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Old03-19-2011, 04:08 AM #1
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Hi,I wanted to share some pics of the two vintage Colt's I purchased a few day's ago,one 1902 military colt in 38acp ,made in 1918 the other a 1903 pocket also in 38acp made in 1911,both guns are in original condition,and I got an original full box of western ammo to go with them



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Old03-19-2011, 04:11 AM #2
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Man those things are cool. I love old colts. Can i ask how much you picked them up for? Anyway congrats.
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They're beautiful Reinhard. Their condition is excellent.
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Man those things are cool. I love old colts. Can i ask how much you picked them up for? Anyway congrats.
thanks ,prices are much higher in Europe,the 1902 , 3500€ and the pocket 1500€....if you can find them here ,these colts are scarse in Europe
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More beautiful guns. Thanks for sharing!
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Just a quick question. I noticed on the slide of them, the word caliber is spelt "calibre" but says they were made in Hartford, CT. Can someone explain that to me who knows the history? And Reinhard, the two pistols look to be in great shape
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Two more beauties!!!
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Just a quick question. I noticed on the slide of them, the word caliber is spelt "calibre" but says they were made in Hartford, CT. Can someone explain that to me who knows the history? And Reinhard, the two pistols look to be in great shape
I think that calibre or caliber are both correct spellings
here's a site where you can find the most important information regarding these colt models
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thanks Rock,,and Johnny357
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Reinhard

Thank you for showing us these fine pistols. I enjoy seeing them and thinking of the nostalgia that surrounds them!

Thanks Again!

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