------- I do like the idea of the adjustable sights -- plus i like the fact that the New Frontier is essentially the same as a SAA, but much much more affordable in a lot of cases (and , in my mind, a more versatile firearm due to the sights)
Anyway ---- enter this second gen SAA NRA Centennial version i spied while shopping for a firearm for my significant other ------ The original plan was to get her a Smith 642, a Glock 42, and a .22 of some form or fashion for her to train on --- figuring i could always use a .22 , and between the 642 and 42, i would sell the one she didnt cotton to, as she hasnt settled on a platform yet
----- Well, Lucy, I got some 'splainin to do --- I saw this and was able to make a deal !
---- Wife (Rita) is going to have to stick to my Sig 238 and Detective Special a while longer --- she has been running .38 Specials out of my 4 inch Model 66 too
I paid no mind to the Centennial hullabaloo, - I just saw a SAA at a price that was in line with what i had been pricing New Frontiers for, and in the appropriate caliber (.45 Colt)
I thought i had gotten the deal of the century, but later googled it and found out i got a fair deal, but definitely didnt steal it - 10 years ago these guys were pretty cheap -
--- No matter --- I also choked a bit in 2009 when i paid what i thought was a bit too much for 2 Pythons in very good condition, --- but 5 years later, it seems the sands of time has made that deal ok
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inlaid gold NRA centennial script --- I know it adds no value, but my birth year was 1971, --- so i like it
No turn lines
bad pic of the muzzle , but absolutely no discernible wear at the muzzle
I couldnt afford either the Miroku /92 short rifle , or the beautiful Taylors and Co case colored rifle in .45 also at the store , --- but i rest easy knowing i still have this little Model 94 Trapper in .45 as a darn good companion piece for my usage
------and yes -- i fully intend to shoot the heck out of this SAA--- they are not really rare and there are a few of them on GB with wood box and everything for 16-1700 or so --- The mystery to me with this one is where the heck the darn box went -- oh well
I dont know when i get to do a range report with my dang schedule -- but when i do, this will be the first place that hears about it !
I am overdue on range reports anyway ------ there is a Marlin 30/30 youth model from last February that still needs to be wrung out, as well as a .44 Special snub that has only had a few rounds through it since winter to wensure safe operation --- and i will give the Winny .45 another go just to verify function
Will likely have a couple shotguns and some other things up for sale shortly to pay for this rascal, - but Colts have made me do irrational things in the past
In my 40+ years of snagging good guns, it has always been, "What are the most desirable guns, Winchesters or Colts?". Well, I am a Winchester man but I'll give you a hint which gun really moves the soul........the single action Colt.
