So just to continue the questions about repurposed parts, I bought a pair of ASM 1860's imported by Richardsons and so marked, that have the Colt roll marks on the top of the barrels that are absolutey indistinguishable from the Second Generation Colt markings. Over-run barrels from Colt contracts used for other production?
Quality of fit and finish on these is excellent, BTW. Not shot them so can't speak to their mechanicals, but they look great. Finish is as nice at the Gen 2 Colts. Hoof, was actually thinking about using one as a donor for a gated conversion while keeping the other original, to have a set of two, one each C&B and cartridge. Mebbe I'll send one when I get home for you to look over.
Willie
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