Made a deal

[mike116]

Yesterday a guy showed up wanting to trade these two 2nd gen Colt revolvers for some leather work.    We worked out some details and it looks like I will own both an 1851 and an 1860 F series 2nd gen revolver in a few weeks.




Both are unfired but the '51 Navy has a couple scratches on the grips.   The '60 Army is like brand new.  No boxes or paperwork for either one.

[Marshal Will]

Outstanding deal, Mike. Trades are a good thing to do. The 1851 has a square back trigger guard. Might be a bit tight on your finger but they are beautiful. Congrats.

[Hawg]

Cool beans!!!!

[Bishop Creek]

Mike, does that 1860 Army have a "US" under the "Colt's Patent" on the frame? If so, kind of rare, they didn't make very many of the 2nd Gen Army models that way. I had one once but regrettably sold it a number of years ago.

[Zulch]

Way to go Mike!! 👍👍

[mike116]

Mike, does that 1860 Army have a "US" under the "Colt's Patent" on the frame? If so, kind of rare, they didn't make very many of the 2nd Gen Army models that way. I had one once but regrettably sold it a number of years ago.

Yes BC,  it does have a "US" under the COLT'S "PATENT" stamp.    Thanks for bringing it to my attention.   I'll have do some research.

[Captainkirk]

"Good...trade?" (Dances With Wolves)
Yeah, I'd call it that, and more. 

[Clydesdale4x4]

"Good...trade?" (Dances With Wolves)
Yeah, I'd call it that, and more. 

I've shot on that set. Very cool thing they left behind:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/kmfBmnNxBrc3TyTL6

[G Dog]

[Clydesdale4x4]

"Good...trade?" (Dances With Wolves)
Yeah, I'd call it that, and more. 

I've shot on that set. Very cool thing they left behind:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/kmfBmnNxBrc3TyTL6

Adding to that album tonight. Using the gear I had then to shoot this movie set,  was like using a Cap and ball .45 to go hunting Elk, (and NOT a Walker) as far as the shots I was getting. Plausible, but not practical. Lightroom has introduced some AI tools, that are making up for what I lacked in light sensitivity. Should be cool.

[45 Dragoon]

Good deal Mike!!
 
Lotsa times a "trade" makes sense!! I got my 5th ROA that way!

Mike

[Len]

Looks like a great deal there, Mike.
Which means you're going to give something awesome in return.
I'm terribly curious as to what.

[Navy Six]

Looks good Mike, I hope you enjoy the new guns! I have a pair of Uberti 51 Navies with the squareback trigger guards, and I prefer them when shooting one handed "duelist" style but like the oval guards if using two hands. Either way, congrats on the trade.

[ShotgunDave]

Nice trade Mike. I always trade when I can. Sometimes I prefer it to cash.

[Miguel Loco]

That's a great deal Mike! I bet you're smilin'!!!!