Which replica firearms would you like to see available?

[John Smith]

I have a M&H in 44-40... the barrel has been cut and a field repair to the over cylinder strap.  I sent it off to the Smith Shop, and had it rebuilt (at very reasonable rates) and now shoot it with black powder equivelant loads.  There isn't any complex machining involved.  With modern cdc programs, it should be as easy as a 1911 clone.

[Tascosa Joe]

I too would like to see a M&H built.  They are cool guns.  Cabela's here in Fort Worth has a .32 with folding hammer, 4" barrel  and a second 3" barrel, nickle NIB.  Way cool but they are asking close to 5K for it.

[French Jack]

The website for Merwin & Hurlbert is a little bit too phoney smelling for me.  First of all, there is NO Address, second, NO Phone number, and the links for catalog and orders is not operable.  There is nothing to show that there is anything but a Fishing expedition going on, fishing for YOUR Deposit.  Non-refundable, yet.  So, if you never hear or see from them, you still cannot request a refund!!!!!
NO THANKS

[Pancho Peacemaker]

The website for Merwin & Hurlbert is a little bit too phoney smelling for me.  First of all, there is NO Address, second, NO Phone number, and the links for catalog and orders is not operable.  There is nothing to show that there is anything but a Fishing expedition going on, fishing for YOUR Deposit.  Non-refundable, yet.  So, if you never hear or see from them, you still cannot request a refund!!!!!
NO THANKS

Agree 100%.

I do hope a Merwin & Hulbert comes to be, but this type of business model does not add credibility to their operation.

Pancho

[Ottawa Creek Bill]

OCB: There are still second generation Colt Walkers out there - they're as close to the real deal as we will ever get. Yes I know the history, but some of the gun was made in this country, it was all assembled in this country, and it was inspected at the Colt factory. It factory letters from Colt (unlike the signature series). All markings are correct, no de-farbing necessary. I just saw two Walkers at a gun show last weekend with box, $750 and $800. There was a real Walker there also but it was not being sold.

James.....I know about the second generation colts, I own and shoot several........I would still love to have a walker built completely here in the colt factory and not just have one built under license by some one else with just the colt name on it.......

Bill

[Wild Bill Hickok]

10guage TNN..upgraded. 30 in barrels at least.

USFA to produce the '73 winchester. I'd sell the grandkids to get money to buy one.

A more correct 'blue' on 'whatever' is being made. This jet black gives me a migraine if I stare at it long enough.

Win mega millions just as soon at it hits new record high.

Wild Bill Hickok

[WaddWatsonEllis]

If cost was no object, and I had a reloader on retainer, a copy of a Gatling Gun would be nice ....

Okay, I can dream, alright?  *L*

[Delmonico]

Del:  Have you looked at a Huglu.  TR Imports in Southlake, Texas is the US distributor (I think) I have looked at a 12 ga hammer gun at their shop.  I think it has screw in chokes though.

Tascosa Joe

BTW:  The eye of round turned out really good.

Yep, screw in's, I know today I'm in a minority but screw in chokes turn me off as bad a a pink camo stock.

(Anyone can rave all they want about how wonderful they are, but I won't fall for it, I hate the things and won't own a shotgun with them, esp a side by side, they make it look wrong and ugly and ain't needed.)

[Forty Rod]

First model SW Russian

A few years back I was told by someone at EMF that they were working on a 1st Russian in .44 Russian with several barrel lengths.

Last I heard the economy stopped it cold.  Get me a pair in nickel with 8" barrels at a realistic price, and you'll have a customer.

I'd also like a sporting Whitney-Burgess-Morse .45-70 rifle like the one that was stolen from me about 18 years ago.

[Forty Rod]

If cost was no object, and I had a reloader on retainer, a copy of a Gatling Gun would be nice ....

Okay, I can dream, alright?  *L*

Do a web search.  Someone was making an 1874 style Gatling in .45-70 and had a full wood carriage and a full limber available. 

Now, about affordable...well that's relative, you know. Seems it was about as much as a new Ford pickup plus the limber which was another 50% on top of that.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Forty Rod,

Well, if I ever win the lottery, that would be affordable ... plus one would almost have to own his own ammo company to fire it ... *S*

[Ottawa Creek Bill]

Yep, screw in's, I know today I'm in a minority but screw in chokes turn me off as bad a a pink camo stock. Tongue

(Anyone can rave all they want about how wonderful they are, but I won't fall for it, I hate the things and won't own a shotgun with them, esp a side by side, they make it look wrong and ugly and ain't needed.)

Del....

Me either!!

Bill

[Delmonico]

Del....

Me either!!

Bill

It's funny how many folks screw them things in and out to change the pattern but never check the pattern on a pattern board with the ammo they are going to use of course, being important.  But heck few folks know what their guns pattern like even with fixed chokes. 

[Forty Rod]

Forty Rod,

Well, if I ever win the lottery, that would be affordable ... plus one would almost have to own his own ammo company to fire it ... *S*

Use to have a couple of guys around here would bring Gatlings to Norco and let folks shoot 'em.  Last i heard they were charging a buck a round and I figured with transportation, insurance, clean up, and ammo cost's they were losing money  at about a buck a round.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Forty Rod,

I believe it ...even reloading, .45 Cal Colt is nearly .75/round ... and they must have to reload hundreds if not thousands of shells ... then there is the cost of replacing barrels as they wear out or overheat ...

[Cactus Rope]

Forty Rod,

I believe it ...even reloading, .45 Cal Colt is nearly .75/round ... and they must have to reload hundreds if not thousands of shells ... then there is the cost of replacing barrels as they wear out or overheat ...

Ya'll need to get away from that left coast 

It is only costing me about 40 cents to reload 45 Colt and that is with all new components, even less with used brass. Come to the Heartland and we'll fix you right up.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Cactus Rope,

Tis a true fact that things are costly out here ....

But when I moved out here from the left coast, I went from a pinko commie to a fairly conservative Democrat without changing a view on anything ... LOL

[Deadeye Don]

All I want is guns that certain companies say they are going to make, but never do.

[St. George]

It's purely market-driven, and no manufacturer will enter into any sort of production without expectation of a reasonable return in shareholders' profits.

As a buying group - C&WAS is simply too small to matter - even to the Italians, who have much of the technology needed.

Forget an American firm taking it on as new production, since on an average, the C&WAS guys won't pay the prices needed, and manufacturers know this.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Roscoe Coles]

Actually, the gun I wish they made would have low tool up costs (they already make most of it).  I would like a Colt "S" conversion, basically an 1849 pocket model in .38 short Colt and a 3 1/2 inch barrel.  They already make the 49, they already make the 36 cylinder (off an 1862 pocket Navy).  I think that there would even be a demand for it, no one makes a good historic pocket pistol.  A pal had an original in nickel with Ivories and it was fantastic.  It was like having a little SAA, very nice.

There are others that would be fun, a Merwin and Hulbert (I stupidly sold my original), maybe a Hall Carbine, but honestly, I think we are living in a golden age for western guns.  I was tickled pink when I got my Uberti 1876, it was a wait but they came through.