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Post by mikeey1962 on Jun 16, 2011 11:29:23 GMT -5
I am looking at a Colt SAA, in 44 mag, I know colt did not make one,, the barrel has no markings same with the cylinder, .. I figure they had the 44 special, and converted it, my question is did they ruin a great pistol or is it worth about the same. I haven't purchased it yet.. but would like some more info before I make an offer, has the colt grips, no other markings except on the frame confirming it is a colt,,, no telling who did the conversion, or maybe I'm not looking in the right place.. shoots great, but a little suspicious, not sure if the frame will hold up to 44 mag, would rather have had the 44 special
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Post by mikeey1962 on Jun 16, 2011 11:37:17 GMT -5
I forgot to mention that is has the 5 1/2 inch barrel...
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Post by Boge Quinn on Jun 16, 2011 11:40:03 GMT -5
I wouldn't let it put me off if you want the sixgun. I'd use the conversion to get the seller to lower his price (it's not original!), then shoot Specials (or loaded-down Magnums) in it. You could always get another cylinder if you're so inclined, maybe even a 44-40 while you're at it.
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Post by mike454 on Jun 16, 2011 11:44:41 GMT -5
How do you know it's a 44 mag if not marked? Might just be 44 special with overly generous chambers. I have heard of 45 colt cylinders that will take 454 Casull rounds.
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Post by mikeey1962 on Jun 16, 2011 12:54:04 GMT -5
thats what it was loaded with, 44 mag, if it was a 44-40 or the special I am sure it would still have the barrel and cylinder with the colt markings,,,
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Post by mikeey1962 on Jun 16, 2011 12:55:59 GMT -5
of course your right,,, I seen people do stupider things to great handguns,,,
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Post by mike454 on Jun 16, 2011 13:10:31 GMT -5
thats what it was loaded with, 44 mag, if it was a 44-40 or the special I am sure it would still have the barrel and cylinder with the colt markings,,, I'd not be inclined to spend a lot of money on a gun like that. To convert a 44 spl to 44 mag could have been done with the original barrel and cylinder if the gun started as a 44 spl. Probably not a good idea but it could be done. |
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Post by cable on Jun 16, 2011 13:20:08 GMT -5
I am looking at a Colt SAA, in 44 mag, I know colt did not make one,, the barrel has no markings same with the cylinder, .. I figure they had the 44 special, and converted it, my question is did they ruin a great pistol or is it worth about the same. I haven't purchased it yet.. but would like some more info before I make an offer, has the colt grips, no other markings except on the frame confirming it is a colt,,, no telling who did the conversion, or maybe I'm not looking in the right place.. shoots great, but a little suspicious, not sure if the frame will hold up to 44 mag, would rather have had the 44 special they actually did make a few. a pair were sold at auction within the last six months. i think pictures were posted here. brought big $ of course, but they were well marked and well documented. has the gun been refinished or rebarreled ? can you tell? curious. if the price was right just use it as a 44 special is best advice |
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Post by mike454 on Jun 16, 2011 13:27:45 GMT -5
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Post by mikeey1962 on Jun 16, 2011 13:59:23 GMT -5
Im pretty sure it was rebarreled and the cylinder too,,, as there are no markings on either,,,
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Post by Otony on Jun 16, 2011 22:24:00 GMT -5
Back before the introduction of the .44 Magnum, a fellow named John Lachuk, whom some will remember as the .22 editor at Guns & Ammo back in the '60s and '70s, made up a few custom Colt SAA for a wildcat cartridge of his that is essentially identical to the .44 Magnum.
Also, Dick Casul made up a .44 Magnum SAA with a specially re-heat treated frame and a custom cylinder. Hopefully some of you are old enough to recall that he did all his initial work with magnum .45 catridges using the Colt SAA, again with re-heat treated frames and custom cylinders. Triplex loads too, in the beginning.
Mister John Taffin has written about these historical facts more than once, and some of us are long enough in the tooth to recall reading some of the reports about such beasties in G&A. none of this is to say that the particular conversion mentioned above is safe, however, as it history is UNKNOWN!
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Jun 17, 2011 5:33:53 GMT -5
Buy it cheap, shoot it as a Special.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jun 17, 2011 8:07:36 GMT -5
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Post by Frank V on Jun 17, 2011 14:52:55 GMT -5
Buy it cheap, shoot it as a Special. This'd be my suggestion too, or find a Special cylinder so there wouldn't be any nasty surprises on down the road. Frank |
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