Antique Colts For Dummies 

On the Single Action Army what you call a loading lever is usually called a loading gate.

There used to be a great strictly 'antique' gun show at the old Sunnybrook Ballroon in Pottstown,PA. I remember tables of old guns just like that.

The converted pistol would have had a loading lever that was removed as it was no longer needed.

I'm always amazed at the fit and finish of firearms that were destined for military service, before the days of Parkerising. The gorgeous polished blue finish would have suffered from corrosive primers, the first fall into a stagnant puddle or even nervous sweaty hands. Keeping the gun in good order was half the battle. Nice selection Tom, keep 'em coming.👍

Thanks for posting this video on the early Colt line of SAA's and the one DA. I know you are a German military (Walther/Luger etc.) fan and all the those videos are 'entertaining' and informative but for a poor peasant like myself, collecting any of those WWII arms is out of my mad money league. I have however over the past few years taken an interest in 'reproductions' of Colt style 1873 SAA's. I have a Ruger 4.75 barrel in 22 and a 4.75 barrel Cimarron Pistolero Nickel Plated in 357 ordered (pick up April 2). I would have gone for a more original 45lc but I understand the ammo is hard to find now. It's great to see you expand outside of your circle of historical interest and cover other categories of military and civilian memorabilia. From what I have read, Colt wasn't the only supplier of military grade weapons in the 1800's, Remington was a supplier of handguns.

Pop out the wedge and look underneath to see if there is a serial number there.

First you thank Ian and then you steal his globe. Well played.

I believe the .36 caliber was a police model .

Nice job Tom

That single action that you thought was Turnbull restoration is still a beautiful gun either way. Thanks for the video! 🤠👍

WOW, last time I got this excited I had to a pay a young beautiful woman a lot of money. Ahhhh, time for a cigarette.

You can tell, it's what Matti Ross carried in her poke.

Loading gate, I think, not loading lever.

Phew!…pass the tissues..

Who works in inch anymore? I work in Åstrom.😅

Tom, I believe the Patterson was made in Patterson, NJ.

Gotta love them Colts, thanks Tom!

The 5 1/2 inch models with multiple serial numbers were called ALTERED models, the reason that Artillery model was used is that they were issued to the Artillery first after they were Altered......also a Colt in .44/40 is a frontier or peacemaker, and was a Civilian firearm, .Colts with US inspectors marks are 45 calibre, UNTIL .38 double action revolvers. Now I will stand corrected, but that is what I read as a Young fellow, in various reference books

The Paterson was made in....yep, you guessed it....Paterson, NJ. Colt's first plant was there, not Harford, as the "Patent Arms Company" of Paterson NJ. Also the military guns were always 45 Colt. The "Frontier Six Shooters" were 44-40. I guess they didn't want to call them "Single Action Armys" since those were all 45s. A very nice collection!

The Frontier Six-Shooters were marked as such from the factory, They are all in 44-40 to go together with the Winchester lever action rifles (also 44-40) of the time. So the frontier guys only needed one type of ammunition to carry along. As for the number on the loading gate. It's an assembly number that should match the assembly number found on the frame. This assembly number will be found on the frame's bottom flat. You need to remove the trigger guard to see it.

I cry every time I watch your videos.

You two guys rock! Ian is also super cool! Regards from SSW, South Africa. You should do a joint stream..

Some of the early ones even tho they have no U.S. marking could have been Military guns belonging to State Militia or Officer private purchase, many of these would not have had additional markings added before issue.

Not all of them had the same finish, my 49 is brass without plating and is a lesser produced cylinder without a roll stamp.

Thanks Tom..... Shoe🇺🇸

All antique colts are for dummies! I should know, i own some 😂

Whaaaattt, guns without waffenamts???😮

The “pocket conversion” is an early 1871 pocket navy in 38 rimfire.

You’re the man Tom! 😊

1 st model dragon have a short cylinder, and colt walker have a longer cylinder.

Wondering where the globe in the back of you came from?

Absolutely great video thanks 👋👊

Beautiful Colts. Thanks for sharing them! 🙏🏼

Think that is a ejection rode for the pistol 😮

Something not right with the supposed military colt,the were only 45 colt,and were inspection by Reynaldo A Carr and no one else. And after the military acquired Schofields they only ammo they use was made for the smith and Wesson because it was a shorter case.

@tom call old south restoration in dyersburg Tennessee and ask for John, if turnbull didn't do the restoration there is a good chance he did it. They're on par with turnbull. They do awesome correct work down there.

Like always another great video mr.Tom ,God bless legacy collectibles

1100 walkers I believe... 100 extra to ( mainly) replace the ones that blew up

I thought his first business location was Patterson new jersey?

Awesome pieces! I really, really like that nickel-plated double action. Thanks, Tom.

The "round holes" in the cylinders are called cylinder stops, Tom.

If you make money in the gun collection game, you are an expert.

I'm interested in the nickel finish colt if it's 2nd generation or older?

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Loved your presentation. Great viewing for a gun nut w/ cold adult beverages.

Please forgive us the often ignorant few Ja ja haa

Thank You for the great content and information. It really too bad people are so ugly. You cant know everything about all subjects and you dont claim to. I hope the trolls stay off the channel.