Holy shit! Colt 1905!

[Jcordell]

I've shot all of my old timers at least once. It's a connection to history. I can't help but put a few rounds through them. But like you I don't get them for recreational shooting. I've got guns for that. The old timers are just neat to own.

Once again congratulations.

[Nyles]

Originally Posted by Checkman

I've shot all of my old timers at least once. It's a connection to history. I can't help but put a few rounds through them. But like you I don't get them for recreational shooting. I've got guns for that. The old timers are just neat to own.

Once again congratulations.

Thanks again - I try to shoot all of my guns at least once as well - I just need to work up the courage to shoot my Webely 1910 now. I just REALLY don't want to fuck up a gun they made under 1000 of....

Although, on that note, I find it amusing that, particularly in the US, both the Colt 1905 (6100 made) and my .455 1911 (at least 11,000 made) go for more than a Webley 1910 (about 700 made). Rarity and desirability don't always exactly equal.

[Jcordell]

Very true. And I do agree that in terms of ergonomics and esthetics the parallel ruler Colts left something to be desired.But it's more about the importance and significance of the model that is important. Guess POI's posting just caught me at a bad moment.

[Nyles]

It arrived today - very definately refinished, but that's not uncommon with these, as the original oil-quenched blue was somewhat delicate. And for a rare gun like this I'm willing to live with it!

[Jcordell]

Very nice.

[Swordfish941]

Originally Posted by Nyles

It arrived today - very definately refinished, but that's not uncommon with these, as the original oil-quenched blue was somewhat delicate. And for a rare gun like this I'm willing to live with it!

It looks like the .45's ugly stepsister.

[Nyles]

Older sister or even mother would probably be a closer metaphor.