JCW64
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Post by JCW64 on Aug 14, 2012 18:20:37 GMT -5
Guys, what is a ball park price for a John Linebaugh 45 Colt done on the Ruger Bisley frame. No barrel band, round 5 1/2" barrel, plain ramp sight, ruger grips. The cylinder and barrel appear to be the only thing custom. A 2 digit number in the 40's is stamped on the bottom of the frame. I assume it is an early gun and it is in about 95% condition mainly from the cylinder ring. Looking for a rough estimate? Thanks
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Post by dlhredfoxx on Aug 14, 2012 18:28:46 GMT -5
$2,000 +/- 10%... IMO
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Fowler
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Post by Fowler on Aug 15, 2012 13:52:19 GMT -5
Is it a 5 or 6 shot revolver? It would be very important to know...
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JCW64
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Post by JCW64 on Aug 15, 2012 18:18:42 GMT -5
I don't recall if it was 5 or 6 shots. It was under glass when I looked at it. The price was $1795 which I thought was high for a revolver without many features. Did Linebaugh start out making 5 shot conversions for long heavy 45's before the bigger bores? Can I assume the 2 digit number on the frame means it is an early gun?
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Post by mike454 on Aug 15, 2012 21:10:18 GMT -5
Can I assume the 2 digit number on the frame means it is an early gun? Not necessarily. John numbered his guns by type. I had a gun done by him last year with a number of 66. It was the 66th bisley vaquero he converted. Probably best to call him for an estimate of age. |
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Post by wildwillalaska on Aug 16, 2012 3:16:21 GMT -5
I am not sure if he numbered his six-shot conversions or not. Lee hooked me up with a fella couple years back now that had a nice custom six-shot that was in mint condition with John's ivory micarta grips. He even had all the correspondence back and forth--from 1992 when he ordered it. I really liked the gun and think we settled on around $1,300 for the gun shipped.
If a six-shot, I would think that was high if it has signs of wear, no band and no custom grips. If a five shot, it's still up there, but getting a lot closer. There was an older 5-shot with banded barrel and a fair amount of wear and some grip frame fitment issues (factory plastic white grips) that went on gunauction a few months back for just around $1600 ish.
My $.02
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Post by kaytod on Aug 16, 2012 6:33:27 GMT -5
It is dependent on these factors.
One: if it is a five or six shot
Two: if the six shot is a "small" or "oversize" cylinder six shot.
With the number in the 40's, it is likely and oversize six shot 45 colt, non Bisley. I believe the Bisley versions are numbered to themselves.
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JCW64
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Post by JCW64 on Aug 16, 2012 7:33:24 GMT -5
I will go back tomorrow and take a closer look at the revolver.
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Post by bushog on Aug 16, 2012 7:57:07 GMT -5
Where is it???
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COR
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Post by COR on Aug 16, 2012 12:04:03 GMT -5
Oh c'mon bushog, do you really think he's gonna make it that easy... give him time to pass it up first... ;D |
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JCW64
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Post by JCW64 on Aug 17, 2012 20:55:23 GMT -5
Well, I went back today and checked out the revolver again but decided to pass, it just wasn't what I wanted. Here are the details if anyone is interested. It is at Cabelas, in Gonzales, LA. It had paperwork with it where the original owner ordered a #2 big bore 6 shot conversion in 45 colt with oversize cylinder. Stamped with #42 on the bottom of the frame.No barrel band,aluminum EJR housing ,Ruger grips, aftermarket rear sight, standard base pin with screw. I would say better than 95% with most of the wear from the cylinder ring. From the original Ruger SN it started life as a 1993 Super Blackhawk so it is not real early. The paperwork had a Missouri address for Linebaugh. It is not on Cabelas website so you will have to call and speak to someone. It had a $1795 price tag on it but they have had it awhile.My guess is $1600 shipped will get it.
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