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Quality Gear Question
« on: May 23, 2010, 12:16:04 PM »
What type of old west gear would you like to see reproduced that isn't being reproduced right now?? With quality being a must!!!
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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2010, 12:38:35 PM »
Period bottled, canned and boxed goods. What else? ;D
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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2010, 02:57:50 PM »
Boots.

Better quality, more comforatable insole.  More variety of period correct styles.

I know you can get all of this with a custom boot maker, but I'd like to see more off-the-shelf options.

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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2010, 09:44:16 AM »
A square tubed, hot blast lantern.

Actually there is one being produced.  It is $ 189.00. :o

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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2010, 10:32:54 AM »
  Merwin & Hulbert pocket army (open top model) Skull crusher grip, of course
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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2010, 12:11:02 PM »
I would love to see a Manhatten Navy replica just because I like the grip better than the colt navy.  I would really love a cooper double action percussion as well. 

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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2010, 05:16:02 PM »
Good cast iron spyders in several sizes.
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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2010, 06:47:09 AM »
A silver or brass cased pocket watch that NEEDS to be wound.  Unless ya know wheres I kin git one now....... ;D
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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2010, 06:58:13 AM »
A silver or brass cased pocket watch that NEEDS to be wound.  Unless ya know wheres I kin git one now....... ;D

It aint cheap, but this Scottish company sells a nice mechanical pocket watch:

http://www.dalveyonline.com/shop-online/wrist-%2526-pocket-watches/half-hunter-pocket-watch

I lucked into one of these used on Ebay and it's a real nice time piece.
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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2010, 08:02:08 AM »
Older pocket watches abound in antique malls and at antique shows - try there, first.

Once cleaned and oiled properly - they're as good as new - even the really old ones.

The one I carry is a 'lever-set transitional' made in 1884 - it keeps better time than my Rolex.

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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2010, 06:54:58 PM »
Over the years I have tried to buy up  all the old Dollar pocket watches I have run across. i have some old ones that run fine some for parts and a few brand new that have never been wound.You used to see them on display cards in stores when I as a kid. They worked fine and when they quit you could just buy another one.
I will sell some of the ones I have but not for a Dollar. I'd take $35 to $50  for them plus shipping.

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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2010, 04:23:08 PM »
I would have to agree with Trap.....
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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2010, 04:57:23 PM »
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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2010, 08:29:59 PM »
Gents,

 Try here:

 http://www.pocketwatchsite.com/newhc.html

 Just bought this particular one for my father on his birthday: 

 http://www.pocketwatchsite.com/sale/new/ch3586.html

 I'm fairly certain these are the same maker but have the River Junction Trade Company logo on the watch face. Always nice to support a cowboy vendor:

http://www.riverjunction.com/catalog/mensfurn/windupwatch.html


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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2010, 01:47:43 AM »
USFA reproduce the 1873 Winchester.

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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #15 on: June 06, 2010, 07:46:15 AM »
A pepperbox or pepperbox kit that actually advances the cylinder on its own ...
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Re: Quality Gear Question
« Reply #16 on: June 06, 2010, 07:57:36 AM »
I 2nd the USFA 73 Winchester, although I would venture a guess that it would cost at least $2K.
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