Warden Callaway Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I spotted this old Colt first generation 38WCF at one of our favorite toy stores back in early April. But timing was really bad. I'd just traided and bought two Colt single actions in February. But then.. suddenly "found money" became available. Numbers match. Screws not buggered. No finish but don't look polished. Grips are in super good shape and have an unusual cocoa color to them. Anyway, I'm happy to do my part in keeping the economy going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Very Nice Colt.... And in a Great Caliber Too!!! I ordered a custom made pair of Boots back in January and been wondering how I was gonna Pay for em ever since..... Well, looks like Uncle Sam's Stimulus $$ just got spent.... Cuz I got em Today!!!! Keep them Small Businesses rollin'......... like Boot Makers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 If that's a standard PU tailgate, them's some mighty big boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, Warden Callaway said: If that's a standard PU tailgate, them's some mighty big boots! I got mighty big Feet !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 8 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Grips are in super good shape and have an unusual cocoa color to them. WC... You may already know this but that brown color is because those are original grips and made out of Gutta Percha..... They turn that color after after about 100 years or thereabouts.......... You would'nt be willin' to swap that ole wore out Pistol for whats left of my "Stimulus" $$ and a couple a pair of Old Boots.... Would'Cha.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 wonderful buy , beautiful revolver , such a nice find , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Very nice old Colt. Have you figured out when it was made? If not send me the serial number and I will look it up. The hard rubber grips on this 38 WCF Bisley Colt from 1909 have faded quite a bit from their original color. Hardly any finish left on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 said: Have you figured out when it was made? If not send me the serial number and I will look it up. 1905 by Colt lookup. Has the cone firing pin and correct checkering on hammer for 1905 also. Yes, I'm really pleased with the condition of the grips. No chips or cracks, fit perfect and very little wear considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxahachie Kid #17017 L Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I have one that is similar to this one, but that was manufactured later than yours. Love the .38 W.C.F. caliber, a real sleeper! Congratulations on a great find. Ya done great, Pard! Enjoy this...it is history, legend, and fun, in an iconic design, all rolled into one. I bet your face is tired from all that grinning. W.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn Through Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 ok warden hows she shoot ?? I need to see a video please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, Burn Through said: ok warden hows she shoot ?? I need to see a video please Nasty today. Maybe a range report tomorrow if it clears and warms up. The front sight is low. Maybe, probably shortened? It may shoot high? Someone may have slighted it in for high velocity loads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 It was down to freezing this morning! But near 60 now. I got the old Colt out and made some noise. Using a 6 o'clock hold from 10 steps. This is with 7gr Unique 180 load. I shot video but it'll be a day or two to get it edited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn Through Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 looks to me like she shoots real good with that new powder stuff ........ i wonder how she will shoot with the powder she was made to shoot ????? ha ha just kidding you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 I shot video on Saturday of me shooting the old Colt for the first time. I uploaded the vedio clips to PC to edit. The computer popped up with a message saying it needed to be rebooted to install updates. Turned it off. Turner it back on Sunday morning and all it would do was display the spin cycle. I took the PC into the computer Wizard this morning. Fortunately, I still had the video on the camera. Here is one segment that wouldn't require much editing. Yes, I need a haircut. This is actually the second attempt. I had a FTF on first try. I had installed a spring out of one of the Cimarron Eleminator 8s. I changed out the spring on the right for spring on left. I've shot 30 rounds with no more FTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 You ain't the only one, Warden. The wife trimmed me Saturday, at least got it off my ears some and cleaned up the back of my neck. Just enough to keep the dog catcher off my trail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Ok! The young ladies in at our local PC fix-it place got my PC back up and running. There was nothing really wrong with the PC, it was just hung up trying to update Window 10. She said they had "tons" of them come in with same problem. Anyway, it works now and I've glued the video clips together for hopefully a better video. Wind noise is bad an spots despite using a "dead cat" on microphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Somebody say 38-40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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