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USFA CSS / Re: 38/40 serial number
« Last post by Coffinmaker on Today at 09:23:50 AM »

 :) Hey King  ;)

I'm the wrong guy to comment about USFA value as I don't "collect" anything and feel the "Collectors" have price USFA well beyond actual "value."

However, do not allow a USFA "parts" gun to turn you away.  USPFA/USFA turn'd Uberti sourced parts into really really FINE revolvers and you can't go wrong with Turnbull.  Some speak of "Parts" guns with distain.  Horsepucky.

BLACK RIVER:  Just for funnies, it's "USFA" really not "USAF."  USAF is well know for their AIRPLANES.  USFA, on the other hand, are known for SINGLE ACTION guns.(Chortle chortle snicker snicker  ::) )
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USFA CSS / Re: 38/40 serial number
« Last post by King Medallion on Yesterday at 10:05:14 PM »
Judging by what I've read so far, it's a parts gun.



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Rather than worrying about bullets and dies, look for brass. It’s hard to come by. I just got some from Mid South Saturday and was darn glad to get it.  If you see some from a legitimate seller snap it up.

The above comment is correct.

Because of this I started working on a reforming experiment using a 357 Mag casing to 32-20.  I got a good looking final product but still need -- final neck measurements for Outer Neck after expansion to 0.306" for a 0.308 bullet and then also Outer Neck after expansion to 0.311 for the 0.313 bullet.  What is the outer diameter of anyone's finished 32-20 casing?  What is the bullet diameter most people are using in their firearms?  What is the Neck Inner Diameter of anyone's pistol chamber?  SAAMI rifle chamber is listed as 0.3271.  I cannot find SAAMI for a revolver chamber.

One thing to understand here is that --- I do not own a 32-20 firearm at all.  Three years ago after reading all the posting about the 32-20, I luckily got a mis-identified RCBS set for cheap.  Then bought my Winchester molds from eBay, for cheap.  Then got a Winchester reloading tool, for even cheaper.  Then got a C/H die set that was for loading the modern 30-20 barrels (0.308 bullets).

All by sheer luck, I will admit.

With no easily available brass to practice reloading, I embarked on this reforming project.  It is not for the 'faint of heart' reloader.  Several dies, base and rim diameter thinning.  I don't completely know if I still need to thin down the inner necks of these .357 conversions.  Sometimes I feel like our own, 'ndnchf' member, with all his brass converting projects.

Still, Little Dalton all the luck in putting everything together and then shooting this little brother to our beloved 44/40 and 38/40.
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USFA CSS / Re: 38/40 serial number
« Last post by Black River Smith on Yesterday at 08:08:12 PM »
King Medallion,

Here is a link to a 2016 posting that a lot of people added their knowledge to about the USAF and earlier revolvers.  Two of them are the people that have already posted to you.

https://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?topic=57348.0

I think it will answer your SN# question but not your pricing question.

Shortly after this 2016 timeframe. there was a local shop that had a 'special order' USAF polished steel finished 38/40 'China Camp' at a price of $1400.  I believe China Camp revolver were all USA made.  I was watching for several weeks but it sold before I could gather and justify the monies.  This is the only price reference point, I can offer to you.

I, unfortunately, was never able to put my hands on a Rodeo or any affordable USAF - USA revolver.

Good luck if you do get this one.
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RATS / Re: New Model Vaquero
« Last post by DeaconKC on Yesterday at 07:13:00 PM »
I didn't win the Ruger, it was a swap.
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USFA CSS / Re: 38/40 serial number
« Last post by Buckaroo Lou on Yesterday at 05:59:08 PM »
I think what Dave T said is about right. Like him I am no expert. Pictures of the cylinder, front sight, ejector shroud cam, and hammer sure would help.
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The Winchester Model 1873 / Re: Recreating the original .32WCF loading
« Last post by U.S.M.R. on Yesterday at 01:42:41 PM »
Rather than worrying about bullets and dies, look for brass. It’s hard to come by. I just got some from Mid South Saturday and was darn glad to get it.  If you see some from a legitimate seller snap it up.
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USFA CSS / Re: 38/40 serial number
« Last post by Dave T on Yesterday at 11:43:54 AM »
King, I'm not expert on USFAs. I just have several and like and appreciate them very much. I've generally been told the US made parts started taking over in the mid to late 23,000 range and by the 24,000s you could be sure you had a US sourced gun. If that is correct it makes your 22,000 numbered gun a likely Uberti parts gun.This isn't carved in concrete so maybe some one with more authorative information will  chime in shortly.

Dave
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RATS / Re: New Model Vaquero
« Last post by Major 2 on Yesterday at 10:20:33 AM »
Thats the prize for your podium finish ?  dang  :D  wow...

Only gun I ever won was a door prize at the "Ladies Day" as RO volunteer.
It was Glock, one was for a Guest lady shooter another for a volunteer.
That was back in 2017 or 18. My name picket at random.  :)
 Sadly, Covid quarantine in "20" put an end to the annual event, and as of 2024 it has no plan to reinstate it  :(

 https://www.cfrpc.com/programs/cfrpc-ladies-day/cfrpc-ladies-day-home.html

BTB,  I later traded the Glock, even-steven for my Springfield 1911.  ;D

 
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USFA CSS / 38/40 serial number
« Last post by King Medallion on Yesterday at 08:40:36 AM »
I'm looking at a USFA in 38/40, with the serial number being 22406. US parts gun? Turnbull CCH finish, 7.5" barrel, looks like new. Approximate value? Thanks.
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