Colt Model P

[Pappy Myles]

OK  OK,  I know they are expensive, but what about them.  I found a pair in 44-40   4 1/2" barrel , consecutive sr no's that I cant really afford, but just because their colt's................

[Pappy Myles]

heres a picture of them

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

                                    Beautiful Pard, thanks for sharing 


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[sharps50/70]

 Colt is a Colt, everything else is a "want to be".

Rich

[Pappy Myles]

ok  I just cant stand it,    traded in my 2nd born for the pair..............Does that mean I have to turn in my RATS membership now?

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

  No Pappy you can LOVE as many different guns as you like , and belong to all there groups ta boot.....



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[piebiter]

Now that's a real pair of beauties...Sharps 50/70 is right a Colt is a Colt.....

[Pappy Myles]

Finally picked them up today from layaway.    Gonna mis that kid of mine................

But dang it, now I'm in a quandry.  These two puppies aint never been fired!!!!!!!!!

So, do I keep'em as collectors, or shoot'em..........................

[Alabama]

Shootem and shootem alot 

Alabama

[Pappy Myles]

OK   I just couldnt stand it anymore.   Took both of them out and fired them with my loads.   200 gr rnfp from a lyman mold, lyman alox   5.5 grains tite group.     Shot well.   One right on point of aim   point of impact.   the other a tad high and to the left.   I'll lighten the load, it did seam a tad heavy.

But you know something,,,,,   I really like the 44-40 cartridge.  I know lots of folks have had problems with loading them, but it works well with me.   The thing I was impressed about it, there was no blowby, the empties came out as clean as they went in, well on the outside, and the pistols cleaned up well.

Dang, now I got to get me a rifle in 44-40...............

[fourfingersofdeath]

Well done Pappy, I have just converted over to the 44/40 for all of my cowboy guns. I have been campaigning an early built Uberti 1866, but just recently upgraded to a slicked up 1873 (actually slicked up a bit too much, won't wrk, it is back at the smiths as we speak) and a pair of slicked up Piettas. They look just like your Colts, but i will ultimately have to get the real thing. I have a Colt 1911 in 38 Super and an olddd Police Positive in 38S&W. I need a pair of 44WCFs in 4 5/8" and a 45Colt in 7 1/2" just because I used to be in the Cavalry (Light Horse, Aussie version). There's something special about that prancing horse.

[IT KIDD]

pard, just got two 4 3/4" black powder frames from bob munden with his # 1 action job, serial #XXXXXX188A and 189A! have had action work but these are like my rolex perfect!!!! send them to munden enterprises and for $290 each you will be very, very pleased!!  i was so happy with his work just sent yeterday another b.p frame colt in .45 to him!!  dont forget if they are together contact colt, may be worth a factory letter for each., especially if you shoot the hell out of em and leave them to the grand sons!!

[Pappy Myles]

Thanks for the tip IT KIDD.    I'm in the mood for customizing to my likings...........

[Pappy Myles]

Is there a Cowboy Shooters Anonymous? 
A few post back I mentioned I needed a rifle in 44-40

Found one.   Uberti 73 carbine with 20" barrel
Tis used and has some engraving on the name of a previous owner, a few wear spots.  And had to have some work done on the extractor.  Barrel is in good shape and it functions.........
I traded in a blackhawk in 41 and a brisley in 357 for it.
It shoots well.

I've ordered some cosmetic replacement parts for it from Taylors..............

Man I got it baaaaad

[August]

............and, so it goes.

[Dr. Bob]

Hi, I'm Bob.  I'm a cowboy gun addict.  Where can I find a good deal??  Don't want no stinking cure!!

Welcome to the group!

[Pappy Myles]

oh no kidding!

found a nother pair  OM vaquero's  SS 5 1/2    357 at a gun show in Houston.

yep   I am the proud owner