In the meantime, we've been our usual selves about moving more and more in the direction of revolvers, especially, single action revolvers. This week, we sold off a couple of semi-auto handguns and replaced them with a couple drool-worthy beauties. Yeah, that's us. The shooting world has gone nuts on bottom feeders and here we are headed in the other direction, back to revolvers. Once a cowgirl, always a cowgirl, I guess.
So, here are a couple truly beautiful single action revolvers. Both have color case frames and both have 7 1/2" barrels.
On top is a 1976 vintage Colt New Frontier Buntline 22 LR, so named for its long 7 1/2" barrel. This vintage was nearing the last run of the Colt SA rimfire line, though Colt did offer a funky safety version for a few years in the 80s that went over like a lead balloon. This is NOT one of those. It's in mint condition and, of course, it has that excellent four click Colt action and exquisite trigger.
On the bottom is a brand new Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 mag, but not just any Super Blackhawk. This is one of a thousand produced with color case by Turnbull Custom, the premier color case folks that restore some of the priceless collectible single action revolvers and lever guns in the world. Not only is the color case superbly done, the metal to metal fit is as fine as any custom single action I've ever seen. As for the cheesy laminated grips, well, those will get replaced by something more worthy at some point.
Will do a range report at some point, though I've already done some test firing with the Colt and, of course, it's flawless. Oh, yeah, more single action beauties that a cowgirl or cowboy can love.
to learn. I'm not familiar at all with Colts and their design using the pony. Did a quick google search and I found a "Colt" thread on the 1911Forum. The legend from where the contemporary story has come about is deep in long-ago history. Looks like there will be some interesting reads to dig for. Thanks for the up-close photo and pointing out the pony.
