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Post by kings6 on Dec 28, 2022 9:40:15 GMT -5
I saw an announcement on the Colt Forum that the man with the ‘stashe is retiring and closing Cylinder and Slide in Fremont NE. He lists parts in hand for 1911s, SAA and Pythons for sale from his parts inventory.
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Post by sj6g on Dec 28, 2022 9:54:35 GMT -5
Bill Laughridge is a national treasure. I hope his retirement is excellent, but it is a sad day for all of us.
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Post by Fowler on Dec 28, 2022 11:15:56 GMT -5
Are there any young wheelgun smiths out there other than Dustin Linebaugh (who has his own set of challenges to work with)? All the younger guys are in Glocks and 1911s and the old fart revolvers are getting left out.
Sad but inevidable state of affairs...
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Post by kings6 on Dec 28, 2022 11:41:22 GMT -5
I think it will be slim pickin's on custom wheelbgun gunsmiths before long.
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Post by cas on Jan 8, 2023 21:43:20 GMT -5
Latest word is he's retiring, but the shop is not closing.
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Post by sheriff on Jan 9, 2023 9:31:39 GMT -5
Latest word is he's retiring, but the shop is not closing. That's the 'word' on the shop's web page. |
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Post by 500fksjr on Jan 9, 2023 9:53:58 GMT -5
I think it will be slim pickin's on custom wheelbgun gunsmiths before long. Its a Good thing we lived in the era in which we did /do to have the wheel guns we have!!! Time to enjoy and celebrate what we have!!! And "Move over for the next Generation" my 2 cents |
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 9, 2023 9:57:18 GMT -5
I think it will be slim pickin's on custom wheelbgun gunsmiths before long. Its a Good thing we lived in the era in which we did /do to have the wheel guns we have!!! Time to enjoy and celebrate what we have!!! And "Move over for the next Generation" my 2 cents This is where I'm at too. It's depressing to see these Revolver Greats retire off. But, I can't blame anyone for retiring either. I've built more than my share of unique customs with few regrets. I'm happy to have lived in the time I did and have the revolvers I do... |
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Post by Fowler on Jan 9, 2023 14:24:13 GMT -5
The only good part is can you imagine what the value of our gun collections will be after these gentlemen retire and stop production? Of course we would have to sell them to realize the value and my few customs wont be going anywhere till I'm gone...
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Post by 500fksjr on Jan 9, 2023 19:34:24 GMT -5
The only good part is can you imagine what the value of our gun collections will be after these gentlemen retire and stop production? Of course we would have to sell them to realize the value and my few customs wont be going anywhere till I'm gone... My 8 kids can have them...Hopeful they enjoy them as much as I am...I have tried to teach them and give them customs along the way!!! |
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Post by boxhead on Jan 10, 2023 22:05:56 GMT -5
I chatted with Bill a few days ago at the Dallas Safari Club show. My best "guess" is there is a buyer to continue the business.
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