Gary - Question about my Double Eagle

Started by Capt. John Fitzgerald, January 26, 2013, 01:49:56 PM

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Capt. John Fitzgerald

January 26, 2013, 01:49:56 PM
Gary,
Towards the end of the run on Double Eagles, I ordered one in bright nickel through DJ's in Bothell, WA.  When it was delivered it had the Rodeo II style satin nickel finish with fire blue screws (you might remember this one).  As this finish was not typically offered on the Double Eagle, I was wondering just how many of them left the factory with the satin nickel finish.  I haven't seen, or heard, of another.

Also, what truth is there to the persistent rumor that USFA sold off all or part of the CNC machinery used to produce the SAA's?

Thanks in Advance,
CJF
You can't change the wind, but you can always change your sails.

GaryG

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January 26, 2013, 06:16:20 PM
If you got a DE with a satin finish, that's the only one that I know of.  There were Storekeepers (Standard grip & hammer) done in the  satin nickle.   Yes the machines no longer exist though there is talk of reviving the line about 2 years down the road.   My bet that if it is revived, parts will be outsourced to US machine shops.  I believe there are parts available for repairs and a limited # of frames for a run of limited # of guns.

Capt. John Fitzgerald

#2
March 04, 2013, 01:42:39 PM
Well, it turns out there are more satin nickel finished Double Eagles out there!  Just ran across this one on GunBroker.com.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=331527306

So much for "one of a kind."
You can't change the wind, but you can always change your sails.

GaryG

#3
March 04, 2013, 01:50:03 PM
I was already wrong once today and now twice.  Just goes to show you what the aging process is capable of. 

Capt. John Fitzgerald

#4
March 04, 2013, 02:25:59 PM
Gary,
I know what you mean!  Glad to see you are still with us.
CJF 
You can't change the wind, but you can always change your sails.

Coffinmaker

#5
March 05, 2013, 01:04:57 PM

Unbelievable.  A 1200 dollar gun for over 2 grand.  I mentioned on another thread that some folks with NIB guns were asking stupid money.  And there are some of P.T. Barnums' folks out there willing to pay stupid money. :o

Coffinmaker

Gen. Jackson

#6
March 06, 2013, 02:45:37 PM
Quote from: Coffinmaker on March 05, 2013, 01:04:57 PM
Unbelievable.  A 1200 dollar gun for over 2 grand.  I mentioned on another thread that some folks with NIB guns were asking stupid money.  And there are some of P.T. Barnums' folks out there willing to pay stupid money. :o

Coffinmaker

I agree. Its just plain illogical and stupid. I could get five revolvers for that price.

Capt. John Fitzgerald

#7
March 06, 2013, 07:02:44 PM
Personally, I feel perfectly content seeing people pay ridiculous prices for guns that I already own.  ;D

USFA turned out some of the finest SAA's ever produced.  In all likelihood, you are never going to see any more made.
You can't change the wind, but you can always change your sails.

Coffinmaker

#8
March 10, 2013, 01:07:45 PM

Too True.  >:(

Coffinmaker
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