black powder guns

[R.O]

just want to share some pictures with you ,I know there are a lot of western fans here :) some black powder revolvers and single action colts
http://a.imageshack.us/img571/1224/1032859.jpg

5 inch target in 44 russian

.32 and .38 lemonsquizer's
http://a.imageshack.us/img413/8947/1032853o.jpg


http://a.imageshack.us/img291/976/1002359edrfghj.jpg
double barrel st -ettiene .16....original ,1880 BL.PWDR colt , 32s&w,original bowieskinner


http://a.imageshack.us/img340/443/1002453smith.jpg


http://a.imageshack.us/img571/2065/1002447d.jpg
45 single action engraved ,long flutes cylinder ,first generation

[R.O]

one of the last first generation single actions sold,unfired since purchase
http://a.imageshack.us/img413/8871/1002511w.jpg


etched panel 44-40 single action
http://a.imageshack.us/img441/6678/1002311.jpg



ivory gripped colt send to iver -johnson
http://a.imageshack.us/img571/2216/1001983.jpg


cattle brand colt .41 first generation
http://a.imageshack.us/img706/7646/1000300fotocattlebrand.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img571/6381/1002296edrftyh.jpg

[Rampant_Colt]

Very cool! Excellent photography as well!

Is that break-top .44 Russian a S&W?

thanks for sharing, and welcome to TFL :)

[R.O]

thanks rampant colt ,the smith&wesson is a rare 5 inch target,target sight, barrel and cylinder all marked with serial number 427 mother of pearl grips are original to the gun,the serial has a star ,the frame is stamped 4-22,
pictures are taken with a kodak easy share 6mega pxls ,I believe it was 80$
http://a.imageshack.us/img441/2295/1000326k.jpg
restored saa colt with Ivory grips;41 colt...1899,
ivory, raised mexican eagle grips first generation colt engraved by J.ADAMS
http://a.imageshack.us/img96/9915/getattachment8b.jpg
http://a.imageshack.us/img84/152/1002110johnadamsc.jpg

single action colt first generation,32-40,engraved by Wilbur Glahn,ivory grips
http://a.imageshack.us/img441/4817/1002386b.jpg

[R.O]

http://a.imageshack.us/img441/1647/1002305.jpg
nickel plated black powder colt 1879 with original ivory grips


I hope you enjoyed the pictures ,thank you for taking a look ;)
R.O

[Rampant_Colt]

Most impressive! That's a very classy collection of revolvers


that sweeeet S&W .44 is my new PC background :cool:

thanks again

[R.O]

thanks again :) LOL
the background is an old cinema poster ,too bad it's not a John wayne poster, just love the Duke ,the small s&w guns are posted on an old flemish newspaper
r.o
here is my uberti 45 it is in use for more than 15 years now ,used almost every week
http://a.imageshack.us/img507/2655/1002191l.jpg
one on a newspaper
http://a.imageshack.us/img507/4117/1032850.jpg


THE END
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[Rampant_Colt]

The 7th photo says "etched panel .44-40 single action"

My question is regarding the 'etched panel' as you refer to it; i presume you meant to say 'grip', no? The "Notch" (as referred to in old-west tales) indicates that the Colt six-shooter was successfully used in self-defense or in a shootout against another armed opponent... Does the notch indicate a kill?

[R.O]

now if this gun could talk !!!! a heavy used gun ,but for an etched panel in very good condition,the etched panel refers to what you can read on the side of the barrel 44-40 six shooter,it is done with acid , the grips have no notches ,dents are from heavy use ,there is a mark on one off the grips, indicating that there was something placed on the grips at one time

[Rampant_Colt]

Thanks for the reply, R.O

bump to the top for some good stuff!

[madcratebuilder]

Down right beautiful.:eek:

[zippy13]

Very nice, R.O, many thanks.

[Hardcase]

R.O., thanks for those beautiful pictures. They kinda set my heart all a-flutter!

[Ozzieman]

I can truly say that this is the first thread here on TFL that has actually caused me physical pain.
WOW!:D

[Slowhand]

Some great Photographs there R.O. You must have a exceptional talent for acquiring classic beauties with an eye for detail. Great stuff.

[sltm1]

Do you tape your mouth shut when you look at these beauties so you don't drool on them? Thank you for sharing!!!!

[Doc Hoy]

What a collection!

I bet every one has a story to tell.

When I look through the photos, I am reminded of the song, "Proud to be an American"

I know from past posts that you are collector in the truest sense of the word. It is a real compliment that you value these handguns.

[R.O]

Thank you very much for all the nice replys on the pictures shared on this thread, most of you will now by know that I live over the pond, and that I have a great passion when it comes to collecting guns,especially the American guns from the wild west era, I used to own some nice Uberti black powder guns, that I sold off just kept the san-marco44 BL.PDR and is still in use,the 16 gauge st ettiene is also frequently used ,using a black powder shotgun is just awsome:D I just required this gun today ,not a new gun but in nice condition,shooting this gun with black powder ammo will be great fun
slowhand I saw your new guns ,very nice, Pietta are good quality guns ,In the 80's I had a remington like your pietta same model,made by uberti,I can remember that the action was much smoother than the other ones I owned
have fun with them,Doc Hoy I wish I could say that, these guns are real American craftsmanship


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[sebou]

whoooooooooo oooo ooooo
I'm very pleased by these personal collection. You have posted very beautifull pics from your guns. Congratulations & thanks a lot to let us shown your precious revolvers.
Sebooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :D

[Rifleman1776]

Beautiful guns. Thanks for sharing.
It would help some if you would downsize the pics a little.

[plumbernater]

Here is mine, no collection like the one in this post, and I really did drool while looking. Mine is a cimmerron thunderer and ruger old armyhttp://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll354/plumbernater/08-10-08_1823-1-1.jpg

[RWBlue01]

You have so many pretty nice, old guns. Mine are practical, not pretty.

[R.O]

speaking about nice and practical,this is one I did not shared with you
a second generation 44-40, adapted for my not so big hands
flat hammer,used every week, ultra polished,,,one off my favorits to use
http://a.imageshack.us/img266/8790/1000306q.jpg