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  1. K

    SOLD Kentucky CVA percussion pistol .50 LAYAWAY

    I'll take it. Send me your address and I will have a postal money order in the mail .
  2. K

    SOLD Kentucky CVA percussion pistol .50 LAYAWAY

  3. K

    Orig. '51 Navy Mfg date??

    I was just a visitor to the site and not a member so I couldn't ask any questions. You know, log in, password etc. However,looking at the serial number range I am going to guess that my gun was made in either 1852 or 1853. And that's good enough for this old guy. At least for now. Thanks for...
  4. K

    Orig. '51 Navy Mfg date??

    After logging off the other day I had this brainstorm: Contact Colt Collectors Assn! Checked their Model Index. Didn't find a mfg date but learned that this gun is a 3rd Model, small trigger guard,(the previous models had the square back trigger guards) Serial number range 4,200-85,000...
  5. K

    Orig. '51 Navy Mfg date??

    I have an original '51 Navy Colt, serial number 13XXX but don't have any info on when it was made. I understand that there was a fire at the Colt factory in the early 1860's and some paperwork was destroyed. I would really like to know when this gun was made since the serial no. indicates that...
  6. K

    What is the value of a Cenrennial Army 1860-1960 New Model .44 ?

    Sometimes we can be stubborn over here! And, yes slow on occasion. I am a very curious person and I ask many questions. The Boss Lady will tell you that sometimes I drive her crazy with questions. I have an original 1860 Colt Army and yesterday I decided to see if the barrel would fit on...
  7. K

    What is the value of a Cenrennial Army 1860-1960 New Model .44 ?

    You refer to my gun as a Centaure even though it is not stamped on the frame with the Centaure symbol/logo. Would it not be more appropriate to describe this gun as Pre-Centaure production,as you say they were originally made for Centennial Arms. Or should all the Belgium made 1960-1860 guns...
  8. K

    What is the value of a Cenrennial Army 1860-1960 New Model .44 ?

    Yes, the bottom of the backstrap is indeed stamped: "Made in Belgium". Also, I was under the impression (rightly or wrongly) that Centaurs were only distributed in Europe. Maybe this gun is just a Plain-Jane Centennial Arms Cap & Ball revolver. Although it would be interesting to know the...
  9. K

    What is the value of a Cenrennial Army 1860-1960 New Model .44 ?

    The only markings on the frame are the serial no. and the proof marks. I've read about the Centaur revolvers but this isn't one of them--unfortunately!
  10. K

    What is the value of a Cenrennial Army 1860-1960 New Model .44 ?

    I bought this gun, used, several years ago. Don't remember what I paid for it. Serial no. 773 is stamped on all the parts including the hammer. Top of barrel is marked "1960 NEW MODEL ARMY". Frame has only serial no. and proof marks. Cylinder is smooth-no roll engraving. I would judge...
  11. K

    Who was L. Johns ??

    The L. reminds me of the capital L I learned in penmanship class in 2nd (or 3rd) grade. A loop at the top dropping into another loop at the bottom of the letter. The initial L is not that close to the J to interfere. It seems I'm drawing a blank on this maker but it was worth a try. Maybe...
  12. K

    Who was L. Johns ??

    I have an old (antique) barrel that has L. Johns in fancy script on the top flat of the barrel. I haven't been able to find any info on him in the sources I was able to check. The closest I was able to come was an Isaac Johns, armorer. This was in the list of American Gunmakers, but the...
  13. K

    Remington 1858 powder measures

    Rodwha, I have an original '58 Remington with a very good bore. It has 5 lands and grooves and gain twist rifling. Looking down the bore from the muzzle, picture rifling starting ALMOST straight at the breech end and ending at the muzzle at the 8 o'clock position. So yes a slow twist...
  14. K

    Original P-53 Enfield names stamped

    Squire Robin, who is J. Bourne? His name appears in several places on my gun. The bottom of the stock just forward of the buttplate; in the barrel channel and in very small print inside the lock. Some of us thought he was the maker of the gun but his name doesn't appear in the list of...
  15. K

    Original P-53 Enfield names stamped

    You are correct that there were many individuals involved in making these muskets. I stumbled upon a site that lists all the parts mfrs and there were many! The site is: Graces Guide to British Industrial History History and Directory of...
  16. K

    Original P-53 Enfield names stamped

    Arquebus, yes the letters VR appear under the crown. Should have mentioned that earlier. The markings at the breech end of the barrel are indistinct except for what looks like a capital S lying on its side. The BOTTOM of the barrel has several marks: B 12/1, crown over B over 27; crown over B...
  17. K

    Original P-53 Enfield names stamped

    I have an original P-53 Enfield that has several names stamped in various places. I would like some information on these names. Inspectors? Armorers etc? The first name is J. Bourne and it appears on the stock in two places, on the barrel and the lockplate. From that I would assume that he...
  18. K

    Gain Twist

    Yes, they do. As well as the orig Colts
  19. K

    Woo-hah! got the Dragoon!

    The Whitneyville Dragoon has a shortened (by 3/16") Walker cylinder and a 7 1/2" barrel on a Walker frame. I have two Walkers and one Whitneyville Dragoon and they are all fine guns, both to just look at and to shoot! Dryball
  20. K

    Welcome from Dubois Pa.

    Welcome to the club Klaw! What a co-incidence; I was just in Du Bois today (Sat) spending money at the Mall. Glad to see another Pennsylvanian here. Like jwc said, lots of knowledge on this site. Wouldn't mind seeing a pic of that old gun that's been in your family. We like pictures! Also...
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