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If I may introduce myself.......
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I was questioned about owning any Colts. I currently only have four:
The two on the left are New Frontiers in .44 Special, the 7 1/2" on the Wright is .45 Colt. Then there is a .357 Magnum SAA that has been customized. The gun has a S&W rear sight with a Ruger Blackhawk front sight. The backstrap is brass from an 1851 Navy, and the grips are walnut I whittled out many years ago.
The .357 has an interesting history to me. The gun was bought at a store closing in Memphis, packed in a Ruger Blackhawk box and priced at $87.50. The man who bought it later gave the gun to his son, and his son Mike, became my son-in-law. In 1979 Mike was killed in an auto accident, and some time later my daughter gave the gun back to her former father-in-law. After a few years I saw the gun in a gun shop. Didn't have enough to buy the gun outright, so traded Colt Python for it. I added the brass backstrap and Ruger front sight after acquiring the gun.
Bob Wright
The two on the left are New Frontiers in .44 Special, the 7 1/2" on the Wright is .45 Colt. Then there is a .357 Magnum SAA that has been customized. The gun has a S&W rear sight with a Ruger Blackhawk front sight. The backstrap is brass from an 1851 Navy, and the grips are walnut I whittled out many years ago.
The .357 has an interesting history to me. The gun was bought at a store closing in Memphis, packed in a Ruger Blackhawk box and priced at $87.50. The man who bought it later gave the gun to his son, and his son Mike, became my son-in-law. In 1979 Mike was killed in an auto accident, and some time later my daughter gave the gun back to her former father-in-law. After a few years I saw the gun in a gun shop. Didn't have enough to buy the gun outright, so traded Colt Python for it. I added the brass backstrap and Ruger front sight after acquiring the gun.
Bob Wright
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Welcome aboard.
One thing though, you need to get out and shoot more. You rolled that ammo 8 years ago. LOL!
One thing though, you need to get out and shoot more. You rolled that ammo 8 years ago. LOL!
CraigC
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Welcome, Bob! It's about time. 
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BobWright
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Craig,
Didn't I see a photo of my holster with your gun in it?
Been carrying that nearly everyday since last Saturday.
Bob Wright
Didn't I see a photo of my holster with your gun in it?
Been carrying that nearly everyday since last Saturday.
Bob Wright
CraigC
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Yep, I believe you did.
Glad you're happy with it.
Glad you're happy with it.
rswartsell
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Sweet Colts Bob,
Welcome again and interesting story about the .357.
Welcome again and interesting story about the .357.
Black Knight
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Welcome Bob. You have a very nice collection there.
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BobWright
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Yeah, they're a little hostile on that forum if you step outside their norm. I've been watching myself over there pretty carefully, trying to sort of ease out.
Bob Wright
PJSprog
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Welcome to THR, Bob. Great-looking revolvers. Looking forward to your contributions here.
Dave_in_Fairview_Park
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Bob welcome!
Very nice wheels you have,look forward to your insight.
All I own right now are S&W revolvers,but am always ready to buy any good revolver.
Very nice wheels you have,look forward to your insight.
All I own right now are S&W revolvers,but am always ready to buy any good revolver.
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