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Offline Zulch

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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #15 on: December 07, 2021, 06:30:48 AM »
Looking forward to seeing them tljack!!  <={
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #16 on: December 08, 2021, 09:27:38 AM »

I can't tell either. It might even be a Uberti. They made some brass 51's early on.

This revolver is not a brasser
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #17 on: December 08, 2021, 11:09:59 AM »
Quote from: tljack on December 08, 2021, 09:27:38 AM

I can't tell either. It might even be a Uberti. They made some brass 51's early on.

This revolver is not a brasser

Cool. Are you going to shoot it? :cowboypistol:
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #18 on: December 08, 2021, 11:32:37 AM »
Not until I know more about it. If it turns out valuable I will likely sell it. To gaudy for me. I have many 1851s that I shoot.

I have found out that the grip frame is gold plated.
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #19 on: December 08, 2021, 11:34:06 AM »
Quote from: tljack on December 08, 2021, 11:32:37 AM
Not until I know more about it. If it turns out valuable I will likely sell it. To gaudy for me. I have many 1851s that I shoot.

I have found out that the grip frame is gold plated.

Wow, they went all out on it.
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #20 on: December 08, 2021, 11:37:10 AM »
I have tried uploading a picture of the grips 3 times today and for some reason it is not going through
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #21 on: December 08, 2021, 11:44:11 AM »
Quote from: tljack on December 08, 2021, 11:37:10 AM
I have tried uploading a picture of the grips 3 times today and for some reason it is not going through
tljack..so your attachments aren't hanging when you go through the process? I know you have hung pictures before. Just a thought here. Were you adding text in the message body?
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #22 on: December 08, 2021, 01:02:32 PM »
Do owners of ornate guns like that one actually shoot them or is smokin em up considered gauche? 

I've never been presented with the choice but have always wondered how that's handled.
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #23 on: December 08, 2021, 01:20:52 PM »
Quote from: G Dog on December 08, 2021, 01:02:32 PM
Do owners of ornate guns like that one actually shoot them or is smokin em up considered gauche? 

I've never been presented with the choice but have always wondered how that's handled.

The plating wont stand up to shooting, if it is plating. A lot of those gold colored guns are just a gold wash. It will wear off with excessive handling.
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #24 on: December 08, 2021, 04:38:42 PM »
Quote from: G Dog on December 08, 2021, 01:02:32 PM
Do owners of ornate guns like that one actually shoot them or is smokin em up considered gauche? 

I've never been presented with the choice but have always wondered how that's handled.

From what I've seen, most of the guys buying the "Faberge Egg" guns are doing so for the perceived collector value and potential appreciation in price. Honestly, I can think of better ways to accrue value than guns. Most of those typre do not shoot them. Pity.
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #25 on: December 09, 2021, 03:01:54 PM »
From my personal experience when selling BP revolvers. I have gotten much better prices if they have not been fired.

Additionally I have many other 1851 Navy's I can shoot including an original.

From what I've seen, most of the guys buying the "Faberge Egg" guns are doing so for the perceived collector value and potential appreciation in price. Honestly, I can think of better ways to accrue value than guns. Most of those typre do not shoot them. Pity.
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Re: Gold Damascening
« Reply #26 on: December 10, 2021, 02:34:22 PM »
Wow what a beauty.
Some serious work involved.
It deserves a nice display box and a life of leisure.
Just my opinion of course.
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