Better photos of my 1866 Springfield.

[Fred]

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[Fred]

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[Fred]

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The patina on the wood is wonderful

[Fred]

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[Dick Hosmer]

That's a NICE '66, Fred!!

Better than mine (which is good enough that I never actively sought an improvement)

[Fred]

Thanks Dick. I noticed it when a new poster referenced it as being for sale on Gunbroker by a friend of his. I liked it then and figured that I might buy it and flip it later for a tad more than the asking price to put towards another Single Action Army Colt.
I'm thinking of still doing that very soon before I change my mind again.
I've still got the three early 1868's to keep and study though and that's good enough for me.
I will never be able to collect one of everything like you have been able to, so I'm not even going to try. I've pretty much got my itch scratched with the 1868's now.
Just gotta get that Colt I've got my eye on though. It's an early attic conditioned U.S. Marked cavalry specimen in the 15,000 range with the original un chipped or excessively worn walnut grips. Gotta have it. Just gotta.

[Tkacook]

Fred, that is one fine example. Wish I had the funds to take it off your hands!

[Fred]

I'll bet you Do! Here's a link to it on Gunbroker where it's up for sale.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/680940526

[Fred]

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