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    Jim McArthur is offline Frock coat wearing, riverboat dwelling, southern gent
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sswhack View Post
    i collect antique obsolete transitional revolvers, there are some true bits of history to be had, and the fact they dont have to be butchered by deactivating is a big attraction.
    Do you have any percussion revolvers that were converted to cartridge, Sswhack? I'm referring of course to a conversion done in the 1870's or thereabouts!

    I lot of percussion revolvers were converted to the new-fangled cartridge ignition system. I always felt this would be an interesting collection specialty.
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    No Jim unfortunately, ive seen some nice Colt Navy conversions to .38 rimfire id be allowed to bring in though, but they command too high a price to think about at the moment.

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    Jim McArthur is offline Frock coat wearing, riverboat dwelling, southern gent
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    I might look into these. They would be an interesting item to collect, and very eye-catching, I would think: but yes, I'd imagine that the prices are astronomical.
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    Just about given up on deacts but just got two obsolete revolvers a Remington 1858 and a cooper 3rd model

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/1439013...7630252305042/

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    I haven't actually collected de-acts, I just happen to have seven here in yUK by default. Default was Thomas Hamilton's of course, may he fester in hell.

    They are -

    1. My very first P08, 1918 all-matching and 95% condition and matching magazine bought from Gordon Forrest in Shrewsbury in 1974.

    2. My last P08, a 1942 byf42 all-matching except for magazine and 98% condition.

    3. A .44 mag Ruger Redhawk that I won in the Christmas raffle at the Berlin R&G at Christmas 1981.

    4. A .44 Mag Smith & Wesson Model 29 4" - mint.

    5. A .44 Mag Smith & Wesson Model 29 6" nickel-plated - formerly owned by a relative in Israel - good condition and used.

    6. A .357 Mag Smith & Wesson Model 686 Trophy with the four position quick-set foresight and Wilson work-over.

    7. A 1939 civilian police contract 9mmK Walther PP and original holster, formerly the property of the Vienna special Branch - 95% condition.

    Nothing special there then, by comparison with a Colt cartridge conversion, but I'm not going to part with any of them - they ALL have stories to tell to those who want to listen.

    tac
    Last edited by tacfoley; 23-06-2012 at 09:28 PM.

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    Jim McArthur is offline Frock coat wearing, riverboat dwelling, southern gent
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    They do indeed, Tac. Some great pieces there!

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    Jim McArthur is offline Frock coat wearing, riverboat dwelling, southern gent
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    Quote Originally Posted by dahtunnel View Post
    Just about given up on deacts but just got two obsolete revolvers a Remington 1858 and a cooper 3rd model

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/1439013...7630252305042/

    David
    A couple of beauties there, David!

    Jim
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    Thanks, i've tracked the serial number of the 1858 to November 1864 but dont know yet to whom it was issued
    David

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    Jim McArthur is offline Frock coat wearing, riverboat dwelling, southern gent
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    With that date, David, it may well have seen service in the American Civil War.

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