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Post by Mountaineer on Aug 7, 2011 19:20:41 GMT -5
This is a wonderful, touching story. May God bless your friend and, most of all, his patient.
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Post by Griff on Aug 7, 2011 20:31:25 GMT -5
Wowsers!!!
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Post by Frank V on Aug 8, 2011 11:18:51 GMT -5
That is super, what a gift. Be sure to let your friend know that being made in 1898, it's in the black powder era. I think Colt started warranting them for smokeless in 1900 & at serial # 192,000. Maybe John Taffin will jump in & let us know if I'm correct? It is a great gun though & one to be well kept. Thanks for sharing with us. Frank
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Post by dougader on Aug 8, 2011 12:10:16 GMT -5
That's what I was going to say, Frank. Its an icredible gift, and I understand the desire to shoot the gun... but be very careful if its a black powder gun. Even low pressure smokeless rounds could cause terrible damage to such a beautiful piece.
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 8, 2011 12:20:49 GMT -5
Touching story indeed....and what a Colt. Couldn't ask for a better caliber in my opinion. My dad is also a physician and has received gifts from patients nearing the end (guns, other collectibles, and even a bulldozer). When we're called, possessions mean little but the people and memories we leave behind mean a lot. I'm sure your friend will treasure that piece. -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by cable on Aug 8, 2011 13:16:05 GMT -5
Touching story indeed....and what a Colt. Couldn't ask for a better caliber in my opinion. My dad is also a physician and has received gifts from patients nearing the end (guns, other collectibles, and even a bulldozer). When we're called, possessions mean little but the people and memories we leave behind mean a lot. I'm sure your friend will treasure that piece. -Lee www.singleactions.comyou are so right. we were just talking about it again this minute. he appreciates the comments and wants to get the letter ASAP
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Post by carl on Aug 8, 2011 16:21:37 GMT -5
The engraving immediately reminded me of the "First Ruger Revolver", a "mock up" that was engraved by Cole Agee and presented, by Wm. B. Ruger, to John Amber of Gun Digest fame. Carl
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Post by cable on Aug 9, 2011 12:59:32 GMT -5
wow, that is really a treasure carl......you dont happen to own that now do you?
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Post by hmaag on Aug 10, 2011 5:36:46 GMT -5
A great Colt with a beautiful engraving, but I think not factory. I never saw a "Deep Relief" engraving from the official Colt-engraver 1871-1921, Cuno Helfricht (and his shop). Possibly a New York engraving. Important: Dont shoot modern smokeless ammo, it's a blackpowder gun.
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Post by carl on Aug 10, 2011 6:33:29 GMT -5
wow, that is really a treasure carl......you dont happen to own that now do you? Only in my dreams. It's belonged to Ruger Book Author J.C. Dougan for many, many years........ Carl
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Post by hmaag on Aug 10, 2011 10:20:07 GMT -5
I tried to post a photo of a factory Helfricht engraved SAA to show the difference, but its impossible to place a photo. Thanks for help. Hans
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Post by rinehart on Aug 10, 2011 11:08:19 GMT -5
A great Colt with a beautiful engraving, but I think not factory. I never saw a "Deep Relief" engraving from the official Colt-engraver 1871-1921, Cuno Helfricht (and his shop). Possibly a New York engraving. Important: Dont shoot modern smokeless ammo, it's a blackpowder gun. it would not suprise me that the letter will read "shipped to Hartley&graham"
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