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"This is one of the National Match pistols that Colt made in the mid 1960's, produced before the Gold Cup markings were added. It has a solid barrel bushing rather than a collet one which was added to later models." From a Lock Stock and Barrel listing of one of their auctions. According to "Colt's Dates of Manufacture" by R.L. Wilson, this pistol was manufactured by Colt in 1967. The gun listed here is no longer completely original. It has the factory slide and frame with the -NM suffix serial number, trigger, internal parts and barrel bushing and comes with the pictured small parts that have been replaced, including the original rear sight. The frame was modified for the beavertail grip safely. An aftermarket barrel has replaced the original. As best I recall; The magazine funnel, mainspring housing, beavertail grip safety and ambidextrous thumb safety are all Wilson parts. The rear sight is Champion, with a serrated blade, front is a Novak fiber optic model, installed by Novak after they dovetailed the slot into the slide. I do not recall who made the G10 grip panels that are on the gun. The hammer was bobbed slightly to clear the beavertail grip safety. Stippling on the front of the grip frame can be removed (peeled off). It is not cut into the metal. I just have it on there for occasional IDPA match use. Magazine release is original, as is the bluing on the entire piece, except for where the gunsmiths touched up the finish where modifications were made. The barrel that was in the gun when I purchased it in 1990 is included. Slide to frame fit remains very tight as it was used regularly in PPC and later in IDPA competition, both with only very light competition loads. It regularly shot Grand Master scores in PPC and Expert in IDPA. The only time it was shot with "major power" loads, while I have owned it, was when I used it in the USPSA Single Stack Nationals in 2010. Funny story ... I was living on the east side of Michigan and was at a gunshow on the west side of Michigan, on a Sunday ... I had wanted one of these National Match Colts since the early 70's when my best friend bought one and took it out often when we went shooting every week ... a guy had this one on his table, priced at $1,000 and said it was on consignment and he couldn't take a penny less. I turned my pockets inside out and showed him that every cent I had with me was $915. He went and called the owner, who said he would take it. And I had to go find an ATM that would accept my bank's ATM card to be able to buy gas to get home. But I've always loved the gun. Later, after shooting PPC for most of a year with a revolver, like everyone seemed to think we were "supposed to", I was getting frustrated with shooting "almost" scores, even with a beautifully custom built Smith and Wesson L frame from the father and son Longs at Pineville Gun Shop, I asked the match director if I could shoot the next match with a 1911 and he said "sure". So the next match I finally shot 97 1/2% of a perfect score and made Grand Master by shooting powder puff loads in this pistol. I'm too old to shoot the pistols much anymore. So I'm selling them off so my wife doesn't have to deal with them like my best friend's wife did. What you see in the pictures is included, all of this and nothing else, except of course that no ammunition is included. It still shoots as accurately and functions as reliably as always. Bring your Tennessee drivers license with your photo and birth date on it. Not interested in trades or lowball offers.

Yeah ... sometimes it's a minor disadvantage being over here in the northeast corner. And it's quite a haul to the middle of the state, When I did a couple of gigs over at Nissan in Franklin the drive was 3 1/2 to 7 hours, depending on traffic, especially though Knotville. But we love our river valley in the hill country. It's been the perfect retirement site.

Yes, it's threaded for a muzzle break, flash suppressor or sound suppressor ("silencer") and has a thread protector cap on it.

*** Rifle sale is pending. Scope is still available. *** Mint condition CZ 457 American with Sightron 4-20x50 MOA scope with ,25 MOA adjustments, target turrets and side focus. 20 inch barrel with threaded muzzle. Shoots like you would expect a CZ to. I just have too many .22 rifles. $700 or $400 FIRM for the rifle only.

*** SOLD *** "The XD-S Mod.2® 3.3" Single Stack 9mm pistol is the deep-cover defensive pistol that goes anywhere. With an overall width of less than 1", three separate safety systems, and 9+1 rounds of 9mm onboard, this XD-S® serves alongside your cell phone and car keys as part of your daily loadout. Wherever you are, this XD-S is always on duty." "A tritium front sight glows all the time and requires no maintenance or batteries." Pro-Glo™ Tritium/Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack Serrated Rear 21.5 oz w/ Flush Mag, 22.5 oz w/ Extended Mag, (1) 7-Round, (1) 9-Round Extended included. (ammo not included). near mint, in original box with all contents ... $350.00

*** sold *** Ruger 10/22 with 22 inch sporter weight barrel. Factory iron sights and scope mount. The newly added photo of targets is the accuracy test after bedding the action into the stock. I had bought the rifle in hopes that it would be competitive in Factory class ABRA bench rest matches. Alas, to be sufficiently consistent for competition, all the X's would have to punched at least very near to the center. Sadly, it's close but no cigar. So it will make someone a great plinker at a bargain price for a rifle this accurate. The targets were shot with Norma TAC 22 ammo and the assembly screw torqued to 50 inch lbs., on our club's 50 yard indoor range. Fully bedded with heavy stainless steel pillar, epoxy steel receiver and barrel / receiver joint bedding, original box, magazine and papers. $300.00

Steyr Mannlicher Zephyr II, with Sightron 36x42

Nice old set of RCBS .223 reloading dies and a case lube die that is rust discolored on the outside surfaces but fine inside. No shell holder. $35 for all.

I'm just outside Kingsport. Can meet within 50 mile radius.

Another club deal. A good friend who I've been shooting in matches with for the past three years is working on it to see if it will make him a new match rifle. So ... when he's made his decision, it will either be removed or reinstated. Threaded 0.860" bull barrel Patented Power Bedding™ integral bedding block system two-way adjustable comb, adjustable length of pull with soft rubber buttpad, QD attachment points and flush-mounted lower M-LOK® rail. Factory-installed one-piece aluminum scope rail. More details on Ruger's website. original box $600 cash

*** sold *** ALL KIDD: Two stage 3 oz/ 3 oz trigger. Interchangeable magazine release levers. 20 inch bead blasted Bull barrel. Black Matte bolt. Complete charging assembly. Pins, V-block, scope rail. Action. BOYD "Spike Camp" stock, professionally bedded, stainless steel pillar. Harrel Tuner and weights. Original cost was $1700 plus. Sale price $1250, complete. Barrel, Receiver, Bolt assembly and stock $850 Tuner and weights $200 Message for any additional photos or with questions / offers.

Head up toward the Virginia state line and checkout the birthplace of country music in Bristol.

I wish I was still working contracts at Nissan. I'd have snapped that up before now. But shipping to Kingsport would probably be too much.

Their website also says to measure at the hips where the belt will sit. I guess that varies from person to person as to whether it's larger or smaller.

Bought it to start shooting cowboy matches and my back went out before I could get started. Guns and ammo are not included, just shown for illustration. Holsters are a little over length for 7 1/2" barrels. 40 stitched on cartridge loops. Belt size is 40-45, measured around the hips. About half of current price at $100.00 firm.

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Thanks for the responses guys. I appreciate the feedback and your input as well. I'll put a couple of things on the sale table at the Kettlefoot matches this week and take everything to the gunshow this coming weekend in hopes that it's a good show. Tax refund time is always a good selling interval too. And that's coming up soon.

Thanks to all the great folks I've met and done business with here and I wish you all continued good fortune.

Is it just a coincidence that I have not gotten one nibble since the Safety Reminder for Buyers and Sellers began being posted after all my ads ?

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