The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Colt 1917 with shades of Skeeter and Dobe Grant.

Colt 1917 with shades of Skeeter and Dobe Grant. (reply)

The Alsatian — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:36:21 +0000

That is a really nice find.

That is cool. (reply)

Hoot — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:37:45 +0000

Not crazy about the red insert but the "theme" is flat out cool.

I know what you mean. (reply)

jgt — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:43:50 +0000

Don't go to shows in San Antonio. A lot of the tables are intirely unmarked. I always pass them up so those shows have little to offer me. The good thing is at my age, I have already found most of the guns I wanted.

I grew up with them... (reply)

Brian A — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 06:07:45 +0000

My Dad had a 1917 and my Grandfather had a New Service 45 Colt. They are well-built and accurate, but not quite as user friendly for people with normal sized hands as the Smiths. I wear XL gloves and have a tough time getting a proper grip on them, while the N-frames are quite comfortable.

I picked up an Astra revolver in 45 Colt that way (reply)

stonewalrus — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 22:08:15 +0000

The Colt 1917 is the gun I was weened on... (reply)

rob — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:29:57 +0000

Might be why I have an affinity for what I call real guns, not pocket models:)

You do good work my son:-) (reply)

Rob Leahy — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 17:14:13 +0000

Only reason you got that... (reply)

Jared — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:38:49 +0000

It was almost noon when I bought it. No telling how many people walked by the table that morning.

Only reason you got that... (reply)

Charles — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:59:48 +0000

is it didn't pass my way first.

Colt 1917 with shades of Skeeter and Dobe Grant. (reply)

Jared — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:41:43 +0000

Yeah I could see his face light up when I actually knew what it was. We talked about the revolver for at least 10 minutes.

I had to rescue it, (reply)

Jared — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:40:42 +0000

Sometimes I feel like I am running an orphanage or shelter for guns.

That is a beauty! (reply)

Jared — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:39:20 +0000

Same here, this is my first large frame colt revolver. I have fairly large hands but it is amazing how small it makes a N frame feel after handling it for a while.

I like that... (reply)

Jared — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:37:58 +0000

An original one would be great. I kick myself for not buying one when the price was still somewhat reasonable.

I know what you mean. (reply)

Jared — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:36:49 +0000

One think I hate is when someone has a table full of stuff with no price on it. If they are that imbarresed on how much they are asking that they can't display it, I want no part of it.

Now if there is just one gun with no price on a table of reasonably priced items I will usually ask. The nice thing is I am well past the point of need,so if it isn't a good price I can just walk away.

Colt 1917 with shades of Skeeter and Dobe Grant. (reply)

jgt — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 10:16:30 +0000

I went to a show a couple of weeks back and saw a Model 28, not even pristeen, for $900. I refuse to even talk to people like that.

good on you! (reply)

Rob Leahy — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 04:58:35 +0000

cool old colt!

That is a beauty! (reply)

Brian A — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 04:23:37 +0000

Generally prefer the S&W version, but that would definitely get my interest, great find!

I like that... (reply)

rob — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 02:37:12 +0000

I have one but its still original and too centimental to change but that looks like a fun shooter.

Colt 1917 with shades of Skeeter and Dobe Grant. (reply)

Cherokee — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 02:15:42 +0000

He was selling somethng that was his for a long time and was pleased it would go to someone that appreciated it - just a thought.

Hubba Hubba! I'd have snagged it too. (reply)

Jared — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 01:17:09 +0000

I didn't see much money trading hands at all. Lots of tire kickers.