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Dave Lanara Restoration

You have entered the home of the finest Colt Single Action Restorations available.  Single action Colts are the ONLY guns restored here.  Specializaion is the only way to do it right!  No shotguns, autos, or over priced replicas "enhanced"  or  worked on here!  Remember, if it's not a Colt, it's just another high priced, poor investment repro.

For those of you who are into our great Western history, you will periodically find comments and stories about various characters who actually used single actions during thier lifetimes.  There are many fascinating chapters in the lives of these men that have never been told.  Click on the Western history link to find them.

If you need repair or restoration on Colt Model 1877 Lightning's, or Colt Model 1878, 1889, and 1892 double actions, contact my brother Sal at Coltda@att.net or phone at 440-526-7265.  He is an expert on them and his work is of exceptional quality.  Click on the news article about his work at your  right............................................................





Contact us by phone at 330-952-0031.  Ship to 3968 Turnberry Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256.  Or Email by pressing the botton here on your left which will link to mr4440@aol.com.   Thanks to all my customers who have remained patient throughout my recent move.  The shop is up and running!!
Early restored Ainsworth Cavalry
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This is our 17th year working full
time on these fine old Colts, and it has been a pleasure serving all our loyal friends and customers.  We are fully endorsed by Colt Mfg. and John Kopec as the most authentic Colt SAA restoration shop in the USA.

I am now buying old Colt SA's in any condition, especially with original finish and lettered to J. P. Lower.  I seek high condition Colt cartridge conversions,  Sharps rifles and any associated leather goods with frontier makers names, especially J.P. Lower or Carlos Gove.


Award wining 2000 Colt show display

THE COLLECTION
Hank Williams Jr. visit
A beautifully restored 1878 double action by Sal Lanara in authentic blue. Colt records verify "OMNIPOTENT" marked and shipped to B. Kittredge & Co. in 1880.........................
Please give me a call if you have for sale Single Action Colts  made before 1898, Colt cartridge conversions, Colt parts or Sharps rifles and items associated with these arms.
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A special Xmas gift from my nephew, Sal Jr..
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Award winning OGCA     2005  J.P. Lower display
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Award winning CGCA  J.P.
   Display, Denver, 2007
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I will buy any and all J.P. Lower related items from
all periods of his life.  Call before you auction, I will pay the highest prices in cash.
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