New Member who uses what you make!

[Hedge]

Hi Again Hedge,

I have a Springfield Trapdoor, Cadet Model that was used for competitive shooting with specials site, armory maintained. Late 1880's and it have been in a case under a bed in a small mining town since it was bought by the man I bought if from when he got out of the army after WWII. The barrel looked better than my new hunting rifles. and YES, even downloaded --- it takes my breath away when I pull the trigger.

So what do you shoot in pistols? and of course, what type of a gun rig do you prefer for them?

Lady J

Holy cow! You've got a rare and expensive piece of iron there. Glad to see that you shoot it, though. That's what it's meant for. And what a cool history on it. Got a pic? I'd love to see the sight set up.

Pistol-wise, I shoot a Colt SAA .44-40 4-3/4 bbl to match the '73 replica chambering. Made my own rig for the Colt. When I get another Colt, I'll make a second holster for it. (being a poor retired guy, I have to borrow a boomer and another pistol when I shoot with the CAS guys.)

For combat shooting, I stick with a .45 ACP Combat Commander. Sure love them Colts. Both will stay within 1" at 30 feet.

[Tina]

You know Tina, I JUST put in a horse camp at the back end of my property, and it's right in pristine 900 acres of National Forest... Consider an opprotunity if you want it- My mare's due to have a foal any day now, and soon Ill be building a guest cabin at that same back end of the property... Ya can truck the horses out and often enough, we have extras in our group if ya want...

I will for sure pop into your place when I'm in the neighborhood of yours, great thanks for the kind invitation:-)

[LadyJ]

Holy cow! You've got a rare and expensive piece of iron there. Glad to see that you shoot it, though. That's what it's meant for. And what a cool history on it. Got a pic? I'd love to see the sight set up.

Pistol-wise, I shoot a Colt SAA .44-40 4-3/4 bbl to match the '73 replica chambering. Made my own rig for the Colt. When I get another Colt, I'll make a second holster for it. (being a poor retired guy, I have to borrow a boomer and another pistol when I shoot with the CAS guys.)

For combat shooting, I stick with a .45 ACP Combat Commander. Sure love them Colts. Both will stay within 1" at 30 feet.

I absolutely love the rig you made for your colt! Make some like it for sale and you could buy any Colt you wanted.

I have a Colt which I do shoot when I find time to reload for it, as a box of 50 cartridges was very pricey when a couple of the cowboy ammo companies finally came out with some loads for the gun. When I bought it, it was an obsolete cartridge (except for the 5 1/2 boxes of original ammo that came with the gun) it was impossible to find bullets for it. Someone had replaced its pearl grips with a pastic pair. It was in an estate sale from an old rancher's belongings. When I checked out all the serial numbers and they all matched -- I was shocked that it was original. I got a very good deal on it! That was 10+ years ago. I knew that sooner or later with the growth in cowboy action, someone would revive the old cartridges and they did about 2 years after I bought the gun. I had Colt restore the original elephant ivory grips and it shoots like you describe your gun shooting.

Somewhere I have a pic of the Springfield but until I find it, would a pic of Colt be a fair trade for the pics you shared?

Lady J

[LadyJ]

Holy cow! You've got a rare and expensive piece of iron there. Glad to see that you shoot it, though. That's what it's meant for. And what a cool history on it. Got a pic? I'd love to see the sight set up.

Pistol-wise, I shoot a Colt SAA .44-40 4-3/4 bbl to match the '73 replica chambering. Made my own rig for the Colt. When I get another Colt, I'll make a second holster for it. (being a poor retired guy, I have to borrow a boomer and another pistol when I shoot with the CAS guys.)

For combat shooting, I stick with a .45 ACP Combat Commander. Sure love them Colts. Both will stay within 1" at 30 feet.

I found the Springfield pics before the Colt so both are attached. I also found one with my Winchester 32-20 in my hand so I added that one as well (if I have a real favorite gun, it is the turn of the century Winchester). The only pic of the Springfield with the site up is so dark I doubt you can see much but you can see a little of it in the one I have not played much with the sight as I rarely distance shoot at all.

Joane

[Hedge]

I absolutely love the rig you made for your colt! Make some like it for sale and you could buy any Colt you wanted.

I have a Colt which I do shoot when I find time to reload for it, as a box of 50 cartridges was very pricey when a couple of the cowboy ammo companies finally came out with some loads for the gun. When I bought it, it was an obsolete cartridge (except for the 5 1/2 boxes of original ammo that came with the gun) it was impossible to find bullets for it. Someone had replaced its pearl grips with a pastic pair. It was in an estate sale from an old rancher's belongings. When I checked out all the serial numbers and they all matched -- I was shocked that it was original. I got a very good deal on it! That was 10+ years ago. I knew that sooner or later with the growth in cowboy action, someone would revive the old cartridges and they did about 2 years after I bought the gun. I had Colt restore the original elephant ivory grips and it shoots like you describe your gun shooting.

Somewhere I have a pic of the Springfield but until I find it, would a pic of Colt be a fair trade for the pics you shared?

Lady J

Thanks! Yup, I'm always up for selling the things I make. Just have to find the right customers. People around my neck of the woods

are a bit tight with thier money, though.

Dagnabbit! Now why can't I run across great deals like that!

Congrats on the Colt. And a passal of original ammo, to boot! I'm betting

it's a .32-20 and matches your rifle.

A friend of mine collects '73s and says the .32 shoots more accurately than the .44.

Pearl grips? Glad to see you put ivory stocks on it. Makes the best looking SAA.

You bet a pic of the Colt will do until you find the Springfield. Anxiously awaiting a looksee.

[Hedge]

I found the Springfield pics before the Colt so both are attached. I also found one with my Winchester 32-20 in my hand so I added that one as well (if I have a real favorite gun, it is the turn of the century Winchester). The only pic of the Springfield with the site up is so dark I doubt you can see much but you can see a little of it in the one I have not played much with the sight as I rarely distance shoot at all.

Joane

Just sent a reply to your previous post and then saw this one! Thanks for posting the pics, Joane. Fine looking guns and in excellent shape! Am I seeing right...that Colt is gold plated? Engraved, too. Wonder what more of the history is behind that gun.

I recognize the sight on the Springfield. Looks like a Marbles tang peep. They've made them forever. Quite popular for a long time.

My 1885 came with one, too. But it's too short on range adjustment, so I replaced it.

My favorite repeater is, also, a '73 Winchester. there's just something classic about its lines and the way it hefts.

Now that is one fine SASS outfit you have on! Definately suits you. The only thing missing is a set of spurs with big silver rowls, jingle-bobs and a fancy set of spur straps with a big concho and silver buttons. I'm betting one of the crew, here, could come up

with something that would match your outfit.

Thanks, again for sharing the pics!

[LadyJ]

Just sent a reply to your previous post and then saw this one! Thanks for posting the pics, Joane. Fine looking guns and in excellent shape! Am I seeing right...that Colt is gold plated? Engraved, too. Wonder what more of the history is behind that gun.

I recognize the sight on the Springfield. Looks like a Marbles tang peep. They've made them forever. Quite popular for a long time.

My 1885 came with one, too. But it's too short on range adjustment, so I replaced it.

My favorite repeater is, also, a '73 Winchester. there's just something classic about its lines and the way it hefts.

Now that is one fine SASS outfit you have on! Definately suits you. The only thing missing is a set of spurs with big silver rowls, jingle-bobs and a fancy set of spur straps with a big concho and silver buttons. I'm betting one of the crew, here, could come up

with something that would match your outfit.

Thanks, again for sharing the pics!

The Colt is a .41LC. The Winchester is the .32-20. The Winchester goes with a pair of .32-20s that I commissioned from Gary Reeder in Flagstaff. They are 7 1/2 inch barrels and are extremely accurate providing they don't jam. I had a lot of problems with them until my gunsmilth buddy basically rebuilt them. Since then, they have been very reliable.

I agree about the spurs, but those Spanish riding boots in that outfit are really glitzy and there are rhinestones on them that would interfer with spurs. I found this site because I was looking for a spur maker from Delta, Colorado from whom I purchased a pair of spurs a number of years ago. Kevin Peebler. They are some of the most unique and fun spurs I have ever seen, and I wondered what had become of him. He used to have a website but now I cannot find one for him. I have a number of spurs (and agree that there is always room for more). They decorate my dining room right along with the antique china and guns! A home should have a sense of humor.

But I must say that I think that some of Tina's painted leather (that Johanna locked away from us) would certainly become interesting conversation pieces -- if you have been following that thread

[Hedge]

The Colt is a .41LC. The Winchester is the .32-20. The Winchester goes with a pair of .32-20s that I commissioned from Gary Reeder in Flagstaff. They are 7 1/2 inch barrels and are extremely accurate providing they don't jam. I had a lot of problems with them until my gunsmilth buddy basically rebuilt them. Since then, they have been very reliable.

I agree about the spurs, but those Spanish riding boots in that outfit are really glitzy and there are rhinestones on them that would interfer with spurs. I found this site because I was looking for a spur maker from Delta, Colorado from whom I purchased a pair of spurs a number of years ago. Kevin Peebler. They are some of the most unique and fun spurs I have ever seen, and I wondered what had become of him. He used to have a website but now I cannot find one for him. I have a number of spurs (and agree that there is always room for more). They decorate my dining room right along with the antique china and guns! A home should have a sense of humor.

But I must say that I think that some of Tina's painted leather (that Johanna locked away from us) would certainly become interesting conversation pieces -- if you have been following that thread

.41 LC...I'd forgotten there was such a cartridge!

Sorry to hear you had jamming problems. I checked Reeder's site. Looks like he reworks Vaqueros. It's a good gun. What the heck caused the jams?

Had a minor problem with my Colt. The chambers slugged out smaller than the bore. Took a little investigation on my part to find the

problem...some miniscule burrs on mouth of the chamber throats. I just took them off with a cutter and they all slugged out to .429. That's when the accuracy shot up!

Didn't know about the rhinestones on the boots. That is a problem. The only solution is to get a different pair! Ya gotta have spurs with

that outfit.

(decorating with spurs and china...is that what's called eclectic?)

Haven't followed the thread. I'll have to check it out.