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mtnman1945

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New to Colt Country
« on: November 02, 2015, 11:22:53 PM »
Hi Every One,  Name is Gene I am 70 years young have been shooting all types of Black Power Firearms since the early 60s.  I own 2 Colt 1851 Navy 36s and 2 1858 .36 Cal. Remington Police and 1 lonely 1860 Colt Army 44. plus various flint and percussion rifles.  Also I live in NC and do woodcarvings.  Thanks for having me.  I also have conversion cylinders for the Remington's.
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Re: New to Colt Country
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2015, 02:58:39 AM »
Good Morning Gene,

Welcome to the forum.  Grab a chair and get comfortable.  Best to bring your own coffee, the stuff served here is a bit old.  When you feel like it, join in or start a conversation.  And post photos.  The guys that can't read like them!

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Re: New to Colt Country
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2015, 05:52:40 AM »
Good to see you here.

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Re: New to Colt Country
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2015, 05:59:57 AM »
Welcome from Colorado

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Re: New to Colt Country
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2015, 08:47:13 AM »
Hi mtnman1945, welcome to the group!

I look forward to your posts.

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Re: New to Colt Country
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2015, 11:07:13 AM »
Welcome Gene! glad to have you here.  :)

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Re: New to Colt Country
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2015, 03:53:22 PM »
Welcome to the site!!

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Re: New to Colt Country
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2015, 05:43:11 PM »
Welcome to the website! :)
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Re: New to Colt Country
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2015, 06:12:21 AM »
Well, Welcome Gene! Great to have ya on here!  :-*

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Re: New to Colt Country
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2015, 09:07:48 AM »
Welcome to the forum Mtnman1945.  I'm sure you have a lot of BP experience that will enhance the knowledge base here.
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Re: New to Colt Country
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2015, 08:41:19 PM »
Hi mm1945, welcome from Wisconsin! When you get around to it, we all like to see pictures of your guns and hobbies.