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Dave Lanara Colt Single Actions

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You have entered the home of the finest Colt Single Action Restorations available. Single action 1st & 2nd gen Colts are the ONLY guns serviced here. Quality is what counts, not pompus slogans or sky high fees. I invite you to compare our work to any other in the field for historical accuracy and authenticity.

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. He is an expert on them and his work is of exceptional quality. Click on the news article about his work on right..................................

Contact Dave at 330-952-0031 or Sal at 440-526-7265. Call us for shipping instructions, or Email us by using the bottons here on your left. 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 19th 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"

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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