.Originally Posted by Dave Williams
-Rainman
When you spend twice the cost of the donor gun on gunsmithing you must have a clear understanding of the work required and what professional quality work really costs.
Sandy and I had this discussion early-on. I am very pleased with the result. Leaving the gun in its original..455 chambering is absolutely NO issue because the combat performance of the .455"load is quite well established and I carry no fantasy expectations for improved performance by using more modern loads.
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Smith and Wesson 22-4 with TRR serial number without TRR logo. Factory nickel 45 ACP
Lots of Wogs and Germans would testify to that, if they hadn't been shot dead.
If we have to march off into the next world, let us walk there on the bodies of our enemies.
" A little powda, a lotta lead. Shoot'em once, they be dead! - Burma Shave."
Colt New Service shipped to Royal Canadian Mounted Police October 1940 in caliber45 long Colt.
The Colt New Service remained in service with the RCMP into the 1950s. Beautiful gun with great history.Colt New Service shipped to Royal Canadian Mounted Police October 1940 in caliber45 long Colt.
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