What is it?

[4Fingers]

Got a SAA clone, in a few months/years I might have enough equipment to get in on the action.  Attaching picture.  Care to guess what it is?

[Old Top]

4 Fingers,

Looks like a Great Western II

Old Top

[4Fingers]

4 Fingers,

Looks like a Great Western II

Old Top

I went to their Web site just now to see what they look like.  I can see why you said GWII....... but it isn't........sorry, no cigar.

[Forty Rod]

Ruger?

[Pettifogger]

Two pin frame, long hammer spur.  Ruger New Vaquero.

[4Fingers]

Two pin frame, long hammer spur.  Ruger New Vaquero.

We have a winner!  You know your guns.

[4Fingers]

Ruger?

It is.......which model?

[Cherokee Reb]

Not sure a Ruger would be considered a SAA clone...

CR

[4Fingers]

Not sure a Ruger would be considered a SAA clone...

CR

I had a feeling that someone would challenge me on that as soon as I typed it.  Does "SAA clone" mean a replica that is exact in every detail to the first Colt SAA or does it mean something else?  What gun model would qualify as a SAA clone in your opinion?

Thanks.

[Cherokee Reb]

Any of many that follow the configuration of the SAA. this would eliminate guns with coil springs, modified hammers, odd grip configurations and such.

The Uberti Ps are close. The USFAs are closer.

CR

[4Fingers]

Any of many that follow the configuration of the SAA. this would eliminate guns with coil springs, modified hammers, odd grip configurations and such.

The Uberti Ps are close. The USFAs are closer.

CR

. 
Okay, that makes sense, now I see why my Ruger isn't a clone.  Thanks.

[Danny Bear Claw]

Serial number and it's location makes it obvious it's a Ruger too.  Nice specimen.   

[4Fingers]

Serial number and it's location makes it obvious it's a Ruger too.  Nice specimen.   

I wondered about that......you've confirmed my suspicions.

Thanks.

[Pettifogger]

I wondered about that......you've confirmed my suspicions.

Thanks.

What suspicions?  You mean you weren't sure it was a Ruger?  By the way, it's also a .45.  Do you know how to tell from the picture?

[4Fingers]

What suspicions?  You mean you weren't sure it was a Ruger?  By the way, it's also a .45.  Do you know how to tell from the picture?

Huh?  Of course I know it is a Ruger.  I'm the owner, I bought it, are you trying to insult me or what?  I said it confirmed my suspicions......meaning that the serial number and it's location might be a dead giveaway to what brand and model it is.....just as Danny Bear Claw said.  Good grief!   Okay, I'll calm down...even though you've insulted me:).......how do you know it's a .45 Colt from the picture?

[Cherokee Reb]

Have I missed the point of this whole exchange? 

CR

[Pettifogger]

Wasn't trying to insult anybody, just wondered what you meant.  The way it was written it sounded like your suspicions that it was a Ruger were confirmed.  Again, sorry, but there are people on this wire that can't tell the difference between a Henry and a Henry Big Boy.  When there is an unclear statement made in a post you don't know what is meant until you ask.  Not quite like having a face to face conversation where these things can be cleared up on the spot.  You can tell it's a .45 because it has a 7 1/2" barrel.  The New Vaquero in .357 doesn't come with a 7 1/2" barrel.

[Major 2]

Have I missed the point of this whole exchange? 

CR

if you did , I was with you !   

[4Fingers]

if you did , I was with you !   

I don't understand it either and I started this whole mess.....sorry.

[wildman1]

Don't be sorry, I learned how to tell if that Ruger was a 45 Colt. Thanks P. WM