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Title: USFA Birdhead 45 Colt
Post by: Jean-Claude Chappot on February 05, 2024, 01:29:48 AM

Hi everyone, I'm looking for information about my USFA Birdhead 45 Colt. Excuse me, but I'm a neophtype on the subject.

1) According to my research and the serial number, it would be a model with an Uberti part. I saw the same one on GB at 1950 USD, is it possible that mine has the same value since I paid 600 Swiss francs for it ? (690 USD)

2) Some people talk about the "Turnbull" finish, what is it and how do I know if mine has this finish?

Thank you for your feedback. 

Title: Re: USFA Birdhead 45 Colt
Post by: Abilene on February 05, 2024, 07:25:22 AM

I can't help on value or Uberti vs USA parts, but the Turnbull finish is traditional bone meal case hardening and to my eye your frame does have that finish.

Title: Re: USFA Birdhead 45 Colt
Post by: Jean-Claude Chappot on February 05, 2024, 11:41:28 AM

Thank you for your expertise, I'm relatively new to the "SAA" world!