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New 94 year old belly gun
October 15, 2020, 01:26 PM
usncorpsmanNew 94 year old belly gun
I must say I have found some great deals this year. I traded a home built 10.3” upper for this Colt and got $100 cash to boot
. The owner said when he received it many years ago , the nickel finish was in ok shape, but he sent it to Fords for a brushed nickel refinish. They could not save the Rampant Pony, but the gun looks good and shoots very well. I know it has zero collector value, but fits anywhere. It beats a sharp stick and was wayyyy more pleasant to shoot than my LCP. I’m fairly certain I have about $275 into this gun.
October 15, 2020, 01:30 PM
BennerP220I love it! Thank you for sharing. I have a thing for small pocket pistols.
October 15, 2020, 01:35 PM
P220 SmudgeVery nice!
Those little .25's from the days of yore tend to get completely overlooked today, but I think they still have a place in modern society. As Para once said, and I paraphrase: "You and I will be dust in the ground and yet, the .25 ACP will still be putting holes in people."
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October 15, 2020, 02:01 PM
clayflingythingyI too like such old pocket guns. I have never found a small 22 that was reliable. 25 has a place in teeny guns.
October 15, 2020, 02:02 PM
az4783054A great find in what appears to be excellent condition.
October 15, 2020, 03:12 PM
GCE61Nice pick up! That’s a sweet little pistol.
I like the mini guns too, a Beretta 950 .25 is in the rotation.
October 15, 2020, 03:38 PM
.38supersigNice!
October 15, 2020, 03:57 PM
Sig FeverVery Nice! Congratulations.
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October 15, 2020, 05:28 PM
neexThat's awesome. I've wanted one for a while now. Congrats. And thanks for making my day with the great photos.
October 15, 2020, 05:35 PM
P-220What a beautiful Colt.
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October 15, 2020, 06:16 PM
GenorogersWhat a beauty.....I wouldn't care that it's not a collector at all. Congrats on the find.
October 15, 2020, 06:23 PM
ersatzknarfThat is very cool!
Thank you for sharing.
You did very well.
October 15, 2020, 07:15 PM
ArtieSNice gun! I'd have done that deal in a heart beat.
I wonder if Colt would re-stamp the rampant pony for you? It would still be a refinished gun, but that's such a cool mark.
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October 15, 2020, 10:28 PM
MikeinNC[Quietly drools in the background]
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OaklaneGreat score! My dad carried one of those for as long as I can remember. I would like to find one of my own someday.
October 16, 2020, 06:01 AM
Rick_PerryI like it! Cool little gun!
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October 16, 2020, 06:14 AM
Blume9mmAt the very ripe old age of 94 I would think you could afford a more modern conceal carry weapon.
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October 16, 2020, 06:47 AM
Sunset_VaVery nice example of a popular little pistol.
One thing stands out to me, the roll markings are very crisp and clear. Ford's did an excellent job of preserving them.
Most guns of that era also have corroded barrels, from corrosive ammo and lack of maintenance.
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October 16, 2020, 08:39 AM
Nick BYour post gave me a chuckle. I was at a very large gun shop yesterday and the only ammo they had in stock was .25 Auto.
Good catch .
October 16, 2020, 09:32 AM
usncorpsmanThanks for all the kind words guys. It is a cool little gun with an ugly bore that still shoots very well. That target was 7-10yds with only 4 going out of the bull. I had a few light primer strikes, so I ordered the Wolf spring kit to replace the the recoil guide spring and striker springs. It won’t replace my G42 for everyday carry here in warm sunny Florida, but will ride along with it
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