September 30, 2012, 07:50 PM | #1 |
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First Colt Revolver
Picked up a Colt King Cobra. Always wanted a Colt double action and was at the right place at the right time.
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September 30, 2012, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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Congratulations The KC is a durable accurate gun that should last you for decades or MORE.
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October 2, 2012, 04:53 PM | #3 |
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VERY nice WillyT!
Here's my first Colt, but not my last!
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October 19, 2012, 01:08 PM | #4 |
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Fine looking Colt revolver, Willy. I've been looking for a nice, reasonably priced King Cobra for some time now. Still trying to "be in the right place at the right time".
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October 19, 2012, 06:46 PM | #5 |
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Nice gun. I wonder if thats a Colt ultimate SS? I don't know how to tell the Colt bright vs bubba's polish apart. Someday maybe I will add this snake to my collection. I only got 2 snakes of 7 right now.
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October 20, 2012, 12:35 AM | #6 |
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Can't be sure but it certainly looks like "ultimate bright stainless".
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October 20, 2012, 10:20 AM | #7 |
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It does look like ultimate bright stainless to me, but I am no expert on this kind of "detail" with Colts. Hope you enjoy it!
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October 23, 2012, 11:27 AM | #8 |
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Looking again I note the hammer seems to be less polished than the rest of the gun. This would indicate it's a standard gun thats been polished by a later owner. This is common with this fine gun. It takes away a bit from the originality but certainly doesn't affect it's superb shooting and handling qualities.
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October 23, 2012, 08:21 PM | #9 |
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They are very sweet revolvers. And they can stand up to a steady diet of magnums.
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