Shakey
.327 Meteor
Central Arkansas
Posts: 548
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Post by Shakey on Apr 20, 2015 12:16:56 GMT -5
The 44-40 is beautiful and that ivory just puts it over the top. ...Very nice!
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Post by outlawben on Apr 23, 2015 13:04:02 GMT -5
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Post by alukban on Apr 23, 2015 13:49:17 GMT -5
What does "prewar" mean on a USFA?
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Post by outlawben on Apr 24, 2015 2:15:25 GMT -5
What does "prewar" mean on a USFA? USFA offered 2 finishes. Dome blue (DB) and Armory blue (AB). The DB is the standard modern day black glossy finish. This finish is typical on the standard SA (single action model) and several other models. The AB is a more premium finish that was to mimick the Colt Finish as seen on their Prewar guns. USFA Boxes with labels will describe the finish as DB or AB normally. Depending on the brand, there are several different names referring to the type of finish that a gun has. With USFA, most sellers will specify Armory blue finish, otherwise it's understood that it's standard Dome blue. I muddied the waters a little, but some do say " prewar finish" meaning Armory Blue. |
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Post by alukban on Apr 24, 2015 6:54:12 GMT -5
Aha! Thank you  |
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Post by CraigC on Apr 24, 2015 10:29:06 GMT -5
The later Pre-War guns also maintained the color case hardened hammer. While the standard dome blue single actions went white sided with case coloring as an option. The color case hardened frame/gate was the same between the two guns. Dome blue (hot salt blue):  Armory blue (charcoal/carbona blue):  |
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Post by outlawben on Apr 24, 2015 20:20:58 GMT -5
Craig has demonstrated exactly the two types of USFA bluing and noted the various alias's of the Armory blue finish, which all are correct.
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Post by outlawben on May 3, 2015 21:10:01 GMT -5
Lend Lease 45 ACP early barrel roll mark.   |
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Post by Boge Quinn on May 5, 2015 13:15:50 GMT -5
Lend Lease 45 ACP early barrel roll mark. I have one of those. It is my understanding that only ten were made thusly. |
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Post by outlawben on May 5, 2015 13:32:49 GMT -5
I was told that same information that approximately ten were made. It came from a reliable source. However, word of mouth without documentation is the obstacle that USFA collectors already face. It's difficult for me to remember information accurately, and I'm reluctant to say things like, " only ten of these rollmarks were made."
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Post by Boge Quinn on May 9, 2015 8:44:14 GMT -5
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Post by vonfatman on May 9, 2015 12:29:16 GMT -5
Nice .45's...
Those are slick.
Bob
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Post by alukban on May 11, 2015 15:12:23 GMT -5
Pardon my newbiness...
Can you dry fire USFA revolvers?
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Post by outlawben on May 11, 2015 21:19:48 GMT -5
Pardon my newbiness... Can you dry fire USFA revolvers? Well, you should get one of two answers... Either a yes.. Or a No. But...You're probably gonna see both answers and a whole lot of opinions to go with those responses. personally, I would not regularly do it a lot. Just buy yourself a set of snap-caps at least. The hammer is slamming into the frame instead of the firing pin slamming into the primer compressing/denting inward and absorbing the blow... And slowing down the force of the hammer into the back of the frame. Which is what a snap cap does.. So, might be fine for a while, but it's not smart practice in my opinion. Metal slamming into metal is going to peen somewhere. Parts are a little hard to come by for USA parts made USFA's too. A hammer is $225 to over $300 bucks if you know where to look for one. Have no idea about fixing a frame or firing pin hole. Anyway, modern double action Rugers and/or transfer bar guns is one thing. But that old fashion single action has a firing pin that really partrudes into the firing pin hole when fired, which is why you don't want to carry a round chambered underneath it unless your really ready to fire it. There may be some gunsmiths out there who can tell exactly what long term dry firing the old style single actions will result in. |
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Post by outlawben on May 11, 2015 22:30:00 GMT -5
Recently I found myself doing the ol Bisley Swap.. Which is not a dance.. To everyone's relief, especially mine. An 32-20 Bisley owner was looking to swap with the same configuration in 44Spl, as he likes to reload and shoot that caliber. Normally would likely be a tall order, but I'm a collector moreover for the USFA guns, and I decided to trade my gently used 44Spl for the the 32-20 Bisley, being a little more rare Bisley. I guess if the hankering to pull the trigger overcomes me, I will have to day trip it back up closer to the blue coat territory and visit old iron.   |
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