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#204417 - 06/28/23 09:08 AM Re: Colt 1905 [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
Wayne Dengler Offline
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Mike,
Glad to see that all worked out well.

The 1911 design is timeless and the cartridge has a superb track record w/o all the magnum bangnum hype.

Some years ago,before autoloaders became popular,Memphis,TN PD issued S&W Model 25s in 45 Colt and they could also use 45acp with half moon clips.

Obviously both cartridge did their job well. Wayne
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#204421 - 06/28/23 03:05 PM Re: Colt 1905 [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Hi, I just got a Colt 1909 revolver in 45 Colt. It was shipped to the Philippines in 1911. These were replacements for the 38 caliber revolvers that failed to stop the Moros. I’ll post a picture when I get it, regards, Mike
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#204427 - 06/29/23 08:23 AM Re: Colt 1905 [Re: Uncle Mike]
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Mike,
I presume that the 1909 will use the half moon clips?

Does it have a lanyard ring off of the grip frame?

I am looking forward to seeing it.

Wayne
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#204428 - 06/29/23 09:12 AM Re: Colt 1905 [Re: Wayne Dengler]
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Hi Wayne, no it shoots 45 Colt referred sometimes as the "long Colt". Yes it has a lanyard ring. Here's the dealers picture, regards, Mike

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#204439 - 07/01/23 09:01 AM Re: Colt 1905 [Re: Uncle Mike]
Wayne Dengler Offline
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Mike,
That is so nice,looks to be in pristine condition.

The beauty of the 45 Colt cartridge is that it has superb ballistics w/o all the "magnum bangnum" fuss and bother.

When you do get it.let us know how it does on the range.

Or..........better yet.........send it to me and I will test it out!!

Wayne
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#204444 - 07/01/23 02:46 PM Re: Colt 1905 [Re: Wayne Dengler]
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Hi Wayne, thanks for your interest; it does look good but still has quite a bit of finish loss. This was one of the several hundred sent to the Philippines as a stop gap until the new 1911's were available. I will say this revolver is tight as a drum. I'm declining your kind offer to test it for me. regards, Mike
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#204448 - 07/02/23 08:48 AM Re: Colt 1905 [Re: Uncle Mike]
Wayne Dengler Offline
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Mike,
That is not finish loss,it is "character" adds flavor to the piece.

I have a Colt Army Special with lots of "character" and history.
1- Went to Cuba with the Rough Riders
2- Went to the Phillipine Islands,puntive raid into Mexico and WW 1 with Black Jack Pershing's outfit
3-Went to Korea with Ridgeway's outfit where it went "missing"
4-Fast forward about 14 years to Feb 16th,1966 when it was "obtained" from a North Vietnamese regular who "did not need it any more"

I occasionally shoot it using only light Trail Boss loads as I consider that the old girl has seen enough.

Old guns with worn finishes have stories to tell.

Wayne
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#204449 - 07/02/23 10:31 AM Re: Colt 1905 [Re: Wayne Dengler]
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Very cool Wayne. My Dad was a PT boat Captain in WWII in the Pacific Theater and brought home his whole 1911 rigging including his 45 marked U.S. Navy. When I was about 13, a neighbor stopped by one afternoon and in their conversation, my Dad showed him his 1911 setup. The guy pulled out 3 $100 bills and my Dad sold it to him. Sure wish he hadn't of done that.

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#204451 - 07/02/23 12:27 PM Re: Colt 1905 [Re: pappy19]
Uncle Mike Offline
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Hi Wayne, look at your revolver real good as the first Army Special was made 10 years after the end of the Spanish American War. Maybe a different model, regards, Mike
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#204454 - 07/02/23 06:23 PM Re: Colt 1905 [Re: Uncle Mike]
Wayne Dengler Offline
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Mike,
This one was made in 1892. Colt had hopes for an Army contract that did not materialize.

Then when the Spanish American War broke out,the U S Cavalry Volunteers bought some.

You are correct,it is not the special model.

Wayne
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