Skatter Gunn Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Hi Fellow Shootists, I am a new member and this is my first post. I'm trying to identify a fellow six gun enthusiast who appears to have gone by the moniker of "Skatter". The reason I'm looking into it is that I own a Colt Custom Shop .38-40 that this fellow had sent to the CCS for an action tune up for single action shooting. The grip strap is engraved with the name "Skatter". Apparently the revolver was sent to the custom shop for work but never re-claimed by the owner. A a gun dealer friend of mine purchased it and he in turn sold it to me. Anyhow is there anyone here who recognizes this name? Photo attached. Thank you, duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Nut'n in a m'ship history search for that alias. I don't recall ever seeing that alias used here on the forum. Good luck, OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Seeking to possibly return a firearm to a previous owner is a noble gesture, but likely futile. My recommendation is to change your alias from Dukhunter to Skatter and shoot the hell out of that revolver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Dukhunter, You could contact SASS headquarters and see if they can help. Here is a link: https://www.sassnet.com/ The SASS office is (877) 411-SASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Morning OLG, J-Bar, and Pat Riot, Thanks much gents for taking the time to respond and the advice. I appreciate it! I thought it was worth a try to see if I could track down "Skatter" but knew that it was a bit of a long shot. J-Bar, that's a great idea, I'll see if I can change my alias to Skatter. Again, I thank you and enjoy the weekend! Dukhunter (Skatter?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 SASS homepage "Alias Lookup" indicates that "Skatter" is an existing alias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thank you very much Pale Wolf Brunelle! That's very interesting, I hope if he's still active here that he comes across this post. Thanks, duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 30 minutes ago, dukhunter said: Thank you very much Pale Wolf Brunelle! That's very interesting, I hope if he's still active here that he comes across this post. Thanks, duk Apparently Skatter has never been on the Wire (this forum). He or she doesn’t have a registered username, at least not “Skatter” as a username. If you are serious about finding Skatter I recommend you call SASS HQ at 877-411- 7277 Monday through Friday 8-5 MDT Otherwise, enjoy the gun you bought and Welcome to SASS and the Saloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 2 hours ago, PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L said: SASS homepage "Alias Lookup" indicates that "Skatter" is an existing alias. Good to hear-It came back '0' in a membership search. TNX, PWB. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thank you Pat & OLG. At least I tried. I've had the pistol for a year or so and it still remains new in the box, never fired. Guess it's time I give it a try. I do have a couple of USFA Rodeos in the same caliber (.38-40) that I do shoot. They too are great revolvers and very accurate. Thanks for all your help/input! duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 DUK-Call SASS HQ on Monday and ask. I have a feeling he will be shown as a 'Life-Member'. PLZ let us know of what you have learned....... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Will do. Thank you. duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 @dukhunter, Could this be whom you are looking for? http://www.shootingbums.org/wmr/skatter.html He is currently listed as an "InActive Member" Contacting the club, someone may be able to help you locate him. Let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Hi Father Kit, This is great, thank you! Don't know if this is the "Skatter" I'm looking for or not but it certainly is a very good place to start. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 My Stetson is tipped in your direction. Hope things work out to everyone’s satisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Thank you. Members here have been very helpful and I do appreciate their efforts. Hope to find out more tomorrow. Thank you, duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 FYI. I did contact SASS this morning, just waiting on their reply. Thanks, duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, dukhunter said: FYI. I did contact SASS this morning, just waiting on their reply. Thanks, duk Emails can take time-Best to call'em. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Google henry fish jr candia nh Says he is ffl and gives phone number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Morning, I did do a google search and now have Henry's phone number, so I'll give him a call later today. Thank you for your help. duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Here's the story, gents. This pistol did belong to Henry Fish with whom I just had a good phone conversation, nice guy. He told me that he purchased a few of these Colts thru an ad that SASS published in their newspaper a few years back. These were supposed to have a nickel finish but came without. Henry sent them back to Colt Custom Shop and had them finished in nickel. Got 'em back, shot them and the nickel flaked off, so back to Colt they went with instructions to remove the nickel. Long story short Henry worked out some other deal with Colt and Colt kept the revolvers, so there maybe another .38-40 "Skatter" floating around out there. Henry told me to enjoy the gun and to go shoot the heck out of it which I now plan to do! End of story. I like a happy ending! Thanks to all of you for your help & interest! duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Thank you for the follow up OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 You're welcome. It was fun doing a bit of detective work and thanks to all of you for your help. duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 @The Original Lumpy Gritz @PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L @Pat Riot, SASS #13748 @Ringer I want to take this time to those who participated in helping our Guest - dukhunter in his quest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 hour ago, dukhunter said: You're welcome. It was fun doing a bit of detective work and thanks to all of you for your help. duk Why don't you stick around then.......... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Hi OLG, I'm not goin' anywhere. I'll be lurking around here. Have a good evening. Thanks, duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked River Pete, SASS 43485 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I think I'd use " Skatter Gunn" for an alias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Hi Crooked River Pete, Great suggestion. I'll look into it. Thank you, duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 It's puzzling to me as to why "Skatter" had his name engraved on the backstrap before he sent them back to CCS to have the plating removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Morning Marshal, Can't say that I rightly know but, if I understood Henry correctly, the original order called for a nickel finish. Although not specifically discussed, I imagine that the order also included a request that the alias "Skatter" be engraved at the same time. As he told me, when he received the finished product the pistols were blued, not nickel and again I'm speculating here but Colt did engrave them as per the original ordered. That make sense? Thank you, duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 22 hours ago, Crooked River Pete, SASS 43485 said: I think I'd use " Skatter Gunn" for an alias. “Skatter Gunn”... now that would be a cool alias. Dukhunter, like OLG said. Don’t be a stranger...did he mention newcomers get a discount here in the Saloon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: did he mention newcomers get a discount here in the Saloon? Not really a discount, We're just using Pat's tab for the rest of 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 dukhunter, You'll have to get in quick though as Bottles may cut Pat off, since he is building up quite a tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 hours ago, dukhunter said: Morning Marshal, Can't say that I rightly know but, if I understood Henry correctly, the original order called for a nickel finish. Although not specifically discussed, I imagine that the order also included a request that the alias "Skatter" be engraved at the same time. As he told me, when he received the finished product the pistols were blued, not nickel and again I'm speculating here but Colt did engrave them as per the original ordered. That make sense? Thank you, duk Yep, in that scenario, it makes perfect sense. Thanks, duk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatter Gunn Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 You're welcome, Marshall. Pat, I contacted a moderator to ask if I can change my alias to Skatter Gunn per you're suggestion. Just waiting to hear back. Tyrel, I did have a few drinks in the Saloon & told Bottles to charge them to my Dad, so I think they went on Pat's tab. Cheers, duk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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