Colt .38

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Re: Colt .38

Post by Sakobav » Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:55 am

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Be very careful while firing , ensure you dont use any super loads etc keeping in mind age of these revolver. SO have it thoroughly examined before firing it. Also remember US dealers cant ship gun parts out of US any more, its prohibited. If there was ultrasonic way of checking barrel etc like engineers do for materials boy I would have it done. I hope you dont take this in wrong way just my 2c
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Re: Colt .38

Post by tarzanboy73 » Sun Nov 29, 2015 10:33 am

Yes thanks again. I intend to get it checked from a good gunsmith before firing.

Also if it breaks, I can return it and ask for a similar calibre handgun.....will have to wait a bit though!!!
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Re: Colt .38

Post by tarzanboy73 » Wed Dec 30, 2015 6:57 pm

All cleaned up....cylinder lockup checked........cylinder timing checked........hammer contact checked....and ready to rock and roll!!!
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Re: Colt .38

Post by Kittu » Wed Dec 30, 2015 10:38 pm

tarzanboy73 wrote:All cleaned up....cylinder lockup checked........cylinder timing checked........hammer contact checked....and ready to rock and roll!!!
Tarzon
from where you will buy ammo for pistol?.gundealers doesnt deal in pbore ammo unless you got lic from MHA

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Re: Colt .38

Post by tarzanboy73 » Wed Dec 30, 2015 10:44 pm

NSP...please read the first post.... :D

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Re: Colt .38

Post by Kittu » Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:03 pm

tarzanboy73 wrote:NSP...please read the first post.... :D
i know what nsp is non service patterren
you cant sell it
army persons are facing trials in courts who sold their weaponss like m1 grand :D
my query was just simple if its 38/200 then you have to obtain pbore lic in order to buy ammo for your revolver
no offence ment just a opinion :D

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Re: Colt .38

Post by ckkalyan » Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:04 pm

This Colt is shaping up nicely...looks great - enjoy tarzanboy73! (y)
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Re: Colt .38

Post by tarzanboy73 » Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:14 pm

Thanks ....
@ashok...no offence taken.
Ammo from army ordinance. Dont need license as I am still serving.

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Re: Colt .38

Post by gladiatorgarg » Thu Dec 31, 2015 11:51 am

Great piece of history in your hand sir...have a great time with it...in fact i am also waiting for my turn to get a NSP...how long did you wait?by the way I am lt col Garga..

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Re: Colt .38

Post by tarzanboy73 » Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:10 pm

@gladiator...was lucky...one of the offrs in my unit transferred it to me as he is retiring next year....he waited 7 yrs to get it. :D

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Re: Colt .38

Post by Commonwealth_of_PA » Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:19 pm

Very nice. That is not even a firearm in America since it is before 1899. It is the same as a toy. I have a buddy that would love that in his collection.

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Re: Colt .38

Post by tarzanboy73 » Sat May 28, 2016 7:49 pm

Age old question....can i fire the iof .380 ammo in lieu of .38 long colt....those are tough to come by

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Re: Colt .38

Post by kanglasa » Fri Nov 04, 2016 1:24 pm

Sir, i think as per new MHA letter on arms act you can apply for PB licence through your state govt home dept.. you can download the letter from intranet ofMGO BR. I think u should go and meet the home secy of your state and aplly along with the copy of the letter. I just got M1US carbine and i got the licence too. I think i must be the only guy who got NSP carbine after 30 yrs.
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Re: Colt .38

Post by tarzanboy73 » Sun Nov 13, 2016 10:50 am

@kanglasa...thanks....will do so

Added in 1 hour 39 minutes 52 seconds:
kanglasa wrote:Sir, i think as per new MHA letter on arms act you can apply for PB licence through your state govt home dept.. you can download the letter from intranet ofMGO BR. I think u should go and meet the home secy of your state and aplly along with the copy of the letter. I just got M1US carbine and i got the licence too. I think i must be the only guy who got NSP carbine after 30 yrs.
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Does the letter refer specifically to nsp arms ?

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Re: Colt .38

Post by SARGE7402 » Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:15 am

First a very nice weapon. It's not an 1889 New Army, but an 1895 as shown by the cylinder locking bolt notches in the cylinder. The 1889 locked at ther ear of the cylinder like the 1877 Lightning. Secondly it's not chambered for a .38 Special, but for the .38 Long Colt which originally used a heeled bullet (like the modern .22) but later used a hollow based bullet of .358 diameter. You would most likely be safe shooting .38 Special Hollow Based Wad Cutters, but I'd be leary of using regular full power .38 Special Loads.
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