Bagby
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Post by Bagby on May 28, 2022 17:32:28 GMT -5
I am looking to expand my limited knowledge on custom Colt single actions.
Hoping that the knowledge of the folks here can help me in this endeavor.
Looking for any information; be it book titles, names to research, websites etc...
I am most interested in the interwar period. However, any information is welcome.
Thanks,
Jonathan.
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Post by 45MAN on May 28, 2022 20:12:03 GMT -5
A GOOD STARTER: SIXGUNS BY KEITH
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Post by kings6 on May 28, 2022 20:23:55 GMT -5
I second 45mans suggest and would add John Taffin’s book Single Action Sixguns.
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Post by greenchile on May 28, 2022 22:15:14 GMT -5
Look up John Taffin's six-guns website. He has a lot of articles and info there and you will find some specifically on Colt SAA.
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Bagby
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Post by Bagby on May 29, 2022 13:45:07 GMT -5
Great suggestions Gentlemen. I have both of those books along with a few other books of Mr. Taffin’s; Big Bore Handguns, Big Bore Sixguns, Book of the .44 and Book of the .45. Those books along with the writings of Keith and others have whetted my apatite for more knowledge on this subject.
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JM
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Post by JM on May 29, 2022 14:41:58 GMT -5
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Bagby
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Post by Bagby on May 30, 2022 8:07:49 GMT -5
I had totally forgotten about the Kuhnhausen books. I have them for 1911 and Ruger single actions (both old & new model). Thanks JM, that definitely goes on the list to acquire.
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Post by bushog on May 30, 2022 8:41:05 GMT -5
The folks over on the Colt Forum have been helpful when I had specific questions in the past. Lots of good stickies to read too!
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Post by grandpa on May 31, 2022 15:18:36 GMT -5
The King Gun Sight Co. did a lot of custom work on Colts. Some of their mods are described and illustrated in the book "Home Gunsmithing the Colt Single Action Revolvers" by Loren W. Smith. It's a must-have book for anyone interested in Colts.
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Bagby
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Post by Bagby on May 31, 2022 16:25:41 GMT -5
Bushog, thanks for the suggesting the Colt forum. Got joined up there last night and have been going through that place most of last night and part of this morning. Lots of great information.
Grandpa, thanks for the book suggestion. Another one I am adding to my list of books to acquire.
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jgt
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Post by jgt on Jun 1, 2022 9:30:04 GMT -5
Hamilton Bowen's book on custom guns.
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Post by greenchile on Jun 1, 2022 9:42:05 GMT -5
Bowen's book is excellent and unique. Used ones are expensive but well worth it.
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Post by wpeel on Jun 1, 2022 11:34:23 GMT -5
If you can find one...it will be pricey.
A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver
by Ron Graham, John A. Kopec, et al.
Mainly directed to the collector, this book is a wealth of information about generations, markings, etc.
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