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Post by hyvltge on Aug 2, 2009 19:15:23 GMT -5
Well here are some pics of a new (well new to me) Abilene I purchased off of a fellow member. Lemme know what you think of it... again. ;D   |
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 2, 2009 20:31:38 GMT -5
I should've bought that one when I had the chance. Really clean looking Riverhead Abilene....and nice photography too. Let us know how it shoots. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by hyvltge on Aug 2, 2009 20:38:17 GMT -5
Will do. Found out last week I got drawn for deer finally (dry the last 5 years) so she may come along for the trip. ;D |
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Post by seville on Aug 2, 2009 21:36:52 GMT -5
Looks nice, your gonna take her throught the hot desert?
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Post by hyvltge on Aug 3, 2009 0:19:26 GMT -5
Naw, we got drawn up north by Stoneman Lake so it will be chilly.
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Post by Charger Fan on Aug 3, 2009 8:06:56 GMT -5
Man, that gun is a real beauty!  Great work on the pics, too. |
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Post by bloodhound on Aug 3, 2009 8:33:49 GMT -5
EXCELLENT PHOTOS....I NEVER GET TIRED OF SEEING THOSE ABILENES....LOOKS LIKE A 8 1/2" BARREL....I KEEP BUYING 'EM WHEN THE PRICE IS RIGHT.....YOURS LOOKS LIKE IN NEW CONDITION...  .... ;D |
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Post by zeus on Aug 3, 2009 8:53:01 GMT -5
Great photos! I have always seen the pictures of these guns and never realized just how well they were built until Friday. They are great sixguns!! Great looking gun. Can I send mine to you for a photo session  |
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Post by AxeHandle on Aug 3, 2009 13:13:24 GMT -5
You boys think I will weaken in time don't you? Keep in mind that it took me about 45 years to warm up to a 3 screw Ruger.... Those blue versions do have a charm that a stainless Seville can't come close to don't they.... |
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Post by bloodhound on Aug 3, 2009 13:19:49 GMT -5
YEAH AXE.....IT'S THAT DARK DEEEEEEEEP BLUEING....MUCH LIKE A OLD COLT PYTHON......THAT HAS ME HOOKED.... .... |
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Post by zeus on Aug 3, 2009 13:30:31 GMT -5
You can bet that I'll be watching them more closely in the future The bluing is very nice on the one I picked up and from the looks of the one above, that's just the way they did it. The fit and finish is what really intrigued me though. Its tight, very tight, for a gun that even cost several times more. The timing is perfect and the action is smoooooth. I like the Seville that I have but the deep blued abilene is tough to beat. Hate it took me this long to find one hyvltge, any hints as to the serial number range, just curious how close the two guns are? GS |
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Post by maxcactus on Aug 3, 2009 13:39:49 GMT -5
YEAH AXE.....IT'S THAT DARK DEEEEEEEEP BLUEING....MUCH LIKE A OLD COLT PYTHON......THAT HAS ME HOOKED.... .... I was going to comment that I didn't like the rough matte finish on your Abilene. ;D Seriously, that is SOME gorgeous finish they put on that piece. We can even see the photog & camera flash reflected on the bbl and the sharpie on the cylinder - just WOW! The trigger looks rather wide if I'm seeing things correctly? Max. |
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 3, 2009 13:50:27 GMT -5
They buffed the hell out of those guns prior to bluing....the result is a finish similiar to Colt's Royal Blue. United Sporting Arms also used deep blue as can be seen on this early 357 Seville:  -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by seville on Aug 3, 2009 20:13:10 GMT -5
Nick Vicardi: Master Buffer, used to polish Cadilac Bumpers before heading to Riverhead and then Hauppauge.
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Post by Charger Fan on Aug 3, 2009 23:27:18 GMT -5
I bet six shooters were a little easier to heft around the 'ol polishing wheels than Caddy bumpers. ;D
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Great work on the pics, too.
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