Wallaby Damned Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 Revised posting as most items have sold. I’ve got two items left that may be of interest to you all: Winchester Model 1886 SOLD! 1895 Colt Army & Navy .38 Colt S/N: 22x22 Army issue sidearm in the interwar years which I bought to fill my own collection as it came after the Peacemaker and DA. .38 Colt is a nice light recoiling round but you probably wouldn’t want to depend on it in battle. This one has a nice patina indicating extensive holster carry, still has a good amount of blueing on the frame, plastic Colt grips. Functions perfectly in DA/SA and shoots well. The cylinder and release have #725 stamped on them which may mean this was an armory rework at some point? At any rate, nice little bit of history here. I’d like $525 shipped for this one. 1902 Colt DA “Philippines Constabulary” 45 Colt SOLD! 1860 Spencer 56-50 SOLD! 1873 2-Band Trapdoor Rifle 45-70 govt S/N: 48114x, placing manufacture date sometime between April and June of 1875, a little over a year prior to Custer’s defeat at the Big Horn/ Greasy Grass. Barrel measures 31 3/16” Correct stock, sight, high arch breechblock. Comes with a nice leather sling and bayonet. Honestly, this is one of the nicest trapdoors I’ve ever shot (I have a video of me doing so if you’d like to see that). Beautiful bore and a really nice yet original finish overall. Cartouches present, no cracks and very few handling marks. I don’t know what the story on this one is but it’s been very well taken care of. Finish is better than 80% (or better) throughout. The blueing on the barrel is worn from mounting the bayonet suggesting this might have been a drill rifle? The woodwork is really nice. Function is flawless. Ejector kicks out brass very nicely. I just picked up an original cleaning rod as well (included) so this rifle is totally complete now. Check out prices on original 1873’s and the reproductions available and I think you’ll find this a pretty good deal. Shoot a piece of history! I’ll include a set of RCBS dies as well as 100 pieces of brass, mixed manufacture but all very good, most of it is nickel. Also including a canvas “prairie belt” with a Winchester buckle so you can shoot your aide matches. Carries about 25 rounds and I even have a few loaded rounds to get you started. I believe it is PMC or something but it’s commercial load 405gr FP ammo. Safe to shoot in a TD. I’d like $1225 OBO shipped for this one. Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 SOLD!
Sgt Duncan Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 Quite a few nice firearms worth drooling over. Prices seem very fair. Might be my old eyes but but I seem to have missed the price on the the Shiloh Sharps with 3 barrels.
Wallaby Damned Posted October 15, 2021 Author Posted October 15, 2021 Sarge- whoopsie! Third time’s a charm maybe? I had written most of this online last night and then got bumped for whatever reason. Re-done this morning offline then pasted here and must’ve missed it. I’d like to get $2500 on the Sharps which is definitely less than what I have in it but probably a fair price for someone interested. Thanks for pointing out the oversight.
Uriah, SASS # 53822 Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 Oh man! That is a good price on the Sharps, especially with the sights. Trapdoor - correct long wrist stock. Does it have a high arch breach block (bottom side)? Uriah
Wallaby Damned Posted October 15, 2021 Author Posted October 15, 2021 I believe so. Chamber coloring still looks factory inside. It’s a really nice piece in my ever so humble opinion. I handled a lot of TD’s before I bought this one; if I could only remember where I bought it. I travel all over the country for work and usually to some pretty remote locales. Have found a lot of old treasures this way though my wife tends to look at them askance. Lol
July Smith Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 I can’t resist, I got a few questions but I gotta have that Spencer! PM incoming.
Wallaby Damned Posted October 15, 2021 Author Posted October 15, 2021 Spencer SPF to July Smith -thanks pard! Trapdoor SOLD to Willie Goodnews - thanks to you as well sir!
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 Hey Wallaby ! Glad to see you back ! Horace
Wallaby Damned Posted October 15, 2021 Author Posted October 15, 2021 Thanks Horace! You know I couldn’t stay away too long.
Wallaby Damned Posted October 16, 2021 Author Posted October 16, 2021 And just throwing this out there but if anyone has an HK USP Tactical in 9mm or a Glock 17L (I know, I know…) OR a WWI era Colt New Service I’d be open to discussion.
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Tell me about the butt pad on the Shiloh. And has the stock been cut?
Wallaby Damned Posted October 16, 2021 Author Posted October 16, 2021 I don’t know if the stock was cut after the fact or if it was built this way but it’s a nice setup. 13” LOP from the butt to the trigger.
smokedawg SASS#60968 Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 I've got a Colt USGI 1909 New Service. Nice gun.....US property marks etc are clean, not reblued. I'm interested in the 2 Colts. PM me if that interests you.
pachaug kid Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Interested in the spencer, if the deal fails with july smith.
Wallaby Damned Posted October 16, 2021 Author Posted October 16, 2021 Answering questions on the Sharps: The 45-90 barrel and fore end w pewter tip is a 30” Shiloh half round half octagon. The 45-60 is a C. Sharps 34” full octagon.
Wallaby Damned Posted October 17, 2021 Author Posted October 17, 2021 Absolutely not. It was a relative’s of mine and was carried during the war. I’ve got his Spencer as well as his pistol but those got handed down and will get handed down in turn.
Doc Coles SASS 1188 Posted October 17, 2021 Posted October 17, 2021 I will take the 1902 Colt. Send me a PM and we will work out the shipping and payment.
Wallaby Damned Posted October 17, 2021 Author Posted October 17, 2021 1902 Colt is SPF to Doc Coles! Thanks sourdough!
Cholla Posted October 17, 2021 Posted October 17, 2021 I am interested in the 1886 Winchester. Could you please send me some photos of the barrel markings? What length is the barrel?
Wallaby Damned Posted October 17, 2021 Author Posted October 17, 2021 Cholla, barrel is 25 1/4”, mag tube is 25”. I love rhe finish on this rifle as it was clearly used but cared for. There are old, old handling marks and dings on the stock and foreend but the wood is really pretty. There’s enough of the blue and nickel left over to see what it would have looked like new but there’s so much character to this rifle. Action function is really nice; hammer spring is very strong. I had plans of taking this one elk hunting out here but then found a 76’ 50-95 so…
Cholla Posted October 17, 2021 Posted October 17, 2021 Okay. You talked me into it. I'll take the 1886. Let me know how you want the funds.
Wallaby Damned Posted October 19, 2021 Author Posted October 19, 2021 Sharps and the 1895 Colt still available
Wallaby Damned Posted October 19, 2021 Author Posted October 19, 2021 No sir; it’s a mid 1700’s HW Mortimer lock, built as a .54cal Jaeger in the early 1980’s in Heart Mountain, WY (and a present from my wife!)
Doc Coles SASS 1188 Posted October 26, 2021 Posted October 26, 2021 I picked up the 1902 colt today and it was nicer than it looked in the pictures, which is always nice. I am quite pleased with the fast shipping and smooth sale. Wallaby Damned is a good guy to do deal with.
Wallaby Damned Posted October 26, 2021 Author Posted October 26, 2021 Thanks Doc! I’m glad to have made another connection and look forward to sharing a table with you sometime in the future. FYI folks- the 1895 Colt DA is still available as is the Sharps. I’m willing to make a deal on either. Also, will include two molds for the Sharps (370gr Postell, 400gr Brooks
Wallaby Damned Posted October 28, 2021 Author Posted October 28, 2021 The Sharps is sold pending funds and buyers approval to Silver Creek Jack. Thanks mate! for anyone wishing they’d moved a little faster on that Trapdoor, here’s your chance! The first buyer changed his mind so she’’s available again. As an added bonus, I found a little over 100 pieces of brass to come along with and a handful of commercial loaded ammo. Don’t recall the manufacture but it’s your typical 405gr flat point load. I’m also including a set of RCBS dies and a canvas prairie belt (bandolier). Go get on your horse and head into the sunset scouting for signs! the 1895 Colt DA is likewise still available and I’m open to offers on that one. Thanks all!
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