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Old November 20, 2002, 03:45 PM   #1
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1903 Colt pictures

This Colt didn't have enough blue left to be attractive, but it was in otherwise excellent condition, so I decided to make a shooter out of it for my wife.

Accurate Plating did the plating in matte hard chrome. The grips are bonded ivory.

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http://photos.imageevent.com/joelcra...e/IM000278.jpg
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Old November 21, 2002, 07:22 AM   #2
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Great job, Redhawk! If it shoots as good as it looks she has a fine pistol. George
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Old November 21, 2002, 03:41 PM   #3
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They certainly did a nice job.
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Old November 24, 2002, 04:37 PM   #4
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That's very slick. Really give the classic lines of the old '03 a new, very modern look.

Makes me wish I had a beater to do the same thing with, as my original-condition 1919-vintage .32 is too nice.

I wonder if that look could encourage enough sales to justify re-introduction of the old Colt? I think thes guns are very under-rated by modern standards.
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Old November 24, 2002, 05:35 PM   #5
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I don't think I'll park my 1903 either, it's not quite ready for that!



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