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Check out all the services and things you need to restore, improve, upgrade or research your Colt SA.  First gen SA's   are the house speciality, but all Colt SA's are welcome!

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 their 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.  He is an expert on them and his work has NO EQUAL.

Contact Dave at 330-952-0031 or Sal at 440-526-7265.  Call us for shipping instructions, or Email us by using the buttons here on your left.   Thanks to all my customers who have remained patient throughout my recent move. 

Early restored Ainsworth Cavalry
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This is our 21st 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. If you have a Colt needing evaluation, please consider my appraisal service.  Our extensive knowledge base is utilized for the most comprehensive opinion and related values.


Award wining 2000 Colt show display
              "Most Educational"

THE COLLECTION
Hank Williams Jr. visit
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A beautifully restored 1878 double action by Sal Lanara in authentic blue. Colt records verify "OMNIPOTENT" marked and shipped to B. Kittridge & 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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Memorial to September 11, 2001 Tragedy
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My path was chosen long ago....
Award winning OGCA  2005  J.P. Lower display "Best Theme, Most educational, and Judges choice"
Award winning CGCA  J.P. Lower
       Display, Denver, 2007                          "Judges choice"
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 market prices in cash.  CAUTION!!!
THERE ARE MANY ARMS ON THE MARKET STAMPED WITH THE J.P. LOWER MARK THAT ARE SPURIOUS MARKINGS.  CALL ME AND I'LL HELP IDENTIFY THE GOOD FROM THE BAD AND THE UGLY.  YOU FIND THIS ON GUNS THAT CANNOT BE LETTERED, LIKE WINCHESTERS AND SOME SHARPS.
Restored "OMNIPOTENT" M 1878
Custer Colt revisited........................
If you would like Colt Firearms to
reintroduce a historically accurate
copy of the Custer battle guns, click the Custer Colt link below and submit a comment NOW!
The Custer Colt prototype.  Click the picture for an enlarged view.
                 NEW FOR 2012!

Want a letter on the quality and accuracy of your restored Colt?  Not sure who did it?  Let me examine your gun and provide a standardization document.  Each letter will include a grading schedule so you can see how good, or bad, your gun may rate.  There will be no bias.  Guns will be compared with originals for fit, finish, polish and adherence to factory specs.  $75.00 per gun plus return shipping and insurance. 
Additional charges for photos per request.
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       Single action question?  Call  8 to 6, EST at 330-952-0031