H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 Believe it or not, "Sheriff's Model" does not mean short barrel, it means no ejector. The frame is slightly different from a "normal" SAA, and there's really no way you could put an ejector on it. Now, I have also see pictures of collections Sheriff's models, usually commemoratives of something that have pistols with a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 inch barrel. Kinda cool looking, but out of my price range. That being said, if you could obtain, a Sheriff's model frame and put a 12" barrel on it, what you call it? A Buntline Sheriff's Model, or a Sheriff's Buntline? I am actually considering trying to figure out how to get such a beast without spending stupid amounts of cash.
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Posted December 5, 2022 Well, I hadn't intended for this to be so silly, but it sure is fun to see how people are responding.
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 https://www.emf-company.com/store/pc/-Buntline-c71.htm https://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-historical-quarterly-wyatt-earp-and-the-buntline-special-myth/13255 This is a Long Read... But has some interesting tidbits!
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 There's a lady, can't remember her alias, that I used to shoot with occasionally. She had a pair of buntlines that she shot in matches. Holsters to match.
Guest Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 I'd call the first one Pinnochio and the second one Oihconnip. Or Pinnochio 2 whichever is easiest. Just sayin'
Doc Altman SASS#74468 Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Mister Badly said: I think Tennessee Snuffy dropped one of his pistols!!
Wyatt Posted December 5, 2022 Posted December 5, 2022 6 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: That being said, if you could obtain, a Sheriff's model frame and put a 12" barrel on it, what you call it? Mine!
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 6, 2022 Author Posted December 6, 2022 For reference, I offer the following image. Usually when I shoot the top Buntline, I pair it with the nickeled Sheriff. The two Sheriff's are the first "matched pair" that I was able to obtain. The Big Iron is not normally paired with any of these guns, but the image was created for... reasons I don't recall.
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 6, 2022 Author Posted December 6, 2022 As to why I "want" this, Sheriff's models, in .44 or .45, are all C&R. The odds of me finding another Buntline, in .45, that I can purchase in Massachusetts, are remote. But if I could find a .45 Sheriff, that I can buy. I can then drive down to Hartford and say, "Please put a 12" barrel on this." Maybe. I dunno. Used Sheriff's are getting more expensive every day, and ordering a new one from the Custom Shop is STUPID expensive. And as much as I "want" one, I don't really need it. Much contemplation is in order going forward.
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 What would I call it? Clu B. Imis
Boomstick Bruce Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 Ok, now I have to show off a recent purchase and some other ridiculous toys...
Chuckwagon McTaggart Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 I'd call it pointless. IMHO, the main reason for not having the ejector is because the barrel is too short to mount it. If you want the long barrel, why not have the ejector?
Mister Badly Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Doc Altman SASS#74468 said: I think Tennessee Snuffy dropped one of his pistols!! Lol. He has a long pull to get them out of his holster. Fun to watch.
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 6, 2022 Author Posted December 6, 2022 9 hours ago, Chuckwagon McTaggart said: I'd call it pointless. IMHO, the main reason for not having the ejector is because the barrel is too short to mount it. If you want the long barrel, why not have the ejector? No ejector with proper frame = Sheriff's model, regardless of barrel length. Sheriff's Model = C&R C&R = Exempt from stupid laws in Massachusetts that say, among other things, you can't buy a new SAA in this state cuz it's not a safe design. Conclusion: It's just about the only way I can get a new "Buntline like" Colt in .45.
Chuckwagon McTaggart Posted December 6, 2022 Posted December 6, 2022 7 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: It's just about the only way I can get a new "Buntline like" Colt in .45. I understand your motivation. I am thankful that I am not bound by those type of restrictions. Why not be twice as cool and get a 24" barrel?
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 6, 2022 Author Posted December 6, 2022 29 minutes ago, Chuckwagon McTaggart said: I understand your motivation. I am thankful that I am not bound by those type of restrictions. Why not be twice as cool and get a 24" barrel? I still want to be able to draw it from a holster. The 12" is hard enough, to say nothing of the Mares Leg type pistols!
Cholla Posted December 7, 2022 Posted December 7, 2022 I assume you are the guy that bought this? https://www.gunbroker.com/item/957618156
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 8, 2022 Author Posted December 8, 2022 No, I did not buy that.
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