TTN Serial number 00001 for sale at gunbroker!!! Hurry! auction ends 4-12-13

[Michael Bear]

Boys!
Just found one on gunbroker. Very first one that came out. Type in TTn in search. It starts at 425.00. No bids yet.
Ends 4/12/2013 6:30:00 PM ET  (GunBroker.com Official Time)      
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=335934342

Somebody go get it. I just bought a new sixshooter so no cash 

What a deal!
My heart is pounding like a hammer.
Damn what a deal. Serial number 00001. Imagine that?

[harleydavis]

I won this auction and should have this shotgun next week. Thank you for the heads up. I will let you know how it looks and shoot.

[Michael Bear]

Congratulations! From what I've gathered over quite a bit of time, it's an awesome shotgun. Many people love it. I heard it's build like a tank but retains the looks like not too many others. And with this serial number!!!!! Have fun!

[harleydavis]

Yeah, the old collector in me thinks that I should not shoot serial number 00001. Reality is that I probably will not live long enough for it to ever be collector valuable. It will be fired repeatedly and hopefully, hit what I am trying to hit. I am sure the shotgun will do its part, one can not be so confident of the shooter's ability I fear!!!

[Michael Bear]

You shoot it if you want and have fun. When I get some some I'll make you an offer. For new or shot.
You'll like it, but ask around about this serial number so you don' fry yourself.
Good luck

[Pit Mule]

Aw shoot it and have fun with it. I have a friend who owns SASS Ruger Vaqueros #1 & #2 and shoots them all the time. I doubt it will ever be a true collectors item. The bottom line is it ain't worth anything unless you sell it.

[harleydavis]

[quote The bottom line is it ain't worth anything unless you sell it.
[/quote]
Indeed, it aint worth 5 cents until it sells for 5 cents. Didnt buy it cuz of the serial number, believe it will be on the shooting line very soon!!

[Michael Bear]

You ride it and you ride it hard! Those are superbly crafted and are like Rugers sixguns compared to the rest. Just built to last.
Enjoy it and make a review of it. Don't forget about the pictures!
Good luck!

Michael Bear

[harleydavis]

Used the SXS at a shoot last weekend. It performed superbly. The inset hammers are the clear ticket on an exposed hammer shotgun. Cocking them both together was nice. Liked it so much I have sold my '87.

[Major 2]

I bought mine direct from Walt Johnson TTn in March of 04, I'd assume it was Manufactured in 03  

So the assumption it is 10 years old ...it has been flawless, Walt installed lightened springs & an oversize bead.
I even asked him to hand select the Stock for some figure , he did not disappoint me.
The only thing is it was about 2 years later he offered US applied Case Coloring to the locks for a short time.

I did emery down the sharp spurs on the hammers, they would de-hide you pretty good.

Bluing has held up very well, and it has no rust, on steady diet of AAP Clean Shot and an occasional box or 2 of store bought.

[Abilene]

Major 2, I think you need to check your math there 

Got mine in '04 as well.  For some time they came with "standard" springs and sight bead installed, and a set of lighter springs and the larger bead in the box.  Later they did just send them out with the lighter springs and the bigger bead already installed.  I love mine.  I antiqued it a number of years ago and often get asked if it is an original.

[Mean Bob Mean]

I antiqued it a number of years ago and often get asked if it is an original.

Abilene:

Is there a writeup somewhere on the antiquing process?

Bob

[Major 2]

Major 2, I think you need to check your math there 

Got mine in '04 as well.  For some time they came with "standard" springs and sight bead installed, and a set of lighter springs and the larger bead in the box.  Later they did just send them out with the lighter springs and the bigger bead already installed.  I love mine.  I antiqued it a number of years ago and often get asked if it is an original.

Opps  ... I was thinking 2013...  corrected 10 years old

[Abilene]

Abilene:

Is there a writeup somewhere on the antiquing process?

Bob

Longshot Logan is no longer with us, but some of his info still is.  A lot of people used this info to refinish wood and to antique guns.
Refinish wood: http://www.cuttersraiders.com/plans/StockRefinishing.pdf

Antique a gun: http://www.theopenrange.net/articles/Antiquing_SAA_Revolver.pdf

I basically did the same as he described for stripping the wood and giving it an oil finish.  As for the antiquing, I used a less involved method.  Used Birchwood Casey rust and blue remover to completely remove blue, leaving a dull gray finish.  Added a little cold blue in protected areas.  This is a little hard to do and have the cold blue fade into the gray without leaving a line, but if it doesn't look right it can be removed and start over.  Steel wool here and there.  After this, I completely degrease the gun and let it get a little flash rust.  When this is wiped off it leaves some "character" marks.  The shotgun will also get some flash rust when I shoot it in rainy conditions, leaving more character    My antique finish (Uberti) Model P never rusts.  Different steel I suppose.

There are some older topics somewhere on this site that concern antiquing and others have mentioned their methods.

Here's mine: http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/AntiqueLook2.jpg

[Mean Bob Mean]

Thanks Abilene, I was thinking about browning mine . . . that will have to wait until I get another project done.