R & D Richards For Sale!

David Carrico · September 08, 2008, 11:46:51 AM

I have an older Richards conversion in 44 Colt. The complete conversion was done by Ken Howell, not just a conversion cylinder. Plain cylinder, not roll engraved. Has some wear and tear, I've carried it on several shows. It's had a lot of blanks fired through it, but never a live round. I can email pics. Must ship to FFL.
Thanks!
DC

Major 2 · September 08, 2008, 12:33:23 PM

Pards this an early 3 digit serial # Kenny Howell Type I Richards.

David offered it to me..but I have another Richards on layaway, I agreed to buy.
I best not (though temped) buy David's , less I loose both my happy home and landing gear

If'n' you want a Type I and can't wait 2 years ...here is your chance

Pappy Hayes · September 08, 2008, 01:11:21 PM

Sent you an email for pictures

Fox Creek Kid · September 08, 2008, 01:20:44 PM

Well, how much?

David Carrico · September 08, 2008, 02:21:19 PM

Let's start at $800 and I would take more!
DC

Fox Creek Kid · September 08, 2008, 03:32:38 PM

Dave, is this a 0.429 "modern" .44 Colt or is it unlined, hence needs a .44 Colt heeled bullet?

David Carrico · September 10, 2008, 08:22:43 AM

I had this posted on the SASS wire, but they removed it, I assume they thought it was a commercial posting. This is my personal gun, it has nothing to do with my business. I have pics of it on my website because it is easier for me to post them there. If I was looking for one of these, I couldn't buy one this cheap. I'll take $700, I've had something come up that I need some extra $$$ for.
Thank you!
David

David Carrico · September 10, 2008, 09:31:32 AM

I would say it was either a Uberti or Pietta. Ken had removed those markings.
DC

Major 2 · September 10, 2008, 09:35:27 AM

Seth..early on Ken just used 2nd & 3rd Gens & Uberti....I'd lean 90% sure it's a Uberti

Fox Creek Kid · September 10, 2008, 09:46:22 AM

He also used Armi San Marco. I had a 2nd Model Richards made by Kenny that was an ASM.

David Carrico · September 11, 2008, 11:20:42 AM

Sold pending funds! I would like to thank everyone for their help.
DC

Major 2 · September 11, 2008, 12:48:08 PM

Quote from: Fox Creek Kid on September 10, 2008, 09:46:22 AM
He also used Armi San Marco. I had a 2nd Model Richards made by Kenny that was an ASM.

That true as did USPFA import some ..

ASM's owner was Aldo Uberti's Son in Law..
ASM got a bad rep...for guns they supplied to Discounters and some guns in that quality range got into the
offerings from Navy Arms & Cimarron etc.
But ASM was quite capable and did turn out some very nice pieces.
It's to bad , Traditions ,Sportmans Warehouse etal were demanding costs be kept low, and ASM was willing to cut corners to supply them at that level.

Glad for you Dave ...also glad I'm not being tempted anymore...

Dusty Morningwood · September 11, 2008, 03:24:48 PM

Well, it tempted me over on the SASS Classifieds and now it is mine!

Major 2 · September 11, 2008, 06:45:06 PM

That's great Dusty...I'm glad for ya !

I have two, and Dave's/yours was temping me like Henry's ..can't have enough

Fox Creek Kid · September 11, 2008, 06:49:00 PM

Dusty, it it lined or not?

Dusty Morningwood · September 11, 2008, 08:21:25 PM

FCK:
Since it is a Kenny Howell conversion, I will have to assume "yes". Maybe David C. can tell us, as the check just went out to him and I do not have revolver in hand.

Dusty Morningwood · September 12, 2008, 08:01:54 PM

Quote from: Fox Creek Kid on September 11, 2008, 06:49:00 PM
Dusty, it it lined or not?

DC tells me it is lined. Sweet!