Not to rain on anybody's parade but looks aside, the action parts in all those guns are terrible!! The worst guns to work on as a group have been these. The problem is the time period they were produced.
The looks of them are awesome! But, I don't work on looks! Function is priority for me. Today's offerings from Uberti more closely match the first gen parts I've had the privilege to see. Bolts having a thin left arm.and hands that appear to have been produced with function in mind instead of geometrical shapes carved out with a hatchet and a truck spring stuck in for good measure!
If I had the time, (which I definitely do not!) I would see if today's parts would function in the 2nd/3rd gens. If so, a much improved revolver would result!! Better springs all around and better parts by far!! They would then be possibly the finest open top Colts ever produced!!? Maybe someday, I'll give it a shot and see and maybe I can offer a "complete change over" upgrade!! As it is, I have the original parts to work with and can make a presentable shooter.
I have no problem with strict collectors and completely understand their take on the $ubject but as far as having a shooter, today's offerings are "lightyears" ahead of the '70/'80s products.
This of course is my opinion from an "inside view !! From the outside . . . . . they're Beautiful!!!!!
Have fun!!
Mike
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