Some More News

Capt. John Fitzgerald · July 15, 2012, 11:24:00 PM

Curiouser and curiouser. Just went to the Gun Broker web site and there, right at the top of the page, are two single actions that USFA donated to the USA Olympic Shooting Team. Both are up for auction, the proceeds to benefit the team. Both have factory letters stating that they were shipped from the factory on June 29th, 2012. One is a 7.5" flat top model with ivory grips and the other a 5.5" SAA with master grade "C" engraving and ivory grips. So... now we know of at least two guns that USFA has turned out so far this year!

Link to SAA auction: www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=296208060

Link to flattop auction: www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=296209013

Pettifogger · July 16, 2012, 12:20:36 AM

Shipped and built aren't the same. They knew the Olympics were coming and probably built them quite a while ago.

Capt. John Fitzgerald · July 16, 2012, 01:21:46 PM

Probably true, but at least we know that SOMETHING is going on.

St. George · July 16, 2012, 01:39:18 PM

Might have to call and ask the night watchman...

When expensive machinery's sold off, and staff's let go - well, that's not a sign of prosperity and forward-thinking management.

Scouts Out!

Pettifogger · July 16, 2012, 02:52:17 PM

Quote from: Capt. John Fitzgerald on July 16, 2012, 01:21:46 PM
Probably true, but at least we know that SOMETHING is going on.

Any news is good news. I still wish that SASS would have legalized the Double Eagle. They sure felt good in my hands.

Capt. John Fitzgerald · July 16, 2012, 03:37:17 PM

USFA has also updated their web site, showing the donated pistols. I also received an e-mail "newsletter" from USFA informing me of the auction.

If nothing else, we now know that the night watchman is computer literate.

Blackpowder Burn · July 16, 2012, 10:41:59 PM

I just had a friend return an old USFA to them for repair. He got immediate turnaround and a free rebluing. That's an industrious and talented night watchman!

Deadeye Don · July 17, 2012, 05:45:46 AM

Quote from: Blackpowder Burn on July 16, 2012, 10:41:59 PM
I just had a friend return an old USFA to them for repair. He got immediate turnaround and a free rebluing. That's an industrious and talented night watchman!

Nice, but repairs and rebluing doesn't equate to manufacturing new guns. My whole criticism of USFA is that they dont just come out and state what is going on to their loyal customers. If, in fact they are simply "retooling" and plan to start production again, why not just tell their customers this instead of not saying anything. If they go down the tubes it will be their own fault.

Major 2 · July 19, 2012, 04:45:49 AM

They sent me a email offereing the auction of the two Olympic pieces....

usfa-news@usfirearms.com USFA page with the link to the Gunbroker site. $:-\$

at the bottom , are the logos of all the USFA brands .. Like

MAXIM® Silent Firearms Co.
FOREHAND & WADSWORTH
United States Cartridge Company
Schuyler, Hartley and Graham™

St. George · July 19, 2012, 08:19:27 AM

Surprised they didn't list Merwin, Hulbert, as well...

If you're gonna own the name - probably be a good idea to have an actual business plan and method of manufacture.

Oh, wait - the MH guy already tried that...

Scouts Out!

Major 2 · July 19, 2012, 12:41:47 PM

Quote from: St. George on July 19, 2012, 08:19:27 AM
Surprised they didn't list Merwin, Hulbert, as well...

If you're gonna own the name - probably be a good idea to have an actual business plan and method of manufacture.

Oh, wait - the MH guy already tried that...

Scouts Out!

yeah ! no POOP !

maybe Donnally is from the same School of Business