Full size single action Colt (replica) in 22LR?

Capt'n Jack · January 05, 2011, 04:07:47 PM

Does anyone sell one? Six shooter only. Thanks in advance, Captn Jack

Shotgun Franklin · January 05, 2011, 05:42:42 PM

Many years ago someone made'm. I handled one and it was very heavy. This had to be 30 years ago. I don't remember the maker but it was not USA as I recall.

Major 2 · January 05, 2011, 05:59:34 PM

I have not handled one , but the USFA 12 shot 22 , I believe is on the SA frame

Don Nix · January 05, 2011, 06:23:23 PM

Ive got an old Hawes 22 that was built in the 60s. It ws a 44 sleeved down to a 22. It is heavy but shoots dead on still after almost 50 years of abuse. If you can find one of the old ones they are pretty cheap but good guns.

Shotgun Franklin · January 05, 2011, 07:31:29 PM

I might have handled a Hawes .22. You have jogged my memory a bit. I had a gun business back in the mid-70s. I did sell some Hawes SA. If I remember right, I would get a free .22 if I sold enough Hawes handguns. Never happened. I don't know of any current production full sized .22s.

Old Doc · January 05, 2011, 07:54:44 PM

The Great Western replica of the fifties came in .22 and frequently turns up for sale on the auction sites. According to their website, the USFA 12/22 is on a full sized frame. They have two other.22's, both 6 shot. the Plinker and the target. They appear to be full-framed but the website does not specifically say that nor does it say they are scaled down. There is a very pretty .22 Target on Gunbroker.com right now, with case-hardened frame, for a cool 2K.

Tascosa Joe · January 06, 2011, 07:52:13 AM

I have a 1882 version that some clown sleved to 22. USFA did make a 6 shot 22 on the standard frame. I am not sure if they still catalog that item.

nichtmussolini · January 06, 2011, 11:49:56 AM

In the 1960 Sauer & Sohn in Germany made a .22 Sixshooter in full size.
Sincerely yours
Heinz

Capt'n Jack · January 07, 2011, 06:50:17 AM

Quote from: Old Doc on January 05, 2011, 07:54:44 PM
The Great Western replica of the fifties came in .22 and frequently turns up for sale on the auction sites. According to their website, the USFA 12/22 is on a full sized frame. They have two other.22's, both 6 shot. the Plinker and the target. They appear to be full-framed but the website does not specifically say that nor does it say they are scaled down. There is a very pretty .22 Target on Gunbroker.com right now, with case-hardened frame, for a cool 2K.

In fact, the website does state that the gun is full size with a $1150 price to match. I am sure the gun is very nicely made but the price is more then double that of the "lesser" clones. I do want a 22 for cheap shooting so the price makes that unlikely as does the GW guns wich are bringing a very high price. I guess that there iis not a market for a practice gun. So does anyone know who does conversions?

Old Doc · January 07, 2011, 07:09:48 AM

Have you looked at the "Plinkerton" made by Chiappa and imported by Cimarron. It's cheaply made but functional and as I recall, it is full-sized. You see them at gunshows for less than $200.

Capt'n Jack · January 08, 2011, 07:51:47 AM

Quote from: Old Doc on January 07, 2011, 07:09:48 AM
Have you looked at the "Plinkerton" made by Chiappa and imported by Cimarron. It's cheaply made but functional and as I recall, it is full-sized. You see them at gunshows for less than $200.

Have not looked at one in person but seems the reviews would keep me away from this one. Like Goldilocks, too much, too little.

Old Doc · January 08, 2011, 02:56:20 PM

Why don't you check out the Stallion from Taylors. I think Cimarron has a similar model .It is "almost" full-sized. I saw one at my dealer today, 6 shot, case-hardened, one piece walnut grips, $379. I didn't handle it but know from their catalog it is not full-sized. However, it's close enough, that I couldn't tell the difference just looking in the case.

The Pathfinder · January 08, 2011, 07:23:23 PM

Cap'n Jack, would this link help you any?

http://www.gunrunnerauctions.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=978830025

Good luck in your search.

Capt'n Jack · January 09, 2011, 08:28:54 AM

Quote from: Old Doc on January 08, 2011, 02:56:20 PM
Why don't you check out the Stallion from Taylors. I think Cimarron has a similar model .It is "almost" full-sized. I saw one at my dealer today, 6 shot, case-hardened, one piece walnut grips, $379. I didn't handle it but know from their catalog it is not full-sized. However, it's close enough, that I couldn't tell the difference just looking in the case.

This is half way there with a full size grip and reduced cylinder and frame size. The price is good and the gun is at least made of steel but still not quite there. Thanks, I will keep looking.

Doc Sunrise · January 11, 2011, 05:42:54 AM

USFA does make the Plinker and Target Plinker models in full size, along with 12/22. The top right is my Plinker, the rest are 12/22's.

Old Doc · January 11, 2011, 09:09:19 AM

Doc, who did your checkered walnut grips?

Capt'n Jack · January 12, 2011, 04:13:48 PM

Quote from: The Pathfinder on January 08, 2011, 07:23:23 PM
Cap'n Jack, would this link help you any?

http://www.gunrunnerauctions.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=978830025

Good luck in your search.

Thanks, and I am going to sound picky, but I have never liked nor owned a nickle plated gun. I will however keep my eyes open for a Hawes in blue if one should exist. Hanging in there, will keep looking.

Old Doc · January 12, 2011, 08:02:56 PM

Quote from: Capt'n Jack on January 12, 2011, 04:13:48 PM
Thanks, and I am going to sound picky, but I have never liked nor owned a nickle plated gun. I will however keep my eyes open for a Hawes in blue if one should exist. Hanging in there, will keep looking.

Saw a Hawes at a gunshow last week. $279 with those fake stag grips. If I see it again, I will get the guys card for you.

Doc Sunrise · January 15, 2011, 07:04:58 PM

Old Doc,

Sorry for delay in answer, I have been plowing my rear-end off.

Checked Grips were done by USFA Factory Grip maker.

Tascosa Joe · January 15, 2011, 09:24:54 PM

There was a nickle Hawes at the Dallas Market Hall gun show today for 299. The nickle was peeling off of the cylinder.