H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 15, 2024 Posted September 15, 2024 It is weird to want a Sheriff's model and Buntline Special in .32-20? A couple of months ago, I actually saw a Sheriff's in this caliber on Gunbroker, but I passed on it because Colt Sheriff's are C&R only in .44 or .45 caliber. As such, this one was not, and therefore, it is not legal to import into Massachusetts. I think the only way I could get a .32-20 Sheriff's model would be to obtain an existing one in .44 or .45 that's kinda beat up, and take it to Colt and have it rebarreled and recylindered. Probably more trouble than it's worth, but it's the only way I could get one. By the same token, I've never even seen a Buntline in .32-20 nor heard of one. Other than doing the rebarrel thing, I'd have to order a custom one with factory engraving, and that's just too expensive and takes to long. So, why do I bring this up? Well, it's looking more like I'm gonna be shooting .32-20 more often instead of .45 Colt/.44-40/.44 Special to make my powder last longer. (Yeah, yeah... I'm a miser.) But while I do have 5 rifles in the caliber, I only have 2 pairs of pistols. Two SAA's and two Bisley SAA's. I know that my only option in this chambering is a Colt (or clone) but I do like to have some variation from time to time. The Buntline and Sheriff's were the only things I could think of. But getting them... Not easy!
Rip Snorter Posted September 15, 2024 Posted September 15, 2024 They used to talk about "the long and the short of it" on point!
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 15, 2024 Author Posted September 15, 2024 10 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said: They used to talk about "the long and the short of it" on point! Oh, I do that with my .44s already
Rip Snorter Posted September 15, 2024 Posted September 15, 2024 Only one 32-20 left, 5.5" Colt. The 92 went in a trade. Nice shooting guns.
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted September 15, 2024 Posted September 15, 2024 Well, there's the Cimarron Lightning or Model P Jr. that you can get with a 3.5" barrel in .32 - That's your "sheriff's model" And a Model P / Cattleman 32-20 with a 7.5" barrel, that's your "Buntline". That's as close as you can get "easily" (if those clones can be bought in your state? You did mention clone)
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 15, 2024 Author Posted September 15, 2024 1 hour ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: (if those clones can be bought in your state? You did mention clone) They can't
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted September 15, 2024 Posted September 15, 2024 37 minutes ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: They can't Okay, then, I seem to recall maybe you can only buy a clone if it can be proven to be in your state prior to some date years ago? Something like that?
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 16, 2024 Author Posted September 16, 2024 21 hours ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: Okay, then, I seem to recall maybe you can only buy a clone if it can be proven to be in your state prior to some date years ago? Something like that? Oh yeah, that's true. If it was registered in the state prior to 199something, I always forget, it can be resold. Still, that does mean a limited supply. Until recently, you could take the gun apart and just import the "frame" and do it that way, reassembling the pieces yourself, and then registering it, but as part of the desire to ban, "ghost guns," frame transfers are now forbidden as well.
High Spade Mikey Wilson Posted September 19, 2024 Posted September 19, 2024 I've been a 32-20 shooter for years with a pair of Taylor Uberti pistols and 3 different rifles. You will enjoy shooting them.
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 19, 2024 Author Posted September 19, 2024 2 hours ago, High Spade Mikey Wilson said: I've been a 32-20 shooter for years with a pair of Taylor Uberti pistols and 3 different rifles. You will enjoy shooting them. .32-20 is a great caliber. Over the years, I have obtained... Winchester 73. 1st Generation Colt 7.5" 2nd Generation Colt 5.5" Winchester 92 Colt Lightning Colt Bisley Blued 4.75" Colt Bisley Nickeled 4.75" Marlin 1888
Texas Jack Black Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 57 minutes ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: .32-20 is a great caliber. Over the years, I have obtained... Winchester 73. 1st Generation Colt 7.5" 2nd Generation Colt 5.5" Winchester 92 Colt Lightning Colt Bisley Blued 4.75" Colt Bisley Nickeled 4.75" Marlin 1888 No pics? I do enjoy these Colt and Winchester toys.
High Spade Mikey Wilson Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 12 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: .32-20 is a great caliber. Over the years, I have obtained... Winchester 73. 1st Generation Colt 7.5" 2nd Generation Colt 5.5" Winchester 92 Colt Lightning Colt Bisley Blued 4.75" Colt Bisley Nickeled 4.75" Marlin 1888 Nice!! Besides the Taylor pistols I have a Uberti 1873, a 1900 made Winchester 92, and a Browning 53 modified with an extended magazine. I'd like to get a Marlin sometime if I ever run into one.
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 20, 2024 Author Posted September 20, 2024 14 hours ago, Texas Jack Black said: No pics? I do enjoy these Colt and Winchester toys. Heh heh.... Winchester 73. 1st Gen SAA 3rd Gen SAA Winchester 92 Colt Lightning Colt Bisley Blue Colt Bisley Nickel marlin 1888 How's that?
Texas Jack Black Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 45 minutes ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: Heh heh.... Winchester 73. 1st Gen SAA 3rd Gen SAA Winchester 92 Colt Lightning Colt Bisley Blue Colt Bisley Nickel marlin 1888 How's that? Very nice eye candy
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