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    Colt SAA 4 3/4" 44-40

    Hi, I was looking for thoughts and opinions from others on the Colt's that are 3rd generation and manufactured in 1992 without the removable cylinder bushing. I know most feel that the 3rd generations built after they started (went back) to the removable cylinder bushing have a better over...
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    Uberti 45Colt 7.5" help identify age and model.

    I picked up this used Uberti today and need help finding the age and model. It is a SAA copy. Top of barrel reads "Uberti USA Lakeville CT MADE IN ITALY BY A. UBERTI" left side of barrel is stamped 45COLT. The cylinder pin is held in place by a screw and not a pin (see photos). The...
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    AyA SxS 20gauge?

    Just looking for information on Spanish manufactured side by sides in 20 gauge. I have two daughters (15 and 17) that have started upland bird hunting with me and sporting clays (last two years). 200 - 300 rounds a year so nothing serious, just enjoying Saturdays with my kids. They both have...
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    Cleaning the MELONITE BARREL.

    Any suggestions on care and maintenance of a new Springfield Armory XDS .45 acp. with Melonite barrel. Can I use Hoppe's #9 solvent? Pistol came with a brush. What is Melonite? Any types of solvent that should be avoided with this barrel material? DMH
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    44-40 questions

    I have a post already going in rifle country here on THR and hope its alright to post these additional questions here. The other post started as a rifle question on bore grove and bore diameter and spun into a reloading scenario. So here are the questions. 1. Will a lead bullet with a gas...
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    1894 marlin in 44-40 w/.441 groove dia.

    I may have posted this question before, but need advise on correct bullet diameter for this rifle. It is a 1894 model manufactured in 1895 and chambered in 44-40. I have shot and recovered bullets to inspect them. I have slugged the barrel and verified my results. I have a bore diameter of...
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    Looking for Winchester 1886 information.

    Any suggestions to books dedicated to the Winchester 1886? History info, diagrams, options and sights. Also, should an 1886 manufactured in 1897 be safe with smokeless powder? Or should I use black powder? I've fired 8 rounds of Hornady 45-70 325 gr. ftx ammunition and was happy with...
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