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Post by oldschool on Mar 5, 2011 23:06:56 GMT -5
Well, I traded for my first Seville last week. I've only seen a couple over the years, and after reading what Lee Martin, John Taffin, and others on this board have said about them, it was on my short list. This one popped up on a local internet trading forum and I apparently had what he wanted as trading stock. When I saw that it was .45 Colt, that sealed the deal. I've never seen a gun so highly polished. When I first inspected it, I figured for sure that it was nickeled! Doesn't look like many rounds have been fired through it, but I plan to change that, shortly! It will make a good match to my recently-acquired OM .45 Colt 4-5/8" Blackhawk.   |
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Post by shadow on Mar 6, 2011 0:16:52 GMT -5
It appears to be a nice acquisition "oldschool". They were produced with a good deal of precision, fit and finish, comparing them favorably with the FA's and USFA's of today. Enjoy!!
Shadow
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Post by rlsmith on Mar 6, 2011 5:11:20 GMT -5
Looks like you got yourself a very nice revolver.
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Post by cdcash on Mar 6, 2011 10:35:36 GMT -5
Beautimous!
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 7, 2011 8:59:40 GMT -5
Good catch. From the serial number, yours would've been built around early '84 (right after Jeff Munnell's group took over United Sporting Arms). -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by cubrock on Mar 7, 2011 13:27:53 GMT -5
Based on your pictures, I would have said nickel, as well. Neat gun!
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Post by oldschool on Mar 7, 2011 22:48:09 GMT -5
Good catch. From the serial number, yours would've been built around early '84 (right after Jeff Munnell's group took over United Sporting Arms). -Lee www.singleactions.comThanks Lee. I appreciate the input you gave me via email regarding value, etc. It just took me awhile to get the photos posted!  |
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Post by maxcactus on Mar 8, 2011 2:09:14 GMT -5
Based on your pictures, I would have said nickel, as well. Neat gun! +1. Appeared to be nickel to me as well. But if it's NOT, what is it then? Stainless? Excellent catch, beautiful sixgun. Max. |
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Mar 8, 2011 6:35:48 GMT -5
Based on your pictures, I would have said nickel, as well. Neat gun! +1. Appeared to be nickel to me as well. But if it's NOT, what is it then? Stainless? Excellent catch, beautiful sixgun. Max. Left side of the barrel is marked Stainless. |
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 8, 2011 9:12:37 GMT -5
It's definitely stainless. May or may not have come from the factory in high gloss. Most stainless Sevilles from '84 on were brushed SS., but some did get high polish. Now when Sig Himmelmann owned Sporting Arms Inc, he did a fair number of gloss SS. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by Mark Terry on Mar 9, 2011 20:05:31 GMT -5
I have yet to see a Seville except in books and pictures and certainly haven't handled one!
I keep thinking I'll stumble over one...
Very nice!
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 10, 2011 12:15:20 GMT -5
There're out there Mark, but I rarely find them in shops or at shows. Not sure why, but most of the ones I've purchased are from online auctions or folks emailing me direct. My local dealer jokes about how many Sevilles, El Dorados, and Abilens have flowed through their shop with my name on 'em. In fact, 90% of the ones I've bought have been purchased from photos alone. Rarely do I get to handle them before I put up the money. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by s0therngunner on Mar 10, 2011 15:13:19 GMT -5
I have yet to see a Seville except in books and pictures and certainly haven't handled one! I keep thinking I'll stumble over one... Very nice! I agree Mark, am also looking for one with no luck so far, a riverhead Abilene is as close as I've come. There is a couple of Gun shows this month maybe I'll get lucky.  |
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